Overland Expo West 2023
We are now 14 years into this Overland Expo thing, and based on the 2023...
Fishing for Fun & Survival
In a backcountry survival situation, fishing is an excellent source of food, and in some environments it may be your sole source of food. During normal times, trying your hand at fishing with some of the more arcane techniques covered here can also be a whole lot of fun! As Hank Williams Jr once said, “We’re from North California and South Alabam’, And little towns all around this land. And we can skin a buck …
TESTED: Lightforce Lights HTX2 Twin Pack
For the last ten years, I’ve had a pair of Lightforce Blitz lights on the front of my Tacoma – and they’ve been awesome lights. Ten years is a long time to have any product, and it’s even more impressive when you consider that these lights have been outside for that entire time. These lights have baked in the Arizona sun, and frozen in the Colorado winter. They’ve held up to more than 150,000 miles …
Eat Well In The Wild!
Eating well in the field can be fast, easy, and fun. And it doesn't have to taste bad!
Return of the Thumper: The new 2022 Kawasaki KLR650
After a two year hiatus, the KLR650 returns better than ever, and still affordable!
Rebuilding Icon Vehicle Dynamics Shocks
Along with good tires, your suspension is THE single most significant upgrade that you can make to a vehicle, and ICON Vehicle Dynamics (IVD) makes some of the best rebuildable off-road shocks around.
Long Term Review: Benchmade Auto Triage and 917BK
I have to admit that prior to using a Benchmade Knife, I was a $20 El Cheapo knife guy.
Jeep Farout Concept Vehicle
Initially slated to be revealed at this year’s Moab Easter Jeep Safari, Jeep® introduced their Gladiator Farout Concept today, intent on leveraging the Jeep Gladiator’s excellent 4×4 payload and fuel-efficient 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 engine. They also teamed up with some well known brands in the overland industry to make it instantly ready for long range vehicle based adventure travel. Where would you take it? Please comment below and tell us your thoughts! Jeep® FarOut concept …
Adventure Downtime
As lock downs are lifting, I wanted to stop and reflect on some new hobbies I’ve been keeping busy with. The activities are overland-related and should improve your overall experience on your next trip.
Hack The Pandemic
Using crowdsourcing and 3D Printing to make PPE for healthcare works and first responders.
OUR POSITION ON THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Today we’re being bombarded with reports from academia, mainstream and social media, and the government. This announcement is not intended to condense all those reports, politicize them, or provide our own set of recommendations, other than to reinforce one particularly important issue – to come together as Americans and stay home. One principle we sincerely believe in is that American Adventurist is a vehicle which allows for the individual, who shares our passion for this pastime and community of interest, to be something greater than yourself through fellowship, stewardship, and leadership. Now is the time to do just that.
A Better Way to Leave No Trace
We review Last US Bag's latest foray into the 4WD utility bag market, aptly code named "Oscar's Mobile Hideout"
The 2020 Desert Rendezvous
Editor’s note: Back in 2010, our “Rendezvous Conspiracy” of like minded Adventurists sat around a campfire in the Southern California desert dreaming up ideas to get out and explore more often. That quiet conversation resulted in the first Desert Rendezvous. Fast forward ten years and American Adventurist grew to tens of thousands of followers across the social media spectrum with members in all 50 states. Early on we made it our business to promote responsible …
