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First Look, News, and Reviews for vehicle based car camping and overlanding. Gear to outfit your vehicle, gear you will need for ground camping, Buyer’s Guides: Overland Expo, Goose Gear, Survival First Aid Kit, Storage systems, Outdoor Emergency Survival Gear and Equipment for Overlanding Camping Fishing.
Review
REVIEW: Keeper KwikFeed Ratchet Tie Down Straps, Faster, Stronger, and Easier to Use
Our review of Keeper KwikFeed ratchet straps covers their innovative quick-feed design, secure grip, and road-tested performance for securing cargo, gear, and vehicles with ease. Find out what makes them particularly suitable for off-road adventures.
Vehicle Gear
1UP 2″ Xtreme Duty Bike Rack: The Ultimate Hitch-Mounted Solution for E-Bikes and More
Discover the 1UP 2″ Xtreme Duty Bike Rack: a durable, user-friendly, and expandable solution for securely transporting heavy e-bikes and bikes of all types. Perfect for cycling enthusiasts seeking reliability and performance on any adventure.
Vehicle Gear
Getting to Know Dirtbox Overland: Modular Overland Solutions for Adventurers
Discover Dirtbox Overland, a modular overland gear innovator founded by engineers Jay Couch and Tao Guo. From flatbed conversions to canopy campers, their lightweight, durable, and versatile products are designed to grow with your adventures.
Vehicle Gear
Discount Tire’s Treadwell Research Park: How the Tire Retailer Tests All Its Tires In An Effort To Put Buyers in The Right Rubber
Discover how Discount Tire tests tires at Treadwell Research Park, a 900-acre facility in Texas. Learn about their rigorous on- and off-road evaluations, the Treadwell tool, and how it helps match drivers with the perfect tire.
Vehicle Gear
Review: Novsight Cyber 6-inch LED Pods Are Tailored For Off-Road Adventures
The Novsight Cyber 6-inch LED Pods offers your vehicle a blend of robust design, versatile lighting modes and high-performance illumination tailored for your off-road adventures.
Technology
Staying Connected on the Trail: Starlink Mini & Our DIY Spare Tire Mount
The ability to access navigation apps, maintain communication with loved ones, and even check weather updates or reach emergency services can be crucial. This balance of connectivity and adventure is where the Starlink Mini comes in, and for our OVR LC100 Land Cruiser, it has become a valuable addition to our toolkit.
Vehicle Gear
Review: Freedom Recovery Gear’s Thompson Pulley Block
One of the latest pulley blocks on the market is the Thompson Pulley Block from Canadian company, Freedom Recovery Gear. It takes ideas from traditional snatch blocks and aluminum rings to create a new approach to the pulley block.
Review
REVIEW: Pro Eagle 3 Ton Big Wheel Jack - Kratos
We had the opportunity to test the Pro Eagle 3 Ton Big Wheel Jack, also known as Kratos, and it has quickly become a staple in our off-road arsenal.
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Overland Vehicle Systems LD TMON Hard Shell Roof Top Tent
The Overland Vehicle Systems LD TMON Clamshell roof top tent presents a sleek, lightweight solution to overlanding enthusiasts who seek convenience, practicality and a compact form-factor on a budget. We test one out on the OVR Land Cruiser.
Technology
Roaming the Wild: An Overlander’s Look at Starlink Roam
In the world of overlanding, where adventurers seek to explore remote terrains while maintaining a connection to the outside world, Starlink Roam is emerging as an indispensable tool. Is it right for your overland adventures? Let’s get into it.
Buyer's Guide
8 Innovative Items from 2024 Overland Expo West
With over 400 registered exhibitors at 2024 Overland Expo West, there was no limit to the innovative gear that was showcased at the show. These are 8 new standout products that we are excited about.
Buyer's Guide
7 Items Needed For A Dual Battery Setup & In-Vehicle Battery & Gear Buyer’s Guide
Proper planning and preparation can lead to an amazing experience on and off the grid. We take a look at the batteries and components that will equip you with a reliable and durable power source while on the road.