Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven chicken and dumplings feeds 6 overlanders with 3 pounds of bone-in chicken thighs, carrots, celery, onions, chicken broth, and dropped biscuit dough. First, sear the thighs and build a seasoned broth. Then simmer the chicken 45 minutes at 350F. Finally, drop 8 biscuit dough rounds...

Quick Facts: Topic: How long bell tents last and what decides their lifespan Realistic lifespan range: 5 to 15 years (quality, care, and use pattern dependent) Tents tested by author: Stout 5M Pro (3-month review) and Stout 6M (6-month review) Operator proof point: Stout's 7,000-tent festival fleet and permanent...

Quick Facts: Product: Cybertake S2 Pro Portable Camping Air Conditioner Cooling capacity: 5,100 BTU (1,500W) Heating capacity: 6,100 BTU (1,800W auxiliary) Weight: 25.57 lbs (11.6 kg) Power input: 48V DC, 12-24V vehicle with booster, 100-240V AC, no internal battery Noise: 40 dB minimum, 55 dB on auto Ventilation: Dual...

Quick Facts: Company: Bollinger Motors Founded: 2014 by Robert Bollinger in Hobart, New York Flagship Vehicles: B1 SUV and B2 pickup, 614 hp, 200-mile range Original Price: $125,000 base Parent Company: Mullen Automotive (now Bollinger Innovations), acquired 2022 Shutdown Date: November 21, 2025 Auction Date: May 13, 2026 (427...

Editor's note: I've been camping since I was a kid, starting in tents and eventually moving to a bumper pull camper as an adult. These days I travel with a fifth wheel to accommodate my family, and I almost always boondock — hookups and crowded campgrounds aren't really my...

I've been running trails for years, and the single most consistent off-road tire pressure mistake I see from new wheelers isn't a recovery skill gap or a rig problem. People who've spent thousands on lift kits and lockers show up at the trailhead running street pressure, then wonder why...

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven lasagna feeds 6 overlanders in one pot with browned Italian sausage, jarred marinara, no-boil lasagna noodles, ricotta, and mozzarella. First, brown the sausage in the Dutch oven. Next, layer noodles, ricotta, sauce, and cheese in 3 rounds. Finally, bake at 375F on 18 top and...

Quick Verdict: The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX arrives at U.S. dealerships during the second half of 2026, putting buyers roughly 6 to 10 weeks out from showroom availability in late spring 2026. Ram revealed the truck on January 1, 2026 via the "Resurrection" short film hosted by Tim...

Quick Verdict: The Winnebago ARKA is a new off-grid adventure truck. It rides on a RAM 5500 crew cab chassis with a 6.7L Cummins inline-six. Towing is rated at 15,000 pounds. Moreover, Winnebago slots it into the Backcountry Series alongside the Revel and EKKO. As a result, the rig...

I've been camping and overlanding my entire life. From weekend desert runs to multi-week backcountry pushes, I've made every mistake, carried everything I didn't need, and eventually learned the hard way: the best setups are not the heaviest ones. Over the years building 4WDTalk into a community for people...