Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven apple crisp feeds 8 overlanders with 7 sliced Granny Smith apples, cinnamon, lemon juice, and an oat-brown sugar-butter crumble topping. First, toss the apple slices with sugar and cinnamon. Next, layer in a 12-inch Lodge Camp Dutch Oven. Finally, top with a crumble of oats,...

Quick Facts: Topic: The three Jeep traditions every owner runs into Traditions covered: Rubber ducks, the Jeep wave, hidden Easter eggs Oldest: The Jeep wave, with roots in WWII Willys drivers Newest: Duck Duck Jeep, started in 2020 First Easter egg: 1997 Wrangler TJ, designed by Michael Santoro Community...

Quick Facts: Topic: Best overland trucks of all time, ranked Trucks ranked: 11 Era covered: 1960s classics through current model year Top pick: Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series Best modern buy: Toyota Tacoma Best full-size: Ram 2500 Power Wagon Ranking criteria: reliability, payload, parts access, off-road hardware Best for:...

Quick Facts: Product: Sterling Adventure Co Basin (hybrid hardshell rooftop tent) Weight: 132 lb Open size: 94.5 x 74.8 in, with 53 in peak height Closed profile: 7.1 in Setup: Under 60 seconds on gas struts Sleeps: 2 adults (Sterling-rated); family-friendly size Price: $2,795 on sale (MSRP $3,295) Best...

  Quick Facts: Product: Kimbo truck camper (Kimbo 6 and Kimbo 8) Kimbo 6 dry weight: 830 lb, configured to about 1,200 lb Kimbo 8 dry weight: 1,125 to 1,660 lb Kimbo 6 fit: midsize trucks, Tacoma, Ranger, Colorado, Gladiator Kimbo 8 fit: full-size, Tundra, F-150, Silverado, Sierra, Ram Bed...

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven mac and cheese feeds 6 overlanders with elbow macaroni, sharp cheddar, gruyere, a butter-flour roux, and evaporated milk. First, boil the pasta, then build the roux in the hot Dutch oven. Next, add evaporated milk and cheese for a silky sauce. Finally, bake with buttered...

Quick Facts: Topic: Free dispersed camping in Oregon Spots covered: 13 (Cascades, high desert, coast range, Blue Mountains) Land managers: U.S. Forest Service, BLM, and Oregon Department of Forestry Typical cost: $0 to camp (Oregon has no Discover Pass) Passes: Northwest Forest Pass covers fee trailhead parking, never the...

Quick Facts: Topic: Starlink Mini power consumption and off-grid setup Average draw: 20-40 W active, around 15 W idle Startup surge: up to 60 W for a few seconds Input: 110V AC or 12-48V DC, 60 W maximum USB-C PD: 100 W recommended, 65 W minimum Daily energy: roughly...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ with Modellista kit Modellista kit price: ¥965,800 (about $6,100) FJ base price: ¥4,500,100 (about $28,500) Engine: 2.7L four-cylinder, 161 hp, 181 lb-ft Wheels: Matte Olive 18-inch seven-spoke alloys Drivetrain: Part-time 4WD, 6-speed automatic Seating: 5 Availability: Japan only (no US, no...

Quick Facts: Topic: Reading a Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) to find legal dispersed campsites Skill level: Beginner to intermediate overlander or camper Time to learn: About 30 minutes to read a map confidently Tools needed: Free MVUM PDF, a phone app like Avenza or onX, a backup paper...