The Rollercam team loves overlanding as much as anyone else, and if we could swing it would go overlanding full-time. Strangely enough, though, there are some full-timers who take things to the extreme. They insist that full-time overlanding means living like a caveman. That's fine if you dig that sort of thing. It's not for everyone.

Cam locking straps could very well be the most efficiently designed tiedown ever made. They are safer to use than bungee cords. They are easier to use than rope. They are far less complicated than ratchet straps. Overall, cam straps offer the best of all worlds in the tiedown department. You can get the most out of them by understanding their mechanics and learning how to use them safely.

If we had to rank the top five questions we are asked most frequently, "So it's a like ratchet strap?" would be on that list. It may or may not be number one, but it is asked a lot. Interestingly enough, so many people assume cam straps and ratchet straps are the same, but they are not.

Compass and map navigation has been organized into a sport of orienteering. But before it was a sport, navigating with a compass and map was a matter of survival. Before there were smartphones and GPS, a compass was the most important tool for guaranteeing you didn't get lost in the wilderness.

Avid overlanders can spend a small fortune on equipment over many years of outdoor adventures. Some pieces of equipment are more expensive than others and last longer than others. For instance, some winches will run you a lot more than a selection of our patented cam straps. But do you really need a winch to safely overland off-road

Whether you are preparing your truck for an overlanding trip or loading up a trailer to move furniture across town, securing your gear is a serious business. It’s important to take this responsibility seriously, as you may be held legally liable if something falls off your truck or trailer.