Overlanding and Offroad articles

Not every tent is built for every adventure, and figuring out that truth the hard way usually involves a wet sleeping bag or a collapsed pole in a windstorm. Choosing a tent that fits your outdoor lifestyle starts with an honest look at how you genuinely camp, not how...

Finding an off-road trailer not costing as much as a used truck has always been the hard part. Most capable overland trailers start well above $15,000, and even mid-tier options push $10,000 before you add a single accessory. Big Slack Off Road set out to solve exactly this problem...

Quick Facts: Topic: Worst overland trucks ranked by reliability and maintenance costs Data sources: NHTSA recall counts, RepairPal cost averages, Consumer Reports, J.D. Power Forum sentiment: r/overlanding, Expedition Portal, Overland Bound, brand-specific forums Trucks ranked: 10 main picks plus 3 new and unproven entries Worst overall offender: Land Rover...

  Quick Facts: Topic: How to find free camping on US public land Skill level: Beginner to intermediate Time required: 30 to 60 minutes of planning, up to 14 days on site Tools needed: Mapping app, offline GPS, water storage, portable power Permits: None for most federal dispersed sites; Arizona...

Quick Facts: Topic: The 10 most reliable overlanding engines based on owner consensus Scope: Both gas and diesel, all eras through 2026 Reliability anchor: 300K+ documented miles per platform Top diesel pick: Toyota 1HZ 4.2L inline-six Top gas pick: Toyota 2UZ-FE 4.7L V8 Top US-market pick: Cummins 5.9L 12-Valve ...

Quick Facts: Topic: Choosing a Jeep lift kit Lift sizes covered: 1 inch to 6 inches and up Tire fitment range: 33 inch to 40 inch Vehicle compatibility: JL, JT Gladiator, JK, TJ, YJ Install time: 2 to 12 hours at home, 4 to 10 in a shop Kit...

Quick Facts: Product: 2026 Jeep Wrangler America250 Edition Reveal date: May 12, 2026 Base trim: Wrangler Willys Exterior: Bright White paint, Jean Blue soft top, 17-inch Steel Oxide wheels with 33-inch all-terrain tires, red tow hooks, America250 badging Interior: Denim-style upholstery with tri-color red, silver and blue stitching Headline...

Quick Facts: Topic: Most stolen trucks and overland-popular vehicles in 2025 Primary data source: NICB 2025 release and HLDI Insurance Report WT-24 Vehicles covered: 8 overland-relevant trucks and SUVs National trend: Vehicle thefts fell 23% in 2025, the lowest count in decades Total 2025 thefts: 659,880 vehicles, or one...

If you've spent serious time off the pavement across the western U.S., you already know this: most trailer problems start at the tires. Not the hitch. Not the frame. The tires. After years of overlanding through the Wind Rivers, the San Juans, the Great Basin, and everything in between,...

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven chicken and dumplings feeds 6 overlanders with 3 pounds of bone-in chicken thighs, carrots, celery, onions, chicken broth, and dropped biscuit dough. First, sear the thighs and build a seasoned broth. Then simmer the chicken 45 minutes at 350F. Finally, drop 8 biscuit dough rounds...