I’m finally have time to post some of my camping gear reviews. COVID has been a bummer and unlike some other sites, we actually field test the gear for a length of time to get the complete picture. Does it stand up through repeated use? Is “product x” the best design it could be? Is […]
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Ford Reveals 2021 Bronco | Did They get it Right?
Was the 2021 Ford Bronco reveal worth the wait? After almost two years of hinting, teasing and testing an all new Bronco, Ford finally released the reboot of this iconic off-roader. The big question is, did they get it right? It’s a valid question in todays automotive climate. And after I watched the reveal video […]
Drummond Island Overland | Lake Superior State Forrest
With several new Overland related products to test and both of my sons out of town for the weekend, my wife and I thought it’d be the perfect time to explore a natural treasure located less than three hours north of us. Measuring 134 square miles, Drummond Island is the 7th largest “lake island” in […]
Matador BEAST28 Travel Pack | Put Yourself Out There
For those of you who like to travel light, Matador has a solution for the adventure traveler. A 28 liter technical backpack that easily packs into a carry-on or checked luggage. The Matador Beast28 rolls up into a storage bag about the size of a JetBoil stove. I’ve been in that situation where I was […]
Overland Expo Events Postponed until 2021
Well, COVID-19 claims another kick ass get together this season. All 2020 Overland Expo events are “postponed” until 2021. I guess the word “cancelled” was too harsh a reality. Below is the press release but here is my video from Overland Expo East 2019 to relive the good ‘ole times. I can assure you, we […]
Slumberjack’s Overland Utility Bin | The good and the bad
I scoped out this Overland Utility Bin from Slumberjack over a year ago while attending Outdoor Retailer in Denver. Its coyote brown color and MOLLE webbing are probably what drew me in initially. But the construction and size are what led me to purchase the item once available. I recently acquired an FJ Cruiser that […]
The Lightweight Alnasca Knit II Low Approach Shoe from Mammut
Approach shoes fill a needed gap between hiking and rock climbing boots. Perfect for those adventures on the trail that may lead to some light rock exploration. And for situations where you’re traveling light and don’t have the room for two specific pairs of footwear. I find myself using them while Overland traveling and camping […]
Lightweight and Low Profile | The new Falcon from ROOFNEST has it all
With the Overland market blowing up like a balloon, there are many more roof top tent options than there were say, 5 years ago. Some new offerings are better than others but the big takeaway is that we have more options to choose from now. As an owner of a Tepui roof top tent, for […]
Overland Built FJ Cruiser Walk Around | Part 2
You may have watched the previous walk around video I did on the FJ Cruiser shortly after The Gear Bunker acquired the vehicle. In that video I discuss what the rig already had on it and what we planned to add or alter to suit our needs as a dedicated Overland vehicle. In the following […]
Overlanding on a Budget
Many overlanding rigs are built with top-of-the-line gear from the best of the best. Not everyone has the financial backing or budget some of these overland channels have. With that said, even if you don’t have all the fancy gear, you can still enjoy the overland community and the adventure that goes along with it. […]
FACTION PRIME 2.0 | The perfect all mountain ski?
In an ideal world, avid skiers would own half a dozen pairs of skis or so. Colorfully lining a dedicated wall in the Garage. One for high-speed carving on those bluebird groomer days. Another GS ski for the local club or beer league races. A fat pair of skis for those sloppy second days when […]
Solving cold feet with Bluetooth enabled heated Therm-ic Powersocks
With over 40 years of alpine skiing under my belt, you’d think I have my kit dialed in by now. And for the most part, I do. But one problem that occurs once and awhile is my damn cold feet. Some ski boots are warmer than others but you really don’t find that out until […]
The 10 Commandments of Modifying an Overland Vehicle
Here is a great article originally posted on Expedition Portal by Scott Brady / September 23rd, 2019. Scott goes into the nitty gritty of what works and what doesn’t when building an Overland vehicle. Keeping things as light and simple as possible are the key takeaways. However, most of us new to Overlanding are guilty of breaking […]
A week in Colorado with Yeti’s New Crossroads Backpack 22L
Just before making my biannual pilgrimage to Outdoor Retailer in Denver, a suspicious package appeared at my doorstep. Ok, it wasn’t suspicious, but I wasn’t expecting it. Inside was a nice little care package from one of the companies I had an upcoming meeting with at the show. The contents included Yeti’s new Crossroads Backpack […]