Overlanding and Offroad articles

photo by AscentXmedia via iStock Fuel can many times be an issue when overlanding. The adequate amount should be carried to ensure the distance we need to cover off-road is doable. One of the best ways to spend more time off-road and less time in fuel stations is learning how...

photo by DannerB via iStock 4WD recoveries should be taken seriously. The forces involved can exceed several tons and the last thing you want is a tow hitch going right through your window. To avoid that, you could follow some 4WD training, but sadly, it doesn’t exist. Your best friend here...

Photo by Lorado via iStock You've spent the weekend off-roading with your buddies and having a great time. But now as you head home on a Sunday afternoon, a big task awaits you - you need to clean a muddy 4x4! Personally, I really enjoy cleaning my truck after a good...

Photo by JulianSchaldach via iStock A snorkel is a great investment if you do a lot of off-roading or overlanding. While many people assume that snorkels are for driving through deep water, there are actually many other benefits of adding one to your 4x4 vehicle. Let's dive into the details of snorkels,...

Photo by AleksandarNakic via iStock Let's face it - camping can get pretty spendy. Aside from the cost of all the gear you need to have a comfortable weekend, you also have to consider the price of the campground, the gas to get you there, the opportunity cost of taking...

Photo by zodebala via iStock Who doesn't love a good off-roading experience? Getting out in the fresh air, crawling over rocks, gunning it through the mud...there's nothing like it! But having a good off-roading experience requires a little planning and preparation on your part. And that planning and preparation should include a thorough...

photo by gerisima via iStock If multi-day adventuring is on the list of things you like to do then you are probably wondering whether you should keep your food and drinks cold in an icebox or fridge freezer.  There are pros and cons to both; so, let’s have a look.  Fridge vs...

This one isn’t aimed towards the minimalists out there – in fact, the exact opposite is true. Journalists got the first hands-on with the all-new EV Hummer and although it’s excessive in every single way, I do like it.  I’ll just say that the EV Hummer truck will demolish a...

Photo by welcomia via iStock You've got your overlanding rig all set up with an improved suspension, killer tires, better lighting, and all the other needed mods to make it the ideal adventure mobile. Now you need to get your solar setup dialed in so you have reliable power on...

If you follow my articles on 4WDTalk then you already know that my overlanding setup is a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon and a Turtleback Expedition Trailer with a Torro Offroad Skylux Rooftop Tent. I've had this setup since last summer and it has proven time and again to be such...