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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’ve been following the race to produce an electric pick-up truck, you know there are only a few viable prototypes out there right now. One of those vehicles is the R1 from Rivian. I had chance to check out the R1 at Outdoor Retailer last summer and I can say, it’s a legitimate contender. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Before the Corona Virus put the state of Michigan and most other states on a draconian lock-down, my son and I decided to test our navigation skills and plan a bug-out route from our home to a predetermined location in the FJ Cruiser. First off, I’m not an end of the world prepper per-se but […]
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 […]
This past winter I reviewed the Alpha 2 shovel from the DMOS Collective. After a winter to remember, I can unequivocally state that the Alpha Series shovel was a clear winner. Tired of buying those flimsy Walmart shovels that crack in the cold? Bent and broken handers? It’s time to put those days behind […]
I know what you’re thinking after reading the title. What the hell does changing your oil have to do with gear? Well, having the right tools to make a messy job easier involves some gear. But with all the convenient quick lube shops, why would anyone want to crawl under a vehicle to change their […]
They are going to be displaying their brand new Skycamp Mini rooftop tent at the SHOT Show Pop-Up Preview on Wednesday, Jan 22. Head up to the 5th floor of the Palazzo Ballroom and you won’t be able to miss this amazing new rooftop tent, right in the center of the room (check out the attachments for the details). […]
There’s no such thing as too much light. I like to see what I’m doing at all times. This is why I’ve added several auxiliary lights to my Overland rigs and have several work lights in my garage. One item that has proven to be a versatile addition to my Overland set-up is the FLUX […]