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I don’t know about you, but I’ve gone through several variations of camp chairs over the years. From those $10 specials at the drug store to “high end” versions from the local sporting goods store. Like everything built in this disposable world we unfortunately live in, they came and went with the wind. Busted hinges […]
Unexpected Vehicle Recovery This story begins with a beautiful sunny but cold spring day in Northern Michigan. My work for the day was complete so I decided to recon some trails in the Sturgeon River Valley. With no real plan other than to record tracks on Gaia GPS for some trails I’ve previously seen in […]
After a long roll out, the long anticipated low-profile stove from GSI Outdoors finally hit the market in late 2021. I originally laid eyes on the Pinnacle Pro stove while at Outdoor Retailer in 2019. Manufacturing and various other delays pushed the availability of their premier 2 burner stove back and back. To say I […]
As Old Man Winter casts his freezing breath upon the US, most of us don’t consider camping a viable activity. Only foolhardy souls would consider sleeping in a tent when the temperatures are in the teens, right? For the most part, yes, you’d be correct. Living in Northern Michigan, I typically don’t consider driving through […]
During the ridiculous COVID-19 lockdown I decided I was going to use this time wisely and start checking boxes on my list of things to complete on our FJ Cruiser. I recently did a walk-around video on our rig but some readers were asking for more info on the rear cargo drawer slide out that […]
KC 7″ Gravity LED Headlights After spending a week in Ouray, Colorado this summer and renting a Jeep, we ended up catching the Jeep bug. And immediately started looking into Jeep ownership. Once home, a brief online search revealed several used options nearby to choose from. A couple of test drives later and we opted […]
For those who travel overland, their rigs are their temples. Well thought-out and organized for self reliance and efficiency. At least, that’s what I’d like to think our FJ Cruiser embodies. As I set out on various adventures, I constantly run through my gear checklists. Meticulously loading the vehicle and insuring everything is somehow secured. […]
Just when I thought I had my Overland rig sorted out, Yakima comes out with a versatile new platform system. Designed with the Overland market in mind, the LockNLoad system provides a solid platform in which you can mount a roof top tent, lights, spare tire, recovery gear or a ton of other accessories. Well, […]
Best way to travel Costa Rica, Nomad America It’s been a few years since we last visited Costa Rica. With coastlines on the Caribbean Sea to the east and Pacific Ocean to the west, this volcanic country has a diverse geography. There are 14 known volcanoes with the tallest measuring over 11,000′. And six of […]
After attempting to sail through the Northwest Passage, from Seattle through Alaska to Greenland, with his family, Graeme Esarey saw the direct impact of humans on the planet. It was at this point that he decided to start an environmentally friendly outdoor company. Although the attempt at the Northwest Passage was ultimately turned around by […]
When I first got into Overlanding, I already owned a Toyota Tundra for work. I figured that it would do the trick and get us places to camp and spend time outdoors. Like most hobbies, I tend to get a little carried away. The research began on Youtube, and a rough outline of an Overland […]
When traveling overland, the days don’t end just because the sun sets. In fact, some of the best times occur when only the stars and moon grace the nighttime sky. Whether it’s accessing a remote location after sunset or drinking with friends around a fire, having the best lighting is a key component. Since 2008, […]
Almost 20 years since Brad McCarthy originally devised the idea for Maxtrax, a new version has finally arrived. Improving on the already proven MkII version, the new Maxtrax Xtreme is now the penultimate pair of traction boards on the market. I’ve been using the MkII version of the Maxtrax for about 3 years now. Mud, […]
Spending time outdoors can create smelly people and gear, which can leave your vehicle smelling like a stink bomb and send your family and friends running for the hills. After hiking or transporting my dog, I often enter my truck, notice a stink, and want to destroy the stench. Ozonics Hunting has an answer to […]