Mike Richard
Contributor
Mike Richard has traveled the world since 2008. He's kayaked in Antarctica, tracked endangered African wild dogs in South Africa, and survived a near-miss great white shark attack in Mexico. His travel advice has appeared on the websites of industry-leading publications for Forbes, Travel + Leisure, CNET, National Geographic, and Vagabondish. He loves the great outdoors and good bourbon, and (usually) calls Massachusetts home. Mike also enjoys speaking in the third person.
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Segway’s ZT3 Pro e-scooter is the perfect backcountry sidekick for overlanders
Segway's all-new ZT3 Pro is an off-road-capable electric scooter that's destined to be your new backcountry companion transport.
BERG Off-Road’s CX3 overlanding trailer is built for the harsh African desert
Berg Off-Road's CX3 is purpose-built to survive South Africa's harsh desert conditions, including wind, dust, and wild critters.
Take your two-wheelers anywhere with Hollywood Racks’ new CrossTrack bike rack
The hitch-mounted bike rack is purpose-built for maximum stability — on-road or off — no matter how rough the going gets.
Philadelphia travel guide: Where to eat, stay, and play
Philadelphia is so much more than cheesesteaks and Rocky. Here’s the lowdown on where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in the City of Brotherly Love.
The 2024 Tiger Panthera is a surprisingly cushy overlanding-ready pickup camper
This full-sized rig sleeps four, and boasts a massive battery bank and off-road features to take you far off the beaten path.
Things to do in Richmond, VA: Where to eat, play, drink, and stay in Virginia’s capital city
There are plenty of things to do in Richmond, VA with its burgeoning scene. Here are our favorite places to eat, play, drink, and stay in Virginia’s capital.
Zion Off-Road’s 2025 Z2 is an all-in-one gear trailer and off-road micro camper
A new breed of stripped-down, micro towables has hit the market in the last few years — towables like Zion Off-Road's new Z2.
This rugged micro trailer expands into a full-featured overland basecamp
Built for Extreme's compact trailer was purpose-built for hunters, making it perfect for minimalist overlanders looking to pack only the essentials.
Orion’s 365 Ford XL camper van has room for five and all your outdoor gear
The Orion 365 is roomy enough to pack everything you need for life on the road and versatile enough to customize every cubic inch.
Iveco’s Daily Switch is ready to work during the week, and play on the weekends
A modular, open-concept design allows for endless customization, with the versatility to work hard during the week and play harder on the weekends.
Layering outdoor clothing: Expert tips from a U.S. Special Operations Forces survival pro
Survival expert John Barklow was handpicked by the U.S. military to develop this field-tested, eight-piece system to help you survive almost any situation.
AirPot is an ultra-portable inflatable toilet for doing “the doo” on the go
It's the size of a coconut and weighs a little over a pound, making it the perfect portable bathroom solution for vanlifers, overlanders, and car campers alike.
Brabus’ first motorhome is a luxurious jet-black monolith fit for a supervillain
The 40-foot-long monolith features a massive 320-square-foot interior outfitted with smart TVs, heated bathroom floors, an oversized bedroom, and Starlink.
How to stay warm at a football game: The tips, tricks, and products you need
From Merino wool socks to battery-operated blankets to the right foods to eat, here's how to stay warm at a football game no matter the weather outside.
The all-new Moonlander X is both and neither a truck camper and pickup hardshell
A "floating" bed/couch design leaves the entire truck bed available for gear storage, making this one of the year's best truck camper setups.
Backcountry Puffy Blanket is cozy enough for home, rugged enough for overlanding
It's lighter, more compressible, more affordable, and every bit as warm as down, even when wet. Meet your new outdoor adventure blanket.
Finally: Official details on the next-gen, Cybertruck-inspired CyberTrailer
With built-in Starlink, onboard water harvesting and recycling, and the potential for unlimited solar power, this could be a dream RV for digital nomads.
This tiny travel trailer transforms into a spacious, multi-room overlanding rig
Despite its teardrop silhouette, the Duo X off-road camper pops, slides, raises, and expands into a multi-room rig with all the comforts of home.
The best portable coffee options for making joe on the go
Here are our favorites for the best portable coffee options to make coffee on the go, no matter where you're headed.
The ultimate guide to snowmobiling: What to expect and how to ride like a pro
With the help of a 45-year veteran snowmobiler, we break down everything you need—from gear to skills to sleds—for your first-ever snowmobile ride.
Dethleffs’ first-ever AWD camper bus is rugged, tricked-out, and trail-ready
The first all-wheel-drive RV from Germany's Dethleffs features a rugged, go-anywhere design with the company's typical spacious, luxurious interior.
Winter camping: Your life could depend on these life-saving tips
Keeping comfortable and toasty warm while camping in winter is not about packing more. It's about packing smarter. Here are some simple tips to help.
We tested Shine’s ultra-portable wind turbine, and you may want to rethink solar-powered outdoor gear
Shine's portable, 40-watt wind turbine is a compact, renewable energy generator that relies on wind to spin a turbine to produce electricity.
The most surprising things you can bring on a plane
While the TSA has banned plenty of things from carry-on baggage, it still permits travelers to bring surprising things. Here are a few of our favorites.
Haul your car camping gear smarter and faster with the Orion powered smart wagon
Hong Kong-based Litefar is leveling-up the old-school wagon design with a clever, AI-powered smart wagon capable of hauling up to 180 pounds.
This clever trailer is an all-in-one gear hauler and high-rise micro-camper
Built for maximum versatility, Hiker Trailers' Gear Loft is part gear hauler, part micro-camper, so you can tow all your favorite adventure gear to camp.
Hiker Trailers’ new ‘cube’ camper is the year’s most affordable teardrop trailer
The Highway Lite is stripped down to little more than a teardrop trailer "skeleton" to keep it lightweight, ultra-affordable, and completely customizable.
Uncharted Supply Co. X Yeti’s Overlander is the perfect offroad vehicle prep kit
The Overlander is an all-in-one vehicle preparedness kit that packs everything you need and nothing you don't into a single, "wildproof" gear box.
This wooden teardrop travel trailer is bike-towable, but there’s a catch
The unique, 150-pound bike-friendly i:woody features a few design elements that set it apart from almost every other teardrop travel trailer on the market.
Stowe travel guide: Where to stay, what to eat, and more
The historic town of Stowe offers outdoor adventures year-round, with a vibrant dining scene and a wide array of hotels, so there's something for everyone.
The best gear for tricking out your first ultra-luxe glamping setup
From portable outdoor living room sets to camp-friendly fridge/freezers to glamp-ready dinnerware—this is the best glamping gear worth buying in 2024.
Deep sleep: The world’s most incredible underwater hotels
“Sleeping with the fishes” is rarely a good thing. But the world’s swankiest hotels are reimagining what’s possible in undersea suites with stunning views.
The TentBox GO might be the lightest and easiest-to-setup rooftop tent on the market
With a featherweight design and dead-simple installation/setup, the TentBox GO might be the best entry-level rooftop tent available today.
7 best portable smokers to up your tailgating game for 2024
Portable pellet grills and smokers have the convenience, reliability, and user-friendliness of their bigger, beefier brethren, but with go-anywhere portability.
The Tiffin GH1: A rugged and luxe yet surprisingly affordable off-grid camper van
Luxe RV maker Tiffin has thrown its hat into the camper van ring with the all-new GH1 — a rig that's rugged, cleverly designed, and surprisingly affordable.
Airstream’s newest travel trailer offers same iconic look in a more towable body
The new Airstream Trade Wind 23FB features a versatile layout and four times more power potential than any other Airstream in a compact, easy-tow design.
The best portable power stations to charge up your tailgate party
These tailgate-friendly portable power stations are designed to keep your smartphones, cameras, camp fridges, and portable grills going anywhere, anytime.
The Outpost 6.5 truck camper is a full-sized rig with a pint-sized price tag
Despite it's compact size, Outpost Campers' latest Outpost 6.5 truck camper features all the amenities of today's best motorhomes at a fraction of the price.
Tailgate essentials: Get the best gear to level up your game-day celebrations
To some, tailgating is as much a profession as it is a pastime. Having the right essentials can make or break your game-day rally.
The Polydrops P21 camper trailer is off-grid-ready with room for the whole family
The all-new P21 camper trailer features the company's unique "ugly-cool" aesthetic that's all hard angles on the outside and thoroughly modern throughout.
How to choose a portable power station (even if you don’t have an engineering degree)
Here's how to shop for your own portable battery or power station, even if you don’t happen to have an advanced electrical engineering degree.
Hardsider’s hard-sided HardTent is unlike (almost) any rooftop tent you’ve seen
Forget the condensation problems, constant wind noise, and complicated setup process of ordinary rooftop tents with Hardsider's unique, hard-sided HardTent.
SylvanSport’s 2025 Micro Adventure Series: Lighter, smarter, and more versatile
SylvanSport — our go-to brand for featherweight vehicle accessories — announced the debut of the 2025 Micro Adventure Series in time for its 20th anniversary.
Are Arc’teryx’s motorized hiking pants the next revolution in hardcore hiking gear?
These next-gen powered pants promise a 40% "boost" on the climb and extra knee support on the way down, all while making the wearer feel 30 pounds lighter.
War Horse All-Terrain’s built-to-order camper vans: A cozy, luxe off-roader
With luxurious features, premium fit and finish throughout, and hardcore off-road chops, these custom camper vans are built to take you far from home in style.