Alright, Tribe! We just got back from Overland Expo Mountain West, and let me tell you, if you weren't there, you felt it. For three days, Loveland transformed into the epicenter of all things overland and off-roading, a gathering where the passion for dirt, adventure, and meticulously built rigs was palpable in every corner. And 5280 Offroad? You know we were there, soaking it all in, eyes wide for the next level of grit.

Learn how to set up Starlink Mini in your 4x4 or overland rig for off-grid internet, safety, and communication across Colorado trails.

Alright, 5280 Offroad Tribe, let’s talk camp power. For decades, if you wanted reliable juice in the backcountry, you lugged along a gas generator or wired in a dual battery system. They worked, but at the cost of noise, fumes, complexity, and maintenance. Today, portable power stations are changing that story. We’re not just talking theory. On a recent fall trip, I put two units the Bluetti EB3A and Bluetti AC200P through a real-world test. The results?

When the stakes are high – whether it’s spotting a buddy through a tricky section, calling out a hazard to the convoy, or coordinating a recovery – relying on cell signal is a fool's errand. That’s precisely where rock-solid communication earns its stripes, and why the Midland MXT575 MicroMobile® 50-Watt GMRS Radio has become our go-to.