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Cold Weather Vehicle Emergency Kit. A few key staples can make a big difference when Old Man Winter gets down to business

I live in Colorado near the Rocky Mountains, where we have plenty of winter hazards that can slow you down on the road. Whiteout conditions due to high winds, avalanches, and, of course, heavy snow are all possibilities that could disable your vehicle or force you to spend an unplanned night in your rig, waiting […]

The Brands We Trust at Adventure Southside 2021

It’s been a pandemic eternity since the overlanding community had the opportunity to go to an exhibition. So, with the Adventure Southside in Friedrichshafen about to open its doors from August 20th to 22nd, it’s fair to say we’re all getting a little bit excited. Not only is this the first show this year, this […]

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 […]

KLIM: Big Touring Value – Small Budget

A high value gift doesn’t have to cost a fortune – intrinsic value is also measured by its practical worth. Klim has a wide range of impressive, useful touring and adventure products that will provide their new owners ongoing benefit for a long time. INFERNO MID LAYER PANT Considering the abundance of mid-layer jackets on […]