Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Verdict: Scout Terra vs F-150 Lightning is a fight between a proven electric workhorse and a speculative challenger with serious off-road ambitions. The 2026 F-150 Lightning starts at $54,780 with up to 320 miles of range and a familiar dealer network. Scout's 2027 Terra targets a 350-mile Scout...

Quick Facts: Offer: Rivian lease deal cuts $3,000 off the amount due at signing Vehicles: 2026 Rivian R1T and R1S Eligible trims: Dual Standard, or Max Battery with Performance Upgrade Lease terms: 24 or 36 months Sample R1T payment: $799 per month (Dual Standard, 36 months, 10,000 miles per...

I've been camping and overlanding for virtually my entire life. From roughing it in a tent as a kid to building out full rigs, I've logged thousands of miles in the backcountry. Some of those trails don't even show up on most GPS maps. Over the years, I've had...

Quick Verdict: The 2026 Land Rover Defender lineup spans four body styles: 90, 110, 130, and OCTA. Pricing runs from $63,500 for a Defender 110 S to $158,300 for the 626-hp OCTA. At the center of the range sits the Defender 110. It offers five doors, seating for up...

Quick Facts: Rig: One-of-a-kind homemade truck camper Truck: 2001 Ford F-350, 7.3L Power Stroke diesel, 265,000 miles Camper base: 12-foot Lance, extended and rebuilt over 6.5 years Total length: 30 feet Total weight: Around 17,000 pounds loaded Power: 400-watt solar, two house batteries, Honda slide-out generator Climate: 5,000 BTU...

Quick Facts: Topic: Ford Bronco reliability vs Wrangler, Defender, and 4Runner 2026 Bronco CR Predicted Score: 40/100 Worst Bronco model year: 2022 at 32/100 Best Bronco model year: 2021 at 56/100 NHTSA recalls since 2021: roughly 21 Toyota 4Runner Predicted Score: 95/100 Jeep Wrangler Predicted Score: 26/100 Land Rover...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser, midsize body-on-frame SUV The story: Missed the 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick award Moderate overlap front: Marginal, the lone crash-test gap Small overlap front: Good Side crash test: Good Main weak spot: Rear-seat passenger restraints and kinematics Also rated Marginal: Toyota 4Runner,...

Quick Facts: Subject: Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak concept Vehicle type: Off-road minivan based on the Pacifica Limited AWD Suspension lift: 2.75 inches front, 2.5 inches rear Tires: 31-inch BFGoodrich KO2 all-terrain on 18-inch wheels Roof setup: Rhino-Rack Pioneer platform, traction boards, awning, full-size spare Interior: Third row removed for...

Quick Facts: Product: Zonkoo Orion inflatable hot tent Capacity: 2-4 person rated, best for 2-3 Floor space: 86 sq ft (8 m²) Interior height: 6 ft 11 in peak Weight: 93 lb (Zonkoo spec) Setup: Pole-free air beams, single-valve inflation Waterproofing: PU5000 mm with taped seams Stove jack: Adjustable,...

Quick Facts: Plan: Stellantis FaSTLAne 2030, the company's five-year strategic plan Announced: May 21, 2026, at Investor Day in Auburn Hills, Michigan Investment: €60 billion, about $70 billion, through 2030 New product: More...