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A loaded touring motorcycle, a true traveler’s friend, rests on dry, rocky ground at dusk. Multiple bags and gear are attached as clouds gather in the sky and a hint of sunset burns like fire on the horizon amid sparse shrubs in the background.
Adventure

Fire: A Traveler’s Friend

I sit here, in the middle of absolutely nowhere, with only the moonlight and muscle memory to guide my fingers while I type, my thoughts fresh in my mind. Fire; it’s amazing and serves many purposes.

A compact shovel, recovery strap, and traction boards are laid out on a table with the text Top 10 Overland Gear Vehicle Kit over the image.
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The Top 10: Overland Vehicle Kit


Without a doubt the most common question we get at Expedition Portal is: “What do I need to buy to go overlanding, fourwheeling, car camping, etc?” With the assumption that the goal is exploration and not recreational ‘off-roading’ in a group, this is our top ten purchase list, in order of importance. 

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A person crouches by a small campfire at night, adjusting a Swiss Army Stove or lantern placed among rocks, with trees silhouetted against the dark blue sky in the background.
Gear

Feature: The Swiss Army Stove

[EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re sorry, this image has been removed.] The Swiss Army Ranger Stove—is without a doubt one of the original “ultra light” cooking options. Compact, versatile, and easy to use, it continues to be a quintessential part…

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