Gear Review

The solitude is the whole point of dispersed camping — and also the reason nobody’s around when something goes wrong. Here’s how experienced boondockers actually protect their rigs. There’s no front desk out here. …

If you travel with a dog, you already know the window between pulling into camp and actually being settled is exactly when things go sideways. Dinner’s on, the awning needs leveling, and your dog …

Dead battery miles from pavement? That’s a hard no for us. We’ve added the GOOLOO GP4000 Jump Starter to our off-grid gear lineup—a compact but powerful unit pushing 4000 peak amps, designed to start …

Portable, Fuel-Efficient Heat for Life Off the Grid Cold weather doesn’t wait for perfect conditions—and neither do we. This winter, Boondocking Magazine will be putting the BreAro 8KW 12V Diesel Air Heater to the …

The Lodge 12″ cast-iron skillet is a boondocking classic—heavy, bombproof, and wonderfully versatile. We cooked breakfasts, seared steaks, and baked camp-bread over fire and stove to see if the weight is worth hauling. Short …

A hands-on review of the Leatherman Sidekick — where versatility meets value for the modern boondocker.