The first compact rooftop tent that saves valuable mounting space for all the gear you love. Leave nothing behind with the newest rooftop tent from Thule. At just half of the width of traditional models, the Thule Tepui Foothill’s innovative design is spacious enough to comfortably sleep two adults, while preserving enough room to carry […]
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Ford Reveals Bronco Overland Concept for Adventure Seekers
Looking to hit the trails in Fords new Bronco? Check out the recent introduction of the Bronco Overland Concept Only a couple months after Ford revealed their 2021 Bronco, they’ve wasted no time accessorizing this beast to cater to various segments. And the most recent build-out is geared towards the rapidly growing overland market. Nestled […]
KESTREL 3500 WEATHER METER | QUICK LOOK
The weather on Mother Earth affects everything we do, from recreational activities to tactical operations and everything in between. How we manage the weather can influence the outcome of whatever activity we’re partaking in. The Kestrel 3500 Weather Meter is a handy compact instrument that is expertly calibrated to keep you aware of the weather […]
Overland Essential | Yorktown Tool Roll from Atlas 46
One of the essential items I’ve found while traveling Overland is a good set of tools. If you plan to take to the hills for an extended period of time and put your rig to the test, things can break. And they do. Being stranded in the middle of nowhere without the means to patch […]
Capturing solar energy with the Hard Korr 200 watt solar panel
An essential part of Overlanding is traveling self sufficient. Bringing the right tools to fix a broken vehicle. Proper recovery gear to get yourself unstuck. Food, water filtration, first aid, etc. Taking that mentality a step further is increasing ones ability to live off the grid for an extended period of time. After outfitting my […]
As a Diehard Toyota Guy, Why am I Considering Buying a Jeep?
After owning a Tacoma, three Tundras and an FJ Cruiser, all with impeccable service records and resale, why am I now considering a Jeep Wrangler? Well, in full disclosure, it’s for my 17 year old son. Together, we’ve gone to Moab and Colorado the last couple of years and did just fine with both the […]
Hydro Flask Trail Series Bottles go lightweight
– Hydro Flask, an award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks and soft good innovations, a Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ, NM: HELE) company, Engineered for long-range performance when hiking or backpacking, the collection features the 21 oz Ultralight Titanium Standard Mouth bottle, the lightest weight vacuum insulated bottle currently on the market. Weighing […]
Surviving the scorching Moab sun with the SPEARO from Costa Sunglasses Rx
They said it would be a dry heat. They said 106F in the desert is’t really all that hot. You’ll get used to it they said. Mostly, they were correct. But I can attest to the suns additional strain on the eyes in the blazing hot desert. My eyes are already pretty sensitive to light […]
Kickers Bullfrog BF100 Portable Music System
Readers may recognize the Bullfrog line by Kicker from a previous review I published on the BF200. I was so impressed with the sound and durability of this portable speaker that I wanted to try the smaller version for travel purposes. Measuring only 9 x 3.3 x 3.3″ and tipping the scales at 1.8 pounds, […]
Lifestraw Steel | Safe drinking water in the Jungles of Costa Rica
On a trip to Costa Rica, my wife and I had the opportunity to get out and hike in the jungle a bit. With several water sources on our adventure, we felt it was the perfect opportunity to test the new LifeStraw Steel. Several notable improvements have been made to the LifeStraw Steel over the original version […]
Interstellar Jacket from Outdoor Research | Otherworldly Performance
Waterproof, Flexibile, Breathable and Lightweight. These are the four most important features to look for when selecting a waterproof shell. In my opinion at least. And the Interstellar Jacket from Outdoor Research delivers in all four of these categories. I’ve been an Alpine skier for all but a couple years of my life. Those first couple of years I […]
Ultra-Thin Pinnacle Pro Stove Kickstarter Is Now Live
The Camp Stove Re-imagined Our Kickstarter campaign is now live! Be one of the first to own the ultra-thin Pinnacle Pro camp stove by visiting the Kickstarter page linked below and becoming a backer. This is a direct, pre-sale opportunity at a discounted price. The Pinnacle Pro Stove will retail at $234.99 once it hits store […]
YETI Haul | The Iconic Cooler now has Wheels!
The Yeti Tundra has been an icon in the outdoor market for a decade now. With its “ice for days” capability, it has become an essential item on our Overland adventures. Easily maintaining the initial 20-pound ice load for 4+ days, we have utilized these coolers all over the place. The Yeti Tundras do a […]
Bullfrog BF200 Portable Bluetooth Music System | by KICKER
It’s interesting how big a part music plays in our daily lives. Often times, a certain song will evoke a particular mood, or rekindle a specific memory. For me, songs can even taste a certain way. We’ve all eaten at restaurants with ambiance music playing in the background. What’s crazy is that I’ve found myself […]