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A portable Anker power station with multiple ports and a digital display sits on a rocky surface outdoors, making it the ideal companion for overlanding, camping, or other adventurous outdoor activities.

Electronics, Gear

Anker’s New PowerHouse Brings Serious Competition For GoalZero

If you need to power up your gear without adding a dual battery system, Anker’s new PowerHouse is worth a look

An Overlander pickup truck with a rooftop tent is parked beside a rustic palm-leaf shelter near a body of water, with mountains in the background.

Camping, Four Wheel Drive, Gear, Gear

Home Away From Home

South of the border with the AutoHome Columbus Variant.

A red sleeping bag draped over a folding chair next to a campfire in a sunlit forest captures the essence of overlanding, blending comfort and adventure in the heart of nature.

Field Tested: Rumpl Blankets

A high-performance blanket for use in camp and at home.

A silver multi-tool with pliers is displayed next to a brown leather case on a textured, brown fabric surface with brass buttons—an ideal companion for any Overlander.

Tools, Recovery and Safety

Field Tested: Victorinox SwissTool Spirit XC Ratchet

Multi-function Swiss Precision.

A box of FiberFix Heat Wrap sits on a workbench surrounded by safety gloves, a mallet, goggles, and metal pipes—sparks fly in the background, capturing the rugged spirit of Overlanding and essential off-road repairs.

Gear, Tools, Recovery and Safety

FiberFix: The $6 tool every overlander should have

A water-proof heat resistant wrap that is 100 times stronger than duct-tape

A gray and green bivy sack with a mesh cover is set up on reddish soil in a natural outdoor setting—an inviting rest spot for any Overlander—surrounded by shrubs, cacti, and a tree trunk.

Camping, Gear, Gear, Outdoor

Field Tested: Nemo Equipment Apollo, Moonwalk, and Escape Pod

The first shelter and sleep system designed for bikepacking.

A black pot with steam rising sits on a portable metal camping stove with a visible flame, set outdoors on dry grass—an ideal scene for any overlander, with a blurred tent in the background.

Field Tested: Solo Stove Titan and 1800 Pot

Harnessing the power of the twig, we test one of the best stick burners on the market.

A silver overland vehicle with a rooftop tent is parked on a sandy beach near wooden huts, solar panels on the ground, and a blue ocean with a clear sky in the background.

Camping, Gear, Gear, Gear, Resources and Routes

Buyer’s Guide: Soft-Shell Roof Top Tents

We put today’s roof top tents side by side to see how each one stacks up against all the others.

Close-up of a bright Lazer LED light bar mounted on the front of an Overland vehicle, with natural outdoor scenery and rocks in the background.

Gear, Gear, Gear, Vehicle Accessories and Protection

Lazer ST-4 Hybrid Beam Led Spotlight

A light to meet every need

Inside a yellow tent, two red sleeping pads are placed side by side on the floor—perfect for an Overland adventure—with camping gear and a yellow bag visible to the right.

Field Tested: Therm-a-Rest ProLite Plus Sleeping Pad

When home is on the road, a good night’s sleep is essential.

A portable water filter pump with attached tubes sits on dry ground next to a white water bottle and a small zippered carrying case—essential gear for any Overlander exploring the outdoors.

American Overlander: MSR Guardian Water Purification System

It is a bold statement, but this is the best water purifier ever made.

An overlander with a large black backpack crouches on rocky ground, taking a photo of a hovering black helicopter, with mountain houses and snow-capped peaks visible in the background.

Gear, Luggage and Storage

Field Tested: EVOC CP 35L Camera Pack

I spend a week testing EVOC’s largest camera bag and test myself in the process.

A bright red ground tent, offering shelter from the storm, is set up on green grass with its orange interior visible through the open front entrance. Secured by guy lines and stakes, it stands near trees and large rocks in the background.

Shelter from the Storm: How to Select a Ground Tent

With so many choices, how do you know which tent is best suited to your needs?

A beige YETI cooler sits on a rocky ledge overlooking a canyon—an ideal setup for any overlander. On top rest a bottle of Hendrick’s Gin and a glass with ice, perfectly paired with scenic canyon views in this ultimate overlanding moment.

Camping, Gear, Overland Journal

The Big Chill: Overland Journal’s Cooler Test

We subject eight ice chests to a scorching week of testing to determine which one is the King of Cool

A person stands with arms raised on top of an overlanding vehicle next to a chair, silhouetted against a colorful sunset sky with mountains in the background.

Gear, Gear, Vehicle Accessories and Protection

Eezi-Awn K-9 Expedition Roof Rack

A modern rack for modern times

A tan sniper rifle is secured in a foam-lined hard case with accessories, ideal for any Overlanding adventure. Included are a scope, magazines, ear protection, and a bag labeled LONGEST KILL featuring an image of a soldier.

Apparel, Camping, Gear

Shot Show: The Best Adventure Gear

While the SHOT Show is certainly firearms-heavy, there are countless products on display for the adventure travelers. We showcase some of the best.

A yellow Jeep with off-road lights is parked on a rocky dirt path in a desert landscape with red rock formations at sunset, ready for an overlanding adventure.

Gear, Vehicle Accessories and Protection

News: KC Pro6 LED Light bar

KC ditches the black rectangle and creates something new

Camping, Gear, Luggage and Storage

Five Favorites: Overland Duffels

Our top picks for gear haulers.

Luggage and Storage

Gear Scout: Magpul Daka Pouch

Keep your gear clean and ready no matter what mother nature throws at you

A survival kit for any Overlander, featuring a Spyderco folding knife, orange emergency blanket, waterproof matches, ProBar energy bar, and LifeStraw water filter—perfectly arranged on a metal grate.

Gear, Tools, Recovery and Safety

Five to Survive

These five items could save you from misadventure.

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