Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Topic: 15 camping tips campers wish they knew sooner Sources: Reddit (r/camping, r/overlanding, r/backpacking, r/WildernessBackpacking), X, and guides from Forbes, Hipcamp, REI, Campway and Habitual Balance Lesson to start with: your sleeping pad, more than your bag, decides how warm you sleep R-value for cool nights: 2.0...

Quick Facts: News: Starlink Mini price drop to $149 in the US. Date: October 2, 2026, on Starlink's US product page. Previous price: $199 on starlink.com, with a $249 list price. Launch price: $599 in June 2024. Service: A plan is still required, with Roam starting at $55 a...

Quick Facts: Deal: The Choice Hotels Harvest Hosts agreement, announced September 30, 2026. Price: About $130 million enterprise value, all cash. Seller: Stripes and other shareholders. Expected close: October 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Brand: Harvest Hosts will stay standalone with CEO Joel Holland. Best for: Overlanders...

Quick Facts: Offer: Ineos Grenadier Costco member incentive on new 2026 and 2027 models. Amount: $2,000 incentive plus a $1,000 INEOS accessory credit. Who qualifies: Executive Members only, joined by September 30, 2026. Window: Delivery between October 1, 2026 and January 4, 2027. Models: Grenadier Station Wagon and Quartermaster,...

Quick Facts: Topic: Range Rover Sport recall for cracked rear subframes. Campaign: NHTSA 26V613, Land Rover numbers D165 and D166. Vehicles: 873 SUVs from the 2024 through 2026 model years. Built: Solihull plant, October 3, 2023 to May 22, 2026. Risk: A cracked subframe puts structural integrity at risk. ...

Quick Facts: Topic: Ram Dakota midsize pickup and Ram Rampage compact pickup. Source: Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa, speaking in Detroit on September 30, 2026. Dakota: Body-on-frame truck reported to share the Jeep Gladiator platform; production expected in 2028. Rampage: Unibody compact truck, North America in 2028. Price: Not announced;...

Quick Facts: Topic: Signs it is time to upgrade from a ground tent to a canvas shelter Canvas shelter types: Bell tents and wall tents, both available with a stove jack Best for: Frequent campers, growing groups, and cold-weather basecamps Price range: Canvas shelters usually cost several times more...

Quick Facts: Topic: Bead grip wheels, beadlocks and InnerLock, three ways to keep a tire seated at low pressure. Stock wheel floor: About 12 psi on most trucks and SUVs, according to MotorTrend. Beadlocks: A bolted ring clamps the bead, so the seal does not depend on air pressure. ...

Quick Facts: Campaign: NHTSA 26V625 and Rivian FSAM-1888 for the Rivian R2 recall. Vehicles: 14 model year 2027 Rivian R2 SUVs. Problem: A busbar fastener tied to the battery might be improperly torqued. Risk: A possible loss of motive power, which raises crash risk. Fix: Technicians torque the fastener...

Quick Facts: Event: Prime Big Deal Days runs October 6 and 7, 2026. Start: 12:01 a.m. PDT on Tuesday, October 6. Length: 48 hours across more than 35 categories. Access: Prime members only. Standard Prime costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year, with a 30-day free trial if...