Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Is the Ford Bronco the Ultimate Overlander?
There is hardly a more talked-about new 4x4 on the market today than the Ford Bronco (apologies to the Land Rover Defender). Absent from Ford’s lineup since 1996, enthusiasts have been clamoring for a new version of the venerable nameplate ever since. The used market bears this out with first and second generation Broncos going for big dollars at auction. In fact, it’s the original 1966 model that Ford took its inspiration from to launch the sixth generation Bronco in 2021. With retro good...
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Product Spotlight: Guzzle H2O Water Filtration
Managing your water supply on an overland adventure is a top priority. This goes for the quality of your water as well as the quantity. When traveling in remote locations or developing countries, waterborne illnesses and other contaminants can ruin a trip in a hurry. Why Water Filtration? For most overland travel, keeping a sufficient supply of water on board our rigs is simply a matter of topping up the tank when we swing through civilization. In North America, we are mostly blessed with good,...
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Top It Off - Bestop's Supertop
The Supertop is one of the most innovative truck bed storage solutions available. Here's why.
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Overland Starter Kit - Get What You Need to Get Out There
So you want to go overlanding? What does that mean, exactly? We’ve covered some of the philosophy and approach to the lifestyle in previous posts here on the Notebook, but it’s worth taking a look at how to prepare yourself for a successful first outing. Let’s call it the “overland starter kit”. The range of products and gear available to the modern vehicle-based explorer is vast, and it can be hard to parse out what you really “need” and what you can live without. Some would argue that all you...
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