Overlanding and Offroad articles

Why am I writing an article on an F-150 Police Responder you can’t buy? Well, it’s good to know how capable they are in case you find yourself in a police chase someday. If you aren’t the type of person who might end up in a police chase, it is...

 photo by RonBailey via iStock We all make mistakes, no matter how long we’ve been doing a certain activity. Some mistakes must be avoided at all costs though, they are the ones that can lead to serious injury, broken 4WDs, and stranded adventurers. Today we are diving into the worst off-road...

The popularity of electric vehicles is increasing day-by-day, they are a common site on the roads of big cities. However, you’ll never see one on the trails. Trucks and 4x4s seem to have avoided electrification, not for long though.  Jeep has teased an electric Wrangler, an EV Hummer is on...

Photo by photoschmidt via iStock Historically, AGM batteries have been the go-to for trailers and campers. For example, I have AGM batteries in my Turtleback Expedition trailer. But in recent years, some manufacturers have switched to putting lithium batteries in trailers. Both types are very popular today. If you have an...

Photo by MundusImages via iStock Whether you're out for a quick weekend camping trip or you're on a 6-month overlanding trip, having a good campfire can make life at camp much more enjoyable. And for today's campers, there are tons of campfire accessories that will make the job of starting and maintaining a...

The original Wagoneer could get you across America in Luxury and style while also being very capable off-road. It was an appealing truck, and people nowadays love them! You can tell by the insane prices these classic machines sell for. In case you’ve been living under a rock or been...

When you're building your off-road or overlanding rig, you might have a lift and large tires that make entry and exit of the vehicle a little tough. So, what do you do? You add a set of step sliders to assist in getting in and out of your vehicle....

Photo by janiecbros via iStock Planning can be the difference between a great overlanding trip and one that will make you never want to overland again.  If you follow any experienced overlanders on the internet you would have noticed that they put a lot of time and effort into planning overlanding...

Photo by ianmcdonnell via iStock Are you ready to hit the open road? Do you want to pack up your vehicle and get away from it all for a few days, weeks, or even months? Then overlanding is for you… But how do you get into overlanding as a beginner?  In this beginner’s...

 photo by evgenyvasenev via iStock Let’s take your truck to the dunes this weekend!  Those are sometimes famous last words, at least for people that aren’t used to (or prepared for) off-roading in sand… Their vehicle gets impossibly stuck, they might not have the right recovery gear to get unstuck, and they...