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Krazy Beaver Tools – Overland Trail Worthy!

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Krazy Beaver Tools was established October of 2013 and was originally based in the Albuquerque NM.  The origin of Krazy Beaver Tools starts with the owner, Jason, who at the time was working in a specialized unit within the Albuquerque Police Department known as Open Space.  Open Space was responsible for patrolling the Mountain Range, Rio Grande Valley and the mesa west of Albuquerque to include the Petroglyph National Park.  Open Space also included the Dive Team and was responsible for handling a wide range of calls for service to include Search and Rescue Calls throughout the Metro Area and the state of NM.  Jason was also a Search Team Manager, K9 Handler and Boat Team Manager for FEMA.

It was during his time working vast calls for service he realized the need for a professional dedicated Off-Road shovel.  Unbeknownst to him, he would be releasing the shovel at the beginning of a craze that would be known as “Overlanding”.

For those not familiar with the Krazy Beaver shovel we challenge you to look at it in person.  You will immediately see the difference between the Krazy Beaver shovel and a standard shovel! 

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KRAZY BEAVER™ specifications and features:

The “Krazy Beaver Shovel” is Made in the USA!  

  • Measures 40 inches in total length.  Excellent for Camping, Hunting and Off-Road use. 

The Head:

  • Powder coated.
  • Manufactured using Heavy Duty 13-gauge heat treated tempered steel.  Twice as thick as a standard residential shovel.
  • Reinforced teeth to prevent bending and breaking.
  • Powder coated both inside and out from the head to handle area to prevent rust.    
  • The “Krazy Beaver Shovel” can be used for regular digging and in extreme situations can be used to assist in penetrating Ice and Clay. 
  • Measures 11 1/2” Height X 8 1/2 wide.
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The Handle:  

  • Made of lightweight but extremely strong fiberglass.  
  • Handle come in a dark grey, best described as a graphite color or yellow.
  • The head to handle connection has a permanently mounted solid 12” fiberglass reinforcing core to withstand breakage during the most extreme circumstances.  
  • At the end of the handle under the “D-Grip”, there is a hollow section that can be used for storage of emergency items such as matches, flint, hooks, fishing line, batteries, etc…

The D-Grip:

  • Made of solid Polymer.  
  • There is no soft rubber on these grips. 
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The Lock Pins:

     The Tab Lock Pins are awesome!  The “Tab” makes it easy to attach or remove from the shovel even if you’re wearing work gloves.  In addition to being easy to use, these pins are easy to find when accidentally dropped in the sand or mud, unlike a two-piece pin that has a separate pin and wire.

Now more than a decade later, Krazy Beaver Tools has withstood all the manufacturing challenges of COVID and continues to provide a top-notch professional grade rescue shovel for those that dare to “Travel the roads less traveled.”

To Learn More CLICK HERE

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ADVENTURE VAN EXPO SERIES 2024 – Ventura, CA

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Adventure Van Expo: A consumer expo to feature custom van builds, a DIY contest, camping, live music, and more.

(Oct. 26-27th, 2024) – The Adventure Van Expo series is hitting its last date of tour, show 9 of 9 shows outside at the Ventura County Fairgrounds Ventura, CA. The expo is open to all ages and will feature a full weekend of van vendors including builders, DIY vans, for sale vans, rental companies, overland companies, adventure vehicles, food, music, seminars, and more. Eventgoers should expect to find accessories, builds, and gear for their adventure all in one location.   

“This is the perfect space to check out vendors and accessories for van builds along with discovering new products on the market,” said Neil Morse, founder of Adventure Van Expo. “The expo will be full of unique displays and is a space where attendees can talk with experts on their craft.”

The Expo will run Saturday the 26th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 27th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and feature open house vans, for sale vans, DIY vans, accessories, vendors, custom builds. Plus, a variety of rigs beyond vans including rooftop tents, trailer tents, adventure/overlanding trucks, INEOS Grenadiers, and off-road trailers. Those looking to spend the weekend at Adventure Van Expo can camp on Friday and Saturday nights and roll in starting Friday evening at 4 p.m. It is the perfect space to hang out with other van owners and connect with the van life community throughout the two-day event.

Saturday will be a full day of live music and food and drinks from on-site concessions. Van builders looking to display their work are encouraged to participate in the Adventure Van Expo DIY Contest, which will be viewed by hundreds of eventgoers and rated by van-build experts. Sunday’s Expo continues with the same packed list of vendors, open house vans, live music, food trucks, and local brews.

Entry is $5 and camping is for a fee, and you can also sell your van there for a fee (see website for pricing).  

For more information and to purchase camping tickets visit the Adventure Van Expo website.  

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NEMO 2024 Pack Offering – Trail Tested

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Need a backpack?  How about a duffel or tote?  Every Overland adventurer carries gear, clothes, and equipment while adventuring outside. The outdoor company NEMO entered the “bag” market this year with some worthy offerings with distinct appeal.  NEMO is recognized for designing and fabricating outstanding camping gear such as sleeping bags and pads, tents, and camp furniture.  However, this was the year NEMO decided to offer new backpacks and duffels/totes to the adventurer and traveler. 

 Mark Thibadeau, NEMO Design Director, shared with me that, “Packs have always been a category that NEMO wanted to expand into. At NEMO however, we believe products that don’t meaningfully improve the experience of adventure shouldn’t go to market.”  Lucky for us, NEMO’s packs are an excellent addition to this market.  Both the Resolve Backpack and the Double Haul Duffel are designed with the overland adventurer and traveler in mind.  

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I used this pack for day hikes in the mountains and deserts of the West.  The pack features NEMO-exclusive fabrics and foam to provide a superior fit for the hiker.  NEMO’s CERO fabric is engineered to be three times stronger to resist tears and abrasions compared to industry standards as well as 20 times more water-resistant than other packs.   NEMO engineered this pack to last a long time.  NEMO uses recycled material’s construction with the capability for recycling the pack when the time comes.  Mark stated, “The current pack brands make great products, but the problem of waste and consumption with consumer goods is bigger than ever, and with Endless Promise, we saw an opportunity to be a part of the solution. The greatest part of our Endless Promise collection is that through forcing ourselves to evaluate every single material and taking no material as a ‘given’, we managed to find higher performing AND more sustainable choices for our fabrics and foams.”

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While hiking the backcountry of Idaho, I was confident that I had everything in my Resolve 15L, Endless Promise Gear, pack.  The backpack (size variations include 15/25/35 Liters) has numerous pockets to carry a water bladder, snacks, and valuables.  In the one large, main compartment, I carried my rain jacket, camera, and water purifier.  A perfect size for a day hike!  The pack has an easily adjustable torso to accommodate different lengths to maximize fit and comfort.  The CERO fabric withstood the abrasions from branches and rocks in Idaho’s backcountry.  The fit and comfort of the pack resulted in zero sore muscles as well as no shoulder and back pain the following day.  It fit “like a glove!”     

MSRP: $160

  • Three sizes: 15, 25, 35 liters
  • Easily adjustable to any torso length
  • Pockets internally and externally provide ample storage
  • Abrasion resistant materials increase its lifetime
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Nemo Double Haul Duffel 55L

Transformer?  That’s the word that comes to mind every time I use NEMO’s Double Haul Duffel.  The bag comes in four different sizes—30, 55, 70, and 100 Liters.  The design is ingenious because the adventurer can easily transform the duffel into a tote or backpack.  Yes, three bags in one!  I prefer the 55 liter and find it to be cavernous.  The duffel accommodated my clothes with ease, for an 11-day trip through the wilds of Idaho and Montana.  The duffel features a few interior pockets and cinch straps to manage clothes and gear.  The duffel is made from 420D recycled material that is water-resistant and easy to clean.  My 55-liter duffel expands to 75 liters when placed in tote mode.  The duffel has two backpack straps included, so I could transform the duffel into “backpack” mode and use it for my carry-on bag on the plane headed home.  

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Overall, NEMO has entered into the “bag” market with two outstanding offerings for the adventurer and traveler in mind.  NEMO continues its pledge to the environment and asks its customers to consider impacts on our world.  Recycled materials and its Endless Promise Gear pledge are outstanding attributes to an already pinnacle leader in the outdoor industry. 

MSRP: $180

  • Four sizes: 30, 55, 70, 100 liters 
  • Ingenious design allows for 3 separate bags in one
  • Robust buckles and handles promote overall longevity 
  • Internal pockets and straps help with organization

To Learn More About NEMO Equipment CLICK HERE

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Midland Partners with Bronco Off-Road Adventures

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Midland, the leader in two-way radio communications technology, is proud to announce its sponsorship as the Official Communication Partner of Ford Motor’s Bronco Off-Road Adventures, a premier off-road tour designed exclusively for Bronco® Owners. Through this sponsorship, Midland will equip both tour staff and participants with its powerful GMRS two-way radios to help ensure safe journeys as owners learn and practice overlanding skills.

Bronco Off-Road Adventures offers three, multi-day, guided trips that take Bronco owners off-roading through some of the country’s most remote and breathtaking locations, including Moab, Utah; Vermejo Rancho, New Mexico; and Winnemucca, Nevada. Led by expert overlanding guides, participants will learn critical skills such as off-road navigation, wilderness self-reliance, and environmental stewardship, all while experiencing the thrill of off-roading and camping in scenic locations. Midland GMRS two-way radios will provide seamless communication on the off-roading trails.

“As Bronco owners venture off the grid, we know that reliable communication is crucial for both their safety and adventure,” said Andrew Kinsman, Director of Category Marketing at Midland. “We’re thrilled to provide Bronco Off-Road Adventures with our high-quality and powerful GMRS two-way radios, to ensure both staff and participants have crisp and clear communication throughout their journeys. With Midland’s radios in hand, Bronco owners can confidently explore their surroundings knowing they have a trusted tool in hand.”

This sponsorship reflects Midland’s ongoing commitment to empowering off-road enthusiasts with the resources needed to enhance their experience and safety, in even the most remote environments. Midland radios will be essential for maintaining clear communication during critical activities like vehicle spotting, recovery operations, and coordinating with guides and fellow participants

“We are excited to partner with Midland to provide our Bronco Off-Road Adventures with top-of-the-line GMRS two-way radios. Reliable communication is crucial on the trails, and Midland’s radios ensure that our teams and adventurers stay connected, secure, and ready for any challenge. This partnership reflects our commitment to providing the best possible off-road experience,” said Mark Schaller, Enthusiast Vehicle Experience Owner at Ford Motors.

For more information on Bronco Off-Road Adventures, CLICK HERE

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Four Points Adventures – Training and Tours

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Four Points Adventures is an overland guide company that provides all-inclusive expedition-style adventures and skills training in some of the most remote and dramatic locations in the western United States. Four Points is currently permitted to guide trips in Death Valley, Mojave National Preserve, Black Rock Desert, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, and the Inyo National Forest, and we are exploring new areas all the time. Four Points helps you develop your overland driving and camping skills while sharing awesome views, chef-cooked meals, photography tips, and more.

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Your guide, Todd Rogers, grew up sailing the Pacific and Caribbean oceans, worked as a professional offshore oil rig diver, spent 15 years as a photojournalist, has more than 10 years of experience in mountain search and rescue and continues to work as a commercial photographer and volunteer for search and rescue. Todd is deeply knowledgeable and skilled in all aspects of safe and responsible overland guiding and has plenty of stories for around the campfire.

TAP Editors note: We have personally been on quite a few trails with Todd and can attest to his expertise, patience and fun attitude.

Fall 2024 Tours and Training schedule:

  • Mono Lake and Surrounding Geology – Oct. 15th – 19th

To Learn More about Four Points Adventures CLICK HERE

Contact: info@fourpointsadventures.com TEL: 510 912 8618

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RADICA – Built for Adventure.

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From Denver, CO, RADICA creates the MoonLander camper lineup—a series of innovative, lightweight truck bed campers designed to take you further. This fall, they will introduce the all-new RADICA MoonLander X. It’s a no-fuss, full hard-shell solution that sits atop your truck bed rails, ready to go when you are. Customizable and built to order, the MoonLander series is tailored to your journey.

RADICA’s Story.

Radica began in a garage in 2021 with a vision: a hard-shell camper that allows you to sleep east to west across your truck bed, offering up to 7 feet of sleeping space. Fast forward to 2024—now operating out of a 20,000 sq. ft. warehouse with a dedicated team of 18, they’ve stayed true to their mission: building ultra- durable, lightweight, and streamlined solutions for overland adventures. Every Radica camper is crafted with a welded aluminum frame, reinforced aluminum panels, and stainless steel hardware, using marine- grade sealants to weather any storm. The insulated honeycomb roof keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter, and yes—it’s tough enough to stand on.

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RADICA MoonLander: The Original.

The MoonLander is where it all began. This non-cab-over model extends the sides of your truck bed, allowing for sideways sleeping up to a queen-size bed, even in a 5-foot short bed truck. Stretch out in 6 to 7 feet of sleeping space, wrapped in the comfort of a full hard-shell, free from canvas or zippers. The removable bed panels give you flexibility—use your truck for work or play while keeping your gear organized and your bed clear. Weighing around 290 lbs., the MoonLander is built to conquer Colorado’s toughest trails.

RADICA MoonLander X: Innovation Redefined.

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Introducing the MoonLander X (MLX)— the new cab-over model that takes everything you love about MoonLander and elevates it. Taller by 6 to 8 inches, it offers more headroom and the option to stand up with the skylight. But it’s more than just height—MLX brings versatility with three unique modes:

  • Bed Mode: Enjoy a spacious queen-size bed, sleeping sideways across the truck bed, all within a secure hard-shell, no setup required.
  • Couch Mode: Transform your camper into a cozy living space. Fold up the bed panels and create a full couch, perfect for lounging, rainy days, or taking in the view.
  • Stow Mode: Need space? The cab-over section doubles as generous storage, ideal for gear or even a child’s sleeping nook. Store bed panels and mattresses out of sight and reclaim your space for bigger adventures.
    Weighing around 390 lbs., the MoonLander X is built tough and ready for anything.
  • Let’s Get You on the Road. The RADICA team here to help you get out there and explore with confidence. Campers start around $5,600, and there is currently have a two-month lead time.
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For more information, reach out to info@radicaproducts.com or give them a call at 720-678-9947. Whether you’re interested in the original MoonLander or the all-new MoonLander X, the RADICA team is ready to help you take on your next adventure.

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