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Gear

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.

ShowerPouch in use at camp.

Gear Essentials: Water Storage, Showers, and Sanitation

Staying clean on the trail helps you stay out longer, keeps morale high, and in all honesty, it just makes for a nicer overall adventure. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite products that help you transport water, shower and change in private, filter water, and even a shower that fits in your pocket.

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