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Around five months ago I picked up the Anker Solix C1000 portable power station to run my fridge and Maxxair fan in my OVRLND truck camper. I got it for a great price, a hair under $600, and luckily it’s still going for that price! Not bad for a 1056wh capacity able to put out…
The Tire Table by Tailgater is yet another piece of gear for overlanders who love things attached to their vehicle. It’s sturdy, fast to setup, and stows away nicely. It’s also kind of pricey. Is it useful enough to validate the price? Check out our Tire Table Review. Product Link: Tailgate Tire Table at Amazon…
Last week I published my short-term review of the Blundstone Boots, specifically the Rustic Brown (585 model) from the 550 line. I touched on how my Blundstone boots performed in rain, but I wanted to write this post to give a little more detail. Product Link: Blundstone Boots on Amazon Southern California isn’t typically know…
In this Blundstone boots review I’ll tell you my experience with these popular all-weather rugged boots. While three months does not give me a chance to talk about their long-term durability, I’m confident to speak on many aspects of this boot including comfort, water resistance and ruggedness, style, and convenience. Product Link: Blundstone 550 boots…
In the never-ending hunt for the perfect everyday carry knife the SOG Traction Pocket Knife checks off many boxes. Lightweight. Thin. Discreet. Durable. And I prefer my every day carry (EDC) knife to be under $50. Product Link: Amazon.com or sogknives.com
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…
Someone recently asked me what preparation and recovery gear is essential if you’re going offroad or overlanding. One of the first things that always comes to mind is the Viair 88P portable air compressor. Airing down your tires when going offroad is important and you’ll need a quick way to air them back up when…
In this article we review the Gazelle T4 Hub Tent. This tent is easy to set up and durable, making it a solid option for camping and overlanding. Priced under $400 you can hit the ground running and get out to your favorite campground or remote piece of solitude without dreading poles and loops. A…
Finding a compact and comfortable sleeping pad for camping at a reasonable price has been a goal of mine for awhile. The Ryno Tuff Sleeping Pad Mattress has proved to be durable, comfortable, and compact. The price makes it a great low-risk option as you’ll see in my review. → Product Link: Ryno Tuff Sleeping…
After doing a bit a research I decided to give the Softopper brand camper shell a try because of the versatility. Another great alternative is the Bestop SuperTop truck topper which goes for around the same price. Below is a list of my Pros & Cons followed by more detail about this soft-sided truck shell….
