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Superlight 270-Degree Hardshell Awning: Roofnest Litewing Awning Revealed

The Roofnest Litewing is a 270-degree awning that uses carbon and aluminum to keep weight to just 30 pounds.

Written by Evan Williams August 25, 2022

SylvanSport Reveals Its First Rooftop Tent: The LOFT

SylvanSport releases its first rooftop tent. It’s a lightweight hardshell full-pop design that comes in cheaper than many competitors.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 24, 2022

Roofnest Reveals Its First Softshell Rooftop Tent: The Meadowlark

Roofnest builds the Meadowlark to set up quickly, pack and store easily, and leave enough room on your roof rack for a bike alongside.

Written by Sam Anderson August 10, 2022

Is ‘Overland’ Car Camping? Vehicle Adventure? Get 5 Expert Perspectives

Is ‘overlanding’ adventuring in a vehicle? Is it just car camping? Or is it nothing more than a licensed brand? Answer: It’s complicated.

Written by Sam Anderson July 20, 2022

What Not to Bring: 5 Things That Will Bog Down Your Overlanding Adventure

No matter who you talk to in overlanding, everybody seems to have a list of what you need to bring. But what don’t you need…

Written by Sam Anderson July 19, 2022

ARB Enters the Hardshell Rooftop Tent Market

After releasing its first rooftop tent 20 years ago, Australia’s ARB entered the hardshell market this summer with its latest new overlanding lineup.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 22, 2022

Drive a Porsche, Sleep on the Roof: German Backroads Tour

A tent on top of a Porsche is a whole new luxury experience. Here’s how the sportscar-maker looks to tickle both your right foot and…

Written by Evan Williams May 09, 2022

Thule’s Tepui Foothill Lets You Carry More Than Just a Rooftop Tent

In late 2020, Thule announced its Tepui Foothill rooftop tent, a slimmer profile two-person tent that distinguishes itself by leaving space on a vehicle’s roofrack…

Written by Berne Broudy April 19, 2022

The Best Options for a Good Night’s Sleep While Overland Camping

Overland camping offers a lot of options to choose from when adventuring off the beaten path.

Written by Mercedes Lilienthal April 18, 2022

Inflatable Truck Topper: ‘FLATED’ Launches With Unique Pickup Accessories

Just launched, FLATED is a unique automotive outfitter that wants to elevate and simplify gear for overlanders, road trippers, and van lifers.

Written by Jilli Cluff November 19, 2021

DIY: Upgrade Your Van Life With a Lithium Battery

We take electricity so much for granted – until the next ice storm knocks out your power, or you miss that Zoom meeting because your…

Written by Nick Schoeps November 11, 2021

Best of Show: 15 New Pieces of Gear Spotted at Overland Expo West 2021

Events are happening again, and Overland Expo West 2021 in Flagstaff, Ariz., was as busy as ever. We traversed the entire massive show to search…

Written by Bryon Dorr September 29, 2021

The Lightweight Pop-Top Truck Camper Revolution

The hottest trend in the car-camping and overland world is the lightweight pop-top truck camper. These go-anywhere truck campers are ready for adventure!

Written by Bryon Dorr September 14, 2021

‘Dispersed Camping’: How to Car Camp on Public Land

As camping on public lands surges, self-management becomes even more essential to not lose those privileges.

Written by Morgan Tilton October 28, 2020

Yakima ‘EXO System’ Turns Your Car Into a Pickup

The boom in road-tripping, overlanding, and van life has many outdoor lovers dreaming of a fun and convenient setup that offers more than tossing duffels…

Written by Berne Broudy October 23, 2020

GFC SuperLite 50: The Lightest Rooftop Tent Yet

Go Fast Campers has claimed to have created the ‘lightest rooftop tent on the market.’ The new GFC SuperLite 50 RTT tips the scales at…

Written by Bryon Dorr July 21, 2020

car camping

Superlight 270-Degree Hardshell Awning: Roofnest Litewing Awning Revealed

SylvanSport Reveals Its First Rooftop Tent: The LOFT

Roofnest Reveals Its First Softshell Rooftop Tent: The Meadowlark

Is ‘Overland’ Car Camping? Vehicle Adventure? Get 5 Expert Perspectives

What Not to Bring: 5 Things That Will Bog Down Your Overlanding Adventure

ARB Enters the Hardshell Rooftop Tent Market

Drive a Porsche, Sleep on the Roof: German Backroads Tour

Thule’s Tepui Foothill Lets You Carry More Than Just a Rooftop Tent

The Best Options for a Good Night’s Sleep While Overland Camping

Inflatable Truck Topper: ‘FLATED’ Launches With Unique Pickup Accessories

DIY: Upgrade Your Van Life With a Lithium Battery

Best of Show: 15 New Pieces of Gear Spotted at Overland Expo West 2021

The Lightweight Pop-Top Truck Camper Revolution

‘Dispersed Camping’: How to Car Camp on Public Land

Yakima ‘EXO System’ Turns Your Car Into a Pickup

GFC SuperLite 50: The Lightest Rooftop Tent Yet

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