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...]
Fall Camping in George Washington National Forest
Some weekends, all you want is a quick, relaxing getaway to a familiar place. Not pushing any vehicular limits (VOT...) or braving some obscene weather conditions (read: Overland Expo East...). Becca and I managed to escape one early September weekend for just this kind of excursion in the midst of a million other things going on. We decided in Friday night that we both were … [Read more...]
Blue Ridge Overland Gear – Tool Bag Review
All tool bags are not made equal, and the Blue Ridge Overland Gear Tool Bag leaves the rest of the competition in the dust. If you've spent any time off road or you're a Land Rover owner, you've probably dealt with your fair share of breakdowns in the field. Luckily, you've also probably prepared ahead by packing a tool bag or renewing your AAA membership. Previously … [Read more...]
2016 Tacoma Suspension Lifts – What you need to know
The new 2016 Toyota Tacoma comes with a legendary reputation for off-road ability, reliability (besides the occasional frame replacement...), and crazy-high resale values. Yeah, you know all that. The real question is - what kind of lift will work on your new '16 Tacoma and what size tire you can fit? Thanks to some industry folks and on-the-ball 2016 Tacoma owners, we have … [Read more...]
