Gear
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How to Choose a DC-DC Charger for Your Dual Battery Setup
A DC-DC charger is the heart of most modern dual battery systems. Here’s how to choose the right size, match it to…
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Satellite Messenger vs PLB vs Phone Satellite SOS: Which Should Overlanders Carry?
PLBs, two-way satellite messengers and phone satellite SOS all call for help beyond mobile coverage, but they work very differently. Here’s how…
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How to Heat a Tent Safely with a Diesel Heater: Exhaust, Ventilation and CO Alarms
Diesel heaters make winter camping comfortable, but carbon monoxide is a real risk. Here’s how they work, where the danger comes from…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.