Overlanding and Offroad articles

Photo by Georgethefourth via iStock Each time you take your off-road rig out for a jaunt on the trails, you run the risk of something, somewhere, sustaining damage or breaking altogether. This means that after each trip, you need to give your vehicle a good once-over to check critical systems and identify...

A few days ago, Ford teased the world with an image of the F-150 lightning. Many rumors speculating pricing, power, towing, and payload have hit the internet; however, we should speculate no more – Ford has given us everything we need to know about the all-new electric behemoth. Ford F-150...

If you ask me, there's nothing quite like loading up my truck and trailer, hitting the open road, and exploring off-the-grid locations. Of course, to do so, I have an expedition trailer that allows me to travel off-grid and stay there for days at a time. If outdoor adventure is an...

"Do you have a skid plate on your #Toyota?" by motostew4x4association is licensed under CC BY 2.0 When investing in an off-road vehicle, there's one item that you absolutely must have - skid plates. Skid plates are sheets of metal that provide protection for your investment. Placed strategically on the underbelly of your off-road vehicle,...

Image Credit: TFLTruck  A Tundra that will rival the Raptor?? Toyota has plenty to offer in terms of trucks and vehicles that make incredibly capable overlanders. However, there is a market within the 4WD community Toyota didn’t get in, and that’s fast trucks. Currently, the niche of fast trucks is dominated by...

When I was a kid in upstate New York, we'd pack up our gear and go camping for the weekend no matter if it was July or February. But in those days, when winter rolled around, we just suffered through the night in a cold tent, awaiting daybreak when we...

It wasn't until last year that I got my first rooftop tent - the Torro Offroad Skylux. And man, do I wish I'd done it sooner! As it turns out, I'm a rooftop tent geek. I love everything about it. I like being up off the ground. I like...

photo by YolandaVanNiekerk via iStock Driving up steep hills when off-road might be one of the most daunting tasks. The ground is loose and, on many occasions, the steep hill is complemented by a big drop-off on the side.  However, if you know your vehicle well enough, and are aware of...

One of the best gifts I've ever gotten was last year for my birthday. My wife gave me a Tembo Tusk Skottle Grill. As far as overlanding goes, this thing is my favorite accessory. I have used it religiously on every one of my overlanding trips, including a recent jaunt...

In my opinion, the biggest barriers faced by many people when deciding to start overlanding are night comfort, safety, and privacy. These are all inherent challenges one should overcome when camping the traditional way.  If you have the money and are willing to stay on the less challenging trails, then...