The photo above is a picture of me while I was traveling around the Southwest. Among hoarding gear, my recreational hobbies include photography and hanging out in precarious places. After all, what is the point in having nice gear if you don’t ever put it to use? I prefer to hit the trails in the […]
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Introducing the New 12 Survivors Carabiners
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Introducing the new 12 Survivors Carabiners, perfect for your everyday needs. 12 Survivors Carabiners are crafted out of lightweight, yet high-strength aircraft-grade aluminum making them perfect for camping, gear storage, or as a key ring. The carabiners feature a wire gate for easy attachment with no sharp edges that may cause damage. […]
Dragon Fire Tinder Bag | When Your Life Depends on Starting a Fire
Ever been on a camping or backpacking trip where it rained all night long? Maybe you planned on making a nice hot cup of coffee in the morning, but all the available firewood and tinder was soaked. Many times, in similar conditions, you may need to start a fire for survival purposes, whether that’s to get warm, […]
UCO Portable FirePit | Call for fire
UCO (utility, comfort, originality) has been innovating the outdoor market since 1971. The Seattle, WA area manufacturer sent their Original Candle Lantern in for review a while ago, so I have a passing familiarity with the brand. Now they’ve asked us at the Loadout Room to check out their Portable Firepit. A small metal dish with scalloped edges that collapses […]
Yeti Hondo Base Camp Chair | The mother of all camp chairs
I don’t know about you, but I’ve gone through several variations of camp chairs over the years. From those $10 specials at the drug store to “high end” versions from the local sporting goods store. Like everything built in this disposable world we, unfortunately, live in, they came and went with the wind. Busted hinges […]
Cannae Pro Gear introduces the Sarcina Rally Pack: A low-key hiker prepared for anything
LONG BEACH, California – New for fall, the Sarcina Rally Pack from Cannae Pro Gear brings together outdoor adventure with military-minded toughness and utility. Sarcina combines a classic top-loader hiking pack with the modularity and focused utility of a Cordura tactical pack. Whether it’s your escape-to-the-woods pack, your daily laptop pack or a combination of […]
Road Shower 4 | Pressurized hot water for Overland travel
A key piece of kit for our Overland camping set-up is the new Road Shower 4. This pressurized aluminum tank utilizes available solar radiation to heat water to a comfortable shower temperature. Allowing my wife and I maintain a high level of cleanliness while camping off the grid. A major draw-back in rustic camping is […]
Tepui Awning | Improving the Overland Experience
Ever since starting our Overland camping journey, fine-tuning our set-up has been an ongoing effort. Each time we venture out to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, my wife and I make notes on how to adjust the equipment to make nomadic life easier. Whether it’s just relocating a bracket or […]
Kershaw Emerson 3 Piece Cook’s Set | Camp ready cutlery
Ever since I gave up on minimalist camping, having a few conveniences from home while outdoors has been nice. Bottom line, my wife isn’t a minimalist. So in order to get her to accompany me on various adventures, I decided to look into Overland Camping. Basically packing everything into my Tundra and living out of […]
9 Things Must Have If You Go Out At Night In The Wilderness
During your life, you may need to spend a night in the wilderness. If you are a camper, you may actually do so more than once. Spending a night in the wilderness can be a huge hassle if you are not well prepared. On the other hand, if you are well prepared, you may be […]
