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Mike N' S'mores Camping, Gear, Offroad & Overland

Last minute gift ideas for the overlander and camper in your family

If you're shopping for a friend or family member who loves camping, overlanding, or just the outdoors in general. take a look at some of these last minute holiday gift ideas. I either own these or would want these (I'm looking at you family). With Christmas just a few weeks away -- now is the … Continue reading Last minute gift ideas for the overlander and camper in your family

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Testing the Jackery power station and 60-watt solar panels with a portable fridge

I am doing some controlled backyard testing of the Jackery SolarSaga 60-watt solar panel paired with Jackery's entry-level Explorer 160 model power station. Our Kalamera Portable Fridge has become a staple in our camping gear box for extended trips and we'd love to be able to keep it powered by the sun. Keeping a portable … Continue reading Testing the Jackery power station and 60-watt solar panels with a portable fridge

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Amazon Prime Day camping deals by Jackery portable power stations and solar panels

My Jackery 160 portable power station has been a staple in my camping gear for the past few years. It charges everything from phones, bluetooth speakers, dog training collars, tablets, and even my portable fridge. Right now Amazon Prime Day is going on and they are having huge discounts on a few Jackery products. Jackery … Continue reading Amazon Prime Day camping deals by Jackery portable power stations and solar panels

Mike N' S'mores Gear, Offroad & Overland

Best Air Compressor for Offroading and Overlanding

Choosing the best air compressor for your off-roading and overlanding needs shouldn't be too difficult. Don't overthink it. If you're an occasional offroader like me then you probably don't need to spend a ton of money. The VIAIR 88P ($60-70) has been reliable for 4 years now, always in my truck ready to go. If … Continue reading Best Air Compressor for Offroading and Overlanding

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Mike N' S'mores Gear, Offroad & Overland

Basic Offroad Recovery Gear every 4wd/2wd owner should carry

If you plan on going offroading, overlanding, or camping in remote areas, you should always carry recovery gear and traction aids. You never know when the weather might turn bad bringing mud or your GPS is 30 yards off and takes you down a dirt road to a sand pit. It happened to me. Essential … Continue reading Basic Offroad Recovery Gear every 4wd/2wd owner should carry

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Maxsa Traction Boards Review: Stuck in sand and successful recovery story

When going offroad I always say the three most important things you can bring is an air compressor, shovel, and traction boards. I recently got myself into a pickle -- deep sand about 100 yards off the main road and was able to try these recovery tools in a real world scenario. This experience is … Continue reading Maxsa Traction Boards Review: Stuck in sand and successful recovery story

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We purchased a Kalamera Portable Fridge for camping & overlanding – review coming soon

Last week we picked up a Kalamera 25qt Portable Fridge/Freezer to use for our longer camping trips and overland excursions. It's significantly cheaper than other brands such as ARB and Dometic ($800-$1,500), so I'm curious to see how it holds up. Oh, and I got it on an Amazon Lightning Deal at $189.99! Price Check: … Continue reading We purchased a Kalamera Portable Fridge for camping & overlanding – review coming soon