Dylan Frost
Field Test Editor — Trail Built
Dylan is the Field Test Editor at Trail Built. He covers the camp-side of overlanding: the fridges, solar systems, water filtration, rooftop tents, and power management that determine whether a multi-day trip is comfortable or miserable. His testing is done on actual trips — not in a garage — which means he evaluates gear under the conditions that matter: variable sun, cold nights, dusty roads, and limited time to troubleshoot.
He also covers vehicle build guides for platforms where camp integration and long-range capability are the primary goals.
How Trail Built tests gear →Articles by Dylan Frost
Best Overlanding Fridges & Compressor Coolers 2026
We tested 7 compressor fridges — every size and budget covered.
Best Overlanding Solar & Power Systems 2026
Solar panels, lithium batteries, DC-DC chargers — the full power setup.
Best Portable Power Stations for Overlanding 2026
From 200Wh weekend units to 2kWh basecamp stations — tested off-grid.
Rooftop Tent Buying Guide: Every Type, Ranked
Hard shell vs soft shell, fold-out vs pop-up — 30+ nights of testing.
Best Overlanding Water Storage & Filtration 2026
RotoPaX, LifeStraw, Sawyer — what to carry and how to use it.
Best Overlanding First Aid Kit Essentials 2026
What to carry, what to skip, and how to build a kit for remote travel.
Toyota Tacoma Overland Build Guide
The build sequence that turns a stock Tacoma into a capable overland rig.
Jeep Wrangler Overland Build Guide
JL and JK mods that add capability without breaking the bank.
Diesel vs Gas Overlanding: Best 2026 Fuel Choice
Range, torque, fuel availability, and maintenance — the honest comparison.