A matter of taste – improved technology means trekking meals don’t have to be a compromise any longer
Tasting team: Caro, Claudia, Elisabeth, Mike, Stefan, and Tristan Let’s face it, seasoned steaks straight off the grill or a hearty stew simmered for hours on the coals are not only a good source of nourishment, but represent a key aspect of an active outdoor lifestyle especially when paired to a cold drink, feet warming […]
Made in the shade – a head to head test of the market’s 270° awnings
This article first appeared in Overland Journal, Summer 2019. (Republished due to popular demand.) As I tightened the last bolt of the awning’s mounting bracket, I smiled, envisioning how the scene would unfold. Soon I would be sitting on some remote sandy beach, the waves lapping on the shore while I sipped a cold drink […]
Hultån hatchet – following tradition and manufactured just as they were in the 17th century, by hand
An axe may look uncomplicated, but there is good reason why overlanders and outdoor enthusiasts treat their tools with reverence. A year ago, I ran into Hultafors and have since learned to appreciate my Hultån hatchet. BACKGROUND Hults Bruk axes—sold under the Hultafors brand in Europe, after the Hultafors Group bought the company in 1992—are […]
Household Appliances on the Road
Installing electricity, fresh water and refrigeration in a not-so-spacious historical overlander.
Roof top tent comparison test – our selection and what you need to consider when choosing what’s right for you
Editor’s note: this article was first published in the Spring 2019 issue of Overland Journal. Text by Scott BradyPhotography by Scott Brady and Larry Brady I still remember how -57°F felt, a cold beyond description, as if all life had escaped along with my body heat. I recall fighting against the cover of the roof […]
Field Tested: Petromax Atago Firepit / Barbecue
Firepit, barbecue, stove and oven. Still a reliable travel companion after two years of heavy use.
Field Tested: Firepot Dried Meals
Finding a diversity in dried meals for long trips can be challenging.
