This month we’re bringing you some great gear to keep those summer adventures coming. This showcase has a little bit of everything that is overland related. Fridges, camp furniture, bumpers, and more await. Who knows? This month’s showcase might hold your new favorite gear.
Dakar Hybrid Bumper – CBI Offroad
CBI Offroad Fab has been manufacturing high-quality offroading and overlanding equipment for more than ten years, focusing on superior quality and performance. Each part is designed, engineered, and built by an expert team in a state-of-the-art facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA.
The Toyota Tacoma Dakar Hybrid Bumper is an exceptional example of the reliable innovation available from CBI Offroad Fab. From conception to production, every detail has been considered to make this bumper extremely functional and high-performing in the toughest environments. Each design is tested extensively and used daily by a team of dedicated engineers and industry experts.
Specifically fitted for the third generation Toyota Tacoma (2016-2022), the Dakar Hybrid Bumper combines the strength of plate steel with the lightweight durability of DOM tubing. This creates a rugged appearance that looks tough and performs even better. By adding DOM tubing, the design retains strength and enhances protection for your lights and grill while reducing overall weight by 33% compared to full steel plate bumpers. This means better fuel efficiency and more distance with even greater confidence. With gas prices today, that makes a big difference on any adventure.
The design dramatically improves your rig’s approach angle, meaning much less skidding and scuffing with greater flexibility in taking on tough climbs. It also includes a recessed and hidden winch mounting point that is secure, along with very capable d-rings for recovery and rescue. Additionally, each bumper is equipped with mounting points for up to six light pods, along with an integrated mount for up to a 30-inch lightbar. You’ll be seeing everything in your path and driving with more capabilities, which adds to the comfort of any off-road trip.
This model gets its name from the Dakar Rally, one of the toughest rally races in the world, so you know it’s designed to take a beating instead of your truck. And you can choose from optional black powder coating to add protection or stick with bare metal to match your taste. While there is some cutting required on the factory body to install the bumper, installation is actually quick and simple with the right tools. Once installed, the bumper will not interfere with your vehicle’s factory cruise control sensor. The added strength, performance, and versatility in all terrains are well worth the time and investment in adding this awesome setup to your Tacoma.
So, what are you waiting for? Order yours today from CBI Offroad Fab. You’ll be just in time to beat the crowds as everyone tries to hit the trails this spring and summer.
MSRP: $1,377.00 – $1,547.00
Tread XL – Overland Edition – Garmin
You can roam the unknown with Garmin Tread® XL – Overland Edition. It’s the extra big, extra rugged all-terrain navigator with a 10-inch ultrabright display made for every overlanding expedition. Enjoy turn-by-turn trail navigation1 for traversing unpaved roads and trails plus custom street routing2 for the size and weight of your vehicle. The navigator includes preloaded topography, subscription-free BirdsEye Satellite Imagery, iOverlander™ points of interest and Ultimate Public Campgrounds, so you won’t need a signal to route to the best-established, wild and dispersed campsites. With an active satellite subscription, built-in inReach® technology offers global satellite communication, two-way text messaging, location sharing and interactive SOS3. Pair your device to the Tread® app on your compatible smartphone to track up to 20 friends using the Group Ride Mobile4 feature and plan routes with the same maps and route preferences that you have on the Tread device.
MSRP: $1,499.99
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Lowdown Couch — Kelty
We love the classic Kelty Loveseat, but they may have just one-upped themselves. This 3-person (or 2-person, 1-dog) folding camp chair is everything you need and more. Like their now iconic Low Loveseat, the new Lowdown Couch is built with a lower base and a relaxed, slightly reclined design so you’ll get your fill of chill without towering over the campfire.
Features include a burley, powder coated steel frame; two insulated & size adjustable beverage holders for everything from cans, phones, to your trusty water bottle; adjustable armrests; heavy-duty, quilted fabric—padded for warmth on chilly nights; and an easy-to-use, multi-functional carry wrap for hauling extra gear around the campsite to creating the perfect sleeping pad for Fido.
Three is a magic number, after all.
MSRP: $179.95
Pure Sine Wave Inverters – REDARC
No more sacrificing luxury! Take your home appliances wherever you go and discover power and convenience like you’ve never experienced before with REDARC’s Pure Sine Wave Inverters. REDARC Pure Sine Wave Inverters produce the output required for powering most 100-120 VAC equipment on the road. They allow the use of household appliances by replicating grid power to common household appliances. Producing a pure sine wave, REDARC’s inverters ensure smoother, more efficient running of appliances including laptops and phone chargers, power tools, heaters, kettles and more.
REDARC inverters have a wider input voltage range, and they work comfortably anywhere. All inverters feature multiple levels of protection including overload, short-circuit, over-temperature and a load-controlled cooling fan which engages when power consumption reaches a pre-set level. With REDARC inverters you can take all the comforts of home with you while you travel – without fear of damaging your valuable appliances
Cheaper inverters try to imitate a sine wave by ‘chopping off’ the corners of a square wave, creating a modified square wave. Modified sine wave inverters can often lead to appliances overheating. This is due to the square wave having faster switching times on each polarity change, which stresses appliances designed for pure sine wave. Light bulbs and shunt motors may be able to run on a modified sine wave but for many other appliances this will not be sufficient.
Available in 400w, 1000w, 1500w, 2000w and 3000w
MSRP: $250.00 – $1,260.00
C69DZ Dual Zone Portable Fridge/Freezer – Truma Cooler
The Truma Cooler C69DZ Dual Zone Portable Fridge/Freezer is tough enough for any adventure and ready to go wherever your travels may take you.
Robust, reinforced corners and stainless steel hinges allow the Truma Cooler to withstand the bumps on even the roughest terrain. A reversible lid, 12VDC connections on both ends, and durable handles that fold flush to the sides add to this cooler’s versatility.
Inside, this 69-liter cooler has two separate temperature control zones, making it twice as functional as other mobile fridges on the market. The Truma Cooler features a reliable and durable proprietary compressor, which can cool both zones to temperatures from -8°F to 50°F no matter how hot it is outside. Whether you choose to set both zones to the same temperature or use one section as a refrigerator or the other as a freezer, you will be able to keep all of your food safe for the entire length of your journey. Then this dual-zone fridge/freezer is perfect for your longer adventures in an off-road vehicle or as an additional fridge or freezer in your camper.
The Truma Cooler is rated Class A++ for energy efficiency. The low average hourly amp draw allows you to stay in the wilderness longer without draining precious battery power. This fridge/freezer is even efficient enough for rigs with solar power. The cooler also has a multi-voltage system and three-stage discharge protection for the vehicle battery.
In addition to giving you two cold storage zones, the Truma Cooler C69DZ also gives you two ways to control your cooler. The intuitive digital display on the cooler itself allows you to set and see at a glance the set-point and the actual temperature of the interior and also features a “Turbo” button for even faster cooling. The Truma Cooler app, available as a free download on the App Store and Google Play, can also control the unit via Bluetooth. The Truma Cooler App allows campers to check their cooler’s temperature and control functions remotely within Bluetooth range. On long road trips, a passenger can check the temperature on their phone and make adjustments while on the road. This eliminates extra pit stops to check the cooler and ensures you never arrive at your destination with spoiled food.
MSRP: $1,549.00
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Cargo Glide – DECKED
Unloading and loading gear, especially in the heat, is one of the least fun parts of overlanding. However, DECKED has a solution to make this sweaty process a quite a bit easier. The DECKED CargoGlide comes in 1,000-, 1,500-, and 2,200-pound payload options, with either 75% or 100% extension of the tray available. The 1,000-lb, 75% extension option is compatible with the DECKED Drawer System, and this combo creates the ultimate cargo solution for pickup trucks and cargo vans. With small items organized and at the ready in the drawer system, the CargoGlide can support plenty of large bulky items like welders, compressors, heavy-duty tools, refrigerators, spare tires, rescue gear, boxes, and more.
CargoGlide is available for most full-size and mid-size trucks and cargo vans. Constructed from powder-coated American steel and industrial, marine-grade plywood coated with a thermoplastic top sheet, CargoGlide is rugged enough for the harshest work environments. That means it will perform flawlessly on the job site as well as in the great outdoors. Gear can be easily secured to the CargoGlide by affixing straps to the side rails with infinitely adjustable cargo tie-down locations.
MSRP: Starting at $1,331.39
HydroPOD – Leitner Designs
Leitner Design’s new HydroPOD Carry, is a small, lightweight, and easily shareable pressurized shower system. With a capacity of 4.8 gallons, the tank on the HydroPOD offers enough usable capacity for a good camp shower, while still being relatively lightweight and maneuverable when full. The tank is pressurized by a custom-engineered hand pump that provides enough pressure for a full shower. When it’s your friend’s turn to borrow it, the tank can easily be refilled through a large opening behind the pump body and manually re-pressurized.
The tank and hose system is made of food grade materials for potable water storage, expanding its usability beyond showering. The included base and carry handle can be removed and an available bracket allows the HydroPod to be attached to Leitner’s ACS truck bed rack system if you prefer a mounted solution.
In terms of a simple and easy to maneuver shower system, you just can’t beat this offering from Leitner Designs.
MSRP: $349.00
