We all carry spare batteries for the gear that needs it. Maybe unsurprisingly, not all batteries are created equal. Some are better than others. Watch the video below to find out which ones are the best. Let us know what you use when you’re out...
Bollinger is another company you may or may not have heard of. They’re throwing their hat in with Rivian and Tesla to bring another electric vehicle to market. If you haven’t seen the Bollinger design, it’s pretty slick. However, they have a huge hurdle to...
Our friends over at The Gear Bunker made it out to Drummond Island recently after a week in Colorado for the Outdoor Retailer Expo. Check out the write up they did and watch the video on their YouTube channel to see all of the epicness....
Coffee is one of those things that can mean the difference between a good morning and a bad morning at camp. Just because you’re out on the road doesn’t mean you should sacrifice sound quality, homemade coffee for a packet of instant coffee. There are...
In 2015, sometime before we kicked off Michigan Overland as more than just an idea I surveyed the gear I had. One thing that was missing was a good table to cook off of. I did my research and looked at several different variations of...
One cool thing about overland camping is the many other activities that can be done in conjunction with it — hiking, swimming, fishing, kayaking. The list is endless. And while there isn’t anything much better than camping next to a stream or lake, there isn’t...
I’ve always liked the idea of having less stuff and living a minimalist lifestyle. The problem is I like things. It doesn’t matter if it’s gear, clothes, movies, books, or whatever thing I might be into at the time. I like the physical items. Over...
Father’s day is just a week away. If you have an overlanding dad (a DadVerlander or OverDadder as we have coined them) in your life and are unsure of what to get him, we’ve got you covered with some ideas below. Subscription Box There are...
Going solo on an overland trip is not something we recommend. We enjoy the camaraderie of having other people with us on top of the apparent safety net other rigs provide. However, we know it gets done, and given proper planning, it can be done...
In keeping with the island theme, we started with Beaver Island, this quarter we’re going to shed some light on Drummond Island. Drummond is pretty well known to the off-road and overland community here in Michigan. It offers a good variety of trails that range...
JCROffroad is one of the Michigan businesses leading the way when it comes to engineering Jeep parts. And they have been successful at it. A few years back, when we ran their Michigan Made article, we also caught wind of something else they had been...
Michigan is known for automotive innovation. Several of the worlds largest automotive companies have headquarters in and around the state. Large companies are not all the state has to offer though. A good number of smaller companies are making their mark in the automotive aftermarket...
In his second DIY article, Ryan provides us a rundown of his homebrew trailer build. Taking an old M101A2 military trailer from rundown to something functional and usable on the trails. Parts, Parts, & More Parts 2/20/19 – I am sort of stuck waiting on...
In another great DIY article, Ryan provides us a rundown of his home brew trailer. Taking an old M101A2 military trailer from rundown to something functional and usable on the trails. 2/16/19 – The beginning. So I wanted to build an overland camper and get...
Winter time here in Michigan means there’s lots of snow on the ground in all the right places. Why not go on an epic overlanding winter adventure through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula? That’s precisely what we’re going to layout in this Build Up. We all dream...
Chili is quite possibly one of my all-time favorite meals. It’s one of those dishes that can be slowly made over hours (or even days) but also quickly put together in a matter of minutes. One has advantages over the other, but both are extremely...
Cooking on the trail or at camp doesn’t have to be bland or always consist of easy to make meals. The Camp Chef series aims to provide you with recipes that can be made quickly at camp and still taste great. This quarter Tyler Windhurst...
The mentality of most people who practice some form of preparedness is not “if” the disaster happens but rather “when” it happens. When it happens will you have enough supplies? Do you have the right gear? Do you know when to shelter in place versus...
The plan was to map something useable. Something we could use as a training route for people new to overlanding. Training and experience type events are down the road still, but I like planning ahead. The plan for our shake off the dust trip did...
After a rough night’s sleep, we woke up to a sunny but foggy morning. After a quick breakfast, we packed up and headed out. One of our members was heading West to check out Lake of the clouds and another member was headed home directly...
I didn’t realize I could sleep like a baby with so much noise outside. After the long night of loud sound from the waves and wind, I awoke to find a gorgeous sunrise. Honestly, it may go in the books as one of my favorites....
