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A Red Oxx cuts loose on Kodiak Island
How can you travel from the sunny beaches of Hawaii to the chilly mountains of Alaska and still have all your goods in one travel bag? Let alone a carry on designed specifically with airlines in...
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Army Natick Soldier Center Tests Superior Strength
"Just as our PR5 Safari Beano was being tested against a competitor's bag at the Army Natick Soldier Center testing lab in Natick, Mass., the PR5 received "Gear of the Year" recognition in the spring...
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Behind the Scenes at Red Oxx
Built to endure. Red Oxx co-owners Jim Markel and Perry Jones share some of their philosophies regarding making their travel and adventure gear. From using only the very best materials to particular...
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Carry on Luggage - Red Oxx Travel Series Part 3
In our first 2 articles about carry on travel, we delved into the how and what works best for your particular style of travel. But the real issue may be why do you want to travel strictly with a...
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Carry on luggage dimensions and requirements explained
This first in a series of articles written by Red Oxx co-founder Jim Markel will address questions we often answer by phone or face to face in regards to traveling with carry on luggage. Red Oxx...
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Duffel Bag Excels in Eastmans’ Hard-Core Field Test
"Eatmans’ Hunting Journal, a leading publication dedicated to bowhunting and exploring the backcountry of the West, featured our Safari Beanos Duffel bag in a recent field test. This was the real t...
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Exploring the Ottoman Empire, and the Red Oxx line
With a plan to explore the boundaries of the old Ottoman Empire, this diligent traveler amazed us with a thoroughness and attention to detail that, well, we demand of ourselves! What a fantastic...
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From Skivvies to Rifles, Red Oxx Gear Protects
When you team up your Red Oxx Luggage, you not only protect your precious underwear, you also protect your cameras, binoculars, guns, and other safari neccessities, too! Jason White from Dallas,...
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From Snow to Savannah by Ant Williams
Yeah, I know, a bit of a quirky title,
but true. I actually stole the words
from one of my companions at the
2005 Reno SCI Convention while packing
up the booth. I had one of the Red-Oxx
Safari Beano...
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Gator carry-on bag rides tough on camel caravan
Adventure travel consultant Farley Taylor wins our Free Gear contest for March 2004. She took this photo of her camel caravan at rest in the remote Northern Frontier District (NFD) of Kenya.
Hi...
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Gator lounging in Montego Bay
Joshoa has won his choice of an expedition bag for sending us this photo of his Red Oxx gear at Sandals Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Dear Jim & Perry,
Thanks for making such great stuff....
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Jim's African Adventure: Conclusion
Red Oxx Manufacturing co-owner Jim Markel traveled to Zambia in September 2003. He packed guns and cameras in his Red Oxx gear! Keep watch in the Rigger Shack as new gear Jim tested in Africa is made...
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Jim's Costa Rican Adventure - Part I
When Red Oxx Manufacturing co-owner Jim Markel wrote about his trip to Zambia in 2003, you told us you wanted to hear more. So here's the next series from Jim's adventure travel log: a trip from...
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Jim's Costa Rican Adventure - Part II
When Red Oxx Manufacturing co-owner Jim Markel got an email from cousin Shawn, subject line "Like Sharks?" another adventure began. Here's part 2 in the next series from Jim's adventure travel log:...
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Jim's Guatemalan Adventure, Part 1
When Red Oxx Manufacturing co-owner Jim Markel traveled to Guatemala, he discovered a fair trade human interest story. It all started with those handy little cords on all of our travel bags. The ones...
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Outside Magazine honors bag that's strong as an Oxx
The Billings Gazette published this article about Red Oxx and our Outside magazine award on April 15, 2004. Here's an excerpt:
By Jan Falstad, Of the Gazette Staff
Outside Buyer's Guide has...
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Packing for air travel: one bag
This second article in a series written by Red Oxx co-founder Jim Markel shares how to pack, not just what to pack it in. Red Oxx offers several options to meet your carry on bag requirements....
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Red Oxx Air Boss & Gator vs. a Sinai Sandstorm
While on a globe-trotting adventure, Jay O'Rear tests the sturdy durability, and ultimate versatility of Red Oxx Adventure Travel Gear while immersed within urban jungle and desert...
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Red Oxx Rucksacks take on Africa
Experienced safari hunter Loy Howard knows his hunting. He also knows his adventure travel luggage. Loy's done it all, and he did one safari in ten days in every kind of terrain imaginable. He chose...
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Safari Beano gets up close with Alaskan bears
Corporate client John Franklin wins Free Gear contest!
John Franklin CEO of 1st Bank Sidney Montana stopped by Red Oxx to order his corporate gifts and left this great photo. It appears that the...
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Safari Beanos braves hurricane winds at Polynesian gathering
Jeff Wade, our latest free gear winner, takes his Safari-Beanos bag to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As you can see here, the Safari-Beanos is no match for hurricane winds and heavy rain.
Dear Jim &...
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The Oxx Drops in One Business Day
You travel fast, so you want to travel light. That's what Red Oxx travel gear is designed for. Travel fast and light. Improvements to our stocking system has created an unprecedented 99% In Stock...
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What makes the perfect carry on bag?
By Jim Markel, co-owner
As airlines cut the weight limit on checked bags, your carry on bag has become even more important.
The new weight limit of 50 lbs on a checked bag means space must be used...
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