Top Overlanding Roof Top Tents 2022 | Best Rooftop Tents

It’s the middle of the night.  You’re halfway into an overland trip, way out in the middle of nowhere. It took you 3 hours to find a clear spot to pitch your tent on the ground. Now you’re laying on your not-so-comfortable 1/2-inch thick foam pad at 2 AM listening to a coyote sniff around your tent.  I know what you’re thinking. “I shoulda bought a rooftop tent!!!” Because somewhere out there is a fellow overlander sleeping like a baby on top of their Jeep in an overland roof top … Read more

Outdoor Rainy Day Fun Scavenger Hunt Printable

printable rainy day outdoor scavenger hunt

Rainy days outdoors don’t have to be dreary – as they say, if life gives you lemons, make a lemonade! So in the same fashion, if Mother Nature gives you a rainy day, lets go exploring with a fun rain day scavenger hunt! Why Do an Outdoor Rainy Day Scavenger Hunt? While indoor activities can be super fun (who doesn’t love the sound of rain on a rooftop??) it can also be fun to just put on the right clothes and enjoy the rain! By having some specific ideas in … Read more

43 Car Camping Tips to Live Luxiously [+Setup Idea Pic Inspo]

No matter what situation brought you to car camping, one thing is for sure – no matter where you live, it’s nice to do so comfortably! Thankfully, tons of gadgets and creativity have made car camping way more doable for long periods. This article is going to focus on *long term* car camping (or living) – while that may still happen at a campground, other factors come into play when your car is also your home base. Not that these ideas couldn’t also be used for some weekend warrior car … Read more

11 Best Small Off-Road Campers that Can Go Just About Anywhere

Overlanding, off-roading and boondocking in remote areas are skyrocketing in popularity. And I mean…what’s not to love?  Escaping the hustle and bustle of urban life? Exploring new areas?  Seeing the sky full of stars at night?  Pretty sweet, right?!  But try and take a normal camper trailer off-road and you’re gonna quickly wish you hadn’t. You need a travel trailer that’s a little more rugged, something that can take a few bumps and ruts and not complain.  You need a mini off-road travel trailer.  Don’t worry, I gotcha covered. Here … Read more

13 Best Overlanding Shovels to Dig Your Way Out of Anything

Getting stuck is no fun…wait a sec, let me rephrase that. Getting stuck can be really fun! Getting unstuck, now that’s not usually fun.  You know how it goes, we’ve all been there. The sand was softer, the mud was slicker, or the ditch deeper than you thought and now you’re stuck. Time to get out the recovery gear, including… Your trusty shovel! Yup, a good shovel should be part of every overlander’s off-road gear.  But for such a seemingly insignificant piece of gear, the humble overlanding shovel has spawned … Read more

11 Cool Travel Trailers Under 2000 lbs + Video Tours

Having a travel trailer for weekend adventures or full-time living is super fun and convenient. However, many travel trailers are heavy and require large trucks or other heavy-duty vehicles to tow. If you want to minimize the weight you’re towing (maybe so you can tow with a vehicle you already have), there are tons of options for ultra lightweight travel trailers under 2,000 pounds. The demand has really exploded over the last 10 years as people are really looking for minimalist camping setups with a small footprint, so there are … Read more

12 Super Cool Overlanding Tables for Your Off-Grid Adventures | 2022

A good table is an essential part of any overlander’s gear. Whether you’re off-road camping in Moab, boondocking in Oregon, or making your way down the Pan American Highway, you’re gonna need a table you can rely on for… Meal prep Repairs Mobile work And late-night card games in epic locations! So what are your choices for overlanding tables? In this article, I’ll give you my 12 top choices that are worthy of coming along on your next overland adventure.  Let’s start with what makes a camp table a good … Read more

12 Best Overlanding Shower Systems for On-The-Go Bathing | 2022

best overlanding showers

One of the biggest questions people ask about overlanding is… How do you get a shower? Or do you just get used to the stink? Let me tell you from personal experience…the last thing you want is to be stuck in a car with three other stinky people on a long road trip. So finding a convenient way to take a shower while overlanding is suuuuuper important.  Don’t worry, it’s not that difficult.  With these top overlanding shower systems, you can take a shower (even a hot water shower) just … Read more

6 Best Overlanding Tents for Off-Road Camping | 2023

The best overlanding tent is the one you already have. Yep, that’s right…a decent camping tent is good enough for most overlanding adventures.  But what if you’re looking to upgrade to a tent that’s better suited to overland camping or longer overland trips? In this 5-minute read, I’ll give you everything you need to know. Let’s start with what makes a tent a good tent for overlanding.  What Is an Overlanding Tent? Most would quickly answer…a rooftop tent (RTT). But the reality is…you can use just about any camping tent … Read more

9 Best Pop Up Camper Air Conditioners – Do They Actually Work?

Oh the joys of summer camping – laying out by the lake, floating in a river, late night bonfires, no escape from the scorching summer heat… wait, what!? If you’ve ever been on a summer camping trip with no AC, you might know how uncomfortable you can get being outside in the sun for days at a time. But if you have a pop-up camper, there’s an easy solution to give you some rest during those sweltering summer days–air conditioners!! Yes, air conditioners do really work in pop-up campers. I’m … Read more