So let’s get three things straight. I love the outdoors, I love great food, and I love to cook. Cooking to me is such a fun and creative outlet. My dad was an inspirational cook and I really have him to thank for what has become a lifelong passion with food and cooking. This article is hopefully one of many in a series of articles I’m coining, “Overland Kitchen,” which … [Read more...]
You’ve Got a Fridge in your Truck?
There's no place for warm beer and wet sandwiches in any backcountry adventure of mine. For that reason, very early in my 4x4 modifying days I set about making sure I'd never the the victim of such calamity - by installing a refrigerator in my 4Runner. Since the summer of 2011 a 50 QT ARB Fridge/Freezer has accompanied me on every camping adventure, tailgating escapade, and … [Read more...]
Top 5 Overlanding Apps
Let’s face it. We’re all obsessed with apps. There is an app for everything ranging from finding the love of your life to pulverizing some confectionary during your most recent office meeting. I’m a bit of a minimalist when it comes to apps. I have a handful of tools/apps I keep on my phone and you won’t find me furiously swiping through a million apps when looking for … [Read more...]
TJM Yulara Roof Top Tent Installation and Review
It took me over a year to decide on what kind of setup to get for my future "dirt road trips". Now lets be honest, the argument of roof top tents vs ground tents can go on for days, and for the sake of time, I won't even bother going there (but RTT's are better). So long story short, after doing some research, I came to the conclusion that a roof top tent fit my needs … [Read more...]
Packing Your Rig for Success in Any Situation
All You Need is a Tow Strap! So really, how many times have we all heard that one? Far too many, and usually, from the guy that needs a heck of a lot more gear than a tow strap to recover! So, what recovery gear do you pack in your rig for all of your trips? But let's not limit the discussion, forget recovery gear, what gear do you bring along? It's always a fine line … [Read more...]
