LED LENSER XEO19R – the Go Fast, Be Extreme headlamp

On the face of it, you might well think C-3PO was involved in this headlamp’s design and choice of name. The headlamp in question answers to “XEO19R” and, as you open the zip on the padded nylon pouch, you’re met by two powerful LEDs (X-LENS technology) with 2,000 lm that let you turn night into […]
ARB Cargo Gear Storm Bag – weatherproof protection for the long, dusty, and rainy road

Keeping our equipment clean and dry in the field is an ongoing battle. If you store gear on a roof or rear rack, this issue moves front and center. I picked up an ARB Storm bag a few years ago and have lugged it to Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central America. It is constructed of […]
Zarges K470 Cases – Quality storage solutions for the long haul

My first experience with Zarges aluminum cases was during the Expeditions 7 crossing of Antarctica. We used them to store everything from tents and clothes to spare parts and oil. They were tossed in and out of the vehicles, used as step ladders, chairs, and tables, and stuffed with volumes of gear that would have […]