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Expedition Rove: 4 Years, 35 Countries

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 In 2018, Mary Hannah and Andy from Expedition Rove made a decision that would change their lives forever. The decision to go. Since then, they’ve travelled through 35 countries, spanning 4 continents. They’re now preparing for the biggest adventure to date: Africa. 

If you’d told us in 2017 we’d be overlanding around the globe in the years that followed, we probably would have laughed. We were always up for an adventure but we were locked into jobs that kept us in sunny southern California. But, in October 2018 we made a decision that would completely change the course of our lives: the decision to go. 

On December 2nd, 2018 we pulled out of our driveway in our Land Rover Discovery 3 (LR3 in the US). Hit the road with our eyes set on Argentina. I’ll never forget the feeling of crossing the border into Baja. It’s not a significant border in the sense that it’s difficult, on the contrary it’s as simple as driving to Wal-Mart. But it was monumental for us none-the-less. In that moment the entire world opened up and the possibilities seemed to abound. We could go anywhere, do anything. We were on the road, full-time, with everything we needed packed out in our DIY build.

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The following 9 months catapulted us into the overland world and life on the road. We dove head first into the shores and rivers of Mexico. Immersed ourselves in the food and culture in Guatemala. Took sunrise hikes up mountains and navigated never-before explored trails in Panama. Both of us sailed the crystal clear waters of Cartagena, and hunted down the infamous “Top Gear Bridge” in the heart of Columbia. We ran with alpacas, hiked 18 miles up to Machu Picchu, and explored the sand dunes of Peru. We marched 50 miles across the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia. Broke down on the side of a mountain in Ecuador, and weaved our way through the towering peaks of the Andes until we reached what’s known as “The End of the World” in Ushuaia, Argentina.

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Our senses came alive! We were truly living in the moment and seeing the world through child-like eyes again. Taking it all in for the very first time. It was an addictive feeling, one that we didn’t want to end. So, it was no surprise when we shared with friends and family that we weren’t coming home just yet – instead we were heading to Africa. 

We flew back to California,sold off nearly all of our belongings and flew to the UK to convert our new-to-us 2010 Land Rover Defender into our ultimate Africa setup. A few short months later we were loading the bright orange beauty into a container as it set sail to South Africa. But, the universe had other plans with Covid-19 lockdowns beginning around the world. We held on for as long as we could. But ultimately made the tough, but necessary, decision to ship our Defender back home to the UK. By the time it finally made it home, 7 months had passed since it first set sail and the Covid-19 waters were beginning to settle. 

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We saw our opportunity! Expedition Rove hit the road nearly immediately, with our eyes set on the Arctic Circle for Christmas. Without so much as a diesel heater in our Africa-ready build, it was a trip that put our bodies and setup to the test. The temperatures plunged down to -23C. Icicles formed inside as condensation from our breath rose to the roof overnight. Anything – from soap to olive oil – that wasn’t in our Dometic fridge was turned to a useless block of ice. Despite the temperatures it was a trip of a lifetime with the landscape and wildlife taking centerstage. Arctic foxes, roaming reindeer, and tiny arctic weasels dotted through the snow-covered landscapes. It was exactly what you imagine when you think of a winter wonderland. It felt like we had it all to ourselves. 

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When we touched down back in the UK we went back to the drawing board on our setup. If there was one thing we learned in the Arctic, it was that we needed the option to seek refuge inside our setup when the weather was less than friendly. Over the following year we completely redesigned our layout and converted it into a camper complete with an Alu-Cab pop-top roof, interior living space, induction cooking, and running water. All that was left to do was put it to the test and in the summer of 2022 Expedition Rove hit the road driving from the shores of the UK to the far reaches of Cappadocia, Turkey – exploring Europe in its summer glory. 

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To date, we’ve travelled through 35 countries across 4 continents but Africa has always been “the one that got away”. But, that won’t be the case for much longer. As I write this, Tango is getting unloaded from the container ship in South Africa, our bags are packed, and we’re saying our “see you laters” to our friends and family in the UK. In March 2023, we’ll finally be hitting the road and taking on a trip we’ve dreamed about for 4+ years. Africa, here we come.

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Mary Hannah and Andy from Expedition Rove are navigating the world in their Land Rover. Follow along on their adventure:

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Supercharged Long Travel Stage 3 2017 Tundra

Check out this amazing Tundra build by industry vets, Tactical Application Vehicles.

Tactical Application Vehicles, LLC was founded by Walt & Karen Wagner. With Walt’s combined eighteen years of search and rescue and federal law enforcement experience as well as a lifelong passion for exploration he has been given the golden opportunity to blend the two and build something truly unique. With his amazing wife, Karen, beautiful daughter and their white lab, the four of them set out on a journey of faith and haven’t looked back. Having spent many years building vehicles and driving in every type of terrain imaginable, both as a hobby as well as professional, Walt has developed the ability to know what is going to work in the field and what is just for show. His drive is to be able to pass on that knowledge to people that have the same desire to explore the backcountry with the family or as solo missions. He approaches every vehicle with tact and careful consideration. The end product then becomes a Tactical Application Vehicle which usually has a subdued face and a slightly aggressive stance. These vehicles are ready to do work every day whether it be in the city for domestic duties or in the field.

#TAVSPEC or Tactical Application Vehicles Specification Toyota Vehicles are designed to be the only tool you will need for any adventure you have in mind from Alaska to Patagonia, while hitting Moab in-between. Every TAV Spec Toyota vehicle is designed to get you, your family and friends to and from the most challenging places on earth with absolute reliability and ease. Your #TAVSPEC Toyota is built on the legendary Toyota reliability (we firmly believe that Toyota has built the most reliable expedition vehicle platform in the world) to create a truly unstoppable platform for taking on your wildest adventure!

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Action Trax Recovery Boards – Field Test

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Action Trax Recovery Boards: This is going to be an embarrassingly gushing review, though yes, I did manage to find a con, but we’ll talk about that a little later.

My first impressions were great, they arrived well packaged in a sturdy box, no extra frills or packing, which I find nice these days. I try to be as environmentally sound as possible and it’s a detraction right off the bat if something arrives that is overlay packaged. 

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Pulling the Action Trax out of the box, the very first thing you notice are the multiple stainless-steel bolts at each end of the boards. You can see right away a big step up in durability and traction because of the bolts. The next thing you notice is that the Action Trax boards have a very solid almost rubber like feel to them with a very slight softness, which belies the quality material Action Trax uses in building these. Okay, done with unpacking and there’s not much more to say here until I get them on the trail and under some wheels!

After all the snow up here in the PNW, it took me awhile from unpacking them to getting them out on the trail, but I managed to find some mud, though almost frozen mud, so I don’t yet have experience with them in the real soft stuff. I suspect they will do quite well in the soft stuff, especially considering that they will flex a little more giving them a bit more traction on the soil beneath them and hopefully not end up shooting out behind the tire as easily as some of the stiffer boards do.

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One of the amazing attributes of these traction boards, which Action Trax demonstrates on their website, is how flexible they are, and so I wanted to test that out myself. I found a nice deep rut and placed them crossways making a bridge over the rut. I then drove over them multiple times. They would bend, bend, bend, all the way down to the ground and then pop right back into shape as soon as the tire was off them, even in the freezing test site temps. I was thoroughly impressed by this!

Okay, now for the con, not a big one, but I wish the boards came with recovery straps in the package. The company has them available on the website, though unfortunately only in black. I feel that anything that you are trying not to lose should be in some type of bright color. Traction board recovery straps are a very wise thing to have on your boards, even a short rope will do but there have been more than a few times when my recovery boards have disappeared, and it was only by seeing the strap that I was easily able to find them under the sand or muck.

Final impression is that these boards are very well made, very durable, have a lifetime warranty, and an incredible amount of traction especially during that critical transition point from soil or snow onto the traction board itself. I can almost guarantee you’re not going to spin your tires on these boards and if you do, then ouch, I hope you have a spare tire handy!

Action Trax – MSRP: $389 – BUY HERE

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Todd Rogers – Owner Four Points Adventures: Todd has 25+ years of backpacking and overlanding experience, including 10+ years volunteering with the Sheriffs Mountain Search and Rescue (a portion of which he was the Snow and Ice Sergeant), 2 years as a backpacking guide in Yosemite NP. In addition he has 10 years experience as an overlanding guide in the deserts and mountains of the American West from the cold of the High Sierra to heat of Death Valley NP.

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TAP DISCLAIMER: TAP was provided this product to review for free, however we were not paid for the review and do not earn any financial remuneration for any sales generated. Todd Rogers is an occasional in-field contributor to the TAP platform.

The Magruder Road – True Wilderness

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A journey along the Magruder RoadExperiencing True Wilderness

Author: Mike Holland

“There’s a nice eddy.  Do we have time to stop and fish?”  Louise asked.

“Ahhh, we should probably keep moving.”  I replied.

The river looked enticing and inviting.  However, I looked over my map to spot a right turn into the wilderness.  I felt invited to take a right turn into heaven. 

The crystal-clear waters of the Bitterroot River flowed south; the Bitterroot Mountains towered to our west.  It appeared we were “in” the pages of the Norman Maclean novel, A River Runs Through It.  We skirted the Montana/Idaho border just outside of Darby, Montana, on alert for the right turn.  Soon enough, we spotted the sign marking the Magruder Road trail. 

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The Nez Perce Trail runs east/west for 100 miles as it traverses Idaho and the largest wilderness area (roughly 3.4 million acres) in the lower 48.  The trail, is actually a road, is also commonly known as the Magruder Corridor Road.   This overland worthy dirt road follows valleys and rivers, traverses numerous mountainsides, and opens gateways into the Idaho wilderness.  “The Magruder,” as locals refer to it, was named after Lloyd Magruder who was ambushed and robbed in 1863 while traveling through this wilderness.

My wife, Louise, daughter, Lilly, and friends, Liz and Sam, joined me on this foray into the wilds of Idaho.  The Frank-Church Wilderness and Selway-Bitteroot Wilderness create the largest wilderness area. Land designated as wilderness generally bans vehicle travel.  However, before it was designated wilderness, it was a national forest with one road crossing through it.  This “road” somewhat followed the trail that the Nez Perce Indians created to travel through this harsh, beautiful landscape.  When, the designation changed in 1984, Idahoans voiced their desire to keep the road open to access this vast, pristine landscape.  They won. We won!  This road allows visitors access and to adventure in this wonderful wilderness. 

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After ascending Nez Perce Pass, we pulled over to check our route.  The road was smooth and fairly well-graded.  Driving along the western side of the pass, we entered Idaho and noticed our watches updating to the Pacific Time Zone.  We encountered no other vehicles.  The mountains came “alive” as we visually examined all that surrounded us.  The sun’s rays shined through the evergreens and created a magical, picturesque environment.  After 30 miles, we stopped at the Magruder Bridge pullout, popped the top of our Four Wheel Camper, and set camp.  

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Louise prepped the rods to fly fish the evening hatch on the Selway River.  All of us walked the bank to the river then waded into the chilly waters to cast our lines into the fish-holding riffles.  Within minutes, Bullhead Trout accepted our flies.  The fish were hungry, and the action proved fast and furious.  Roughly one hour later, we had caught and released 20 or so fish.  We prepared dinner and started a fire—all the while, the waters of Selway River flowed further into the Idaho wilderness.  We slept in the comfort of silence. 

The next morning, we returned to the river and caught and released numerous trout before continuing west.  Resuming out trek, the road turned rougher.  We ascended from the Selway River Valley and crisscrossed numerous mountainsides.  The views were impressive; the land looked natural—untouched by man.  Old fire burns and wildflowers covered this wild land.  

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As the road took a sharp bend, I spotted a small, weathered sign.  It recounted the Magruder Crossing.  In 1863, Lloyd Magruder, a mule-pack train operator and merchant was traveling with a group of men when they were killed by their “companions.”   The murderers left hastily and escaped to San Francisco, California.  Later, they were captured and returned to Idaho to be hanged.  Many years later, on this stunningly beautiful day, we sat in awe of our surroundings, Mother Nature’s sheer beauty, and peace without conflict.    

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Back in the 1860’s, the horse trail showed the way.  Today, the dirt road crosses the largest wilderness in the Lower 48.  For the most part, weather permitting, the road remains fairly mellow and straightforward.  It usually offers no surprises.  Well, exceptions occur. 

“How’s this side road to the lookout?”  I questioned of the couple who we met at the intersection.  

“Ahhh, your truck and camper are too big.  And, you need to have lockers.”  I was nervous, so I asked Sam to drive ahead in his Jeep and update me via the radio about the road conditions.  

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“It’s okay.  Take it slow and you will make it without issue,” Sam called over the radio.   I shifted the truck into 4-Low and followed the rough road to an old fire lookout.  The truck “crawled” up the road slowly.  We found an adequate parking spot and hiked the remaining half-mile.  In awe, we thought of the rangers who used to staff this tower throughout the summer hoping to spot fires starting anywhere in this vast wilderness.  The lookout cabin’s 360-degree view was breathtaking.  

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Toward evening, on the banks of Poet Creek, we found a grassy campsite and settled there.  The fish were hungry again, and I caught ten or so trout on my Dragontail Tenkara Rod before I heard Lilly yell, “Dinner!”  After dinner, we chitchatted around the fire.  Within the towering evergreen forest, life was grand.  

As we continued along the Magruder Corridor Road we spent another day fishing and exploring.  We spotted wildlife, we caught trout, and hiked interesting trails. All too soon, we hit pavement—signaling the end of our route on the Magruder.  Not many places exist in the US where one can experience untouched, unaltered land. This land is wild in its true sense.  This land beckons exploration.  Thanks to one historical route, we can travel the Magruder Corridor Road today and discover unimaginable wilderness.  

 

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Recommendations:

-A standard four-wheel drive vehicle will do just fine.  A Four Wheel Camper mounted onto a 4-wheel drive truck proved to be the ultimate adventure vehicle. 

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–Cell phone signal is pretty much nonexistent.    However, both Verizon and ATT phones work at the fire lookouts.

-Bring extra gas.  

-Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are good shape.  All season tires are ideal.  

-Pack a handsaw in case deadfall blocks the road. Better yet, a chainsaw.

-Travel in the summer months. 

-Pack fly and tenkara rods to fish along the way. The tenkara rods from Dragon Tail Tenkara packed nicely and were a blast to fish.  (www.dragontailtenkara.com)

Featured Writer: Mike Holland and trip wingman Sam Thompson

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Trackabout Off-Road Trailers

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It’s about time Americans and Canadians can enjoy the Australian way of camping and off-roading with Australia’s Trackabout Off Road Campers. North America is spoilt for choice with destinations, and it is only natural to want to build what you love and chase that feeling as often as possible! 

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Trackabout has a long-established history and what once started back in 1998 as a small business has grown into a streamlined manufacturer serving across Australia and beyond. With over 20 years and countless hours of being put to the test, the campers have evolved into touring beasts! When the touring tent was designed in 2017 it was a game changer, our patented tent means you can set up camp in 3 minutes, meaning our customers can tour in comfort and with ease. Fast forward to now, we have invested in our team and workshop to deal with our expanding customers in North America.  

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Australian made and owned, Trackabout has continued to prove itself as one of the best off-road campers forging a reputation based on innovation, quality, and comfort. We use only the best componentry and brands and manufacture in house to allow our customers to tackle their adventures – you can trust what you’re towing can handle the challenges you throw at it!

Trackabout offers two models, the Extenda targeted more as a family-based camper due to its larger size and the Explorer model suited for our couples or small families looking for a more compact and lightweight option. The Explorer can carry its own weight in payload at 2200lbs (1000kg), with the Extenda slightly longer by 2ft and slightly heavier. The main difference is internal storage with the Extenda having 871gal (3300L) vs the Explorer 581gal (2200L). The Explorer pantry is about half the size of the Extenda yet still massive and of course the Extenda tent space is slighter larger.  The construction is almost identical, the kitchen and the options are in-changeable between the two models with both models 100% compatible with all our toy storage options (bikes, boat and outboard motor).

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Our customers value a modern design, quality made product and enough toy storage for any adventure. The base model is a full off-road camper trailer, and the options only enhance the experience meaning every customer can customize their build. Each camper we manufacture is built to order, there is no one size fits all, so we work with our customers to ensure they build the camper of their dreams suited to their needs – Trackabout’s really do tick all the boxes.

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Cold Weather Jackets for Overlanding

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Looking at cold weather jackets for your adventures? If you’re a winter Overlander and you find yourself in the mountains or the desert, you’re going to need a good jacket for daytime activity or simply sitting round the camp at night. Here’s six top brands with specs that range from high loft down insulation to tackle extreme cold, to light weight and water resistant materials, to tackle day use on the trail. All the jackets were tested in dry and cold winter conditions, with temps between 42F to 25F. The tester is 5’10” and 190 lbs and the jackets ranged from L to XL.

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STIO

If you want to stand out in a crowd and also keep warm on a cold winters day, this jacket is for you. The jacket tested was a large and had a relaxed fit, easily accommodating a bulky hooded fleece underneath. Well made and comfortable to wear, with just the right level of technical features to keep you comfortable on the trail or around town.

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Buy Here: Skillet Stretch Down Hooded Jacket– $399

  • Stretch nylon with engineered down channels 
  • 650-fill, 90/10 grey goose, RDS certified down 
  • Regular Fit
  • Weight: 19 oz.

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Kuhl

With its subtle black camo panels, that are cool (no pun intended), but don’t scream ‘Look at me’, this is definitely a statement piece. Built with high loft insulation on the body and tailored to fit your body contours, it was very comfortable to wear on the trail. This technical jacket became my go to for fast hiking on cold days, or jumping out of the rig to capture the shot. The jacket tested was a large and has a snug athletic fit.

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Buy Here: Spyfire Down Jacket – $249

  • Large baffles at body front and back for core warmth
  • Smaller baffles at side body and sleeves for less bulk
  • Self overlay on front body and sleeves for extra protection from the elements
  • Water-resistant finish, softshell overlay on the yoke, collar stand, and zipper garages for durability
  • Knit underarm gussets for breathability and stretch
  • YKK Reverse coil zippers; 2 hand pockets, 2 chest pockets, and 1 left sleeve pocket
  • 1 internal mesh pocket
  • Reflective trims for added visibility
  • Elastic binding around cuff openings
  • Bottom hem cord adjustment for a custom fit
  • Lightweight down insulated jacket for versatile low-bulk warmth
  • Thermal body mapping design
  • 800-fill RDS Certified Goose Down. Certified to be non-force-fed/non-live-plucked
  • Lightweight and resistant 20-denier body fabric with a water-resistant finish
  • MIKROTEX: Water and oil-resistant finish
  • TUFFLEX: Water and oil-resistant finish on softshell

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Jack Wolfskin

With its high loft design, as soon as you put this puffy jacket on, it just feels warm and cozy. It became the jacket I reached for when the temps really started to drop. This is a technical jacket, made to be windproof, waterproof and designed for cold weather. A small feature I aesthetically did’t like, was the peaked hood, but it’s not a deal breaker. The jacket tested was an XL, which felt the same size as the other L jackets tested.

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Buy Here: Nebelhorn Down Hoody $245

  • Weight 720g (M)
  • Shell consists of Robust windproof Pertex Quantum (Recycled Polyamide)
  • Insulated with RDS High Power Down.

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Sitka

For the bow hunters out there, you’ll know Sitka as a brand that makes well made and robust gear. The unassuming Kelvin Lite Down Jacket is relatively light weight and feels designed for packability and active use. That said, it performed well hiking and jumping in and out of the rig on the trail. The jacket tested was a Large, but it felt like I needed to size up to an XL.

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Buy Here: Kelvin Lite Down Jacket $359

  • Weight: 17 oz. // Size: L
  • Down Weight: 110 grams
  • Insulation: 900 fill PrimaLoft® Gold Down Blend.
  • Arms & Lower Back Insulation: 60 grams of PrimaLoft® Gold Active Synthetic.
  • Two way stretch nylon face.
  • Two zippered hand pockets.
  • Zippered chest pocket.

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Norrona

A waterproof and breathable, versatile jacket that balances warmth, protection and durability. The down insulation concentrated on the body kept me warm while active, without overheating, while the lower loft synthetic fill on the arms, allowed for ease of movement. The athletic design is both flattering and ideal for activity, being just roomy enough to comfortably allow for layering if needed.

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Buy Here: Falketind Down Jacket $349

  • Weight 444 gr. 
  • Style no: 1833-20 
  • Chest pocket with zipper closure 
  • Elastic closure around wrists 
  • Elastic tightening in the bottom of the jacket 
  • Hand-warming pockets 
  • Reinforced shoulders 
  • Reinforced elbows 
  • Reflective safety logo 
  • Soft brushed chin protection 
  • Storm hood fitted for beanie

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This is an active use jacket with plenty of room for layering. Technical features include, internal fleece for warmth and a water repellent shell to keep you dry. This is a shoulder season jacket, that is designed for the trail and chilly nights around camp. Unlike the other down puffy jackets, it is not designed for extreme cold. It’s comfortable to wear and great looking and is equally at home on the trail or getting coffee in town. The jacket tested was an XL.

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Buy Here: Stretch Alpha L5 Jacket – $149.99

  • Water repellent and durable Tweave nylon softshell
  • Thermal regulating Polartec Alpha Insulation
  • Moisture wicking internal fleece

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Editors Note:

All the above technical cold weather jackets are well made, quality pieces of gear and yes, their price reflects that. If you’re looking for a great winter jacket, here are some definitely worth looking at. This isn’t however a technical review, as we didn’t climb Everest, snowboard an Alaskan peak or go on an expedition to the Arctic. What we did do, was what most overland adventurers do: Drive countless miles exploring off-road trails, hike in freezing, dry snowy conditions, stand around in the cold taking photos of beautiful places and sit around camp, sipping whiskey and telling exaggerated stories.

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