Don’t miss all the awesome products and vehicles being released at this year’s show!
Sema 2013: New Stuff
Avoid the chaos of attending the event and check out some the great stuff we’ve seen so far at SEMA!
Gear Scout: Surefire Outdoorsman EL1
I remember the first time I held a Surefire flashlight in my sweaty little paws. It was not only insanely bright, it was a beautiful piece of mechanical artistry. I recall being impressed with the substantial feel of it as well as the amount of detail in the construction. Holding it to my face like…
Rooftop Tent or Ground Tent, Which is Best for You?
While the Roof Top Tent remains a widely popular item for overlanders, the increasing availability of ground alternatives has some people wondering which option is best for them. Here’s a few things to consider when deciding.
Gear Scout: Antigravity Batteries XP-1 PPS
Think it’s impossible to jump start a car from something that fits in a pocket? Well until recently it was, but the XP-1 has broken the barrier.
AEV Ram Accessories: A New Standard?
Once again AEV changes the game of aftermarket accessories. This time they do it with Dodge Ram trucks.
American Overlander: Wolverine Whitepine 1000 Mile
Having the right pair of boots is important. Comfort, function, materials, and look are all factors, and Wolverine has created a practically perfect combination of these things in their Whitepine boot.
Gear Scout: Shorai Lithium Motorcycle Batteries
Many of us, myself included, don’t give the battery much thought until the dreaded moment that you hear the slow churn of a starter without enough power. It’s time to stack the deck against dead batteries.
Gear Scout: Baffin Trail to Rapids
Baffin continues to innovate in the world of expedition clothing. This time with a pair of shoes that serves as multiple types of footwear in one.
Gear Scout: Cycle Wipes
I really doubt there’s a single motorcycle rider out there who would tell you they like having their helmet covered in bugs. Fortunately there’s great products like Cycle Wipes out there to keep your visor clean and clear.
Gear Scout: Fujifilm X-E1
There’s an ever increasing amount of retro cameras on the market today. We love the way they look, but how do they perform? We test the X-E1to find out.
Gear Scout: Helly Hansen’s Odin Line
If you purchased something with the name Odin on it, you would expect it to be a seriously tough piece of equipment. I mean you can’t just name any piece of gear after the Norse god. So how does this line of clothes hold up?
Gear Scout: Sidi Adventure Rain
There have been few boots that we’ve tested this hard over such a short time span. Find out how the Sidi’s held up.
Adventure Photographer: Olympus OM-D EM-1
Olympus may not have designed their latest OM camera specifically as a travel platform, but it just might be ideally suited for that purpose
American Overlander: Four Wheel Campers
In our continuing series, American Overlander, we take a look at a legendary company––Four Wheel Campers.
Gear Scout: Alpinestars Andes Drystar
A new adventure touring jacket from Alpinestar, packed with the features you’d expect at a price you wouldn’t.
Gear Scout: Eddie Bauer/First Ascent Karakoram 20
Although you may think Eddie Bauer has been relegated to khaki pants and throw pillows, their First Ascent line does their founding mountaineer justice in the field.
Gear Scout: JakJaw
We try to minimize danger in everything we do, however sometimes a risk has to be taken. Jacking up a vehicle is sometimes one of those risks. Fortunately great tools like this help make that job a little safer.
Gear Scout: Cruz Tools DMX2 Kit
A company that makes tool kits for motorcycles and… guitars?
Bud Built Tundra Rear Winch Bumper
From a simple yet stout basic rear blade to a multifaceted and highly-optioned winch bumper system, many versions are available