Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Topic: Buying a used 3rd gen 4Runner, the 1996 to 2002 Toyota 4Runner known as the N180. Engines: 2.7L four-cylinder with 150 hp (owners say it ended around 2000), or 3.4L V6 with 183 hp. Biggest risk: 4Runner frame rust and rear axle rust, especially on trucks...

Quick Facts: Product: EcoFlow DELTA Gen4 series, with the DELTA 3800 Gen4 and DELTA 3000 Gen4. Capacity: 3,763 Wh (3800) and 3,072 Wh (3000). Output: 3,600 W rated and 7,200 W surge on both models. Weight: 67.5 lb (3800) and 57.3 lb (3000). Truck charging: Needs the separate EcoFlow...

Quick Facts: Topic: Cybertruck production wind-down at Gigafactory Texas. Timing: Around mid-2027, per Elon Musk's X post. Stated reason: Tesla needs the space for increased Cybercab output. U.S. sales in 2025: 20,237, down 48% from 38,965 in 2024. Basic warranty: 4 years or 50,000 miles. Battery and drive unit:...

Quick Facts: Topic: Wrangler independent front suspension, shown on the Jeep Wrangler Scrambler SRT Concept. Revealed: Nov. 2, 2026, at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Status: Concept only. No production Wrangler has it. Open question: Keep it for SRT or offer it to all Wrangler buyers. Front travel:...

Shopping for an overlander can feel tricky, especially when their vehicle already looks ready for an expedition. But you don’t need to buy a rooftop tent or a new fridge to give them something they’ll appreciate. Sometimes, the best gifts solve the little problems that pop up between leaving...

Quick Facts: Trail Boss price: $63,995 MSRP, with $2,795 destination included. ZR2 price: $79,995 MSRP, with $2,795 destination included. Tires: 34 inch mud-terrains on the Trail Boss, 35 inch on the ZR2. On sale: Chevrolet expects sales to begin at the end of 2026.  6 min read In This Article Overview:...

Quick Facts: Product: Kia PV5 Weekender, an electric camper built by KombiLife on the Kia PV5 Cargo van. Kitchen: Dometic dual-zone induction cooktop, powered by the 71.2-kWh van battery. Bed: A lounge converts to a 75 x 47 inch double bed. Base van range: Up to 258 miles on...

Quick Facts: Product: Zero Breeze Mark 3 portable air conditioner. Bundles: Unit only, or the AC with 1, 2 or 3 batteries. Cooling: 5,280 BTU from a 22 lb unit on 48V DC. Battery: 1,022 Wh and 14 lb per pack; up to 5 packs chain. Sleep mode: 150...

Quick Facts: Canvas hot tent matchup: KingCamp 6-8 Person Canvas Hot Tent vs Kodiak Canvas 10x10 Cabin Lodge SR. Fabric: TC poly-cotton roof with polyester walls (KingCamp) vs 100% cotton duck canvas (Kodiak). Floor: 11.2 x 7.9 ft vs 10 x 10 ft. Peak height: 6.9 ft vs 7.5...

Quick Facts: Product: ARB Ascent truck cap for the Ford F-150, 2021 and newer. Status: Shown at SEMA 2026 in Las Vegas; ARB lists the F-150 version as coming soon. Key features: Remote central locking, lift-up windows, a high-flow dust vent and built-in LED lighting for the F-150, per...