Featured Stories
Great Western Trail – Grand Staircase Trip Report Part I
There are many iconic trails in the west. The Great Western Trail is one of the lesser-traveled routes. [...]
Our Gear List
Over the past 7 years, we have tried and tested a wide variety of camping gear. This is [...]
We Compare Gaia GPS to OnX Offroad and the Garmin Overlander GPS
Here is our competitive analysis of Gaia GPS vs OnX Offroad and Gaia GPS vs the Garmin Overlander. [...]
Goodbye CB, Hello GMRS!
CB has long been a primary communication tool for offroad and overlanding groups. The proverbial "can you hear [...]
Gaia GPS with Apple CarPlay Now Available
Gaia GPS recently released an update to the app which provides support for Apple CarPlay! From Gaia GPS [...]
Planning Trips With Gaia GPS
We have been using Gaia GPS for over 7 years. While features have changed and the app constantly [...]
23ZERO Peregrine 270 Awning Review
Why We Love Our 23ZERO Peregrine 270 Awning We have owned a competing brand 270 awning in the [...]
Our Off Grid Trailer DIY Modifications
Our Off Grid Trailer Expedition 2.0 Modifications. Descriptions and links for each modification are listed. Part of the [...]
Navigation
We Compare Gaia GPS to OnX Offroad and the Garmin Overlander GPS
Here is our competitive analysis of Gaia GPS vs OnX Offroad and Gaia GPS vs the Garmin Overlander. [...]
Gaia GPS with Apple CarPlay Now Available
Gaia GPS recently released an update to the app which provides support for Apple CarPlay! From Gaia GPS [...]
Planning Trips With Gaia GPS
We have been using Gaia GPS for over 7 years. While features have changed and the app constantly [...]
New and Improved Gaia GPS Topo Layer
The best navigation app keeps getting better! It's been a while since we have written about Gaia GPS. [...]
MVUM Map Layer Now Available in Gaia GPS Premium
Great news the MVUM map layer is now available to all premium subscribers. It is available in the cloud [...]
Off Grid Expedition 2.0 Trailer
Our Off Grid Trailer – How We Got Here – Part II in our Series
A little back story to how we came to own our Off Grid Expedition 2.0 trailer. When I [...]
Our Off Grid Trailer DIY Modifications
Our Off Grid Trailer Expedition 2.0 Modifications. Descriptions and links for each modification are listed. Part of the [...]
Let the Adventures Begin! Our New Off Grid Expedition 2.0 Trailer Part I
Updated 1/12/2020 - Part II of our series is now online. We recently picked up our Off Grid [...]
We Are Joining the Off Grid Teardrop Trailer Family
Since 2013 we have been very active in the overland community. It all started with the purchase of [...]
Trailers
Quick Take: Trailer Style Pros and Cons
Here's a quick list of all the trailers we have owned and the pros and cons for each [...]
Our VRV Flyer Modifications April 2018 Update
Here's an update with photos showing all the things we have done to our VRV Flyer trailer. If by [...]
Our VRV Flyer Teardrop – Introduction
For several reasons we decided to sell our Turtleback Expedition trailer and try something new. Turtleback makes great trailers. [...]
Trailer updated with a large CVT RTT
I had the opportunity to do a nice upgrade to our off road trailer. I was able to sell [...]
Anatomy of a DIY Trailer – Part 3
Part 3 - The Home Stretch. The trailer was about ready to be skinned, doors, installed, kitchen installed, and [...]
Gear
Our Gear List
Over the past 7 years, we have tried and tested a wide variety of camping gear. This is [...]
23ZERO Peregrine 270 Awning Review
Why We Love Our 23ZERO Peregrine 270 Awning We have owned a competing brand 270 awning in the [...]
Amazing Fireside Outdoor Pop-Up Fire Pit
Here's another quick take post! Amongst my circle of camping and overlanding friends, I am known as the [...]
Our Favorite Flashlights – Fenix Lights
Essential lighting for the trail and campsite Just in time for the holidays! We have gone through many flashlights [...]
Quick Take – Dometic CFX-75DZW Fridge
We decided to upgrade to a much larger fridge and just purchased a Dometic CFX-75DZW. We have owned an [...]
Communication and Safety Gear
Goodbye CB, Hello GMRS!
CB has long been a primary communication tool for offroad and overlanding groups. The proverbial "can you hear [...]
InReach Communications
First and foremost the InReach is an amazing device. I have no regrets purchasing one or paying for [...]
Overlanding
Great Western Trail – Grand Staircase Trip Report Part I
There are many iconic trails in the west. The Great Western Trail is one of the lesser-traveled routes. [...]
Summer Trek 2016
It's far and probably too ambitious but here is the draft route for our BIG summer trek of 2016. [...]
Proud to announce Chris has joined the trailsoffroad team
TrailsOffroad is a new site with the goal of being the best source for off-road trail information. It is [...]
Adventure Alert! Oregon Border to Border and NW Overland Rally
Plans still need to be finalized but we are working on a possible Oregon Border to Border run at [...]
Utah Planning Update
Many many hours go into the planning of all of our adventures so that you can simply show up [...]
Tech Tools
How to open Zip files on your iPad and iPhone
Although this tutorial will work with any zip file it is focused on dealing with GPX tracks which [...]
Planning tools and offline maps
Just a quick post on what tools I use to plan events and create routes. On my Mac I [...]
Camping Hacks
