overlanding - MojaveOverland

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.

Adventure

Hidden Gems in the Mojave — Places Worth Seeking Out

Apr 5, 2026

The Mojave has famous places. It also has a lot of places that most people driving through never stop for. A few worth the detour.

Gear

Overlanding on a Budget — Getting Started Without Going Broke

Feb 8, 2026

The gear industry would like you to believe you need $50,000 in vehicle modifications and equipment to run dirt roads. You don’t. Here’s what actually matters when you’re starting out with $2,000–$5,000 to spend.

Overland

Overlanding Etiquette — The Unwritten Rules of the Trail

Jan 25, 2026

Most of the time, people on the trail are decent. Occasionally, you meet someone who treats BLM land like their private off-road park. This one’s for everyone trying to not be that person.

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.

Gear

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.

Gear

HAM Radio vs. GMRS — Which One Belongs in Your Rig?

Nov 30, 2025

Strong opinions abound on HAM vs GMRS in the overlanding world. Here’s our take, without the lecture.

Vehicle Prep

Recovery Gear Essentials — What to Carry Before You Need It

Nov 16, 2025

Recovery situations come in two flavors: the ones where you look embarrassed for 20 minutes while your buddies hook up straps, and the ones where nobody has the right gear and you’re still there three hours later.