Month: May 2023

Dean Wood May 31, 2023

With 15 Overland Expo events, including the past 10 West events, under my belt, I scoured the 400+ vendors this...

Dean Wood May 30, 2023

When Cascadia 4×4 offered us a chance to try out its hood-mounted vehicle-specific solar (VSS) system, I jumped at the...

Dean Wood May 25, 2023

I was just coming back down a long, winding trail hike west of town, when it began to rain. Thankfully,...

Dean Wood May 21, 2023

Camping has never grown as much as it has in the last few years. It’s obvious to people who camp...

Dean Wood May 15, 2023

The occupants of the other car were in a flurry of activity. A rooftop tent was erected, and solar panels...

Dean Wood May 14, 2023

If you have a full-size truck with a 6.5-foot bed and want a camper without the hassles of a pop-top...

Dean Wood May 14, 2023

Overland adventures around the globe are calling and this well-appointed, adventure-proven camper is ready to answer that call. Yes, it’s...

Dean Wood May 11, 2023

The best truck camper can transform the bed of a truck into a cozy mini RV, offering an efficient way...

Dean Wood May 10, 2023

We talk about gear being so rugged that it is bulletproof, but rarely is it so darn literal. The Mammoth...

Dean Wood May 7, 2023

Wallace Stegner famously said, “National parks are the best idea we ever had. Absolutely America, absolutely democratic, they reflect us...