Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Topic: Building a car camping kit from Harbor Freight camping gear Categories covered: 8 of 12 Categories with nothing to sell: 4 (stove, cooler, water, sleep system) Harbor Freight subtotal: $781.92 for the eight covered categories Amazon gap fill: $230.92 for the four missing ones Complete hybrid...

Over the years, I've pitched tents on bad ground more times than I want to admit. A low spot flooded at 2 a.m. once. Another site sat downwind of a fire ring, and one tent door faced straight into the morning sun. A good campsite layout prevents these problems...

Quick Facts: Task: Find and remove a car dealer GPS tracking device from a truck you own Two device types: Lot-management add-on, or a starter interrupt unit tied to financing Time required: Roughly 20 to 45 minutes to search the four common locations Skill level: Basic for a plug-in...

Quick Facts: Product: Cinch Sky Cruiser hardshell rooftop tent Price: $4,999, listed by Cinch and by Yanko Design; reservation-only ordering Weight: 219 lbs (99.5 kg) Closed size: 68.6 x 56.3 x 12.6 in Open size: 84.7 x 57 x 39.3 in Shell: Transparent anti-UV polycarbonate over a fiberglass honeycomb...

Quick Facts: Subject: UCLA self-powered tent prototype (magnetoelastic fabric generator) Published in: Matter, Cell Press, online 31 July 2026 Team: Eight authors, UCLA Department of Bioengineering Peak output: 0.094 mW per 20 by 20 cm panel Sustained output: roughly 7.9 microwatts per panel, derived from the study's capacitor data ...

After years of overlanding across the American West, I've watched a predictable pattern play out: new off-road builds skip skid plates. Someone picks up a capable rig, starts researching mods, and immediately fixates on lift kits, bigger tires, or a roof rack. Those upgrades are all fine. However, the...

Quick Verdict: This foil packet kielbasa and cabbage recipe cooks sliced kielbasa, shredded cabbage, diced onion, caraway seeds, and butter in one flat-packed packet. It goes straight over coals. It is Central European comfort food that packs flat and travels well on a multi-day trip. Flat-pack fold it and...

Quick Facts: Problem: A loaded bed rack adds cargo room, but it rarely gives you a flat surface to work from at camp Solution: YASSA STEP, a deployable step that folds flat into a genuine truck bed platform Mechanism: Single-motion swing-out deployment, locks under load, folds flush when stowed ...

Quick Facts: Question: How long will wildfire smoke last, and do you go anyway Typical duration: Days to weeks under a strong temperature inversion, per EPA Metric to watch: Air Quality Index driven by PM2.5 Threshold shift: EPA lowered the Good ceiling from 12.0 to 9.0 µg/m³ in February...

Overland Mountain West Expo isn't just a gathering of off-road enthusiasts. It's a celebration of adventure, innovation, and the gear that makes every journey possible, and this year's lineup at The Ranch in Loveland, Colorado, is no exception. If you're eager to explore the latest in overlanding technology, accessories, and...