Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Product: Featherlyte Outdoors Aircrest 2-Person Rooftop Tent Capacity: 2+ persons, 57-inch interior height Weight: 112 pounds Dimensions: 86 x 56 x 57 inches open; 7-inch profile closed Shell: PP hollow board hardshell, clamshell-style Fabric: 600D Oxford polyester body, 1680D PVC-coated rainfly Mattress: 2 cm EPE foam over...

Quick Verdict: The 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road launches as a 600-unit limited build aimed at buyers who want Raptor R power with a different look and pedigree. Shelby American starts with a Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew, adds a stage 2 supercharger pushing the 5.0L Coyote V8 to 810 horsepower,...

Quick Facts: Product: Travoca Rigel 25-Liter Dual Zone eCooler Capacity: 25 liters total, dual zone with removable divider for single-zone mode Temperature range: -4 F to 80 F Weight: 48.1 lbs empty Power: 12V DC and 110V AC included, no integrated battery option Control: Onboard digital controls plus free...

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven pot roast feeds 6 overlanders with one 4-pound chuck roast, carrots, Yukon Gold potatoes, onions, beef broth, and bay leaves. First, sear the whole roast over high bottom heat. Next, deglaze and add vegetables and broth. Finally, braise 3 hours at 300F on 10 top...

Quick Facts: The 2026 Jeep Wrangler vs 2026 Toyota 4Runner showdown pits two legends against each other. Wrangler starts at $38,030 with standard 4WD, 12.9 inches of ground clearance, and a 47.4 degree approach angle. The 4Runner starts at $43,065, tows up to 6,000 pounds, and offers an optional...

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven jambalaya feeds 6 overlanders in one pot with andouille sausage, chicken thighs, shrimp, the Cajun holy trinity (onion, bell pepper, celery), long-grain rice, and Creole spices. First, brown the meats. Next, saute the trinity, bloom the Creole spice, and add rice and broth. Finally, cover...

Quick Facts: Ford Bronco Tops Jeep Wrangler in April 2026 Headline: Ford Bronco outsold the Jeep Wrangler in April 2026, the first monthly win since the reborn Bronco arrived in 2021. April 2026 Bronco sales: 17,073 units, up 18.6% year-over-year. Year-to-date Bronco sales: 48,270 units through April, up 2.7%...

Quick Verdict: After six months hauling gear on my 2025 Chevy Colorado ZR2, the Pakmule Pro earns its $1,045 price tag. The 42-pound aluminum hitch rack carries a 650-pound rated load with zero rattle and zero rust, thanks to STABLELOK threaded-pin technology and TIG-welded 100 percent aluminum construction. I...

Quick Verdict: The Ford Bronco pickup was reported by MotorTrend in July 2020 as a 2025 model meant to fight the Jeep Gladiator. By August 2021, Automotive News and The Drive confirmed Ford had quietly told suppliers the program was dead. Six years later, no Bronco pickup exists. However,...

You can plan the perfect route, pack the right food, and still end up stranded if your gear isn't built for what the backcountry actually throws at you. Cell service disappears. Tires need air. Things get stuck. Temperatures climb. The difference between a great trip and a bad one...