Bluetti Memorial Day Sale
Bluetti is the solution that I recommend for off-grid, portable power. We could discuss complicated, technical specifications until everyone has lost interest, but the bottom line is that Bluetti offers products that are better than most at a price that is equivalent or lower than most. Just go with Bluetti for your off-grid, portable power needs. I’m confident you will be glad you did.
Bluetti is currently running a Memorial Day sale through May 31. Their already great prices are now discounted even further. Check out the sale on Bluetti’s website to lock in your savings.
Photo Prints and Digital Downloads
A selection of my favorite photos are now available as prints. Additionally, photos and video clips are also available for digital download. Drop me an email (robert.witham@gmail.com) if you don’t see a photo that you would like as a print and I will add it to the gallery.
Recommended Gear
A carefully curated selection of gear may be the difference between whether a journey is memorable for the right reasons or the wrong reasons. My approach to gear is to invest in those things that provide the most value or utility – and hopefully serve more than one function.
Some of the resources in this section may be affiliate links in which case I may earn a commission for the referral. I only recommend products or resources that I believe to be valuable and helpful.
Electric
Safety
- ACR ResQLink 400 Personal Locator Beacon
- Spot GEN3 – GPS satellite messenger to provide location updates or call for help when you don’t have a cell signal
Vehicle
- HeatShield – Window shades that are made to fit your vehicle
- Auto Ventshade – AVS side window rain deflectors
Navigation
- Garmin GPS – Satellite GPS navigation for those times when you don’t have a cell signal
- Benchmark Road & Recreation Atlas – Detailed paper maps for exploring the backcountry
Apps & Websites
Campsites
- Campendium – Free and inexpensive campsite directory. Available for iOS.
- iOverlander – Apps for iOS and Android with a focus on free, primitive campsites.
- Allstays Camp & Tent – Campsite directory from AllStays. Available for iOS.
- Allstays Truck & Travel – Directory of truck stops and travel plazas for overnight stops. Available for iOS.
- Park Advisor – Directory of RV parks and campgrounds. Available for iOS and Android.
Travel & Trip Planning
- US Public Lands – Interactive public lands maps from Two Steps Beyond. Available for iOS and Android.
- Avenza Maps – Interactive, downloadable maps to help you know exactly where you are traveling or camping. Available for iOS and Android.
- CoPilot GPS – GPS navigation for your iOS or Android device that works even when you do not have a cell signal. Download maps in advance and use the GPS features in your smartphone or tablet to reliably navigate wherever you travel.
- Google Maps – Perhaps the best known map application, Google Maps is our most-trusted and most-used navigation app. Google Maps is available in a browser as well as an app for iOS or Android.
- Coverage? – Cell coverage maps from Two Steps Beyond. Available for iOS and Android.
- GasBuddy – Never pay too much for gas again. Available for iOS and Android.
- Speedtest – This app by Ookla allows you to quickly test the data speeds of your cellular network. Avaialable for iOS and Android as well as on the web.
Phone & Internet
- Mobile Internet Resource Center – This comprehensive site by Cherie Ve Ard and Chris Dunphy of Technomadia provides top-quality information on cell/data plans as well as devices from hotspots to boosters. This is my go-to site for accurate and reliable information on all things related to cell/data plans and related devices. Mobile Internet Resource Center is a membership site, but there is a lot of free content available. It is probably worth joining though if you are concerned with the most up-to-date and advanced information.