Over 6 months have gone by since first cinching the Prinsu Design ROOFRAC on to the rain gutters on my 80 series. In that time the trusty Land Cruiser has seen a a half dozen camping trips, beach drives, and has logged nearly 5,000 miles with the rack on board. My goal with with ROOFRAC was to free up interior storage while preserving access to Washington, D.C.’s parking … [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...]
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...]
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...]
