Gear Archives

A black Garmin VIRB action camera is shown at an angle, displaying a color screen with a landscape image and data. Perfect for any overlander, the camera features several side buttons and boasts a rugged, compact design.

Garmin Releases the VIRB Action Camera

In their recents attempts to resurrect the brand from dependence on (declining) consumer GPS units, Garmin has begun releasing solutions that not only include a navigation function, but additional, unique and supportive features.

A black Sena SMH10 Bluetooth Communicator headset and intercom is shown with a blue indicator light. Text beside it reads: SMH10 Motorcycle Bluetooth Headset & Intercom on a white background with a dotted pattern.

Electronics, Gear, Gear

Sena SMH10 Bluetooth Communicator, Long Term Review

We take a look at making communication between motorcycles easier than ever

A motorcyclist wearing a white and gray REV’IT! Levante Jacket and Airwave Pants rides on a winding mountain road with snow on the roadside, staying cool under the blue sky with clouds above.

Apparel, Gear

Stay Cool with the REV’IT! Levante Jacket and Airwave Pants

With temperatures on the rise, vented coats and pants are more important than ever

A close-up of a pair of tan Deus Gloves with reinforced stitching and adjustable wrist straps, lying flat on a white surface.

Gear, Motorcycle, Tools, Recovery and Safety

Deus Gripping Gloves

We believe in buying products that look great, work great, and last forever. Deus Gripping Gloves do just that.

A black Kriega tail bag is securely strapped to the rear seat of a motorcycle, always loaded and ready for adventure, with a blurred desert landscape and vegetation in the background.

Gear, Gear, Motorcycle, Skills and Training

Tail Bag to Adventure: Always Loaded and Ready to Go

Christophe shows us how to keep our packs small and simple so we’re ready for adventure at the drop of a hat

Two wristwatches side by side: the left, a sporty Timex Expedition Adventure Series with a black strap, orange accents, and multiple dials; the right, a classic Gear Scout style with a black leather strap and plain black face with white numerals.

Apparel, Gear

Gear Scout – Timex Expedition and Adventure Series

Timex, possibly the king of reliable yet affordable watches, has two excellent overland options

Gear, Gear, Gear, Luggage and Storage

Gear Scout: Flexitank

Water. It is arguably the single most important item you can bring for your health and safety on a trip. It regulates your body temperature, lubricates your joints, and cleanses impurities from your system, yet for some reason it is often under-packed or overlooked when planning for an off-road excursion. The fact is that water…

A person wearing an Icon Variant Construct Helmet and protective gear is sitting on a motorcycle on an empty road near an old, weathered wooden building, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

Apparel, Gear, Gear, Motorcycle

Review: Icon Variant Construct Helmet

Dual sport helmets, caught between the needs of the street and the needs of the dirt, are often a compromise that end up doing nothing well. No longer.

Camping, Electronics, Gear, Luggage and Storage, Tools, Recovery and Safety, Vehicle Accessories and Protection

Overland Expo 2013: Five Awesome Bits of Kit

Chazz Layne shows us some of the coolest products from this years Overland Expo

A black and gray Deuter Transit 50 travel backpack, a great duffel alternative, is placed on rusted metal machinery outdoors, with a blurred background of trees and sky.

Gear, Gear, Luggage and Storage

Deuter Transit 50, When Duffels Will Not Do

Deuter is one of the fastest growing brands in the outdoor industry, and for good reason.

Gear, Resources and Routes, Tools, Recovery and Safety, Uncategorized

Buyer’s Guide: Water Treatment Systems

While dehydration is no picnic and can ultimately kill you, drinking water rife with nasty critters can just as easily bring the Reaper or make you so sick you’ll be calling his name.

Apparel, Four Wheel Drive, Tools, Recovery and Safety

Work, Winch and Recovery Gloves

Expedition Portal investigates the ultimate recovery and work gloves for 4wd and overland environments

Close-up of a red Hi-Lift Jack mounted on a black perforated metal base, with two metal cables attached on either side for stability, using a Safe-Jack Hi-Lift Stabilizer.

Gear, Tools, Recovery and Safety, Vehicle Accessories and Protection

Safe-Jack Hi-Lift Stablizer

Built to provide the floatation of the common orange blocks Hi-lift users are familiar with, the Safe-Jack takes it one step further adding the safety of stability.

A side view of an overland dirt bike equipped with two large saddle bags attached to the rear, against a plain white background.

Gear, Luggage and Storage, Motorcycle

The Kriega Overlander 60 Pannier System

The Overlander 60 pannier system is yet another of Kriega’s products that speaks to their ingenuity, riding experience, and manufacturing capabilities.