Words and photos from 4wd talk Camping is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and connect with nature. However, camping in cold weather can be challenging, especially when it comes to getting a good night's sleep. The key to enjoying a comfortable and restful night's sleep during cold [...]
Words and photos from 4wd talk I’ve been using a diesel heater for some time now, and I honestly can’t imagine camping and overlanding without one. The days of being cold are over with the instant, dry heat of a diesel heater! Even if you don’t do much (or any) cold weather camping, having [...]
Words and photos from 4wd talk When camping in the mountains, one of the easiest ways to improve your overall camping experience is to be prepared. And while there’s a long list of ways to prepare for a camping adventure, at the top of your list should be “owning the right camping equipment.” High-quality [...]
Words and photos from 4wd talk If you’re planning to go camping this fall or winter and explore your favourite landscapes, one thing that can make your trip all the better is having the ability to keep your tent, trailer, or vehicle toasty warm. There are lots of heating options for camping out there, [...]
Words and photos from 4wd talk Having a camper is a lot of work, but it’s also a lot of fun. What better way to travel and see the countryside than in a camper van that allows you to take part of your home with you? As a family or an individual, you can [...]
Words and photos from 4wd talk While overlanding is all about getting back to nature and challenging yourself, it’s important to remember that comfort is key. Investing in comfort items, like the Planar 4kW Portable Diesel Heater, is a great way to ensure that you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience while on the [...]
Words and photos by Peter Storck from Suncruiser Media A Portable Heater For Any Outdoor Adventure! Imagine, it’s early October, you wake up in your roof top tent on a wind-swept mountainside at an elevation of 6500’. It’s -5 Celsius outside and you didn’t bring a good winter sleeping bag, only a comforter and [...]
Field Tested :: Planar Diesel Air Heater 2D-HA-PU5-(TR) Truck Kit. The original article was made by Richard Giordano from Expedition Portal As the wind howls across a frozen lake, our 1990 Toyota Pickup sways back and forth. It’s winter in the Rocky Mountains, and the snow falling sideways from the dark grey sky is [...]
Buyer’s Guide :: Best Gas & Diesel Heaters for Overland Travel. The original article was made by Matt Swartz from Expedition Portal Gasoline and diesel heaters from companies like Espar, Webasto, and Planar are designed specifically for heating the cabins of vehicles like campervans, trucks, and global expedition vehicles. Regardless of the fuel type, [...]
I’m not much for being cold, but I love to overland in the winter. Go figure, right? And my guess is that you or someone in your life is in the same boat… For those cold-weather trips, it’s hard to beat a diesel air heater. And when it comes to diesel air heaters, the [...]
