Overland News of the Week

Snow Peak Home and Camp Lantern

snow peak home camp lantern

Continuing their tradition of designing outdoor gear that bridges the gap between function and form, Snow Peak brings us the Home and Camp Lantern. This camp light has modern features, like dimmable LED bulbs and a USB-rechargeable battery in a retro silhouette. Maximum light output is 400 lumens and the internal battery can power the lantern from 4 to 23 hours, depending on brightness. Offered in three colors.

$160 | Snowpeak.com

 

Osprey UNLTD Backpacks

In their 50-year history of designing and manufacturing backpacks, Osprey has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to carry your gear in comfort. Taking this accumulated knowledge and rethinking what a premium backpack could be, the company took advantage of cutting-edge manufacturing, design processes, and materials. The result is the new UNLTD line which includes the Antigravity and Airscape. The stand-out features of these packs are Osprey’s new 3D-printed lumbar padding, and on-the-fly adjustable shoulder and waist straps, both of which make dialing in individual fit quicker and easier.

$700 | Osprey.com

 

Beyond Clothing ARX 2.0 L6 Rain Shell

beyond clothing k6 rain shell

 

New to Beyond’s clothing line is the ARX 2.0 L6 rain shell. It’s a heavy-duty, fully-seam-taped waterproof jacket that is built from rip-stop nylon, with three-layer cordura face fabric and Beyond’s proprietary Lutra waterproof-breathable membrane that’s rated at 20,000mm/20,000g. The ARX features a helmet-compatible adjustable hood, hook and loop adjustable cuffs, two-way zippered side vents, hand warmer pockets, and a front hem cinch cord. Despite its durable build and robust feature set, the jackets still fairly lightweight at approximately 20 ounces (size large). Additionally, the ARX is certified standard 100 by OEKO-TEX and constructed from Bluesign-certified textiles.

$298 | Beyondclothing.com

 

Restrap Canister Bag

For the bikepackers and riders among us, Restrap helps you carry your necessities in their range of hand-made high-quality bags, all of which are sewn in their small shop in the U.K. The Canister Bag is a compact (1.5-liter) handlebar-mounted compartment that provides enough room for an extra tube, patches, multitool, and some snacks. It has an exterior loop on the front for mounting a riding light and side pouches for keeping other small items, that you might need while riding, easily accessible. The Canister bag is constructed from 100% waterproof nylon and has a faux leather Restrap patch on the front.

$68 | us.restrap.com

 

Tuffy Products Rear Underseat Lockbox for ’20-22 Jeep Gladiator

Tuffy Products has a new security lock box for Jeeps. This underseat solution, which is made from high-strength steel, fits ’20-22 Gladiators and installs within the OEM plastic fence of the rear driver’s side seat, where it is out of sight of potential thieves. The lockbox features Tuffy’s Pry-Guard locking system with a 10-tumbler double-bitted security lock and weather seals to reduce dust and moisture ingress. NO drilling required: installs with hand tools in minutes.

$149 | Tuffyproducts.com

 

Pakmule Porch Cargo Carrier

The Pakmule Porch system is a series of aluminum slats that can be added to either of the company’s cargo carrier systems (the Original or Swayback). The Porch creates a deck, allowing users to safely stand, sit, or secure gear, and enhances the overall functionality of the cargo-carrying system by allowing easier access to the trunk of your SUV, bed of your truck, or rear door of your truck camper. The aluminum slats that make up the Porch system can be purchased individually, but for convenience, the kits can be ordered in half- or full-deck packages.

$210+ | Pakmule.com

 

Artilect Sundown 250 Half-zip Merino Wool Hoodie

There are a few reasons why wool – which has been used in outerwear since the earliest expeditions – can go head to head with modern synthetic fabrics. It wicks moisture away from the skin, helping keep you dry, which in turn helps you stay comfortable. Wool also retains its ability to insulate when wet, unlike cotton, which literally sucks the warmth away from you. Wool also has natural anti-bacterial properties, helping it avoid the terrible odors that synthetic clothing, like polyester, can exude after multiple days of use.

Artilect’s Sundown 250 Merino wool hoodie offers all of the above-mentioned benefits – moisture-wicking, odor-fighting, warm-when-wet insulation – in a great-looking (subjective, I know) package. Its half zipper lets you dump excess heat if you get warm, thumb holes on the cuffs keep the sleeves in place during aerobic activities, and the kangaroo-style front pocket provides storage for a phone or keys.

$240 | Artilect.com

 

Monty Boca Trail Meals Wander Edition

This pocket-sized cookbook offers 20 recipes with an emphasis on convenience for the trail. Each recipe has a 30-minute or less prep time and is limited to 10 (or fewer) ingredients. While the pocket-sized cookbook is compact enough to bring on the trail without gear guilt, the purchase includes an electronic version of the book for your phone as well.

$10 | Montyboca.com

 

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Matt is a paragliding pilot and adventure seeker living in Boulder, Colorado. His love of the outdoors has driven him to explore remote destinations across North and South America in search of the most aesthetic peaks and beautiful flying sites. IG: @m.b.swartz