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News

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Gear

Gear Showcase: Power and Lighting

As everything becomes more technology dependent, the need for more readily accessible power in your rig or at your campsite goes up. From solar panels to rechargeable batteries to convenience receptacles, we’ve got you covered this month. In addition, we shed some light on the latest and greatest illumination just in time for sunset to come earlier as we transition into the heart of fall. This month’s theme: more light and more power for your overlanding adventures.

Industry Spotlight

Industry Spotlight: RiG’d Supply

RiG’d started in a Southern California apartment with a simple idea: build a better hitch-mounted spare-tire carrier that could haul a full-size spare, carry bikes, and mount essentials like a camp table, fuel, and recovery gear. Founder and CEO Luke Wronski recalls calling a friend to gut-check the concept. “I have this idea,” he said. “There are options out there, but nothing does everything I want.” The reply became a spark: “This is America. If you can do something better, do it.” So Luke, alongside co-founders Jason Denney and Ryan Richey did just that.

scanstrut

Industry Spotlight: Scanstrut

Scanstrut is an international leader in the design and manufacture of outdoor and marine equipment. They offer over 300 products that enhance commercial, navigation, and personal electronics in outdoor settings. Their products include mounts, charging solutions, air and waterproof cable seals, waterproof wireless phone chargers, Satcom solutions for superyachts, and tablet mounts for RVs. Their Ventura line of inlets and outlets is the first series of compact, durable external utility sockets for overlanders, vanlifers, and RV explorers.

Industry Spotlight: James Baroud

All James Baroud products are still handcrafted in small batches at their own factory in Porto, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and quality control. The company employs a team of experienced adventurers, including a former Paris-Dakar rally pilot, to rigorously test each product in real-world conditions. This commitment to quality is backed by an industry leading five-year warranty, underscoring their confidence in the durability and reliability of their products. 

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Industry Spotlight: RiG’d Supply

RiG’d started in a Southern California apartment with a simple idea: build a better hitch-mounted spare-tire carrier that could haul a full-size spare, carry bikes, and mount essentials like a camp table, fuel, and recovery gear. Founder and CEO Luke Wronski recalls calling a friend to gut-check the concept. “I have this idea,” he said. “There are options out there, but nothing does everything I want.” The reply became a spark: “This is America. If you can do something better, do it.” So Luke, alongside co-founders Jason Denney and Ryan Richey did just that.