Overlanding and Offroad articles

Overlanding is not limited to huge trucks with lockers, big tires, and gas-guzzling engines. The beauty of this activity is that it can be performed by anyone, and soft-roaders can definitely get the job done if you choose a suitable trail.  Let’s be honest, not everyone wants to spend a...

Photo by Onfokus via iStock Overlanding can get expensive. Really expensive. This is especially true if you invest in a new overlanding rig and trick it out with all sorts of features like a solar power system, refrigerator, locking diffs, and so forth. While these accessories are certainly valuable from...

The Toyota Tacoma has been the leader of the mid-size truck market for a while now. It might be an old truck, but the engine and drivetrain are tried and tested; therefore, anyone who buys a Tacoma can be sure it will last for a long time.  For 2022 the...

Many off-road trailers these days come packed to the gills with incredible features. I know that's the case with my TurtleBack Expedition trailer... But if you have a bare-bones off-road trailer and want to give it a bit of an upgrade, I've got some suggestions for you. Upgrades for your off-road...

 photo by fdevalera via iStock Depending on the type of off-roading or overlanding you are planning on doing you might not actually need a winch. A snatch strap is many times more than enough when it comes to recoveries.  In this article, we’ll compare the winch to the snatch strap to...

"Utah Off Road" by indigoprime is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Make no mistake about it - off-roading is a lot of fun. But off-roading for beginners isn't all sunshine and roses, either. While we see photos of Jeeps perched on cliffs surrounded by gorgeous mountains, those moments require a lot of time, effort, and money to...

Photo by Solovyova via iStock Kids are great. Significant others are great. Everything is great...until you spend a few weeks overlanding together. I'm not gonna lie...as much as I love my family, being confined together in tight quarters is a challenge to everyone's sanity. But there are ways to help keep...

Photo by pixdeluxe via iStock When you hear the term "rooftop tent" you might have visions of hardcore off-road and overlanding enthusiasts who have parked their Toyota Landcruisers on the edge of a cliff at the end of a tough two-track. And while that group is certainly in the rooftop tent...

 photo by Lorado via iStock With overlanding and off-roading comes modifying your vehicle – modifications are part of the game. Of course, vehicle modifications are there to make your 4WD more capable and your life out in the bush easier.  Just like anything, going overboard with the modifications is a bad...

photo by AlexD75 via iStock Off-roading might look straightforward but it isn’t. Different variables such as line choice, throttle, and steering inputs can be the difference between overcoming an obstacle or getting stuck. Improving our skills is something we all want to do; however, skill development takes time. Thankfully, there are...