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Last updated: March 2026 | 7 min read In This Article What Is Battle of the Branches? Six Branches, One Competition Civilian Battle Buddies The Route: Five Days, Four States A Visual Tour of the Southwest Authentic Challenge, No Manufactured Drama Military Values on Display Final Thoughts   What Is Battle of...

Quick Verdict: The ICECO APL55 is a 55-liter dual-zone portable fridge with a SECOP compressor, Bluetooth app control, and USB charging ports on both ends. At $959, the ICECO APL55 costs roughly $240 less than the Dometic CFX3 55IM and $500+ less than the ARB Elements 60L. It draws...

Quick Verdict: After testing cots on overlanding trips for the past several years, the Byer of Maine Easy Cot XL ($149) is the one I keep reaching for. It sets up in seconds with zero assembly, sleeps wide at 31 inches, and holds 330 lbs without sagging. If you...

Do You Need a Portable Fridge for Car Camping? (Cooler vs 12V Fridge Compared) Quick Verdict: A portable fridge for car camping is worth the investment if you camp more than 8-10 weekends per year. At roughly $5-$10 in ice per trip, a traditional cooler costs $80-$150 per season in...

Quick Verdict: A proper truck bed camping setup costs between $3,000 and $5,000 for a complete, comfortable rig. The Freedom Camper ($3,299 base) is the lightest hard-sided option at 180 lbs, fits trucks from the Ford Maverick to the F-Series, and keeps the interior warm down to 20°F. The...

Quick Verdict: The best inflatable tent for camping in 2026 depends on your budget, group size, and camping style. Prices in this roundup range from $700 to $6,800 across eight air tents from six manufacturers. Setup times run 1-5 minutes with a pump, compared to 15-30 minutes for pole...

Quick Verdict: The Ozark Trail 8 person tent gives you 128 square feet of livable space and a 78-inch center height for under $110. Ventilation is its strongest feature thanks to a full mesh roof, and the price-to-space ratio is tough to beat for a budget family tent. However,...

Quick Verdict: The ICECO APL35 is the lightest dual-zone portable fridge in its class at 32 lbs, undercutting the Dometic CFX3 35 by over 5 lbs and the ARB Classic II by 13 lbs. At $759, it also costs $41 less than the Dometic and $220 less than the...

Quick Facts: MORRFlate TenSix PSI Pro Gen 2 Airflow 10.6 CFM @ 0 PSI / 6.5 CFM @ 30 PSI Max PSI 120 PSI (Auto Mode) / 150 PSI (Manual Mode) Duty Cycle 80% at 0 PSI (45 min on, 10 min off) Power 12V / 90 amps peak (~50 amp running) Dimensions 14" x 7" x 9" Noise 70-75 dB...

The Short Version: VEVOR sells three diesel heater sizes: a 2KW (6,800 BTU) for small vehicles, a 5KW (17,000 BTU) for mid-size campers and tents, and an 8KW (27,296 BTU) for large RVs and garages. Prices range from roughly $100 to $250 depending on model and features. Fuel consumption runs...