Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Vehicle: Slate EV truck (Blank Slate base trim) Range (stated): 150 miles standard pack, 240 miles extended pack Drivetrain: Single rear motor, 201 hp, rear-wheel drive only Towing (stated): About 1,000 lb Payload (stated): About 1,400 lb Bed: 5 ft, compact two-door body Price (target): Mid-twenties, roughly...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: Rivian R2, five-seat midsize electric SUV Delivery start: June 9, 2026 Launch trim: R2 Performance with Launch Package Launch price: Around $58,000 as configured Range (preliminary est.): Up to 345 miles Ground clearance: 9.6 inches Towing: Up to 4,400 pounds Built in: Normal, Illinois Best for:...

Quick Facts: Vehicles: GMC Hummer X concept truck and SUV Class: Midsize, all-electric Truck approach/departure/breakover: 41.5 / 29.7 / 24.9 degrees SUV approach/departure/breakover: 44 / 46 / 30.9 degrees Ground clearance: 12.5 in (truck), 13.2 in (SUV) Tires: 35 in Goodyear (truck), 37 in Goodyear (SUV) Powertrain: Electric, low...

Quick Facts: Topic: Setting up a bell tent for the first time Skill level: Beginner friendly Time required: 30 to 40 minutes (first pitch), 12 to 15 minutes (experienced) Featured tent: Elk Mountain Yukon Bell Tent, 16 ft Floor space: 201 sq ft (16.3 ft diameter) Weight: 95 lbs...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hurricane 4 turbo Engine: 2.0L Hurricane I-4 turbo, clean-sheet Stellantis architecture Horsepower: 324 hp (31 hp more than the outgoing Pentastar V6) Torque: 332 lb-ft (72 lb-ft more than the V6) Towing: 6,200 pounds, matching the V6 it replaces Fuel economy (RWD):...

Quick Facts: Build: SoFlo Kaizer Edition Jeep Gladiator Platform: 2026 Jeep Gladiator Design inspiration: Kaiser Jeep M715 (1967-1969) Tires: 40-inch Yokohama Geolandar (37- and 38-inch options available) Wheels: 17-inch black tactical Gears: 5.13 ratio for 40-inch tire drivability Suspension: Apocalypse Manufacturing geometry-corrected system Winch: 9,500-pound front bumper-mounted Warranty: 1-year...

Quick Verdict: Scout Terra vs F-150 Lightning is a fight between a proven electric workhorse and a speculative challenger with serious off-road ambitions. The 2026 F-150 Lightning starts at $54,780 with up to 320 miles of range and a familiar dealer network. Scout's 2027 Terra targets a 350-mile Scout...

Quick Facts: Offer: Rivian lease deal cuts $3,000 off the amount due at signing Vehicles: 2026 Rivian R1T and R1S Eligible trims: Dual Standard, or Max Battery with Performance Upgrade Lease terms: 24 or 36 months Sample R1T payment: $799 per month (Dual Standard, 36 months, 10,000 miles per...

I've been camping and overlanding for virtually my entire life. From roughing it in a tent as a kid to building out full rigs, I've logged thousands of miles in the backcountry. Some of those trails don't even show up on most GPS maps. Over the years, I've had...

Quick Verdict: The 2026 Land Rover Defender lineup spans four body styles: 90, 110, 130, and OCTA. Pricing runs from $63,500 for a Defender 110 S to $158,300 for the 626-hp OCTA. At the center of the range sits the Defender 110. It offers five doors, seating for up...