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What do you get when a Swiss company obsessed with mountain sports designs a backpack? The Mammut Trion 28L is a purpose-built lightweight alpine pack loaded with features like multiple gear attachment points, a roll-down closure, and removable support structures. We’ll share our top 10 features of the pack that surprised us, between the water-resistant materials, massive gear capacity, and the overall design. But there are a couple of drawbacks, including the lack of outside pockets. If you're considering this pack for your next outdoor adventure, we’ll help you decide if it’s the right fit.

In part 3 of our Winnebago 4x4 Revel upgrade series, we’re showing the latest additions to our van that make outdoor adventures even more effortless. From a compact vacuum and Owl Van gear to improved clothing storage, kitchen upgrades, and more, we’re sharing 12 practical upgrades that truly make a difference. Whether you’re gearing up your Van, RV, or Overland Rig for your next adventure or just seeking inspiration, these upgrades could simplify your journey.

We made some easy additions to our Adventure Van. These twenty upgrades have made using and camping with the Winnebago Revel so much more enjoyable. Some of these small changes will make using the 4x4 for more off-road adventures so much fun and relieve some of the stresses that come with it.

Curious about how much power a Winnebago Revel uses while camping off-grid? How many amps does it take to make coffee, cook with an Instant Pot, or heat water for a shower in a Winnebago Revel? What about running the AC? We tracked our power usage over 24 hours to see how much energy the van’s battery system would use. Also how quickly driving can replenish the battery.

Looking for a better way to stay powered up while traveling or camping? We recently tested out three new solar items, Biolite Solar String Lights with a 4,000mAh battery and 44 feet of lighting, the Callsun 28W Solar Panel with an integrated 10,000mAh battery and flexible 100W solar panel with our Winnebago 4x4 Revel. Whether you're parked off-grid, backpacking or just need better camp lighting, these small additions made a big difference. We cover what stood out, how they performed, and a few things you might want to know if you're thinking about adding more flexible solar options to your setup.

The 5.11 Skyweight Utility Chest Pack and Maxpedition Fatboy Versipack are two versatile gear options we’ve thoroughly tested over the years. After 1.5 years of using the 5.11 while backpacking and 11 years with the Maxpedition for car camping, we go over their long-term performance. We discuss their uses for each pack, including concealed carry compatibility and what size frame fits in the CCW area. We also explore the pros and cons of each pack, who these would work for, and who might want to look elsewhere.

When an Adventure Van only sleeps two, but you need to sleep more, but you have a guest staying with you, what do you do? Enter the Luno Front Cab Air Mattress for Sprinter, Transit and Promaster Vans. With its hefty price tag, is it really worth the cost and the space it takes up? We take a closer look at the air mattress, testing out its comfort and how easy it is to use in the Winnebago Sprinter 4x4 Revel.

If you’re looking for a solid camp table setup, we go through 11 different options we’ve used over the years. From full-size tables suited for RV and overlanding setups to compact ones ideal for backpacking. Whether you're working from your Winnebago Revel 4x4, setting up a quick cooking station for car camping, or need a lightweight ultralight backpacking table, we cover a range of shapes, sizes, and price points. We also touch on packability, stability, and what types of use each table is best for.

We’ve been cooking a lot with briquettes lately, but not like this. This little tabletop grill from Charmline caught our attention, so we packed it into our Winnebago Revel adventure van and headed out for a remote camping test, cold wind, empty forest, and a few surprises along the way. Compact, sturdy, and surprisingly versatile, we used it to grill burgers, toast buns, and even run a pan test. One thing we didn’t expect? The visitors who showed up at our camp.