5 Hot Drinks to Make by the Campfire This Fall
Warm Up by the Campfire After a Crisp Fall Day After you've decided to take that fall camping trip, it's important to make sure you're cozy and warm by the campfire by the end of the day. Fall campfires are ideal for hot drinks that can warm
Cross-Country Camping: 5 Tips for Beginners
Check that Cross-Country Camping Trip Off Your Bucket List Has a cross-country camping adventure been occupying your bucket list? For many, a coast-to-coast trip is a lifelong goal. If you’ve been daydreaming about finally taking that dream trip across the nation, we’ve got tips! For any beginner,
OEX Overlanders: Expertly Trained
Overland Experts (OEX) provides professional off-road training for all. There are few organizations in the off-road and overland industries that exhibit the level of professionalism and expertise as the aptly named Overland Experts (OEX). OEX is an off-road driving and recovery school with four locations around the
VIEWFINDER: AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
The art of aerial photography … at your fingertips Aerial photography hit the fast track when Orville and Wilbur Wright launched the “Wright Flyer” in 1903, finding its place in military reconnaissance aircraft such as World War I-era B.E.2c and the Cold War Lockheed U-2. Since the beginning
WINCHING TECHNIQUES: HOW TO BE OFF-ROAD READY
How to properly use a winch and maintain it Understanding winching techniques, knowing their capabilities and limitations and how to maintain them properly is critical. Newcomers and seasoned travelers, alike, can make off-road excursions safer with winch know-how. The smell of Mother Nature’s freshness after a hard rain
Best Communications Options for Overlanding
Comms Options for Overlanding Overlanding is filled with unknowns. You never know when you might need to communicate with others. Therefore, the best communication options are a must for your safety. While you might have your cell phone with you, that device is only good if you
Viewfinder: The Traveler’s Guide to Portrait Photography
Sharing the planet’s chronicle through the eyes of its souls On a bookshelf in my office rests a National Geographic collection dating back to the 1950s. Every spine is yellow, with the exception of one, February 1981, which was orange to highlight the then-current energy crisis. While its
How to Build a Field Toolkit
The Most Critical Components of a Field Toolkit There’s a fail-safe way to make sure every tool in your vehicle’s field toolkit is top quality: Chase down a Snap-on truck, hand over a list and your Amex card. Of course, you might wince at the resulting tab,
