Although I've been planning a long range Overland trip from my home in Northern Michigan to Colorado and Utah for some time now, the date has finally arrived. And it kinda snuck up on my in all honesty. I know that doesn't make much sense but with all the prep to the vehicle and … [Read more...]
Back in my Boy Scout days, it was all about eating freeze dried food while hiking through New England. Then the Army ruined me with those shitty MRE's. After my time in the military, it was back to better freeze dried food for kayaking expeditions. Now I'm an Overlander. And … [Read more...]
One of the essential items I've found while traveling Overland is a good set of tools. If you plan to take to the hills for an extended period of time and put your rig to the test, things can break. And they do. Being stranded in the middle of nowhere without the means to patch … [Read more...]
I recently traded in my 2015 Jeep Cherokee for a new 2019 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss. The first thing I noticed going from the Jeep to the Trail Boss was storage. In my Jeep I had a duffel bag with roadside assistance gear, recovery gear in case I got stuck and a portable air … [Read more...]
When it comes to survival, covering your bases is the most important first step: make sure you have a ready source of water, shelter, and food and you're good to go for the long haul... but that doesn't mean there aren't a few non-essentials that start to feel essential after a … [Read more...]
Everyone has their preference when it comes to camp cooking. Some are completely kosher with an MRE; freeze dried food or some sort of protein and granola bars. Others take solace in the process of making a good, warm meal on the trail, out in the wild enjoying Mother Nature. … [Read more...]
Whenever I attend Outdoor Retailer, I usually have an agenda. Searching for innovative new products but never overlooking bombproof existing items. Mainly to improve something I'm working on for the Loadout Room. As I delve into the Overland space, I've found a few personal items … [Read more...]
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