Gear
Gerber Bushcraft Axe Review
After our first outing with the Gerber Bushcraft Axe, we share our thoughts on this backcountry adventure axe.
DIY Overland Trailer Build Part 4: Cargo Box and Doors
Designing and building the cargo box, doors, and fenders for a DYI overland trailer.
Overlanding Fuel Storage and Planning Guide
Guide to gas cans and planning how much fuel to bring on off-road and overland trips.
Best Bear-Resistant Coolers for Car Camping and Overlanding
Guide to bear resistant coolers that are certified for use in national parks and other areas where they are required.
Pelican Elite Wheeled Cooler Review
Review of Pelican's new Elite Wheeled Cooler series for overlanding and car camping.
RedRock Stubby Winch Front Bumper Review
Review of RedRock’s Stubby Winch Front Bumper after installing it on a Jeep Wrangler JK.
Best Coolers for Overlanding
Guide to rugged coolers designed for long trips and to withstand backcountry abuse.
Off-Road Air Compressor Guide
Everything you need to know to when choosing and using air compressors to inflate tires when going off-road.
Cassette Toilet Guide for Camping, Overlanding, and Van Life
Guide to cassette toilets, a great bathroom option for backcountry travel.
Best Water Jerrycans for Overlanding and Camping
Jerrycans are relatively small, portable containers for storing and carrying water in the backcountry.
Overlanding Water Storage and Planning Guide
Basic guide to packing water for an overlanding trip, from how much to bring to storage containers.
Overland Fridge Freezer Guide
Guide to choosing a portable refrigerator for overlanding and off-road adventure.
Essential Overlanding Gear Guide
Guide to overlanding gear, including equipment specific to camping, first aid and other emergencies, and vehicle maintenance, function, and recovery.
Raxiom 50-Inch Straight Dual Row LED Light Bar Review
This 50-inch light bar from Raxiom is a powerful light for the money if you have a Jeep JK.
Traction Boards for Off-Road Vehicle Recovery Guide
Tractions boards are used to recover a vehicle stuck in sand, snow or mud, but serve other purposes as well.
Best Off-Road and Overland Shovels
Guide to the best off-road shovels for overlanding and four-wheeling.
How to Use a Hi-Lift Jack for Off-Roading and Overlanding
Guide to how to use a Hi-Lift Jack, an essential piece of off-road and overland recovery gear, for vehicle recovery
Overlanding Food Storage Guide
Guide to storing perishable and non-perishable food while overlanding.
How to Use a Snatch Block with a Winch for Off-road Recovery
Guide to using a snatch block with a winch to rescue vehicles stuck while off-roading or overlanding.
Overland Kitchen Essentials: How to Build Your Mobile Camp Kitchen
Building an overland kitchen setup makes sure you are well fed during your adventures.
Portable Water Heaters Guide for Camping, Overlanding and Vanlife
Guide to tankless portable water heaters that use fuel to instantly heat water for cooking, cleaning and showers.
Viair 400P Portable Air Compressor Review
Review of the Viair 440p
Kinetic Recovery Guide: How to Use a Kinetic Recovery Rope
One of the most popular off-road recovery techniques relies on super-strong, flexible synthetic ropes and straps.
Roof-Top Tent Rally 2024
Roof-top Tent Rally is an annual event for overlanders and other adventure enthusiasts held in Gladstone, Virginia each fall.