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Easy to carry. Worth learning the fold.
For the way I travel, this is the perfect chair. Easy packing and carrying matter more to me than maximum lounge comfort. Learn the fold once, and it makes sense. That’s my...
Useful information. Zero pedestal.
Field Notes.
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Tested out there.
What worked. What didn’t. Who it’s for. Firsthand notes from our team of Outsiders.
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Front Runner Slimline II: A workhorse rack—and a different plan for my Land Cruiser.
I changed racks because my plan for the Land Cruiser changed. I’d still choose the Slimline II for the right build—and it’s on my list for the Tahoe. This is a first-trip...
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Oztent RX-5 Deluxe: Less setup. More outside.
A solid thumbs-up. This tent combines the setup convenience I like about rooftop camping with the ground-level access I prefer. The Living Room adds useful space and, on this trip, a welcome...
Guides & stories.
Guide
Preparing for Fall and Winter Camping: Everything an Outsider Needs to Know
A practical field guide to colder nights outside: how to plan for changing weather, set up shelter, sleep warmer, manage moisture, layer clothing, protect water and power,...
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Front Runner Wolf Pack Pro and Fire Pit Bundle Guide
See what the Front Runner Wolf Pack Pro and fire pit bundle includes, how it packs, and who it's for. A practical guide for shoulder-season camping.
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Omnia Oven Review: The Camp Oven That Actually Works
Our Omnia oven review covers how it works, what you can bake, and whether this stovetop camp oven earns a spot in your rig. Real answers, no...
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Old Trucks and Lunchboxes
My dad worked at a coal mine in Wyoming for close to 40 years. For my entire youth, I watched him pack a white Coleman lunchbox and...
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Imagine Camping
We’ve all played the game of “what would you do if you won the lottery?” Where you and your friends take turns imagining where you’d live, how...
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Labor Day and Oklahoma
Oklahoma though - I think it’s time we turned the whole state over to the Tornadoes. All of it. Even that weird long part that sticks out...
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Books, Bugs, and Hot Cheetos
I want to sit in a nice cozy camp chair and drink hot coffee and slowly turn pages and in general be a mature and sophisticated adult...
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Who Taught You How to Drive!?
“YOU JUST DON’T BEAT UP ON A TRUCK LIKE THAT.” - MY DAD When he said this, I was piloting his 1988 Chevy Silverado, and I was maybe 13...
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Dumb Ideas
I bet y'all have done some stupid things. I know I have. For some reason, I was thinking about this one the other day. Back in November...
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Travel, Sadness, and Keeping Memories
I don’t know why I’m like this. Why, when I travel, I make sure to hold back certain places, experiences, sights, sounds. Shared events I will only...
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The Desert is Alive!!
One's love for the outdoors comes in a bunch of flavors. Personally, I (Chris) believe in education, conservation, and responsibility. When I became a father, I very...
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Sobriety and the Goofy Shit Car Club
Hey y'all, As we are only a few weeks away from attending the biggest show of our calendar year - Overland Expo West - I wanted to tell you...
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Camping Essentials List
A great beginner camping list of the essentials to make any trip a success. A great jumping off point for any new camper's first outing!
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New Brand - Fore Winds by Iwatani
INTRODUCING NEW STOVES FROM FORE WINDS BY IWATANI Iwatani has been a pioneer in portable butane "cassette" stoves since the 1960s, so it was no surprise to discover they...
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NEW RETAIL SHOP SUMMER HOURS
We are making an adjustment to the retail shop hours in Long Beach, California, for the summer. Effective immediately, the new hours are: Sunday CLOSED Monday...
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DARCHE BEST-SELLERS BACK IN STOCK!
In preparation for better weather and camping season to finally get underway—and our booth at the upcoming Overland Expo West—we have received an entire container of goods...
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THE DARCHE STREAMLINER ROOF TOP TENT IS ALMOST HERE.
We are super excited to finally introduce our first hardshell rooftop tent from Darche—the Streamliner. This tent represents a noticeable improvement on the RTT design we are...
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Goose Gear Systems FAQ
We get asked Goose Gear questions almost every day. Their interior storage customization products are some of our best-selling gear, and we are one of their closest...
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Patches!
This story was written by Chris Klibowitz and appeared in the January/February 2016 issue of Bicycling Magazine. The patches photographed by Mitch Mandel for the story were...
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Bike Shop Tales: The customer is always right
This story written by Chris Klibowitz originally appeared on Dirt Rag's (RIP) website on May 23, 2017. The shop in the story is where Chris and Curt,...
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Rebecca's Private Idaho
This is an excerpt from a story written by Chris Klibowitz that originally appeared in the January/February 2015 issue of ROAD Magazine. FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2014....
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Minuteman Adventures
This story was written by Chris Klibowitz, and originally appeared on the Therm-a-Rest blog on October 19, 2017. You want to respond “yes”, but you can’t...
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