Overlanding and Offroad articles

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...

Photo by MarinaGold via iStock I am an outdoor person; I don’t really like being stuck at home – and when I do – I always seem to daydream. My mind keeps on going back to the things I love – my truck and my mountain bike.  Some days the urge...

Photo by initialsphoto via iStock It goes without saying that if you can afford to lock both axles of your truck then that’s what you should do. Nothing beats a twin locked rig. But what about us who will struggle finding a few thousand dollars to spend on lockers?  Well, the...

Photo by LeonU via iStock Are you new to camping and just don't know where to start with gear? This camping 101 beginner's guide to gear is for you! Being a new camper can be a bit overwhelming with all the different types of gear you need for a comfortable and...

If you love trucks and have $126,000 to spare you might want to go ahead and hide all that money before reading this article about the new Shelby F250. I know I would have to, the want is strong with this one.  Shelby engineers are known for their subtle creativity...

The proper recovery gear when off-roading is the first thing you should invest in. Using the wrong stuff can lead to serious injuries, broken trucks, and stranded adventurers.  One of the most important parts of any recovery kit is shackles. They enable us to undertake various types of recoveries.  As with...

The pinnacle of off-roading, the overlanding event before the word overlanding even existed, a grueling adventure that would test both human and machine – the Camel Trophy. The event began in 1980 and ended in 2000. Participating teams raced modified Land Rover Defenders, Discoveries, Range Rovers, and even Freelanders provided...

Photo by golubovy via iStock Getting stranded when far from civilization is our worst nightmare - especially without the right 4WD tools. Cell phone signal is non-existent (that’s why you should carry sat phones) and even if we did have a signal, tow trucks won’t be able to reach us.  To...

Let's be honest... There are tons of different types, styles, and brands of 4WD lighting you can buy for your off-roading or overlanding rig. Personally, I use KC Hilites on my truck. More on that later. But simply adding random lights won't suffice. You need to take the time to learn about the different...