1/31: How to Choose the Perfect Rooftop Tent

Feature image: exploring Portugal’s backcountry. Here we go! The first of 31 posts: an introduction to understanding what to look out for when buying a rooftop tent. If you thrive in the great outdoors, love navigating uncharted territories, and cherish the spirit of self-sufficiency, few experiences rival the thrill of affixing a rooftop tent to […]
MOKUBO takes overland cuisine to new heights

Cooking outside the comforts of a home kitchen often comes with the misconception that outdoor meals are less varied. Sure, there’s nothing wrong with the classic barbecue and grilled meats—unless, of course, you’re a vegetarian or vegan on the hunt for plant-based alternatives. However, for those travelling for extended periods, a diverse menu—or dare I […]
Gaslow Multivalve – the gas bottle you can refill (almost) anywhere in Europe and the U.K.

No matter which country you call home, if you have any kind of gas appliances installed in your vehicle or trailer, you will most likely rely upon either gas bottles or an LPG tank to fuel them. If you belong to those that carry one or more gas bottles, then travelling abroad can present you […]
BOXIO WASH: The mobile wash basin has received a lot of hype recently. Is it really that good?

For the sake of practicality, the Eurobox has become a reliable accessory around my home, in the workshop, and in the back of the Land Rover. Let’s face it, they come in an array of “standardised” shapes and sizes, they’re strong, they stack together nicely and, most importantly, I can find stuff when I need […]
Celebrating 10 years of adventure – femkes Rooftop Tents have come a long way

Amidst the influx of brands elbowing for space in the highly competitive rooftop tent market, one company from the Netherlands has carved their own niche during the last 10 years of adventure and manages to stay on top: femkes Rooftop Tents. The story began in 2012, when Femke and Tim drove to Croatia for their […]
TRELINO compost toilets – when you’ve gotta go, you’ve gotta go

When you’ve gotta go, you’ve gotta go—and a chemical toilet can quickly become an object of torment if you’re in a remote spot and unable to empty its brimming contents responsibly. I’m sure there are countless readers out there who have found themselves in a similar situation. One such person is Markus Becker, co-founder of […]
FIELD TESTED: LifeSaver Jerrycan 20000UF – Water purification for overlanding and living the van life

Portugal may be a small country compared to other much vaster territories around the world, but surprisingly there are still places in the remotest parts of the country I go to while preparing my trips, where finding a controlled source of water may be difficult. Not to mention when I’m in the middle of nowhere […]
OLC Adventure 270° Awning: robust, quick, versatile

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