One of the drawbacks of overland travel is not having enough water to sustain long periods away from civilization. The spectre of water-borne illness is very real, especially in the mountains where giardia and cryptosporidia have a high-likelihood of occurring in natural streams, rivers, and lakes.
Let’s be honest here. There hasn’t been much innovation in campfires since our Homo erectus fire discovery days. 400,000 years is a long time to be stuck with an inefficient campfire. MC Ranch Overland sought to change that with their Original Fire Reflector.
Determined to make the most of their summer, Rick and Brandi Stowe hit the trail in their Toyota Tacoma outfitted with a fresh set of Kanati Mud Hog M/T tires for a close-to-home overland journey.
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.
Warm days, cool nights, clear skies (usually), the smell of pine trees — Flagstaff, Arizona, has so much to offer campers. Here is a list of 15 items we think will make your time camping at Overland Expo West even more enjoyable and comfortable.
Goose Gear’s new UltraLite Series is as well-designed and durable as you’d expect, but it comes in at a shockingly low weight penalty.