Overlanding and Offroad articles

I've spent my fair share of time camping and overlanding throughout my lifetime. That includes the last six years running 4WDTalk from various rigs in various locations thoughout the U.S. Over the years, I've bought plenty of gear I regret. Some of it sat in a bin for years....

2026 Tacoma Hybrid MPG vs Colorado: What Each Trim Costs You at the Pump and on the Trail Quick Facts: Tacoma Hybrid MPG: 22 city, 24 highway, 23 combined (EPA, 4WD). Colorado MPG: 21 combined (2WD) down to 16 combined (ZR2 Bison). Annual fuel cost: $2,900 Tacoma Hybrid; $3,200 to...

Quick Facts: Headline: Wrangler outsells Bronco in Q3 2026, 44,757 to 38,020. Wrangler Q3: 44,757 units, up 5% from 42,450 (Stellantis, Oct. 1). Bronco Q3: 38,020 units, up 0.4% from 37,858, a Ford record for a third quarter (Ford, Oct. 2). Q3 gap: 6,737 units in the Wrangler's favor. ...

Quick Facts: Product: 2027 Ford Everest Wolftrak, a new trim on the Ranger-based Ford SUV. Market: Australia only, with no US sale announced. Price: About $50,900 for the 2.0L diesel (A$73,000 drive-away) and about $55,800 for the V6 (A$79,990 before on-road costs). Engines: 2.0L single-turbo diesel with 168 hp,...

Quick Facts: Product: Frontier Pro PHEV, Nissan's first plug-in hybrid pickup. Output: Up to 350 hp and 487 lb-ft in the Mexico version. Battery and 4x4: 20 kWh, with a rear differential lock. Towing and payload: Up to 7,716 lb and 1,797 lb. Mexico price: 899,900 pesos for the...

Quick Facts: Topic: The 2029 GMC Jimmy, a rumored midsize body-on-frame SUV. Status: Reported by GM Authority sources in April 2026; GMC has not announced it. Platform (expected): An evolution of the Canyon's 31XX-2 truck frame. Engines (reported): 2.7L TurboMax four, plus an optional Gen 6 small-block V8. Price...

Quick Facts: Product: Omnia pizza oven (sold as the Omnia Stovetop Pizza Oven) Price: $149 on the Omnia US site Pizza size: About 6 inches across Timing: 5-minute preheat, then 7 to 8 minutes per pizza Heat sources: Gas, electric, ceramic, barbecues and open fires; no induction Size: 9.37...

I've spent years overlanding around the American Southwest. My rig has never stayed the same for long. Some upgrades I bolted down once and never touched again. Others I swapped in and out depending on the trip. I've even changed trucks, for that matter! Over time, I learned the...

Quick Facts: Kinetic rope stretch: Up to 30% of its length, per Factor 55 and Saber. Snatch strap stretch: About 20%, per ARB and Harbor Freight strap listings. Rope build: Double-braided nylon with spliced eyes. ...

Quick Facts: Topic: Choosing and mounting a GMRS antenna on a truck or SUV. Frequencies: Channels near 462 MHz and 467 MHz. Quarter-wave length: About 6.4 in at 462.5625 MHz. Best spot: Center of a steel roof. No-drill options: Magnet base or hood or trunk lip mount. Good SWR:...