Gear Reviews

Gear Chronicles: Midland Radios
Choice of radio communication technology has become contentious in the...
Gear Chronicles: ZOLEO Satellite Communicator
ZOLEO can do more than keep loved ones abreast to...
The Hunt for a Red — or Orange — October with Swarovski Optik’s NL Pure
Sometimes the best-laid plans fall victim to work projects, uncooperative...
Gear Chronicles: Finding Higher Ground with KonTour Seat
With endless miles of dirt roads, expansive wilderness, and the...
Review: 2021 Ford Bronco 4-Door Black Diamond
I saddled up a relatively fresh (only 2,300 miles on...
Forrest Tool Max Multipurpose Tool Kit Review
When you find yourself needing a taste of adventure and...
Tough Everyday Carry Solutions from Gerber Gear
The Overland Expo staff tried out a few items from...
Exploring the New Mexico Backcountry with the SniperX Trailer
There is no need to choose between a traditional camper...
Does the New Defender 110 Hold Up to the Legacy of the Original?
The all-new Land Rover Defender 110 has big shoes to...
Gear Chronicles: New SOUNDBOKS Echoes in the Oregon Backcountry
The New SOUNDBOKS is the world’s loudest Bluetooth speaker. But...
We Tried a Handful of UST’s Hardy & Affordable Overlanding Gear
Whether you’re looking for a tent, sleeping pad, or head...
Gear Chronicles: Bumpers and a Winch Can Make All the Difference
When you’re outfitting your rig for overlanding, the best place...
Start Your Build from the Ground Up with a Superlift Suspension
When it comes to building out a vehicle there are...
Trekka’s Element Jacket Is Tough Enough for the Office & the Trail
Most outdoor jackets offer windproof and waterproof designs but few,...
Pendleton Craftsman Collection
There is nothing better than pulling out your wool blanket...
Snow Peak Solid Stake #30
You know those cheap, aluminum tent stakes that you get...
MSR Flex 4 Cooking System
If you spend lots of time living, working, and camping...
Wildly Good Socks
The Overland Expo staff each snagged a pair of Wildly...
Wildly Good Lightweight CoolMax Neck Gaiters
Wildly Good Lightweight CoolMax Neck Gaiters are hyper-functional and a...
Goal Zero Crush Light Chroma
Light up your campsite with the lightest light. Weighing only...
Stoic Dirtbag Side Table
Keep your sand out of your sandwich with a sturdy...
Hydro Flask 12-oz Coffee Mug
Hydro Flask’s 12 ounce mug is the perfect vessel for...
Claymore Lights Will Change the Way You Think About Camp Lighting
The Claymore line of area lights, headlamps, and battery-powered fans...
Perfect Camp Coffee with the Planetary Design OVRLNDR Press
I’m sure everyone reading this knows how MISSION CRITICAL good...
Man sitting in truck on a Midland Radio

Gear Chronicles: Midland Radios

Choice of radio communication technology has become contentious in the overlanding community in recent years. Some people swear by CB. Others prefer ham radio. There’s another, easier choice GMRS. And Midland Radio’s MXT115VP3 hits that sweet spot between useful portable and powerful hardwired units in one.

Ford Bronco 4-Door on a scenic lookout

Review: 2021 Ford Bronco 4-Door Black Diamond

I saddled up a relatively fresh (only 2,300 miles on the odometer) Bronco 4-Door Advance 4×4 in Black Diamond trim finished in Antimatter Blue Metallic paint and grey/black vinyl seats.

Exploring the New Mexico Backcountry with the SniperX Trailer

There is no need to choose between a traditional camper and an off-road trailer. The SniperX by Off Road RV is a lightweight, ultra-capable, hybrid trailer sporting a shower, sink and stove, and a queen size bed. We take the SniperX on an overland trip around Southern New Mexico chasing the New Mexico Backcountry Discovery Route.

Start Your Build from the Ground Up with a Superlift Suspension

When it comes to building out a vehicle there are lots of opinions about where to start, from skid plates to snorkels to solar, but I decided to start from the ground up. With a new Superlift three-inch suspension lift, I headed deep into the Sonoran desert to put my Tacoma to the test.

Pendleton Craftsman Collection

There is nothing better than pulling out your wool blanket to keep you warm in camp. The Pendleton Craftsman Collection combines quality construction and cozy feels for classic campsite lounging.

Snow Peak Solid Stake #30

You know those cheap, aluminum tent stakes that you get with nearly EVERY piece of equipment you buy? You know, the ones that bend if you look at them funny? If you’re sick and tired of tent stakes that disintegrate if you get a hammer near them, it’s time to upgrade to the Snow Peak Solid Stake #30.

MSR Flex 4 Cooking System

If you spend lots of time living, working, and camping out of your overland rig, you’ll know the need for durable, easy-to-clean, and large enough for your backcountry culinary creations while not taking up a lot of precious cargo room. The folks at MSR have developed the perfect companion for the backcountry chef in your group with the MSR Flex 4 Cooking System.

Wildly Good Socks

The Overland Expo staff each snagged a pair of Wildly Good socks and tested them out on an overland journey (or three). These are their reviews.

Goal Zero Crush Light Chroma

Light up your campsite with the lightest light. Weighing only three ounces, the Crush Light Chroma by Goal Zero is tiny, portable, and charges on a built-in solar panel.

Stoic Dirtbag Side Table

Keep your sand out of your sandwich with a sturdy little camp side table. The Stoic Dirtbag Table is lightweight, easy cleaning, and packs up small.

Hydro Flask 12-oz Coffee Mug

Hydro Flask’s 12 ounce mug is the perfect vessel for hot camp coffee with incredible insulation and sturdy construction.

Claymore Lights Will Change the Way You Think About Camp Lighting

The Claymore line of area lights, headlamps, and battery-powered fans will change the way you camp. Each Claymore light and fan doubles as a battery bank to charge your phone, GPS, or other USB devices. We put the new Claymore Ultra+II, 3FACE mini, and V600 to the test on the Alpine Loop in Southwestern Colorado.

Perfect Camp Coffee with the Planetary Design OVRLNDR Press

I’m sure everyone reading this knows how MISSION CRITICAL good coffee is to start your day out on the trail. All too often it is something that we forego because of the time consuming clean up.

After three years of testing, research, design and hard work, our friends at Planetary Design came up with the OVRLNDR Press, a truly easy-to-clean French Press perfect for commutes, road-trips, or just brewing in the kitchen.

Photo by Brett Willhelm

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