We had the chance to check out the Bübi bottle, a silicone, collapsible water bottle and to be honest, we weren't sure what to think about testing a water bottle. Little did we know! The different water bottle We have the olive drab 22 oz bottle with their flip-top lid. To start, the packaging is cool because they pack and ship the bottle … [Read more...]
DIY Overland Ruibcon on a Budget
Do you want an overland Wrangler capable of global expeditions, but can't stomach the $120k price tag of the EarthRoamer XV-JP? Me too! Editor's note: our piece on the Earthroamer XV-JP for sale garnered a lot of attention. We wanted to bring a different perspective on building an overland-ready Jeep with Dan's rig. JPFreek will be riding along … [Read more...]
Rare Earthroamer XV-JP with Upgrades – For Sale!
Own the Mother of all Expedition Jeeps! Dear Santa... If you've never heard of Earthroamer, you've missed out. They build some of the most insane expedition rigs on the planet based on a number of platforms. Of specific interest to us, they built a very small number of what we consider the best-equipped expedition-style Jeeps ever, the … [Read more...]
Seven Extreme Cooler Pre-Purchase Questions
Seven questions to ask yourself before buying an outdoor-use extreme cooler There are a ton of options out there nowadays when it comes to purchasing an extreme cooler for hardcore outdoor use. When you decide that your old heat-warped cooler isn’t meeting your needs in the outdoors, it’s time for an upgrade. It’s possible to purchase the last … [Read more...]
Gear You Want for Your Next Jeep Camping Trip
Guest Post By Matt Sather A Jeep is the ideal vehicle for the weekend camping trip, but with just a few simple additions, you can take your next adventure to another level. No matter if you’re hitting the trail for the weekend or taking the family to the lake for a quick night away, there are a number of accessories on the market that can make … [Read more...]
ARB LED Head Lamp
We just received an ARB LED Head Lamp and all we can say was, “WOW! This light is sweet!!” We use head lamps all the time, for camping, wrenching on our Jeeps and even for working around the house and this one, by far, is the best we have used. It uses a Cree five watt LED that has an adjustable focusing lens so you can vary the light output … [Read more...]
Desert Rendezvous 2012 Hits SoCal March 23-24 2012
The SoCal Desert Rendezvous started as an idea a few friends tossed around while around a campfire one night. Why were all the overlanding-type events being held in other states or geographic regions, and why were we traveling all that way when we had all of this right here at home in SoCal? Thus began the Rendezvous Conspiracy… … [Read more...]
Eezi-Awn Announces Launch of New Jazz Roof Top Tent
New for the fall of 2011, Eezi-Awn has released the all new Jazz Roof Top Tent. The Jazz is a high quality entry level tent made on the same production line as the legendary Series 3 models, ensuring the quality and craftsmanship that is an Eezi-Awn. … [Read more...]
NEMO Equipment Fillo Pillow
The NEMO website describes the Fillo Pillow as “the pillow you’ve been waiting for.” We couldn’t agree more. NEMO’s Fillo Pillow is undoubtedly the most comfortable pillow we’ve ever used in the field. The pillow is so comfortable that it’s found its way into the bedroom as well. … [Read more...]