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Gear

Gear Showcase: Sleeping on the Trail

After a long day on the trail, there are few things better than a great night’s sleep. The problem is, that’s not always easy to do when you are far from home. Thankfully there are a host of great options to maximize your sleep and get you ready for the next day’s adventure. We’ve gathered nine fantastic gear options to help you sleep like a baby while overlanding.

the new iKamper x Rivian skycamp mini rooftop tent is the perfect addition to a Rivian with a sleek, aerodynamic design and maximum comfort.

iKamper and Rivian Just Released An EV-Specific Rooftop Tent 

The Rivian x iKamper Skycamp Mini Rooftop Tent — designed and sized specifically to fit a Rivian R1T or R1S and based off the SkyCamp 3.0 Mini platform — features PFAS-free construction and integrates Rivian’s eye catching aesthetic throughout the design, including exclusive color options including signature yellow accents, blacked-out hardware, and Rivian badges inside and outside the tent. The SkyCamp Mini Rooftop Tent’s EV-specific design feature comes in the form of a sleek, aerodynamic hardshell, designed to minimize drag and maximize range.

Industry Spotlight

Industry Spotlight: Truck Brigade

Ryan Horton and TJ Watson, founders of Truck Brigade, came together with the shared vision of revolutionizing the overland parts and accessory market. In 2017, that vision became a reality, as Truck Brigade was founded and is today considered the industry-leading one-stop shop for overland and offroad parts and accessories.

Industry Spotlight: Kovea & Nomadica Outfitters

It was the pursuit of products that were compact and well made that led Josh and Ramin to form Nomadica Outfitters. It also lead them to importing and distributing Kovea products in the USA.

Industry Spotlight: Motorcycle Offsetters

Andreas Gneist, the founder of Motorcycle Offsetters, used to work in the financial City of London, UK, spending all of his limited free time to ride and travel in North Africa, Europe, Australia, and the U.S. Fed up with the predictability of corporate life, he quit – and moved to British Columbia, Canada in 2018.

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