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Gear

Gear Showcase: Power and Lighting

As everything becomes more technology dependent, the need for more readily accessible power in your rig or at your campsite goes up. From solar panels to rechargeable batteries to convenience receptacles, we’ve got you covered this month. In addition, we shed some light on the latest and greatest illumination just in time for sunset to come earlier as we transition into the heart of fall. This month’s theme: more light and more power for your overlanding adventures.

Industry Spotlight

Industry Spotlight: – Four Wheel Campers

Before “overlanding” was a household term in the U.S., Four Wheel Campers (FWC) was already quietly outfitting adventurers for life off-grid. Founded in 1972 in Colorado, the company emerged from a simple but powerful idea: that a reliable, lightweight, and low-profile pop-up truck camper could unlock the backroads and wilderness for more people. That vision took shape through countless trips into the Rockies testing gear in real conditions. The earliest prototypes were born from rugged experiences and the kind of “let’s figure it out” moments only found deep in the wild.

Industry Spotlight: Belltech

Among its extensive lineup, Belltech’s most groundbreaking product is its Sprinter Van lift kits, a game-changer in the world of overland suspension. Designed for ultimate durability and adaptability, the kit features a rear block and coilover combo, front and rear sway bars, and subframe reinforcements. Developed in partnership with SlateBuilt.com, which will be the sole distributor of these kits.

Industry Spotlight: Off-Road Travel TV-2025

Off-Road Travel TV is the only weekly cable television show devoted to off-road adventure travel and the overland lifestyle. Each week, Off-Road Travel TV takes viewers to spectacular off-road locations and shows them the latest gear and accessories that make the modern off-road/overland travel lifestyle so popular and appealing.  

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