Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Verdict: This foil packet chicken and rice recipe puts a full dinner in one double-wrapped packet. Chicken thighs, instant rice, broth, onion, and garlic all cook together. Build it at home, freeze it flat, and drop it on medium-hot coals for 30 minutes at camp. One packet, one...

Quick Facts: Hankook Dynapro AT2 Review: specs, warranty, pros and cons, and how it compares to the Xtreme and MT2 Tire type: All-terrain, SUV and light truck Treadwear warranty: 60,000 miles, all sizes Manufacturer warranty: 6-year limited, plus a 30-day free trial Winter rating: 3PMSF snowflake on select sizes ...

Quick Facts: Product: Freespirit Recreation Nova King rooftop tent Type: Hybrid hardshell foldout, sleeps 3 to 4 Open interior: 72" W x 82" L x 43.25" H Closed size: 42" W x 78" L x 11.5" H Weight: 162 lbs Static capacity: 750 lbs Fabric: Tri-Layer insulated, 210D ripstop with a polycotton core Setup: Under one minute,...

Quick Facts: Topic: Insulated bottles for overlanding, camping, and hiking Bottles compared: Yeti, Hydro Flask, Stanley, Nalgene, Grayl, Owala Best insulated water bottle overall: Yeti Rambler 36 oz Best for filtered refills: Grayl...

Quick Facts: Topic: Best coolers for overlanding and truck camping Coolers compared: 8, across roto-molded, budget hard, wheeled, and soft Price range: $129 to $325 Capacity range: 23 L soft to 70 quarts...

Quick Verdict: The best off road trails in Arizona run from Sedona slickrock and Grand Canyon rim roads to a 124-mile desert crossing near the Mexican border. For most drivers, Sedona's Broken Arrow is the smartest first trail. In contrast, Charouleau Gap near Tucson and the Table...

Quick Verdict: Foil packet teriyaki salmon glazes salmon fillets in teriyaki, ginger, green onion, and sesame inside one sealed packet. First, prep the fillets and sauce at home and keep them cold. Then line the foil with parchment to block teriyaki acid, flat-pack fold, and cook on medium coals...

I've camped most of my life, and I built 4WDTalk around the same public land I still drive out to today. In California, that means camping in Big Bear, Joshua Tree, state parks, and along the shores of the Pacific. But it also means venturing further afield and enjoying...

Quick Facts: Event: Toyota Tundra recall, NHTSA campaign 26V433 Filed by: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (Deerfield Beach, FL) Vehicles covered: 1 (a single 2026 Toyota Tundra) Defect rate on file: 100 percent Trigger: Dealer accessories added roughly 1 percent weight, label not corrected within tolerance Regulation: FMVSS No. 110,...

Quick Verdict: The best off road trails in Oregon stretch from Coast Range OHV loops to a 9,500-foot gravel summit above the Alvord Desert. Steens Mountain Loop Road and the Owyhee Canyonlands anchor the list for remote high desert driving. Browns Camp and La Dee Flats give newer drivers...