Tembo Tusk

Built for the Trail: The Tembo Tusk Story

Tembo Tusk is a proudly American manufacturer dedicated to crafting extreme-duty gear for overlanders, off-road travelers, and outdoor adventurers. Their state-of-the-art workshop in Southern California is equipped to design, prototype, laser cut, bend, and powder coat products entirely in-house — a commitment to quality control that sets the brand apart from offshore competitors. The name may be best known in overland circles, but the philosophy behind every product is universal: build it right, build it once.

A Philosophy Built to Last

Tembo Tusk's core philosophy is simple: "Buy once, keep it for a lifetime." TemboTusk manufactures extreme duty gear — whether you are preparing to trek to the ends of the earth or just want to see what is over the next hill, the gear you travel with needs to make it there and back. This ethos shapes every product they produce, from camp cooking systems to cargo management solutions.

The Iconic Skottle Grill

Tembo Tusk is one of the most recognized brands in the overland and vehicle-based adventure space, known for rugged camp cooking systems and gear built for real-world use. Best known for the iconic Tembo Tusk Skottle, the brand has earned a strong reputation among overlanders, campers, and off-road enthusiasts who want durable equipment that performs in remote environments.

Tembo Tusk addressed the challenge of bringing the South African skottle grill tradition to the US market by designing a model specifically tailored for American users — durable enough to withstand the rigors of off-road and overland travel and compatible with standard US propane sources. The result is a camp cooking icon that shows up at trailheads and overlanding events across the country.

Cargo Management You Can Count On

Keeping gear secure on rough terrain is just as important as what you cook for dinner at camp. That's why Tembo Tusk developed a full line of cargo management solutions, including their popular Tie Down Straps. The Tembo Straps are an extreme-duty off-road refrigerator, cooler, and cargo tie-down system, made of heavy-duty 1-inch polyester webbing attached to a metal cam buckle and constructed with built-in loops designed to attach to almost any anchor system or roll bar. The straps stay attached but are easily removed, feature a tie-down reach of approximately 39 inches, and the system comes packaged in a heavy-duty reusable storage container.

American-Made Quality for Serious Adventurers

Tembo Tusk offers camping equipment for the savvy off-roader and overland traveler — including camping grills, lantern hangers, 12-volt fridge slides, and overland travel equipment. Tembo Tusk products are designed with real overland travel and outdoor use in mind, and the brand is known for building durable equipment that holds up to frequent setup, transport, and rugged campsite conditions. For those who refuse to compromise on quality when the road gets rough, Tembo Tusk delivers gear worthy of the journey.