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Power Queen Lithium Ion Phosphate Battery Upgrade for Our Trailer
Big Upgrade and Diet for Our 2019 Off Grid Trailers Expedition Trailer - After 3 years it was [...]
Chris talks everything Gaia GPS on the Gaia GPS Offroad Podcast
Thanks to the Gaia GPS Offroad Podcast for allowing Chris to share his knowledge of all things Gaia. [...]
Gaia GPS vs OnX Offroad Review
March 15th, 2021 (Updated 9/21/2021) Does the self-proclaimed “best offroad app” beat our favorite Gaia GPS? Sit back, [...]
Inde Flate 4 Tire Inflate and Deflate System
We review the Inde Flate 4 Tire Inflate and Deflate System We resisted buying this device. We [...]
DIY 4Runner Rear Platform
DIY Rear Platform for Storage and Fridge Slide - Toyota 4Runner Our FJ Cruiser has a very [...]
Trails Offroad Now Offers Easy Integration with Gaia GPS
Trails Offroad Now Offers Easy Integration with Gaia GPS. January 2021 - Trails Offroad, our favorite guide [...]
Quick Take – 4Runner Phone and Tablet Mounts by Tackform
With the recent purchase of our 2021 4Runner, we needed a place to mount all of our electronic [...]
Adding a Straight Awning and Awning Room to Our Trailer
Updated on 8/13/2020 - Photos with the additional quick-release mounts added. Yet another modification to our trailer. Since we [...]
The Importance of Current Fire Information – Gaia GPS Map Layer
Gaia GPS offers the most map types and layers of any navigation app. Having a great topo map [...]
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 9 11 years, we have tried and tested a wide variety of camping gear. This [...]
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
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 [...]
A New Version of GAIA GPS has been released!
A completely new version of Gaia GPS written from the ground up has been released for iOS. Additional map [...]
Off Grid Expedition 2.0 Trailer
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
Anatomy of a DIY Trailer – Part 2
If you missed it part 1 is here. With Phase 1 of the Phase 1 build complete it was [...]
Anatomy of a DIY Trailer – Part 1
Before I even go into the details, brilliant ideas, dumb ideas, triumphs, mistakes and an occasional chair throwing there [...]
Gear
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 [...]
Our VRV Flyer Modifications April 2018 Update
FYI - We sold this trailer a couple of years ago. VRV is no longer in business. We [...]
Intro to our new upcoming series of articles
Gear reviews, stuff we have used, stuff we have liked, and stuff we didn't like. That pretty much sums [...]
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