Glossary

6061-T6 ALUMINUM

An aluminum alloy formulated and tempered specifically for high performance mechanical properties. 6061 Defines the chemical composition of the Aluminum alloy. In this case magnesium and silicon are key elements that give 6061 its sound mechanical properties. With better weldability, ductility, and strength than many other aluminum alloy's. "T6" Designates the tempering process. This further refines the properties of the metal to make for an extremely lightweight yet strong material. 6061-T6 Aluminum is one of the most common alloys used in applications requiring high performance in strength-to-weight ratios.

BASECAMP

The place where the adventure begins. This is where you rest ahead of or after your adventure whilst also stocking up on supplies. The term ‘basecamp’ appears to have its origin in the mid to late 1800s when alpinism was in its golden age.

CNC MACHINED

CNC Machining allows us to fabricated advanced parts from a single piece of aluminum. This allows for very high levels of machining accuracy as well as superior part strength and aesthetics.

HARDCOAT ANODIZING

Hardcoat Anodizing, type III anodizing, is a more robust form of anodizing aluminum, providing a harder, more resilient finish. While Standard anodizing provides some protection to the surface, and vibrant color options, Hardcoat anodizing is many times more resistant to the effects of impact and abrasion. Similar to standard anodizing, or Type II, Hardcoat Anodizing involves submerging the part in a sulfuric acid solution for a specific amount of time to provide a coating on the surface of the aluminum. In Hardcoat Anodizing, Clear(which results in a grey color) or Black Dye can be applied to alter the appearance of the solution. Colors are not available in this process.

HOT ROLLED A36 STEEL

A36 is a low carbon steel. Low carbon steels are classified by having less than 0.3% carbon by weight. This allows A36 steel to be easily machined, welded, and formed, making it extremely useful as a general-purpose steel. The low carbon also prevents heat treatment from having much of an effect on A36 steel. A36 steel can have ultimate tensile strengths from 58,000 to 79,800 psi.  Its ductility and strength also give it excellent impact strength at room temperature.

A36 steel can have ultimate tensile strengths from 58,000 to 79,800 psi. The exact ultimate tensile strength is determined by a variety of factors such as chemical composition and forming method. A36 is relatively ductileand can elongate to around 20% of its original length when tensile testing. Its ductility and strength also give it excellent impact strength at room temperature.

OVERLANDING

Overlanding is self-reliant travel, in remote places where the quality of the journey is the primary motivating factor. The key difference between overlanding and an expedition is that the aim of an expedition is to reach and conquer a destination, while the aim of overlanding is to conquer the journey itself. Modern overlanding is associated with purpose-built off-road vehicles and epic exploration. The goal is to see and enjoy the journey, interacting with and enjoying the landscape and culture you experience along the way. The term ‘overlanding’ has its origins in Australian cattle driving in the early 1900s, however, what we would class as overland trips had been undertaken in some of the earliest motorized vehicles in the late 1890s. Perhaps one of the most famous early overlanding trips was that of Horatio Nelson Jackson. Jackson, on a $50 wager, set off from Oakland on May 23, 1903, in his Winton Touring Car with the goal of driving cross county to Vermont. 63 days later he reached New York becoming the first person to successfully cross the North American continent by automobile.

ROOFTOP TENT

A tent designed specifically to attach to the roof of a vehicle, normally using a roof rail system. Rooftop tents provide additional comfort when compared to a traditional ground-based tent thanks to their permanent installation on top of the vehicle. Their elevated position atop a vehicle also adds additional security as well as some superb views.