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The Field Manual
Meet the Explorers Behind the Gear: Stay Ready Outdoors Partner Spotlights
At Stay Ready Outdoors, we don’t just test our gear in-house, we put it in the hands of trusted adventurers and educators who live the lifestyle. In this spotlight, we feature Lisa & Jason of Four Wheeled Nomad and Wendell Adams of The Prepared Wanderer, two partners helping us push the limits of performance, reliability, and real-world readiness.
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Should This Ultra-Compact Stove Be In Your Emergency Kit?
Will this stove really boil water? Or will you be waiting an eternity? Watch until the end to find out if this ultralight stick burner stove can do the job, and if it deserves to be in your rig’s emergency gear.
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STEP 22 Gear - Interview with Adam Wood, Owner
STEP 22 makes bold claims about their bags…do they live up to the hype? We think so. Watch our full interview with owner Adam Wood and hear him lay it all out.
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Off-Road Navigation - Our Setup
Analysis paralysis when choosing a navigation setup for your rig? Check out our latest tech and review video showcasing the setup I run in my JL, featuring a deep dive into each of the components or apps used and why I chose them.
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2N49 Bailey Canyon Road
What’s your favorite “hidden gem” trail? 2N49 Bailey Canyon Road offers incredible views, is easy to navigate in two-to-three hours and has freeway friendly access. If you’re looking for a beautiful place to unwind and have a picnic lunch, you need to check out Bailey Canyon.
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Patriot Campers X3 Webasto Heater Leak
Our Patriot Campers Gen 1 X3’s Webasto water heater was leaking glycol! Here’s the quick fix…
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Joolca's Double Shower Tent
Just a quick review for one of our favorite purchases we’ve made for camping! Some may argue a shower tent isn’t a must when camping. I’d argue if you want your spouse or significant other to sleep next to you….it is definitely a must!
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