Overlanding and Offroad articles

If you need to tow heavy loads, then few options can compare to the F-250 Super Duty. If you don’t need to tow heavy loads but still want an F-250 – then you like being excessive.  But who am I to talk? I want it too.  For 2022 the F-250 is...

Photo by photoschmidt via iStock If you follow my writings here on 4WDTalk, you might know that I recently upgraded the batteries in my Turtleback Expedition Trailer from AGM to lithium. In that article, which you can read here, I explain the differences between AGM and lithium batteries from the standpoints...

Photo by ArtistGNDphotography via iStock When you're gathering up gear for an overlanding trip, the cutlery you bring might not be the highest item on your list. Sure, you need cutlery, just like you need fuel, your sleeping bag, and lots of spare parts for your vehicle. But like so many things...

 photo by LandRoverV via iStock Correct gear selection when out off-roading is one of the most important skills you can learn.  Gear choice can be the difference between overcoming an obstacle or being defeated by it.  If you have never driven off-road before – or even if you have limited experience, gear...

Photo by petejau via iStock I spent the majority of my youth tent camping with my family. My dad would haul us up the mountain on a Friday and we’d spend the weekend fishing, hiking, taking photos, and playing in the dirt. We had an absolutely enormous canvas tent that was...

Photo by Onfokus via iStock Ask overlanding and off-roading enthusiasts what the best vehicles for overlanding are, and you’ll probably get a lot of the same answers. Without scrolling down, you already know that the Toyota Tacoma is on the list. The Jeep Wrangler is there too. But outside the common three...

Photo by 4X-image via iStock Off-roading is loads of fun, but it can also present you with some significant challenges that might cause you or your rig injury if you don’t go about things the right way. Whether this is your first time off-roading or your 1,000th time hitting the trail,...

 photo by 1000kbps via iStock A capable 4WD can take you to places most people haven’t seen. When first getting into off-roading, learning how to use all the different modes and settings on your truck can be a  daunting process – especially if it is a newer vehicle.  The ability to...

As a 4WD enthusiast, I always get excited for the Easter Jeep safari. I might not own one, but if one company can shed some light on the future of 4WDs that’s Jeep.  As we move closer and closer to electrification, the future of the old school 4x4s becomes more...

Photo by arinahabich via iStock On the surface, overlanding might seem like little more than driving a long way on roads that, at times, might be questionable. But the reality is far different... In some instances, you’ll need to cross deep streams and rivers. In other instances, you might need hard-core off-road...