I was recently listening to a podcast called The Average Overlanders and the guests mentioned how they tried the rooftop tent experience and eventually moved away from it. It got me thinking… why haven’t I tried the RTT overlanding experience with my Toyota Tacoma? Of course, it has to do with me having a truck…
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…
How do you go to the bathroom when camping? That’s a popular question when I talk to family and friends about our camping adventures. Through our many years of tent camping with kids and now enjoying a Livin’ Lite Quicksilver pop up trailer, I can tell you that having a portable toilet in the camper…
If you plan on going offroading, overlanding, or camping in remote areas, you should always carry offroad 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….
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…
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:…
Almost all of our camping trips are with the kids, so my wife and I have got our routines down pretty good. While camping is known to be a relaxing time and a chance to get away from the norm, it’s not always that glamorous and easy for parents. Getting down solid routines while camping…
I get it. We go camping with kids to get them outside and catch a break from everyday routines. A step back from technology is a good thing especially considering how much it’s a part of our daily lives. So should kids be allowed to use their electronic devices when camping? For us, mostly the…
There are many ways to secure your pop up trailer or travel trailer at your campsite or driveway but none of them are surefire. The goal should be to make it as difficult as possible to steal, and just like home security, this is done with multiple layers of annoyance and deterrence for the thieves…
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…
