The Roadhouse Tarp is a simple shelter optimized for hunting, camping or off-road vehicle adventure. Easy to set up and tear down, it is lightweight and compact allowing nearly infinite configurations from almost anywhere, on or off of your rig. The Roadhouse is made of durable 68D Polyester and has a 1200mm coating. The vehicle […]
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Hard Korr Lighting | Powerful LED Lights from down under
When we’re Overland camping, the days don’t end just because the sun sets. In fact, some of the best times occur when only the stars and moon are out. Whether it’s accessing a remote location after sunset or drinking with friends around a fire, having the best lighting is a key component. Since 2008, Australia […]
Sunset Chair by Helinox | best lightweight camp chair option
At the end of the warmer season, I finally have time to post my camping gear reviews. Unlike some other sites, we actually field test the gear for a length of time to get the complete picture. Does it stand up through repeated use? Is “product x” the best design it could be? Is it […]
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 […]
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 […]
Watch | Selecting my Overland Vehicle, The Toyota Tundra TRD Pro
After my time in the 75th Ranger Regiment, I started my own General Contracting company. For the past 20 years I’ve been building custom homes and businesses in Northern Michigan. In those 20 years I’ve owned several trucks. All of them Toyotas. Their reliability and resale value are second to none. My last Tundra flawlessly […]
Lifesaver Jerrycan | Clean water for off the grid living
The past two summers have exposed me to the whole Overland movement. Exploring and camping right out of my Toyota Tundra. With any capable four wheel drive vehicle, one can not only explore the beauty of this country, but less accessible areas close to home. With a nice stretch of favorable weather, my 14 year […]
Nemo Helio Pressure Shower | Review
Truck Camping 101 | Part 5 | Keeping clean – Nemo Helio Pressure Shower After a meeting with the great folks at Nemo Equipment, I was shown a piece of camping equipment at Outdoor Retailer that I had to own. If you’ve been following my recent series on Truck Camping, you’ll understand how the Helio […]
Tepui Tents Kukenam Sky | A rooftop camping experience
Truck Camping 101 | Part 4 | Comfortable Sleeping – Tepui Tents Kukenam Sky Once in a while, you come across an item that is a game changer. As much as I like to spend time in the outdoors, for my wife, sleeping on the ground never appealed to her. To be honest, I’m in […]