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Gear

The Sleep Setup I’ve Stopped Questioning: Crashpad Stealth Swag Review

Jun 28, 2026

Five years ago I bought a Crashpad Stealth Swag on a whim. I’ve since run it through rain on the Mojave Road, cold nights in the high country, and warm river camps. Here’s what I’ve actually learned.

Mojave Desert

Dark Sky Locations and Stargazing in the Mojave Corridor

Jun 14, 2026

The Mojave corridor sits far enough from major population centers that significant portions of it are genuinely dark. Not dark-ish. Actually dark, where the Milky Way is the brightest thing in the sky and you can read a map by starlight.

Gear

Cooler vs Fridge — Which One Belongs in Your Rig

Dec 28, 2025

A quality ice chest and a 12V compressor fridge are solving different problems. Which one makes sense depends on trip length, power availability, and whether you want to stop for ice every two days.

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Rooftop Tent vs. Ground Tent — What We Run and Why

Dec 14, 2025

This debate gets heated in overlanding circles in a way that’s slightly out of proportion to the actual stakes. Both work. Here’s how we think about the tradeoffs.