We've officially run out of content for DirtRoadTrip and we're now reviewing dog clothes. So if you don't have a dog, you can stop reading now unless you like cute dog pictures, and if you don't like dogs, please stop reading our website, because you probably suck. A few weeks ago I wrote a piece called Ten Tips for Overlanding With Your Dog, and I figured sharing some of … [Read more...]
The Second Annual DRT Gift Guide
Believe it or not, Christmas is only 4 weeks out! We've pulled together a list of things we'd love to see under the tree and think there's something on this list that's bound to make the average overlander more excited than Alex happening across a maple creemie stand. Ex Officio Underwear - Of course these are on the list! Always a safe bet - comfortable, anti-microbial, … [Read more...]
Long-Term Review: Warn VR10000S Winch
There are many different winches on the market these days, at all kinds of load ratings, with different features, at a broad range of prices offered by several brands. Wading through all of it is a little confusing and overwhelming. I'm not going to be able to decode all of that, but can at least share a little bit about how I decided to go with the Warn VR10000S and what my … [Read more...]
REI Camp Roll Table Review
If you're going to pack the kitchen sink, bed, and recliner, you might as well bring the kitchen table. After a year of eating meals out of my lap and using the hood of my truck as a prep surface, I finally told myself there has to be a better way to do this. Since my previous adventures had all involved backpacking, I'd never owned any equipment I couldn't carry in pack. … [Read more...]
ExOfficio BugsAway No Borders Pant Review
I believe American Flag shorts are appropriate for all occasions, but unfortunately my wife doesn't agree with that assumption as much as I do. Finding a good pair of pants for overland travel can be a pretty difficult proposition, and in my search for the perfect pair of pants I've tried everything including Carhartt's, Triple Aught Design's Super Cool Ultimate Extreme … [Read more...]
