Our story
Back in 2018, on Colorado’s Birthday, August 1st; I was trying to convince my wife that the most logical camp set up began with us owning our own camp store. No but seriously, after watching countless hours of YouTube videos and scrolling pages of influencer sponsored blogs, I learned there really was no great way to shop for these products. Online retailers knew nothing about the products they were selling and specialty shops were married to legacy brands. “What if we opened a shop!?”, I said. So that night, August 1st, Colorado’s birthday, the Spirit of 1876 was born, paying homage to this beautiful state we get to call home. Five years later we’re Colorado’s premier Adventure HQ, consulting and outfitting dream rigs across the country.
Dream Rigs. Real Adventure. Built to Go Further.
Expert advice and proven overland gear for life outside. Fueled by a love of adventure and years of overlanding expertise, we pair precision craftsmanship with proven knowledge to build the vehicle of your dreams—one that’s ready to take you further.
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South Denver’s trusted overland headquarters. Explore our showroom filled with rooftop tents, racks, and premium camping gear you can see and test. Our experts source everything your rig needs and back it with real-world knowledge. Visit Spirit of 1876 and complete your overland build with confidence.