Overlander Squad : Overlanders & Campers
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12V Power for Overlanding: The Complete Guide to Building an Auxiliary System
How to plan a 12V auxiliary power system for overlanding: working out daily use, choosing a battery, charging from the alternator and solar, wiring it safely and monitoring what’s left.
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ARB Intensity IQ Driving Lights: What Do You Get for $2,000?
ARB’s Intensity IQ puts four sets of optics in one 9-inch driving light and lets you change the beam from your phone. Here’s what the specs mean and who it’s worth it for.
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ARB Earth Camper Is Coming to North America: Price, Weights and What You Get
ARB’s exoskeleton Earth Camper trailer arrives in North America in 2026 from $59,900. Here’s what the Base and GT include, what it weighs and what you’ll need to tow it.
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Suzuki Jimny XL (5-Door) for Overlanding: What the Extra Space Really Costs
The five-door Jimny XL fixes the three-door’s lack of space. Here’s what it means for payload, fuel range, towing and off-road ability if you want to travel with one.
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REDARC REDWorks Power Panels Explained: Scout, Nomad and Pioneer Compared
REDARC’s REDWorks panels put a DC-DC charger, solar and battery monitoring on one pre-wired plate. Here’s how the Scout25, Nomad50 and Pioneer50 compare, and what you’re really paying for.
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LiFePO4 Power Systems Explained: Calculating Your Daily Off-Grid Battery Needs
Reliable electricity is the backbone of modern overlanding. Whether you run a portable 12V fridge, power LED camp lights, or charge laptop batteries in remote backcountry locations, running out of power can derail an expedition. Traditional lead-acid and AGM batteries have served travelers for decades, but Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) technology has completely transformed off-grid…
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Front Runner Expander Chair: Specs, Pros and Cons for Overlanders
Front Runner’s Expander Chair folds flat to about the size of a laptop bag. Here are the specs, the trade-offs and who it suits best.
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Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus vs Mini 3: What’s New and Is It Worth It for Overlanders?
Garmin’s inReach Mini 3 Plus adds a colour touchscreen, voice messages, photos and a siren. Here’s how it compares with the Mini 3, what battery life to expect and who should upgrade.
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Lithium (LiFePO4) vs AGM Batteries for Overlanding: Capacity, Weight and Cost Compared
LiFePO4 or AGM for your auxiliary battery? We compare usable capacity, weight, lifespan, charging and cold-weather limits to help you choose.
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HitchFire Camp Kitchen: A Freestanding Overland Kitchen with Running Water
HitchFire’s first freestanding camp kitchen packs two 10,000 BTU burners, running water and a prep area into one box. Here’s what you get, what it costs and who it suits.
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