Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Product: 2027 Sequoia Trailhunter package, an SR5-based option on the 2027 Toyota Sequoia. Trail hardware: Old Man Emu suspension, Michelin LTX Trail 265/70R18 tires, front recovery hooks, underbody protection and a locking rear differential. Powertrain: i-FORCE MAX hybrid with 437 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque. Towing:...

Quick Facts: Builder: Mountain Yotas, a fabrication shop in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Builds: MTN 550 Recon (Lexus GX550) and MTN Kintaro (4th Gen Tacoma). Axles: 74Weld portal axles on both trucks. Tires: 40-inch Mickey Thompson tires on both trucks. Shown at: SEMA 2026, Rockstar Performance Garage, Central Hall #21417. ...

I've camped and overlanded most of my life, and I've slept in nearly every shelter a truck owner might consider. Over the years, I've used ground tents, rooftop tents, truck bed campers, and trailers. Each one taught me something different about weight, setup time, and cost. As a result,...

Quick Facts: Truck: 2027 Ram 2500 diesel Power Wagon with the 6.7-liter Cummins High Output engine. Power: 430 hp and 1,075 lb-ft of torque. Measured range: 580 highway miles at 75 mph, per Car and Driver. Payload: 2,930 lb maximum, depending on configuration. Winch: none from the factory on...

Quick Facts: Topic: 2027 Colorado MPG and 2027 GMC Canyon EPA ratings by trim. Source: EPA and Department of Energy ratings on fueleconomy.gov. Engine: 2.7L turbo four with 350 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. Best rating: Colorado 2WD at 20 city, 24 highway and 21 combined. Typical 4WD:...

Quick Facts: Topic: Evoque and Velar production ends in mid-2027, per a JLR statement. Sales period: Both models stay on sale in selected global markets through 2027. US starting prices: Evoque from $49,900 and Velar from $61,600, before destination fees. Next entry model: The Range Rover GT arrives as...

Quick Facts: 2027 Tundra price: starts at $42,890 for the SR, before delivery. Tundra TRD Pro: starts at $75,400 with the i-FORCE MAX hybrid. Tundra trims: SR $42,890, SR5 $47,150, Limited $55,790 at the gas starting prices. Trailhunter package: built on the SR5; Toyota has not posted a price...

Quick Facts: Product: 2027 Toyota RAV4 Woodland, hybrid and plug-in. Ground clearance: 9.1 inches, against 8.1 inches on other grades except the GR SPORT. Drivetrain: Standard electronic on-demand all-wheel drive. Hybrid mileage: 40 city, 35 highway and 38 combined mpg. Plug-in: 321 total system horsepower and 46 miles of...

Quick Facts: Topic: The best bike rack for truck owners who need the bed for gear. Picks: Saris SuperClamp G4, SuperClamp G3 HD and Freedom, all hitch mounted. Capacity: 2 bikes at up to 60 lb each on all three. Receivers: G4 and Freedom fit 1.25 and 2 inch;...

Quick Facts: Topic: How to find and respect your roof load limit. Dynamic rating: The weight your roof carries while the vehicle moves. Static rating: The weight your roof supports while you park, tent and sleepers included. Core rule: The lowest rating among roof, crossbars and mounts sets your...