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Hahaha. Sorry, was not my intention to be a buzzkill. There are many disciplines that go into being a good guide and offering a good tour. The X-factor is having that congenial element that makes someone a good host, a supportive leader, an instant travel buddy, etc. Some have it naturally...

Bicycle and motorcycle travel are surprisingly similar. It's about pairing the density of the attractions with the mode of transport. As an example, covering just 35 miles a day in Burgundy, France allows you to see a ton - too much. It is similar to covering 150-250 miles in the Andes of...

I've been a guide for many years and managed two of the most successful tour companies in AK and Europe. I have also made the transition from tour pro, to tour client. I actually loved being a client as much as anything. Just in the last two years I have been invited to join two different...

I did Engineer Pass as part of the Alpine loop last September in a Subaru CrossTrek, but it was barely doable. And the spots that almost got me hung up could be ten times better...or worse...by the time you get there. Chances are you'll be okay, but expect those pretty wheels to develop some...

By the way, there are some fun passes in the area of Guenella Pass to also ook into. Weston Pass by Buena Vista is easily doable in your rig and will be pretty that time of year. There is also the detour to Clear Creek and the old townsite of Winfield. That's west of Buena Vista up the road...

Just a couple immediate thoughts. Moab will be hotter than the hubs of hell in July. Not just hot, but potentially unsafe hot, so keep that in mind. I would also be very selective with your off-road choice around Ouray and Silverton. Your vehicle will be suitable for the Alpine Loop and a few of...

Over the course of a year I tested more than 30 stoves for a review in Overland Journal, I believe it was in our 2014 Gear Guide. Within the category of two-burners, I tested roughly 7-8 stoves. All of them from Primus, Camp Chef, and even a few other no name dogs, did relatively the same. The...

Schwalbe Big Apples are super smooth. Nice tire.

Chacos are still amongst the most durable, despite slightly less rugged materials now that they're made by Merrell. None of my dozen Olukais have been nearly as durable, but they are nice.

Did your's not come with the windscreen? Mine nests in the pot inside the windscreen to protect the pot, although it is super snug.

Just received mine today. Will put it through the same test protocols I used for our recent Overland Journal stove test and will report the results on the ExPo home page. So far the initial build quality is impressive. I was worried initially about the stove's complexity as the more parts...

I've used the Garmin Virb, Drift Ghost HD, Sony 4K Action and GoPro Black. The GoPro is still the standard setter. The Sony shoots as well, but is not as intuitive and easy to use.

One of my favorite travel cameras is the Sony RX100iv. It takes glorious images that rival my pro-level DSLRs, but it fits in your pocket...small pocket. You'll always have it at the ready, and it shoots 4k video, 16fps...amazing little camera. I shot a lot of images including the lead image for...

With the fridge cooled to temp, full, and in ambient temps between 75-80, it will run the fridge for 24-30 hours at 40ºF. Plenty. I don't often park for more than a full day. A few times it has maintained that temp for 36 hours, but that's pushing it. If I'm parked for 24-48 hours I throw a...

I use a Goal Zero Yeti 400 plugged into the 110v outlet on my console in my Jeep and my ARB fridge is plugged into the 12v outlet on the yeti. Very simple.

Every Anker product I have has outperformed my expectations time and again.

That is a very nice rack, and while I'm with Miles and always defaulted to Old Man Mountain, I think Blackburn has caught up to them. And the Divide on a fatbike sounds... Better you than me. :) I did a 375 mile trip on a fatbike, and while it was necessary for the terrain I covered, the few...

I would, but it is the same weekend as the Whiskey Offroad here in Prescott with 5,000+ riders in town.

Ryan, he loves it. He's one of my best pals, who like me, has been in the bike world for 20+ years. Adding to that, the guy is stellar on a bike. He rips. When he says he likes a bike, that's a golden endorsement in my opinion.

From the weekend in Moab.