Gear and Skills Archives : American Adventurist

TESTED: Offgrid Trek 215w Solar Blanket Bug Out Kit

I’ve been going back and forth trying to decide between adding a dual battery setup to the Jeep, or finding a better solar option for “unlimited power” when stationary. Like most of you, I need peace of mind running the fridge in camp and easy access to power for charging USB devices. At Overland Expo …

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SEMA 2019

A whirlwind trip to sample SEMA's latest and greatest.

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TESTED: Dometic PLB 40

Editor’s Note: This article was updated on 2/10/2020 to include cold weather testing, as requested by our members. Find it below. -Chad Dometic’s PLB 40 is a truly plug and play portable battery solution that allows anyone to have a dual battery system in any vehicle. That’s right – no custom wiring or additional purchases …

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TESTED: Ruggedized Deadman Earth Anchor

Hi internet: My name is Chad, and for the last couple of months, I’ve been burying dead things. That last sentence could make for some interesting search engine optimization, but it’s the truth. You see, I’ve been testing out the new ruggedized Deadman Earth Anchor, which is as you might have guessed, is a beefed-up …

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Long Term Review: Blue Ridge Overland Gear

Testing the BROG Tool Bag, Large First Aid Kit, and Chainsaw Bra

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Long Term Review: ARB Jack

We review ARB's successor to the Hi-Lift jack. The ARB ARB's Hydraulic Jack.

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LTR: Goal Zero Lithium Yeti 1400 and Boulder 100 Solar Briefcase

Our Long Term Test of the Next Generation of Portable Power Solutions

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Choosing the Right Tent The First Time

The right tent can make all the difference on a trip, and there are many different styles of tents and modes of travel to consider before making a purchase. Choosing the wrong tent can be an expensive mistake, and make your camping experience memorable for all the wrong reasons. If you are new to all of this, …