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Best and Worst Gear From My Alaska Journey!

Kerry Garrison, October 23, 2025

After 30 days of overlanding across the rugged wilderness of Alaska, we’ve learned exactly what gear you can trust—and what will leave you stranded in the middle of nowhere. In this video, we break down the best overlanding gear that worked flawlessly and the equipment that failed during our month-long expedition through rain, mud, glaciers, and rough backcountry terrain.

From rooftop tents and recovery gear to solar setups and cooking essentials, we share honest feedback on every piece of equipment we used while exploring remote Alaskan trails. Whether you’re planning your own Alaska overlanding trip or just looking to upgrade your off-grid camping gear, this deep dive will help you prepare for the real challenges of the last frontier.

🚙 In this video you’ll learn:

* What overlanding gear survived 30 days in Alaska
* The biggest gear failures and what caused them
* Essential upgrades for long-term off-road travel
* What we’d pack (and skip) next time

📍 About the trip:
We covered thousands of miles across Alaska—from dense forests to glacial rivers—testing gear in every condition imaginable. This is our honest review after a full month living out of our rig in one of the toughest overlanding environments on Earth.

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Gear Mentioned

Portable Shower
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Renogy Solar Panels
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Bluetti Charger 1
https://amzn.to/3JlkfrH

Bluetti AC70
https://amzn.to/3L16JtM

InstaPrivy
https://instaprivy.com/products/portable-toilet-kit

Starlink Mini
https://starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-2610652-31544-54

Anker Solix C1000
https://amzn.to/47jjTK9

Bolt Receiver Lock
https://amzn.to/3JoLSjy

Receiver Hitch
https://amzn.to/4nmLQXw

RollerCams
https://rollercam.com/

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JEEP GEAR
Yankum Ropes & Recovery Gear (10% discount): https://thetrailtraveler.com/go/yankum-ropes
EZ Flate Inflation System: https://ezflate.com/ Save 10% with code COFB10
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OVERLANDING GEAR
Devos Camp Light: http://www.devosoutdoor.com/?rstr=trailtraveler Save 10% with ‘Trail Traveler’
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JEEP BUILD
The Edge 4×4 Automotive: https://theedgeautomotive.com/

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Videos

Tackling Devils Racetrack – San Rafael Swell

Kerry Garrison, October 22, 2025

We take our Gladiator out to the San Rafael Swell and tackle Devil’s Racetrack. Click on the link below for the full video.

Big thanks to our sponsors

Dirtbox Overland – Mention Trail Traveler for a discount
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Progressive Suspension
http://progressivesuspension.com

Clayton Offroad
http://claytonoffroad.com

Super Springs Save 15% with JOURNEYBETTER15
https://thetrailtraveler.com/go/super-springs

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#4×4 #4x4offroad #jeep #jeepwrangler #overlanding #moab #utah #colorado #offroad #offroading #travel #adventure #jeeplife #jeeplifestyle
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JEEP GEAR
Yankum Ropes & Recovery Gear (10% discount): https://thetrailtraveler.com/go/yankum-ropes
EZ Flate Inflation System: https://ezflate.com/ Save 10% with code COFB10
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OVERLANDING GEAR
Devos Camp Light: http://www.devosoutdoor.com/?rstr=trailtraveler Save 10% with ‘Trail Traveler’
SetPower Fridges – 16% off with discount code Trail Traveler https://thetrailtraveler.com/go/setpower
Dometic Fridges and Gear: https://thetrailtraveler.com/go/dometic
Bluetti Power Stations: https://thetrailtraveler.com/go/bluetti
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JEEP BUILD
The Edge 4×4 Automotive: https://theedgeautomotive.com/

Follow our builds at:

Bagheera (Gladiator) https://revkit.com/bagheera/
Optimus (Wrangler) https://revkit.com/trailtraveler/
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Jeep Mods/Upgrades

No Rear View Mirror – No Problem Anymore!

Kerry Garrison, October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Upgrading our Jeep Gladiator with the Dirtbox Canopy was a game-changer for overlanding, but it created one massive problem: our rearview mirror became completely useless. After we added our electronics box in the bed, our rear visibility went from severely limited to non-existent.

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Camping/Overlanding

Epic Colorado Overlanding in Fall

Kerry Garrison, October 17, 2025October 20, 2025

The fall colors in the Colorado high country are absolutely UNREAL! We head into the…

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Camping/Overlanding

Using an Electric Kettle for Popcorn, Coffee, and Meals on the Trail

Kerry Garrison, October 13, 2025October 17, 2025

We try out the upgraded version of the Stoke Voltaics Joulle Electric Kettle and see if we can actually make popcorn for a movie night under the stars.

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Alaska

30 Days living in our Gladiators – Lessons Learned

Kerry Garrison, October 10, 2025October 17, 2025

We are wrapping up our huge adventure and reflecting on our road trip. We have not spent one night in a not a hotel. It’s been an amazing travel experience and we want to share some lessons we learned along the way.

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Product Reviews

Can Budget Off Road Lights Really Hold Up

Kerry Garrison, October 7, 2025October 17, 2025

We wanted to see if some budget LED lights would hold up to the type of abuse that we can dish out. We took these lights on our Alaskan trip and subjected them to harsh gravel, super fine dust, and deep water crossings. Let’s see how they held up.

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Alaska

Heading Home – Drama, Problems and Happy Endings

Kerry Garrison, October 4, 2025October 17, 2025

We finally part ways while Rich heads home and I head to Washington and Oregon to visit some family. Unfortunately, we both have major issues at the tail end of our trip.

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Camping/Overlanding

Journey to Crystal Mill in Peak Fall Colors

Kerry Garrison, October 1, 2025October 17, 2025

Join us as we travel to the famous Crystal Mill outside of Marble Colorado during some amazing fall colors!

This is a re-edit from a video from last year. Our drone was lost during this trip and the Aspen Police just found it and got the footage to us so we did a new version of the video featuring the lost drone footage.

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Alaska

Rain, Rain, Epic Views, and Disappointment

Kerry Garrison, September 27, 2025October 17, 2025

We head down Denali Highway in pouring rain and work our way to our final destination, Salmon glacier.

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