We’d put an OzTent up against any other tent in regards to durability any day of the week, but sometimes even the best products need a few repairs. OzTent’s are tough, we’ve dragged them across the ground, left them out in torrential downpours, and they’ve spent thousands of miles on the roofs of our trucks. They do have one major weakness though, the corner hinges that hold … [Read more...]
New DRT Shirts Available for Preorder!
Forget the Patagonia and tell The North Face to take a hike - we are proud to introduce our new DirtRoadTrip shirt! Designed for comfort, these indigo Gildan soft-style jersey t-shirts feature a regular fit for increased mobility and are equally at home on the trail, at the local watering hole, or in your Tinder profile (you'll get more right swipes, guaranteed). Very seldom … [Read more...]
Take a Swing, Try a Hammock!
A big part of back country escapes is not only to see new sights, challenges ourselves and our vehicles - but also to have a little downtime and relax at the campsite. There are few things in the world that conjure images of relaxation quite like a hammock (queue the Corona commercial...) Fortunately for all of us, there are great hammock options less than $100 that help you … [Read more...]
Packing a Go-Bag (Part 2 of 3)
In my introductory article on “go-bags” (See it here) I discussed why you may want to consider a “go-bag”, what kind of bag to consider, and the first subject of the R3 foundation, shelter. In this article we are going to tackle the subjects of food and water. Your body can go three days without water, but you’re not going to want to go that long. Dehydration can set in … [Read more...]
Napier Sportz SUV Tent – Initial Review
If you've ever owned a pickup truck, chances are you've seen or have considered purchasing a Napier Sportz Truck Tent at some point. I've always thought they were a cool concept, but since I don't own a truck, I've always found myself missing a crucial part of the equation. Luckily for us non pickup truck owners, Napier also makes a tent designed for SUV owners. The Napier … [Read more...]
