Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Verdict: Foil packet garlic butter shrimp cooks shrimp in a pool of garlic butter, lemon, and parsley inside one sealed packet. First, peel the shrimp and mix the garlic butter at home. Then flat-pack fold and cook on medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes until the shrimp...

Desert overlanding is unforgiving in a way mountain or forest camping is not. After decades of running the American Southwest as the founder of 4WDTalk, I've watched summer trips end early for predictable reasons. Someone underestimated water, missed the shade window, or towed a trailer with sun-baked tires the...

Quick Facts: Truck: 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (next generation) On sale: End of 2026 Trims: Seven, including three lifted off-road models ZR2 tires: 35-inch mud-terrains with a 2-inch lift Trail Boss tires: 34-inch mud-terrains with a 2-inch lift Standard on 4WD: Z71 off-road gear Engines: New 5.7L and 6.6L...

I've spent decades camping and overlanding across the U.S. I've run trails solo, led groups through more technical terrain, and watched rigs get stuck in places nobody planned for. One lesson repeats itself constantly: the vehicles getting into trouble without a recovery solution are the ones who shouldn't have...

Quick Facts: Topic: Free dispersed camping in Nevada for off-roaders and overlanders Spots covered: 13 free areas across 4 regions Land managers: BLM Nevada and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Typical cost: $0 on most BLM and national forest land Permits: None for dispersed camping; some monuments and parks charge...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: Ineos Grenadier MRLV (Multi-Role Light Vehicle) Base platform: Grenadier ladder-frame 4x4 with beam axles Partners: Ineos, SMT Defence, NMS UK Program: UK Ministry of Defence Light Mobility Vehicle bid Body styles: One of nine modular configurations Rivals for the contract: JLR, Toyota, Ford Q1 2026 orders:...

Quick Facts: Model: Ford's new small electric pickup on the UEV platform Size: Small, with a footprint near the Ford Maverick Target price: About $30,000 to start Battery: Lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) Charging: Native NACS port, adapters included Built at: Louisville Assembly Plant Timing: Debut later in 2026, production in...

Quick Facts: Product: 23Zero Kabari SuperFly (hybrid lightweight wedge-style rooftop tent) Mounted weight: 105 lb Shell: Semi-hardshell with waterproof PVC top, aluminum frame Sleeps: 2 adults Mattress: 2" foam with condensation mat Closed height: 7.75" with rails (6.25" without) Season rating: 4-season Price: $2,495 at Spirit of 1876 Best...

  Quick Facts: App: National Forests and Grasslands (U.S. Forest Service) Cost: Free Platforms: iOS and Android Launched: June 1, 2026 Coverage: 30,000+ recreation sites, 165,000 miles of trails Key features: Offline maps, safety alerts, closures, amenity filters Privacy: No personal data collected or shared Replaces: Nearly 30 older agency...

  Quick Facts: Vehicle: 2026 Jeep Recon Moab Powertrain: Dual-motor electric, 650 hp / 620 lb-ft 0-60 mph: 3.6 seconds EPA range: 222 miles (Jeep estimate up to 250) Battery: 100-kWh, 400-volt Ground clearance: 9.4 inches Tires: 33-inch all-terrain Price: From $66,995; high $70,000s loaded Availability: Order now, deliveries late...