The Aterra Topper by AT Overland

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The Aterra Topper, a standout in the AT Overland lineup, is purpose-built for explorers who demand durability and adaptability. This meticulously crafted truck topper transforms your vehicle into an all-season, all-terrain camping solution, ideal for adventurers seeking a versatile and rugged mobile base camp.

Weighing between 500-600 pounds, depending on options and truck bed size, the Aterra Topper balances strength with lightweight efficiency, making it ideal for off-road trails and extended journeys. The sleek, aerodynamic honeycomb composite shell is engineered to withstand tough terrains, while generous headroom – 7 feet in full-size models and 6 feet 3 inches in mid-size – offers generous living space for comfortable long stays.

Four Tern Overland double-pane windows provide excellent ventilation, while integrated light- blocking blinds offer privacy and “stealth camping” capability. Over-bed windows let you gaze at the stars or enjoy fresh air on demand, enhancing the camping experience. Designed for all-season comfort, the insulated composite walls and roof maintain warmth in the winter and coolness in summer. The topper’s 80-inch-long bed, fitted with a 3-inch foam mattress, spans 74 inches wide in full-size models and 64 inches in mid-size models, ensuring restful sleep.

A defining feature of the Aterra Topper is its flexibility for various off-road lifestyles. The standard liftgate setup accommodates motorcycles, ATVs, and other equipment, making it easy to bring along “toys” for your adventures. For those needing an alternative entry, the “tailgate delete” option includes a rear man door, transforming the topper into a more enclosed, camper-like setup.

Handcrafted by our dedicated crew in Prescott, Arizona, each Aterra Topper reflects AT Overland’s commitment to quality and detail. Compatible with multiple truck models, the Aterra Topper offers a broad range of customization options. From modular storage solutions to integrated HVAC setups, LED lighting, and awnings, you can personalize your Aterra Topper to fit specific travel needs and outdoor lifestyles. Add-ons like water tanks and auxiliary power options extend your off- grid capability, giving you the freedom to explore remote areas confidently.

Designed for rugged reliability, the Aterra Topper serves as a mobile base camp that effortlessly adapts to varied environments, from deserts to alpine trails. It’s an ideal investment for adventurers who value a durable, feature-rich setup they can depend on for years. And because AT Overland listens to customer feedback, every topper model incorporates enhancements that directly address the needs of real-world explorers. Adventure better with the Aterra Topper – a prime blend of comfort, resilience, and functionality.

Discover more about the Aterra Topper and other innovative models HERE and start planning your next journey today.

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Soaring Eagle Campers

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Soaring Eagle Campers based in Wakarusa, Indiana builds ultra-lightweight, all aluminum and composite constructed truck campers designed for half-ton trucks and smaller. Their product lineup the ADLAR line of fully enclosed, slide-in truck camper models, and their OV-X line of pop-up truck toppers.

The lightweight ADLAR truck campers range in size from the 5.0 to 6.5 to 8.0 – with models to fit every truck on the market, including small trucks like the Tacoma, Ranger, Gladiator, etc. Weights of the ADLARs range from only 850 lbs. to 1,220 lbs. making them perfect for half-ton trucks. Interior amenities of the ADLAR include a pull-out North/South queen bed; two-person dinette that converts into a secondary sleeping area; 12V refrigerators and more. Popular options include a roof top A/C with heat pump; roof solar; electric jacks; microwave oven and more.

Soaring Eagle Campers OV-X line of truck topper line has four different models (5.0, 5.5, 6.5, and 8.0), and is working on a new 6.0 model designed for the 6’ beds of trucks like the Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger. The OV-X features a king-size pull-out bed with underbed storage; steel bar lift system; MaxxAire fan w/rain sensor; rear floor lights; quick-detach jack brackets; and built-in electrical center. Popular options include roof solar packages; Bluetooth heated 100-amp hour battery; Blackstone griddle; molle boards and various exterior attachments.

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Soaring Eagle Campers is committed to providing a “gateway” camper that transitions people from the tent camping lifestyle to the RVing lifestyle with an affordable, ultra lightweight product that is simple to use and will provide a lifetime of great memories.

Scott Tuttle, President of Soaring Eagle Campers shares, “With Truck ownership up all across North America, it just makes sense that there would be a company that offered affordable truck campers designed specifically for today’s popular half-ton trucks as well as the ever-growing small truck market. Soaring Eagle Campers fit that bill as we attract outdoorsmen, hunters, fishermen, kayakers, mountain bikers, etc. who ), etc. who own half ton and smaller trucks. Our construction and attention to detail set us apart from a lot of our competitors in the entry level market as a number of other brands are constructed with wood and staples. Our motto is, ‘This camper will outlast your truck!’ and it will.”

To Learn More About Soaring Eagle Campers CLICK HERE Or Call 574 900 1997

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Expedition 3.0 – Off Grid Trailers

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Expedition 3.0: Rugged Durability Meets Off-Road Precision

The Expedition 3.0 from Off Grid Trailers sets the standard for overland adventures with its all-metal construction, uncompromising durability, and superior off-road capabilities. Crafted in North America with precision engineering, this trailer is built to withstand the most challenging conditions while providing unmatched comfort on your journey.

Built for the Toughest Terrain

The Expedition 3.0 boasts an all-metal body, sitting on a robust 4-inch c-channel frame for maximum strength. Its aluminum exterior, combined with an R10 insulated foam core, ensures the trailer can handle tough environments while keeping the interior comfortable in any weather. With its square drop design, this trailer is optimized for off-road performance, offering an impressive 50-degree departure angle to navigate rugged trails with ease.

At 166″ in length and 82″ wide, the Expedition 3.0 strikes a perfect balance between spaciousness and agility. Weighing just 1,900 lbs., it is lightweight enough for easy maneuvering without compromising its ability to take on tough off-road conditions. The 21-inch ground clearance allows you to conquer any terrain confidently, from rocky landscapes to muddy backroads.

Off-Road Performance You Can Rely On

For those seeking even more off-road capability, the Expedition 3.0 offers an optional OGT Evolution suspension upgrade. With an impressive 25 inches of ground clearance and 8 inches of wheel travel, this system ensures you can tackle even the most uneven surfaces with ease. The trailer is equipped with 265/70/17 all-terrain tires, delivering exceptional traction and durability on any surface, making it ready for the wildest adventures.

Comfort and Convenience on the Inside

Inside, the Expedition 3.0 is designed with comfort in mind, featuring a spacious full queen-sized bed and four overhead cabinets made from lightweight, durable aluminum. The cabin is fully insulated with R10-rated material, ensuring a cozy interior regardless of the outside temperature. An optional furnace and climate control system offer additional comfort, while an optional LED Smart TV can provide entertainment after a day of exploring.

A roof-mounted MaxxFan helps regulate cabin temperature, ensuring you stay cool during hot summer adventures and warm in cooler conditions. The interior design is all about blending practicality with comfort, allowing you to enjoy the comforts of home even in remote locations.

Designed for Adventure, Built for Safety

The Expedition 3.0 provides ample storage solutions, from adjustable rear storage shelves to a luggage carrier on the roof box. With its integrated roof rack rated to carry 1,000 lbs., you can bring along all your essential gear for long adventures.

The exterior-mounted side galley kitchen includes a high-output dual burner stove, a stainless-steel sink, and a 55L fridge in the front box, ensuring you can prepare meals no matter where your adventure takes you.

RVIA Certified and North American Made

At Off Grid Trailers, we prioritize safety and quality. The Expedition 3.0 is RVIA certified, meaning it meets the highest standards for recreational vehicle safety and compliance. This certification, along with its North American craftsmanship, guarantees you’re investing in a product designed to endure. You can explore with confidence knowing that every component has been tested and inspected for reliability.

The Expedition 3.0 combines rugged off-road capability with the comforts and safety features every overlander needs. Experience the thrill of true off-grid adventures with a trailer built to take you anywhere.

To Learn More CLICK HERE

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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!

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.

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

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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The Adventure Portal

The Aterra Topper by AT Overland

Discover more about the Aterra Topper and other innovative models HERE and start planning your next journey today.

Soaring Eagle Campers

To Learn More About Soaring Eagle Campers CLICK HERE Or Call 574 900 1997

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Expedition 3.0 – Off Grid Trailers