March 16, 2026
· Written by Des Gentile
Spirit of 1876 Podcast – Episode 2 with Josh from LavaBox
Campfires have always been at the hear...
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March 10, 2026
· Written by Des Gentile
Discover the 23ZERO Armadillo Horizon, a top-rated rooftop tent for overlanding and vehicle camping. Durable, spacious, and quick to set up, it’s perfect for weekend trips or extended adventures. Pair it with roof racks, awnings, and overlanding gear for the ultimate off-road setup. Explore comfort and convenience above the ground with this adventure-ready rooftop tent.
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March 9, 2026
· Written by Des Gentile
If you’ve been in the overlanding scene for a while, you know that your gear can make or break t...
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March 7, 2026
· Written by Des Gentile
When you think of a 2008 Lexus GX470, you usually picture a reliable family hauler or a capable, ...
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March 6, 2026
· Written by Des Gentile
Short, exciting, and packed with practical insights, the recent YouTube Shorts video “5 Things we...
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March 5, 2026
· Written by Des Gentile
For many overlanders, the biggest limitation on remote travel isn’t terrain — it’s fuel range. Wh...
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March 4, 2026
· Written by Des Gentile
In this episode of Tent Talk Tuesday , we take an in-depth look at the all-new 23Zero Kabari SuperFly Roof Top Tent — a lightweight clamshell RTT built for serious overland travel, off-road vehicles, and true four-season camping.
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March 4, 2026
· Written by Des Gentile
We’re officially now carrying OPENROAD 4WD at Spirit of 1876.
This video isn’t a deep install. I...
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March 4, 2026
· Written by Des Gentile
If you’re traveling with a crew, space is your most valuable resource. But not all 4-person tents...
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March 4, 2026
· Written by Des Gentile
When it comes to overlanding and car camping, the "bigger is better" mentality is quickly being ...
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December 18, 2025
· Written by Mike Gentile
It’s that time of year again. If you’re anything like us, you’re stressing out as you run out of time to find the perfect gifts for your favorite people. If those people happen to be campers or overlanders, we've gathered six gift ideas they're sure to love.
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April 23, 2025
· Written by Des Gentile
Why we love James Baroud Roof Top Tents
Durability, Performance & Industry Leading Warran...
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December 16, 2024
· Written by Claudia Verduzco
The holiday season is here, and Spirit of 1876 is bringing you nine days of unbeatable deals to ...
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December 5, 2024
· Written by Claudia Verduzco
Holiday shopping doesn't have to suck.
Lucky for you, we’ve done the heavy lifting this season b...
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April 5, 2023
· Written by Des Gentile
The ALL NEW Odyssey is HERE
Sure it may look like the previous James Baroud rooftop tent, bu...
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March 25, 2023
· Written by Des Gentile
Discover the latest at Pacific X Spirit, where premium overlanding innovation meets trusted indus...
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March 25, 2023
· Written by Des Gentile
Meet the SEMA Award Winning v2.0 from Inspired Overland
If I told you how much, better yet, how...
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April 12, 2022
· Written by Des Gentile
Some of our favorite softshell tents are from 23Zero, however they make two models and we oft...
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January 24, 2022
· Written by Des Gentile
Roam Adventure Co. is definitely one of the newer brands but has come on strong over the last f...
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January 20, 2022
· Written by Des Gentile
2019 Toyota Tacoma
We like rigs, you like rigs, let's see some new rigs! Our 1st spotlight for ...
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April 28, 2021
· Written by Des Gentile
Wildlife
Wilderness. We all have an image in mind of what that word means.
Some might picture th...
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March 4, 2021
· Written by Des Gentile
3 Game Changers for Your Next Camp
Do you need all the latest and greatest gear to be a true ...
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February 11, 2021
· Written by Des Gentile
Rooftop tent camping is a flexible option to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Find out if a rooftop tent is right for your next adventure.
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November 5, 2020
· Written by Mike Gentile
Benefits of an Annex Room
With the growing popularity of roof top tents in the US over the last...
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October 26, 2020
· Written by Bradey Hall
The Thule Rod Vault Vs. The River Quiver
As an avid fisherman, I am always looking to get out on ...
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October 7, 2020
· Written by Bradey Hall
Communication off Grid
I am constantly moving in and out of service with no way to get a hold of...
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September 28, 2020
· Written by Bradey Hall
Well first of all what is the TemboTusk? The TemboTusk is a propane Skottle. It has similar feat...
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September 17, 2020
· Written by Bradey Hall
Area BFE Roof Top Tent Review
Recently, I took a trip out to Yellowstone and took a Small Area BF...
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September 9, 2020
· Written by Jean Beauchamp
Welcome to Trail Etiquette 101
There are some simple rules of 4x4 Overlanding that some of you ...
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May 22, 2019
· Written by Mike Gentile
Everybody does it. Here’s how to poop like a pro in the outdoors.
The question we always get abo...
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May 9, 2019
· Written by Mike Gentile
You’ve slept in a ground tent—now try it on top of your vehicle
Rooftop tents are camping tents ...
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April 25, 2019
· Written by Mike Gentile
In 2018 wildfires ravaged Colorado’s natural splendor. So we did something about it.
We have a p...
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April 11, 2019
· Written by Mike Gentile
Escape the city for the weekend and connect with nature at these eight amazing campsites
Got all...
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March 28, 2019
· Written by Mike Gentile
From the best tents to cooking accessories, we’ve got your back
Camping is a pack-and-go activit...
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March 14, 2019
· Written by Mike Gentile
These mom-approved camping tips will keep the kids (and you) smiling
For many, camping is a fami...
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