How to Stay Warm and Cozy on Your Cold Weather Camping Adventures

How to Stay Warm and Cozy on Your Cold Weather Camping Adventures

There’s no doubt that overlanding and off-roading in cold weather presents unique challenges when it comes to staying warm and comfortable, which is why it’s crucial to be prepared. With the right gear and a bit of planning, there’s no reason you have to miss out on an epic winter camping trip or exhilarating off-road adventures just because it’s cold outside.

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Everything You Need to Know Before Buying an Off-Road Trailer

Everything You Need to Know Before Buying an Off-Road Trailer

Buying an off-road camper trailer for your travels is a big decision and there are lots of pros and cons to consider before shelling out your hard-earned cash for one. To help, we wanted to share our thoughts about all the advantages, disadvantages, and things to look for if you’re in the market for an off-road trailer for your overlanding adventures.   

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The TrailRecon 2022 Awesome Holiday Gift Guide

The TrailRecon 2022 Awesome Holiday Gift Guide

Looking for the perfect present this holiday season? From stocking stuffers to gifts that wow, we've put together our 2022 holiday gift guide of camping and off-road gear that is sure to have something for all the overlanders and on your list. 


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Top 10 Apps for Overlanding

Top 10 Apps for Overlanding

Here's a list of the top 10 apps we always use on our off-road and overlanding that make our journeys easier and way more enjoyable.

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3 Tips for Planning Your Overland Adventure

3 Tips for Planning Your Overland Adventure

The secret to a great adventure is to meticulously plan and prepare for the unexpected. In this blog, I share three of the most important tips I've learned over the years of planning off-road and overland adventures. 
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10 Things I Loved at Overland Expo West 2022

10 Things I Loved at Overland Expo West 2022

My goal at Overland Expo West 2022 was to find to find at least five things that would make my overland and offroad journey better. Well, I smashed that goal and found 10 things that I love and want to bring along on our overlanding adventures. 
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Setting Up the Perfect Camp Kitchen

Setting Up the Perfect Camp Kitchen

How do you setup the perfect camp kitchen? You don't need to spend a ton of money, especially if you’re just getting started, just begin with the basics, figure out what essentials you need, and go from there. The most important thing to keep in mind when setting up your kitchen is to do what works best for you and your style of cooking.
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Taking Care of Business on the Trail

Taking Care of Business on the Trail

What's the best way to go to the bathroom when you're camping off-grid? Should you dig a cathole? What about bringing a portable toilet? If so, should it be a foldable, cassette, or composting toilet? When it comes to taking care of business in the middle of nowhere, there is definitely a right way and a wrong way to poop and pee, because improper disposal of human waste is bad for the environment and public health, and it's just gross. 
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Gold Fever Trail: Searching for Gold and Snow in Southern California

Gold Fever Trail: Searching for Gold and Snow in Southern California

When most people think about Southern California, the first thing that usually comes to mind is either Hollywood, movie stars, amusement parks....
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Jeep Wrangler JL Rhino Rack Backbone Roof Rack (w/ Platform) Review

Jeep Wrangler JL Rhino Rack Backbone Roof Rack (w/ Platform) Review

Whether you are camping, hiking, overlanding, or anything in between, this roof rack provides you with extra carrying capacity and it's extremely useful if you are planning on mounting a roof top tent.
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Is the Goose Gear Platform & Storage System Right for You?

Is the Goose Gear Platform & Storage System Right for You?

While there are many eye-catching products out there that may be calling your name, the first thing you should do before spending your hard-earned cash is ask yourself, “Is this the right product for me?”
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The Ultimate Jeep Wrangler Lift Kit Comparison – Install & Measurements

The Ultimate Jeep Wrangler Lift Kit Comparison – Install & Measurements

Recently, I was able to spend some time with the crew at Dixie 4-Wheel Drive in Moab, Utah, where we had a very unique opportunity—take six, bone-stock Jeep Wrangler Rubicons, six different manufacturer's lift kits, a
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Is the Lifesaver Jerrycan 20000UF Water Purifier Worth $299?

Is the Lifesaver Jerrycan 20000UF Water Purifier Worth $299?

Having plenty of clean water on the trail with you is absolutely essential, and for the past few months, I have been using the  LIFESAVER Jerrycan 20000UF Water Purifier.
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What's the Best Way to Sleep When Camping?

What's the Best Way to Sleep When Camping?

Getting a great night’s sleep when you’re overlanding is all about choosing the camping sleep system that works best for you. From ground tents to hammocks, to sleeping in your vehicle or a rooftop tent, there are plenty of options for sleeping in comfort.


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New Shoes for the Wrangler and XJ: Cooper Discover STT Pro Tires

New Shoes for the Wrangler and XJ: Cooper Discover STT Pro Tires

? New Tire Smell There is nothing quite like the sweet aroma of new rubber. The kind that comes on a set of new tires. Especially a set of Cooper Discoverer STT Pro tires. Last August, I was fortunate
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Auxbeam Spot LED VS. RIGID Industries Hyper-Spot LED Light

Auxbeam Spot LED VS. RIGID Industries Hyper-Spot LED Light

Picking the right LED spotlight for your off-road rig can be a bit overwhelming as there are so many options to choose from. My hope with this article is that I can offer you two options to choose from.  Now before we get into the
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Is the ARB CKMA12 Air Compressor Easy to Install and Do I Like It?

Is the ARB CKMA12 Air Compressor Easy to Install and Do I Like It?

Total cost: $374  Total time: Under 2 hours How do you know it’s time for a new air compressor? If you’re the last guy to air up your tires, it might be time for a new air compressor. If your current
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