Let’s be honest, most outdoor coffee experiences fall pretty flat and a mediocre cup of coffee is quite possibly the worst thing in the world. That’s where our friends from VSSL come in. They created the VSSL Java from durable aircraft-grade aluminum with 30 different grind settings for the perfect grind no matter what your preferred method of brewing might be.
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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.
Wildly Good Lightweight CoolMax Neck Gaiters are hyper-functional and a perfect match for your active and outdoor lifestyle.
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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.
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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.
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Hydro Flask’s 12 ounce mug is the perfect vessel for hot camp coffee with incredible insulation and sturdy construction.
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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.
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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.
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The Hydro Flask 64oz. Beer Growler features the Fresh Carry System – which is designed to keep beer cold and carbonated for multiple hours, though, there’s a fair chance the beer won’t be there longer than an hour. This durable, sweat-free powder coated finish growler is BPA- and phthalate-free and it keeps beverages hot up to 6 hours and cold for up to 24 hours.
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Waterproof and well-vented, Klim’s Artemis jacket is the ultimate women’s adventure jacket for all riding conditions.
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The Therm-a-Rest Z Lite SOL is a lightweight, closed-cell foam pad that delivers a great night sleep.
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Easily the comfiest riding boots on the market, the Forma Terra EVO is well protected and waterproof.
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There are many gadgets that offer the same benefits as the Garmin Overlander. Few, if any, have them all packed into one hardy, quick, and easy-to-use package. If off-road turn-by-turn navigation is something your overland journeys are missing, consider picking up the Overlander.
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Anyone who has been on a multi-week or longer overland trip knows the importance of a solid way to organize your clothes and outdoor gear in your vehicle. I’ve tried backpacks, multiple duffels, and suitcases in the past and I finally landed on a favorite. Patagonia’s 55L Black Hole Duffel Bag.
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If you missed Overland Expo Virtual Spring in May, then you missed a ton of learning opportunities and some great prize giveaways…but no worries, you can still see the videos on YouTube! 7P Overland hosted a great virtual class on overland recovery kits and why they chose certain items in their kit.
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Outdoor adventurers must be prepared for all weather conditions in mountainous terrain. Lightweight, windproof, waterproof, stretchy, and durable, the KUHL Stretch Voyagr Jacket is perfect for biking, hiking, running, climbing, paddling outdoors this Fall.
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You don’t have to be a 5-star chef to wow your friends and family with outstanding meals while camping, overlanding or hiking. Chef Corso prepares delicious simple and flavorful meals that consist of less than 10 ingredients and can be cooked in 30-minutes or less.
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The EDC knife for the wine or beer lover in mind. Open bottles, cans, and cut things with the Gerber Armbar Cork.
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Check out all of the best Labor Day sales of outdoor and overlanding gear. From camp kitchen to survival and everything in between, you can find something on our list for less than retail prices.
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Navigate roaring rivers or peaceful lakes with the ultra-light Rogue Lite packraft from Kokopelli. The Rogue Lite packs down small and weighs nearly nothing making it the perfect overland companion.
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Somewhere between a lightweight backpacking tent and a heavy duty mountaineering tent is the Sierra Designs Convert 2. The Convert line has a low pack weight, a roomy vestibule, and tough four-season characteristics that make it a great overlanding ground tent.
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Just as in life, energy and light are fundamental to overlanding. Our favorite products across these categories run the gamut from lighting the trail ahead or illuminating your campsite to generating your own electricity during an adventure to tech that enables you to tote auxiliary energy along on your journeys.
Gear Essentials: Lighting, Energy & Batteries Read More ⟶
We all know our friends at Snow Peak make incredible gear for backpacking and overland travel, but nothing in their line up gets as much use from me than the Titanium Double Wall Mug 600 (Ti-Double 600). Use the Ti-Double 600 during your overland trail days or add it to backpacking kits for a reliable drinkware staple. The double-wall insulation will keep beverages hot or cold and the foldable handles offer compact storage.
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The folks at VSSL Gear make incredible, compact adventure and survival gear to help you out of the stickiest situations, and there is no situation as sticky as running out of your favorite libation.