Monohull off-road teardrop trailer expands into a bustling base camp

Every time we think we’ve seen every possible style and configuration of teardrop/squaredrop trailer, a totally different spin on the genre pops up, often in the Southern Hemisphere. Joining recent Australian innovations like the AOR Sierra, Lumberjack… Continue reading Monohull off-road teardrop trailer expands into a bustling base camp

Talus off-road camper trailer loses the wheels, rides in a pickup bed

A little bit mini pickup camper, a little bit wheel-less off-road camping trailer, a whole lot pickup-specific camper-in-a-box, the new VenturePack from Idaho’s Talus Expedition Gear presents an interesting alternative to existing off-grid camping opti… Continue reading Talus off-road camper trailer loses the wheels, rides in a pickup bed

VSSL launches rugged, packable coffee grinder for backcountry brewing

Beyond its core line of tubular multitools and kits, Canadian outdoor provisions company VSSL also dabbles in other campsite essentials and conveniences rolled into easy-carry tube form. It already has PM beverages covered with a handy flashlight-flask… Continue reading VSSL launches rugged, packable coffee grinder for backcountry brewing

Something’s Brewing Up In The Woods – And It Looks Stunning

Caffeine fuels the hacker, and there are plenty of options to get it into your system, from guzzling energy drinks to chewing instant coffee pellets. But let’s take a nice cup of coffee as input source, which itself can be prepared in many ways using all kinds of techniques. In …read more

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Jeep builds the Gladiator into a proper 4×4 micro-RV concept

Ford may have the new shimmer of the Bronco Off-Roadeo series, but Jeep has the long-running success of the annual Easter Jeep Safari. At least it did until COVID-19 came through and canceled the planned 54th edition this year. But Jeep didn’t use that… Continue reading Jeep builds the Gladiator into a proper 4×4 micro-RV concept

Pop-top Unimog motorhome brings smart living to unpeopled hinterlands

Some off-road expedition vehicles replicate the comforts and elbow room of home by pairing huge, stretched living modules with huge trucks. Others attempt to optimize off-roadability by squeezing cramped living quarters into existing utility vehicle fo… Continue reading Pop-top Unimog motorhome brings smart living to unpeopled hinterlands

GSI lights the fire on its ultra-slim, lightweight camping stove

Earlier this year, GSI Outdoors introduced the Pinnacle Pro stove, the thinnest dual-burner car camping stove our eyes have ever landed upon. With a few quick folds, the Pinnacle Pro goes from a slim, easy-carry package to a full-firing cooktop. The pl… Continue reading GSI lights the fire on its ultra-slim, lightweight camping stove

Dam Cooler vacuum-insulates and organizes food and beverage

After seeing Yeti’s $800 V Series cooler and the German-designed Qool, we figured it was only a matter of time before we’d see a competitively priced vacuum-insulated cooler for the American market. That cooler is the Dam Cooler, a 25+ quart (24+ L) ic… Continue reading Dam Cooler vacuum-insulates and organizes food and beverage

Knaus panoramic pop-top blows up big camper van views and space for 7

Knaus Tabbert is adding some serious pop to its 202 “caravan utility vehicle” (CUV) camper vans. Its new pop-up roof combines clean ambient lighting, smart features like wireless induction charging and a panoramic window into the best room in the house… Continue reading Knaus panoramic pop-top blows up big camper van views and space for 7