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Adventure, Gear, Tools, Recovery and Safety, Video

Warn Trail Run 2011: Easter Jeep

On the Cliffhanger Trail with Warn. Expedition Portal was driving a 2011 AEV HEMI converted JK with 37″ tires – fun is an understatement.

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My Favorite Things: Snow Peak

My Favorite Things- Snow Peak By Scott Brady In our travels we use and abuse all manner of equipment and vehicles, some fairing better than others and most just going through the thankless act of functioning as advertised. However, there are certain products or brands that manage to rise above the clank and…

A black off-road vehicle equipped with Mattracks snow tracks is parked in a snowy landscape. Featuring hylandadventures.com and a phone number on its side, this car is part of a long-term test in harsh winter conditions. Snow covers the vehicle and ground.

Four Wheel Drive, Gear, Gear, Vehicle Accessories and Protection

Mattracks: two year long-term test

After 2 winters of using the Mattracks it is time for a user report.

Close-up of a white Land Rover's front with branding visible, parked on rocky terrain. Three more overlanding vehicles are seen in the background on a desert hillside with sparse vegetation.

Apparel, Camper and Trailer, Camping, Featured Vehicles, Featured Vehicles, Four Wheel Drive, Gear, Tools, Recovery and Safety, Vehicle Accessories and Protection

Arizona Land Rover Rally

The Arizona Land Rover Owners club provided another exceptional event in 2011, hosting over 70 vehicles and hundreds of Land Rover enthusiasts in Gold Canyon. This is one of my favorite events every year because of the level of organization and the fact that I have known many of these characters since 2001! They really are a…

A smartphone rests on top of a blue passport and a credit card, all placed on a textured, metal surface with a red edge—gear essentials for any overland adventure.

Electronics, Gear, Resources and Routes

Only Sweat the Small Stuff

The only three things you need to travel the world – assuming you have clothes on.

A rugged black and silver Olympus Tough compact camera is shown at an angle, highlighting its lens and durable, waterproof design—perfect for adventure travel. The camera features prominent branding and specifications on its body.

Electronics, Gear

Olympus Launches New Compact Camera Solutions for Adventure Travel

In the compact camera segment, it is difficult to stand apart from the throngs of offerings. Olympus has taken a unique approach by releasing best in offering cameras with highly specialized functionality.

Four Wheel Drive, Gear, Gear, Tools, Recovery and Safety, Vehicle Accessories and Protection

Why You Should Buy AEV Bumpers

You get what you pay for. .

A close-up view of a large metal shackle and cable stretched across a gravel road, set up for a winch test with orange traffic cones and a vehicle in the distance on a rural landscape.

Four Wheel Drive, Gear, Gear, Tools, Recovery and Safety

Tug of War: The Ultimate 12v Winch Test

We tested 12-volt winches to their limits – and beyond (originally published by Overland Journal in the Gear Issue, 2009) By Chris Marzonie

Apparel, Gear, Video

(Watch) How Zamberlan Boots Are Made!

Here is a behind the scenes look at how they make a world-class top-quality boot!

Close-up of a white vehicle hood with large red ASFIR 4x4 lettering, bold yellow 4x4 outlined in black; shelves with boxes are visible in the background, highlighting ASFIR 4x4’s presence in the United States.

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

ASFIR 4×4 Now Available in the United States

Their approach is focused on providing effective protection without adding too much weight, preserving suspension performance, vehicle handling and fuel economy.

Gear, Gear, Gear, Tools, Recovery and Safety

Rasta 4×4 Jemmy Jack Test

It is exciting to see a completely new approach to changing a tire or axle on the trail or even on the side of the road.

Camper and Trailer, Gear, Gear

ARB Touring Series III

Camp in style with ARB’s new Tent, Annex & Awnings.

Gear, Gear, Luggage and Storage

Wrangler JK Expedition Rack: BajaRack

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS A PROTOTYPE RACK, AND ONLY REFLECTIVE OF THE PRODUCTION UNIT IN GENERAL APPEARANCE AND FUNCTIONAL DESIGN, NOT FINAL DESIGN, STRUCTURE, ETC.

A person holds a yellow and black soft-sided cooler bag—perfect for carrying gear or accessories—with red zipper accents and a front pocket. A magazine or paper is partially tucked under the top flap, hinting at Interbike 2009 style.

Gear, Gear, Outdoor

Interbike 2009 – Day 3: Gear & Accessories

Some more updates from the show.

A close-up of a red and black bike bag, part of essential cycling gear, with its zipper partially open and attached to the rear of a bicycle. The blurred background draws attention to the bag’s texture and design, perfect for those seeking quality accessories.

Gear, Gear, Outdoor

Interbike 2009 – Day 2: Gear & Accessories

A few more photos of some new products.

Bicycle loaded with multiple large, silver reflective pannier bags and other gear on display indoors at Interbike 2009, with people and other bicycles visible in the background.

Gear, Gear, Outdoor

Interbike 2009 – Day 1: Gear & Accessories

Day one of Interbike has been very busy with visiting as many manufacturers as possible.

A round LED truck light with exposed wiring rests on a cardboard box labeled Truck-Lite, beside another similar box, showcasing quality Truck-Lite headlights on a concrete surface.

Electronics, Gear, Uncategorized, Vehicle Accessories and Protection

Truck-Lite LED headlights

As seen in the Winter 2008 issue of Overland Journal in the ‘SEMA Showcase’ section on page 21, we have installed the Truck-Lite LED headlights.

A silver aluminum water bottle with its black cap removed, placed on a dark surface. The Laken water bottle is open and viewed from above at an angle.

Gear

Laken aluminum water bottle

Try something different for your drinking bottle, try aluminum!

Gear, Gear, Outdoor

Form Cycles: Company Profile

A company profile and interview with owner and designer Daryl Roberts.

A man stands next to a vehicle raised on a hydraulic lift in an auto repair shop, inspecting the front wheel—perhaps preparing for an overlanding adventure. Toolboxes, tires, and various equipment are visible in the background.

Camper and Trailer, Four Wheel Drive, Gear, Motorcycle, Tools, Recovery and Safety, Vehicle Accessories and Protection

Air Compressor Series

AT Overland Equipment outfits a fair number of on-board air systems to vehicles, we also sell portable compressors to take care of tire and air bag inflation, so it was wonderful to spend a day with George Carousos from Extreme Outback and tap into his encyclopedic knowledge of air systems. George has a unique perspective on the…

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