off-road
How do you take a full-size truck and make it the ultimate vehicle for vehicle-based and overland adventure? You outfit it with AT Overland’s Aterra XL Flatbed Truck Camper, set your navigation system to virtually anywhere in the world, and explore.
Read MoreFor over thirty years, the KLR 650’s simplicity and longevity had been the adventure touring bike of choice for budget-conscious adventurists seeking to travel the world over. Introduced in 1987 and built using a carbureted single cylinder, 652cc water-cooled engine and fully analog speedo and trip meter, the KLR 650 remained virtually unchanged during the first generation’s lifespan with only a minor aesthetic makeover in 2008 before the bike took a hiatus from Kawasaki’s line-up in 2018.
Read MoreOver my three decades of vehicle-based and overland travel, one thing I’ve learned is keeping my gear organized is critical. There’s nothing more frustrating than trying to find an item at basecamp only to not know where it is or worse yet, if it was packed at all. As such, I’ve developed a system of labelling my various cargo carriers, bags, drawers, and boxes so that I know exactly what is in them. This has helped immensely in reducing my stress and anxiety at a time when I want to relax and be outdoors.
Read MoreAs I traversed a rocky outcropping along a steep, winding trail at Grey Wolf Ranch in the Texas hill country, I engaged the Bronco’s rear locking differential and let the truck’s Trail Turn Assist take over as the truck guided itself along a 90 degree turn in the path. Featuring torque vectoring in the rear axle, the Ford Bronco has the ability to pivot a rear wheel and produce a new zero radius turn. It was at this point I realized just how capable Ford’s Bronco truly is.
Read MoreBefore there were roof top tents, most of us slept on the ground in a regular tent shelter, often with a sleeping pad and sleeping bag but sometimes literally on the ground with nothing else. Depending on where and how you’re traveling, a quality ground shelter is still preference due to their versatility; however, being comfortable is also a significant consideration and with Helinox’ Cot One Convertible, you can be comfortable while backpacking the Grand Canyon or when catching some Zs at your local state park.
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