Early last fall I made the decision to upgrade my aging and much-used Goal Zero Extreme 350 with the brand’s newly released Yeti 400. I have used Goal Zero products since they first entered the market and for the sake of full disclosure, have not always had a uniformly positive experience. It was then…
Field Tested: Mountain Khakis Field Bag and Cabin Duffel
When it comes to buying the right gear, luggage is among the most important. If you need to trust something to hold everything else then make sure it’s something tough and secure.
Gear Scout: A Shovel for the Spetsnaz and Utah Mud
Modeled after those used by Russian Spetsnaz special forces, this shovel can help you dig a hole, chop up wood, or even assail combatants in hand to hand conflict.
Pronghorn Overland Gear’s MFES for the Jeep JK
In the back of my mind, as I walked past a seemingly endless inventory of JK bumpers, was an image of something entirely different, the Pronghorn MFES.
Trail Tested: Thule T2 Bike Rack
As one of the most popular bike racks around, we’re sure you’ve seen the Thule T2 before. Find out how it faired on the trail.
Field Tested: Touratech’s New DriRide Breathable Seat
There’s not too many things that can ruin a long distance ride like a serious ache in the rear. Making sure you have the right seat is more critics than you think.
Field Tested: SOG Zoom Mini Aluminum
Finding an assisted opening knife with the right amount of “assist” can be difficult these days. It seems SOG has taken the time to get it right however with their zoom mini
Gear Scout: Alu-Box Storage Cases
On any given overland journey, there are a multitude of items on hand which require safe and secure storage. When it comes to hard cases, the Alu-Box Pro is about as nice as it gets.
Field Tested: PowerPot Charger
While it may seem strange at first, the concept does make some sense in theory. See how it held up in the field under real conditions.
Gear Scout: Torque, Scan Tool App
If you happen to need a scan tool on hand for reading OBD codes, it’s hard to beat one that runs right off your phone
Gear Scout: Trimble TopoCharger iPhone Case
The TopoCharger is many things, most notably it’s one more nail in the coffin of the stand-alone GPS unit.
Garmin Dash Cam 20
Prove your innocence in a crash, record an epic water crossing, or just capture Russian road madness for Youtube.
Gear Scout: Text Anywhere, Global Text Messaging
It’s all in the name––Text Anywhere. A tool for those of us who can only get away from it all, by staying connected to it all.
Adventure Photographer: HyperDrive UDMA 2 Backup Device
It’s a horrifying thought––losing a trip’s worth of images. Fortunately, the digital age has provided a number of backup solutions to safeguard our visual treasures; the UDMA 2 is one of the best.
Field Tested: Ruffwear Dog Products for the K9 Overlander
Keeping your dog happy and healthy while on the road is a priority for those of us with fluffy friends. We test out Ruffwear products to see if they’re up to the task.
Gear Scout: Timex Expedition Military Field
Reasonably priced, durable, and reliable, this good looking watch is still one of the best deals around.
Field Tested: Nemo Equipment GoGo LE
Part tent, part bivy sack, it has everything the minimalist backcountry traveler would want, but with more comfort, versatility and features than you would expect of a small 2.2 pound shelter.
Gear Scout: Pelican 1085 HardBack Laptop Case
Waterproof, crush resistant, and guaranteed for life, the Pelican 1085 HardBack will give you the peace of mind to take your laptop there and back again.
Hutchinson Rock Monster Beadlock Wheels
Simple solutions are often the best, and Rock Monster wheels are if anything––simple.
Rugged Ridge Releases X-Clamp System
Designed to be extremely versatile, the new X-Clamp system is an innovative way to mount lights, cameras, antennas and more, regardless of the vehicle they’re being mounted to.