Overlanding and Offroad articles

The $300 price point occupies an interesting sweet spot in the world of overlanding gear. It is enough to buy something that can genuinely change how a person camps, but it does not require the budget of a rooftop tent, refrigerator, or elaborate electrical system. At this price, the...

Quick Verdict: Campfire kebabs thread 1-inch cubes of marinated chicken thigh or beef sirloin onto metal skewers, with the vegetables loaded onto their own skewers so nothing turns to mush. Cook over medium coals at 350F to 450F, a quarter turn every 3 minutes, 12 to 16 minutes total....

Quick Facts: Topic: Best mud terrain tires for deep clay and a long drive home Tires compared: 5 current M/T models, plus 2 noted alternatives Reference size: 35x12.50R17LT Judging criteria: Clay ejection, sidewall build, weight, highway manners Our pick: Nitto Trail Grappler, the one we ran eighteen months Winter...

I've set up dozens of canvas wall tents over many years of testing overlanding gear. Most wall tents follow a similar process. However, the Elk Mountain 13x16 has a few extra steps that trip people up the first time. This guide walks through the exact order I use now,...

Quick Facts: Campaign: Jeep Wagoneer recall, NHTSA 26V584000, FCA number 81D Vehicles: 97,349 Wagoneer, Wagoneer L, Grand Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer L Second campaign: NHTSA 26E064000 (FCA 82D), 3,038 Mopar rack kits Defect: Under-torqued roof rack crossbar pivot bolts Remedy: New pivot bolts of a different design, free of charge ...

Bell tent size is one of those decisions people either overthink or underthink, and both mistakes cost money. Buy too small and you outgrow the tent in a season. Buy too large and you fight a heavier, slower setup every single trip for space you never use. I started testing...

Quick Facts: Engine: 8.3 Duramax turbo-diesel V8, nicknamed Mongoose Announced: September 21, 2026, by GM Trucks: Refreshed 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD Displacement change: Up roughly 26 percent from the 6.6L L5P Horsepower and torque: Not announced Tow and payload ratings: Not announced Release date: Not...

Quick Facts: Topic: An off road driving course compared to self-teaching Skill level: First-timers through intermediate Course length: 4 hours to 2 full days, including classroom time Price range: Free to $2,400, although most sit under $500 Cheapest supervised seat time: $95 at a club clinic, including the park...

A weekend trip forgives a lot of small mistakes. A cross-country overlanding trip does not. Even a worn belt or a soft tire barely matters two hours from home. The same issue three states out, on a dirt road with no cell signal, turns into a real problem fast....

A weekend overland trip fits anyone short on vacation days but craving real time outdoors. Compared to a week-long expedition, a weekend trip demands far less planning, costs far less in fuel and food, and still delivers the disconnect making a longer trip worthwhile. Picture a Friday evening drive to...