Brutish off-grid pop-up camper brings Outback flavor to UK hinterlands

The photos and spec sheet of the new X1 “micro habitat” trailer from Valkari Overland scream “Australia’s latest off-road camper trailer!” But this overbuilt brute is more likely to be found roaming the highlands and moors of the British Isles than the… Continue reading Brutish off-grid pop-up camper brings Outback flavor to UK hinterlands

Hydrogen fuel cell Land Rover Defender in the works

The Land Rover Defender is one of the world’s greatest frontier breakers, exploring wild spaces that see little human traffic. As such, it’s a natural candidate for a greener, zero-emissions powertrain that leaves those spaces as close as possible to h… Continue reading Hydrogen fuel cell Land Rover Defender in the works

Rize Bikes hits streets, trails and mountains with 15-strong ebike range

Canada’s Rize Bikes is a relative newcomer to the ebike market, being just over a year old, and with the 2020 model run now down to the last few available models, the company has launched its 2021 ebike range – which seems to include a model for just a… Continue reading Rize Bikes hits streets, trails and mountains with 15-strong ebike range

Airstream 4×4 camper van fuses silver bullet style with pure adventure

Before today, Airstream’s lineup of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter “touring coaches” seemed best-suited to the likes of well-heeled travelers looking to vineyard-hop across Napa Valley and maybe catch a weekend polo match. With the all-new Interstate 24X, Airs… Continue reading Airstream 4×4 camper van fuses silver bullet style with pure adventure

HitchFire grows its bumper-back grill into a fuller off-road kitchen

Last year, startup HitchFire launched a vehicle-mounted swing-away grill called the Forge 15. Now it’s grown that grill into a more robust cooking station complete with cutting board table, side burner and refillable LPG tank. The new Ultimate Grill St… Continue reading HitchFire grows its bumper-back grill into a fuller off-road kitchen

Rivian R1T ready to roam as America’s $72K electric adventure camper

The first wave of all-electric pickup trucks is nearing its official kickoff as Rivian plans to begin delivering R1T trucks next month. Before it does, it has made good on its promise of building the e-pickup into a 400-mile truck camper that explores … Continue reading Rivian R1T ready to roam as America’s $72K electric adventure camper

Modular camper pod makes F-150 or Cybertruck a 4-season adventure rig

Canadian-American company Loki is looking to disrupt your usually scheduled van life with what might be the most versatile, modular (and downright expensive) pickup camper to introduce itself to Mother Earth. The Basecamp adventure pod makes a stylish … Continue reading Modular camper pod makes F-150 or Cybertruck a 4-season adventure rig

Off-grid electric camper box modernizes Jeep Wrangler camping

The days of all-electric Jeep Wranglers leaving behind only agitated dust while roaming the vast Western wilderness may still be a long ways off, but Phoenix startup DirtBox Gear has a new way of electrifying the other half of the overlanding experienc… Continue reading Off-grid electric camper box modernizes Jeep Wrangler camping