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The Venn diagram of those who liked Tetris growing up and overlanding as adults finally has some clarify of that middle cross-over space, thanks to Dometic’s latest launch: a new line of stackable, modular coolers and accessories designed specifically for car camping and overlanding. Lovers of organization and overlanding, this launch is specifically for you. Read on to learn more about the Dometic Recon Series. The Recon Series was developed as a whole new ecosystem, one designed to squeeze as much usable space from SUVs and overlanding rigs as possible. The individual hard-sided coolers are built to stack on top of one another, using non-stick feet and corresponding depressions in the lids to nest securely on top of each other. The folding handles on the side of each cooler tuck away discreetly into recesses in the sides of each cooler, enhancing side-by-side packing. Dometic acquired overlanding brand Front Runner in 2021, and it seems to have taken a few cues from the overlanding experts on the FR team. The Recon Series takes design cues from the popular Wolf Pack Pro boxes, which are also engineered to stack and nest with one another. The Recon Series builds upon this by adding the cooler element to the stackable design ethos. Not satisfied with reviving the concept of stacking hard sided coolers (Coleman had Party Stackers a decade ago, but discontinued them), Dometic has included soft-sided accessories and options into the Recon ecosystem as well. The new line includes three hard-sided, injection molded coolers — which range between 16 and 69 liters (18 and 100 cans without ice) — and three soft-sided coolers, as well. These are available in 12, 17 and 21-liter sizes. Dometic also launched a Recon Tote along with its hard and soft coolers. READ MORE: 10 Things You Can’t Miss at Overland Expo PNW There are more functional features we’d be remiss not to mention: On the hard-sided coolers, the lids can open in multiple directions, in case you’re trying to grab a beverage from an awkward angle. The latches also function as bottle openers. Further down the line, Dometic says it plan to offer a spigot that swaps in for the drain plug, transforming the cooler into a portable water jug full of icy cold delight. The soft coolers are designed to squeeze into tight spaces, and use zipper-free lids with dual-hinge latches for more convenient opening options. The reinforced base and abrasion-resistant 840D nylon TPU-coated outer shell ensure these rugged coolers will last for years to come. The Recon line is available now, with all coolers retailing between US$225 and $425. SHOP NOW View the full article

Our next big trans continental trip through South America is upcoming and due to start in Colombia at the start of October. We drive all the way south through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Chile, to the southern tip of Argentina at Ushuaia. Then it is back north again through Argentina to Uruguay and Paraguay before finishing in Rio in time for Carnival. You can then continue from there further north through Brazil, taking in Suriname, Guyana and French Guyana before finishing back in Brazil in Manaus. There aren’t many spaces left for this year's trip, so book now if you'd like to join. Plus, mention you've read this newsletter for a 5% discount! HIGHLIGHTS OF SOUTH AMERICA Wander the cobbled alleys of the old city amongst churches, monasteries and plazas in Cartagena Take guided walks and explore the Amazon from a lodge in Ecuador Hike the Classic Inca Trail Trek or take a train to reach the famous UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu Journey through endless grasslands, stupendous mountains and glaciers in Patagonia Hike the W-Trek in Torres del Paine National Park or take boat trips to see the penguins in Puerto Natales Travel to the most southerly city on earth, Ushuaia Experience the pulsating and cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires Take in the enormity of Iguazu Falls from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides Explore the vast wetlands in the Pantanal, home to hundreds of species of birds and fish, including Piranha! Celebrate Carnival in Rio, chaotic, crowded and great fun Exploring the Brazilian Coastline lined with beautiful beaches and great marine life Search for the endangered spider monkey, sloths, capybara, and the elusive jaguar in Parque Nacional Monte Pascoal Take in the music, cuisine and religion in the Afro-Brazilian city of Salvador Relax in your hammock on your journey by riverboat along the Amazon River Visit Europe's Spaceport and museum, a facility used to launch satellites into space in French Guiana Overnight stay in a Jungle Lodge nestled in the rainforest of the Guyanese Amazon Explore the Amazon's largest city, Manaus offering a rich variety of nature, culture, art and dining Spaces Available on our South America Trips 3 Spaces Available 18 DECEMBER 2025 SANTIAGO TO BUENOS AIRES (31 DAYS) PATAGONIAN ADVENTURES SANTIAGO TO RIO (58 DAYS) COAST TO COAST VIA PATAGONIA 18 JANUARY 2026 BUENOS AIRES TO RIO (27 DAYS) WATERFALLS, WETLANDS & WILDLIFE 6 Spaces Available 2 OCTOBER 2025 CARTAGENA TO USHUAIA (100 DAYS) TIP TO TAIL CARTAGENA TO RIO (19 WEEKS) KINGDOMS & CARNIVALS CARTAGENA TO MANAUS INC. GUIANAS (29 WEEKS) TRANS SOUTH AMERICA CARTAGENA TO QUITO (21 DAYS) COLOMBIAN ADVENTURE CARTAGENA TO LA PAZ (58 DAYS) BANANAS & LLAMAS 23 OCTOBER 2025 QUITO TO SANTIAGO (56 DAYS) ANDES & AMAZON QUITO TO RIO (114 DAYS) KINGDOMS & CARNIVALS 9 NOVEMEBER 2025 LIMA TO RIO (97 DAYS) KINGDOMS & CARNIVALS 12 Spaces Available 18 FEBRUARY 2026 RIO TO MANAUS VIA THE GUIANAS (62 DAYS) TROPICS OF SOUTH AMERICA View the full article

We get a lot of comments like: “You guys are living the dream.” And in many ways, we are. We get to explore wild places, spend more time...View the full article