Gear Guide 2012
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Gear Guide 2012 was published in January 2012 as the 25th issue of Overland Journal.
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| GEAR12-FRONT | Image | Ready to Explore the World | Jacob Lichner | BMW GS Motorcycle | ||
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| ISSUE/PAGE# | ARTICLE/ IMAGE/ AD | TITLE/DESCRIPTION | AUTHOR/ PHOTOGRAPHER/ COMPANY | SUBJECT/TOPIC KEYWORDS | RESOURCES | EDITOR'S CHOICE/VALUE AWARD |
| GEAR12-FRONT | Ad | Land Rover USA Driving School | ||||
| GEAR12-001 | Ad | Land Rover USA Driving School | ||||
| GEAR12-002 | Article | Contents | ||||
| GEAR12-003 | Article | Contents | ||||
| GEAR12-004 | Ad | ARB 4x4 Accessories | ||||
| GEAR12-005 | Ad | Four Wheel Pop-Up Campers | ||||
| GEAR12-006 | Ad | Equipt Expedition Outfitters | ||||
| GEAR12-007 | Ad | Slee Off-road | ||||
| GEAR12-008 | Article | Overland Post | Starting Early; Ian Lorenzana; Isla de Pascua; Ted Neal; The Perfect Gift; Jud Eades | |||
| GEAR12-009 | Ad | Sportsmobile.com | ||||
| GEAR12-010 | Article | Contributors | Harry Wagner; Asa Bjorklund; James Langan; Jacob Lichner; Chrisstophe Noel | |||
| GEAR12-011 | Ad | Exofficio | ||||
| GEAR12-012 | Article | Editor's Letter | Chris Collard | Experience Matters | ||
| GEAR12-013 | Ad | AutoHome | ||||
| GEAR12-014 | Ad | AEV | ||||
| GEAR12-015 | Article | Best of Breed | Sema Showcase; News from the Trade; Overland News; AEV Brute Pickup. | |||
| GEAR12-016 | Article | News From the Trade: Exploring the newest gear for overlanding | Chris Collard | Sema Showcase; The Return of Practical; MAXTRAX Extreme Arctic Snow Mat | maxtrax.com.au; U.S.; Viking Offroad: 818-506-9789; Sierra Expedtions: 866-507-4254 | |
| GEAR12-017 | Article | News From the Trade: Exploring the newest gear for overlanding | Chris Collard | Sema Showcase; Sema's Best 4x4/SUV For 2012; 2012 Pentastar-powered Jeep Wrangler JK; ARB Underbody Protection; MSA Tradie Seat Covers | arbusa.com; 800-293-9083; msa4x4.com.au; +07-5665-7555 | |
| GEAR12-018 | Article | News From the Trade: Exploring the newest gear for overlanding | Chris Collard | Sema Showcase; Mile Marker SEC15 Electric; Warn Ultimate Performance Series 9.5 cti; Kaymar 100 Series Rear Bumper; Tree Hugger From Bubba Rope | milemarker.com; 800-886-8647;warn.com; 800-543-9276; kaymar.com.au; +613-9739-4110; U.S. 855-629-8729; bubbarope.com; coopertire.com; 419-423-1321; actioncamper.com; +43-664-4658065; turtleexpeditions.com | |
| GEAR12-019 | Article | News From the Trade: Exploring the newest gear for overlanding | Chris Collard | Sema Showcase; Cooper Discoverer S/T MAXX; Action Camper for Jeep Wrangler JK; Four Decades of Overland Adventure; Overland Journal Party | ||
| GEAR12-020 | Article | News From the Trade: Exploring the newest gear for overlanding | Chris Collard | Sema Show; Lightforce Genesis 210 HID; Boar's Den Roof Top Tent; Hutchinson DOT Approved Beadlock Wheels | lighforce.com; U.S. 877-510-9204; AU +61884400888; wildboarproducts.com; 888-998-1980; rockmonsterwheels.com; 609-394-1010 | |
| GEAR12-021 | Ad | Adventures Trailers Overland Equipment | ||||
| GEAR12-022 | Ad | Extreme Outback Products | ||||
| GEAR12-023 | Article | News From the Trade: Exploring the newest gear for overlanding | Chris Collard | Teva Raith Leather Mid WP $120; Gerber Grappler Locking Pliers $80; Otter Box Reflex Series Case for iPhone 4 $45; | teva.com; 800-367-8382; gerbergear.com 800-950-6161; otterbox.com; 855-688-7269 | |
| GEAR12-024 | Article | News From the Trade: Exploring the newest gear for overlanding | Chris Collard | SureFire M6LT Gaurdian $575; SureFire Saint Minimus LED Headlamp $139; Light My Fire Personal MealKit $20 | surefire.com; 800-828-8809; industrialrev.com; 888-297-6062 | |
| GEAR12-025 | Ad | Mountain Khakis | ||||
| GEAR12-026 | Ad | Eezi-Awn | ||||
| GEAR12-027 | Ad | Tuffy Security Products | ||||
| GEAR12-027 | Article | Overland News: Farewell to an Overlanding Friend | Chris Collard | David Caouette | ||
| GEAR12-028 | Ad | BENCHMADE | ||||
| GEAR12-028 | Ad | Remote Medical International | ||||
| GEAR12-029 | Article | Show Stopper | Chris Collard | The 2012 AEV Brute Double Cab; Form function and four doors; American Expedtion Vehicles unveils its featherweightÉPickup | ||
| GEAR12-030 | Article | Show Stopper | Chris Collard | The 2012 AEV Brute Double Cab; Form function and four doors; American Expedtion Vehicles unveils its featherweightÉPickup | ||
| GEAR12-031 | Image | Show Stopper | Chris Collard | The 2012 AEV Brute Double Cab; Form function and four doors; American Expedtion Vehicles unveils its featherweightÉPickup | ||
| GEAR12-032 | Image | Show Stopper | Chris Collard | The 2012 AEV Brute Double Cab; Form function and four doors; American Expedtion Vehicles unveils its featherweightÉPickup | ||
| GEAR12-033 | Ad | Aether Apparel | ||||
| GEAR12-034 | Image | Show Stopper | Chris Collard | The 2012 AEV Brute Double Cab; Form function and four doors; American Expedtion Vehicles unveils its featherweightÉPickup | ||
| GEAR12-035 | Ad | Light Force | ||||
| GEAR12-036 | Ad | Expedition Apparel | ||||
| GEAR12-037 | Article | Overland Tested | Drawer Systems; Overland JK; Portable Toilets | |||
| GEAR12-038 | Ad | Sure Fire | ||||
| GEAR12-039 | Article | Treasure Chests | James Langan | We compare five drawer systems to hold and protect your gear. | ||
| GEAR12-039 | Image | Treasure Chests | James Langan; Chazz Layne | We compare five drawer systems to hold and protect your gear. | ||
| GEAR12-040 | Article | Treasure Chests | James Langan | We compare five drawer systems to hold and protect your gear. | ||
| GEAR12-040 | Image | Treasure Chests | James Langan; Chazz Layne | We compare five drawer systems to hold and protect your gear. | ||
| GEAR12-041 | Article | Treasure Chests | James Langan | We compare five drawer systems to hold and protect your gear; Construction; Mounting and Noise; Packaging; fit; and finish; Loading and lashing points; Water test; other considerations; | ||
| GEAR12-042 | Image | Treasure Chests | James Langan; Chazz Layne | We compare five drawer systems to hold and protect your gear. | ||
| GEAR12-043 | Article | Treasure Chests | James Langan | We compare five drawer systems to hold and protect your gear. Mac's JK Black Box $999 | macscustomtiedowns.com; 800-666-1586 | |
| GEAR12-044 | Image | Treasure Chests | James Langan; Chazz Layne | We compare five drawer systems to hold and protect your gear. | ||
| GEAR12-045 | Article | Treasure Chests | James Langan | We compare five drawer systems to hold and protect your gear; Tuffy JK Security Cargo Drawer 140 $679 | tuffyproducts.com; 970-564-1762 | |
| GEAR12-046 | Image | Treasure Chests | James Langan; Chazz Layne | We compare five drawer systems to hold and protect your gear. | ||
| GEAR12-047 | Article | Treasure Chests | James Langan | We compare five drawer systems to hold and protect your gear; Warfield Off-Road Gen II $625 | warfieldoffroad.com; 909-363-6320 | |
| GEAR12-048 | Image | Treasure Chests | James Langan; Chazz Layne | We compare five drawer systems to hold and protect your gear. | ||
| GEAR12-049 | Article | Treasure Chests | James Langan | We compare five drawer systems to hold and protect your gear; ARB RDRF945US $828 | arbusa.com; 800-293-9083; AU +61-3-9761-6622 | Value Award |
| GEAR12-050 | Image | Treasure Chests | James Langan; Chazz Layne | We compare five drawer systems to hold and protect your gear. | ||
| GEAR12-051 | Article | Treasure Chests | James Langan | We compare five drawer systems to hold and protect your gear; AT Overland JK Stage 1 and Stage 2 $715 and $925 | adventuretrailers.com; 877-661-8097 | |
| GEAR12-052 | Article | Treasure Chests | James Langan | We compare five drawer systems to hold and protect your gear; Conclusions; Team Favorites | ||
| GEAR12-053 | Article | Treasure Chests | James Langan | We compare five drawer systems to hold and protect your gear; Drawer System Comparison Chart | ||
| GEAR12-054 | Ad | Teraflex | ||||
| GEAR12-055 | Article | Phoenix Rising | Scott Brady | Pardoned from death row; the Overland JK has risen to all occasions and won our respect. | ||
| GEAR12-056 | Article | Phoenix Rising | Scott Brady | Pardoned from death row; the Overland JK has risen to all occasions and won our respect; We review the Overland JK's broad range of capability; design; and innovation | ||
| GEAR12-057 | Image | Phoenix Rising | Scott Brady | Overland Jeep JK | ||
| GEAR12-058 | Image | Phoenix Rising | Scott Brady | Overland Jeep JK's versatilty | ||
| GEAR12-059 | Article | Phoenix Rising | Scott Brady | Pardoned from death row; the Overland JK has risen to all occasions and won our respect; We review the Overland JK's broad range of capability; design; and innovation | ||
| GEAR12-059 | Image | Phoenix Rising | Scott Brady | Overland Jeep JK | ||
| GEAR12-060 | Image | Phoenix Rising | Scott Brady | Overland Jeep JK; Action Camper | ||
| GEAR12-060 | Article | Phoenix Rising | Scott Brady | Pardoned from death row; the Overland JK has risen to all occasions and won our respect; We review the Overland JK's broad range of capability; design; and innovation | ||
| GEAR12-061 | Ad | WARN | ||||
| GEAR12-062 | Ad | Tread Lightly | ||||
| GEAR12-063 | Article | Portable Toilet Systems | Graham Jackson | Squeamish about pooping in ithe woods? Get over itÉeverybody does it. Thanks to our new self-deprecating Editor-in-Chief; we take on possibly our crappiest review ever. | ||
| GEAR12-064 | Article | Portable Toilet Systems | Graham Jackson | What's so bad about poo (and pee for that matter)? | ||
| GEAR12-065 | Article | Portable Toilet Systems | Graham Jackson | The Cat Hole; To dig; or not to dig | ||
| GEAR12-066 | Image | Portable Toilet Systems | Brian Slobe | Squeamish about pooping in ithe woods? Get over itÉeverybody does it. Thanks to our new self-deprecating Editor-in-Chief; we take on possibly our crappiest review ever. | ||
| GEAR12-067 | Article | Portable Toilet Systems | Graham Jackson | Cleanwaste Go Anywhere Total System; Go Anywhere pack: 12 pack $40; Single $3; Pee Wee 3 pack $5; Total System $369 | ||
| GEAR12-068 | Image | Portable Toilet Systems | Brian Slobe | Reliance Products | ||
| GEAR12-069 | Article | Portable Toilet Systems | Graham Jackson | Reliance Products; Fold-To-Go: $40; Tri-To-Go: $30; Flushable Loo: $98; Privacy Tent: $127; Double Doodie PLUS Bags: 6 pack $31; Double Doodie Bags with Bio-Gel: $6 Pack $16 | ||
| GEAR12-070 | Image | Portable Toilet Systems | Brian Slobe | Restop Personal Lavatory System | ||
| GEAR12-071 | Article | Portable Toilet Systems | Graham Jackson | Restop Personal Lavatory System: $226; Restop Privacy Tent: $100; Restop 2 Wilderness Containment Pouch: $16; Restop 1 Bags: 4 pack $9; Restop 2 Bags: $3 | ||
| GEAR12-072 | Ad | Maxtrax | ||||
| GEAR12-073 | Article | Field Journal | Australian outback; BMW GS History; Project Vehicle: Range Rover Classic; Earthcruiser | |||
| GEAR12-074 | Image | The Land of OZ | Ben Edmonson | Toyota Hilux | ||
| GEAR12-075 | Article | The Land of OZ | Scott Brady | We explore an adventurer's dreamland; chase the sun; and kick up dust on the earth's island continent. | ||
| GEAR12-076 | Image | The Land of OZ | Ben Edmonson | Sculpture Park; near Broken Hill; Sandstone Art | ||
| GEAR12-077 | Image | The Land of OZ | Ben Edmonson | Flinders Range | ||
| GEAR12-077 | Article | The Land of OZ | Scott Brady | We explore an adventurer's dreamland; chase the sun; and kick up dust on the earth's island continent. | ||
| GEAR12-078 | Image | The Land of OZ | Ben Edmonson | Toyota Land Cruiser | ||
| GEAR12-079 | Article | The Land of OZ | Scott Brady | We explore an adventurer's dreamland; chase the sun; and kick up dust on the earth's island continent. | ||
| GEAR12-080 | Image | The Land of OZ | Ben Edmonson | Toyota Land Cruiser; Toyota Hilux; Land Rover; | ||
| GEAR12-081 | Article | The Land of OZ | Scott Brady | We explore an adventurer's dreamland; chase the sun; and kick up dust on the earth's island continent. | ||
| GEAR12-082 | Image | The Land of OZ | Ben Edmonson | We explore an adventurer's dreamland; chase the sun; and kick up dust on the earth's island continent. | ||
| GEAR12-083 | Image | The Land of OZ | Ben Edmonson | We explore an adventurer's dreamland; chase the sun; and kick up dust on the earth's island continent. | ||
| GEAR12-084 | Image | The Land of OZ | Ben Edmonson | We explore an adventurer's dreamland; chase the sun; and kick up dust on the earth's island continent. | ||
| GEAR12-085 | Article | The Land of OZ | Scott Brady | We explore an adventurer's dreamland; chase the sun; and kick up dust on the earth's island continent. | ||
| GEAR12-086 | Article | The Land of OZ | Scott Brady | 2008 Toyota Hilux SR5 Dual Cab Turbo Diesel | ||
| GEAR12-087 | Article | The Land of OZ | Scott Brady | 2009 Land Rover Discovery 3 SE TDV6 | ||
| GEAR12-088 | Article | The Land of OZ | Scott Brady | 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series | ||
| GEAR12-089 | Ad | Triple Aught Design | ||||
| GEAR12-090 | Ad | Overland Training | ||||
| GEAR12-091 | Article | Gelande Strasse | James Langan | Tech Editor and BMW aficionado James Langan reflects on three decades of BMW's Boxer GS | ||
| GEAR12-092 | Article | Gelande Strasse | James Langan | Tech Editor and BMW aficionado James Langan reflects on three decades of BMW's Boxer GS | ||
| GEAR12-093 | Ad | Snow Peak | ||||
| GEAR12-094 | Article | Gelande Strasse | James Langan | Tech Editor and BMW aficionado James Langan reflects on three decades of BMW's Boxer GS; Paralever R 100 GS | ||
| GEAR12-095 | Image | Gelande Strasse | BMW Motorrad USA | Tech Editor and BMW aficionado James Langan reflects on three decades of BMW's Boxer GS; Paralever R 100 GS | ||
| GEAR12-096 | Article | Gelande Strasse | James Langan | The 4-Valve Boxer; Oilheads; and the Telelever; R1150 GS and R 1150 GS Adventure; R 1200 GS; Adventure and HP2 Enduro | ||
| GEAR12-097 | Image | Gelande Strasse | BMW Motorrad USA | R1200GS Adventure with hex head engine | ||
| GEAR12-097 | Gelande Strasse | James Langan | Tech Editor and BMW aficionado James Langan reflects on three decades of BMW's Boxer GS | |||
| GEAR12-098 | Ad | Aero Design & Manufacturing Company; Inc. | ||||
| GEAR12-098 | Ad | Rover Parts West | ||||
| GEAR12-099 | Article | Heart of a Range Rover: Stage II | Graham Jackson | Building a Range Rover Classic for reliable economical expedition travel. Senior Tech Editor Graham Jackson continues the restoration of his childhood steed. | ||
| GEAR12-100 | Article | Heart of a Range Rover: Stage II | Graham Jackson | Building a Range Rover Classic for reliable economical expedition travel. Senior Tech Editor Graham Jackson continues the restoration of his childhood steed. | ||
| GEAR12-101 | Ad | Safari Ltd. | ||||
| GEAR12-102 | Article | Heart of a Range Rover: Stage II | Graham Jackson | Building a Range Rover Classic for reliable economical expedition travel. Senior Tech Editor Graham Jackson continues the restoration of his childhood steed. | ||
| GEAR12-103 | Image | Heart of a Range Rover: Stage II | Graham Jackson | Building a Range Rover Classic for reliable economical expedition travel. Senior Tech Editor Graham Jackson continues the restoration of his childhood steed. | "arbusa.com; 866-293-9083;bajadesigns.com; 800-422-5292 bfgoodrich.com; 877-788-8899 columbiaoverland.com; 541-728-0625 equipt1.com; 866-703-1026 jcrover4x4.com; 720-227-9118 lrlv.com; 702-579-0400 roverdude.com; 714-719-7123 rovingtracks.com; 303-506-9429 odysseybattery.com; 800-538-3627" | |
| GEAR12-104 | Ad | Exlusivetents.com | ||||
| GEAR12-105 | Article | The EarthCruiser | Scott Brady | A true global explorer from the land down under. | ||
| GEAR12-106 | Article | The EarthCruiser | Scott Brady | A true global explorer from the land down under. We pilot one of Australia's best campers on the world's largest sand island | ||
| GEAR12-107 | Image | The EarthCruiser | Scott Brady | A true global explorer from the land down under. We pilot one of Australia's best campers on the world's largest sand island | ||
| GEAR12-108 | Image | The EarthCruiser | Scott Brady | EarthCruiser | ||
| GEAR12-108 | Article | The EarthCruiser | Scott Brady | A true global explorer from the land down under. We pilot one of Australia's best campers on the world's largest sand island | ||
| GEAR12-109 | Image | The EarthCruiser | Scott Brady | EarthCruiser | ||
| GEAR12-110 | Article | The EarthCruiser | Scott Brady | A true global explorer from the land down under. We pilot one of Australia's best campers on the world's largest sand island | ||
| GEAR12-111 | Ad | My Camp Kitchen | ||||
| GEAR12-111 | Ad | Viking Offroad | ||||
| GEAR12-112 | Image | The EarthCruiser | Scott Brady | EarthCruiser | ||
| GEAR12-112 | Article | The EarthCruiser | Scott Brady | A true global explorer from the land down under. We pilot one of Australia's best campers on the world's largest sand island | ||
| GEAR12-113 | Ad | Red Oxx | ||||
| GEAR12-114 | Ad | Overland Expo | ||||
| GEAR12-115 | Article | Skills: Lo Siento; no hablo espanol | Asa Bjorklund | Don't Speak Spanish (or any second language)? No problema. | ||
| GEAR12-116 | Article | Skills: Lo Siento; no hablo espanol | Asa Bjorklund | Don't Speak Spanish (or any second language)? No problema. We explore the various methods of learning a foreign language for your next overseas trip. | ||
| GEAR12-117 | Article | Skills: Lo Siento; no hablo espanol | Asa Bjorklund | Don't Speak Spanish (or any second language)? No problema. We explore the various methods of learning a foreign language for your next overseas trip. | ||
| GEAR12-118 | Article | Skills: Lo Siento; no hablo espanol | Asa Bjorklund | Don't Speak Spanish (or any second language)? No problema. We explore the various methods of learning a foreign language for your next overseas trip. | ||
| GEAR12-118 | Image | Skills: Lo Siento; no hablo espanol | Asa Bjorklund | Don't Speak Spanish (or any second language)? No problema. We explore the various methods of learning a foreign language for your next overseas trip. | ||
| GEAR12-119 | Ad | Toyota Land Cruiser Association | ||||
| GEAR12-119 | Ad | Front Runner Outfitters | ||||
| GEAR12-119 | Ad | Engel | ||||
| GEAR12-120 | Article | Skills: Lo Siento; no hablo espanol | Asa Bjorklund | Don't Speak Spanish (or any second language)? No problema. We explore the various methods of learning a foreign language for your next overseas trip. | "rosettastone.com; 800-767-3882 lonelyplanet.com; 800-275-8555 studentforexchange.com edufire.com www.berlitzvirtualclassroom.com; 888-723-7548 tefl.com; +44(0) 131 464 0301 pimsleur.com; 800-831-5497" | |
| GEAR12-121 | Ad | Touratech | ||||
| GEAR12-121 | Ad | Aluminess Products Inc. | ||||
| GEAR12-122 | Ad | Expedition Portal | ||||
| GEAR12-122 | Ad | OEX Overland Experts | ||||
| GEAR12-123 | Article | Classic Kit: Tale of the Tiffin | Christophe Noel | Tote today's lunch in a 3;000-year-old pail. | ||
| GEAR12-124 | Article | Classic Kit: Tale of the Tiffin | Christophe Noel | Tote today's lunch in a 3;000-year-old pail. | grandtrunkgoods.com | |
| GEAR12-125 | Ad | Tembo Tusk | ||||
| GEAR12-125 | Ad | Scooter & Auto Source | ||||
| GEAR12-125 | Ad | Rovers North Inc. | ||||
| GEAR12-126 | Article | Tail Lamp: Going Native | Harry Wagner | Of border jumping; passports; and Venezuelan jail cells | ||
| GEAR12-127 | Ad | INSUL-LINER | ||||
| GEAR12-127 | Ad | Ursa Minor Vehicles | ||||
| GEAR12-127 | Ad | Master Pull | ||||
| GEAR12-128 | Article | Tail Lamp: Going Native | Harry Wagner | Of border jumping; passports; and Venezuelan jail cells | ||
| GEAR12-129 | Ad | Global Expedition Vehicles | ||||
| GEAR12-BACK | Image | Ben Edmonson | Scott Brady reseating a tire in the Australian Outback |
