Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Campground: Pine Cliff, formerly Pine Cliff Resort Location: June Lake Loop, Inyo National Forest, California Size: Reported around 13 acres on the north shore of June Lake Status: Phased reopening planned, pending U.S. Forest Service approval Reopening stages: Store and showers, then dry camping, then full RV...

Quick Facts: Product: ICECO VL45 PLUS portable fridge/freezer Capacity: 44.4QT (42L), fits upright 2L bottles Headline feature: World's first 3-way access design Insulation: Vacuum Insulated Panels, 2.8-inch walls Temperature range: 0°F to 50°F (-18°C to 10°C) Control: Onboard panel, Bluetooth app, Apple CarPlay Power: AC/DC, ICECO magnetic battery compatible ...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: Slate EV truck (Blank Slate base trim) Range (stated): 150 miles standard pack, 240 miles extended pack Drivetrain: Single rear motor, 201 hp, rear-wheel drive only Towing (stated): About 1,000 lb Payload (stated): About 1,400 lb Bed: 5 ft, compact two-door body Price (target): Mid-twenties, roughly...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: Rivian R2, five-seat midsize electric SUV Delivery start: June 9, 2026 Launch trim: R2 Performance with Launch Package Launch price: Around $58,000 as configured Range (preliminary est.): Up to 345 miles Ground clearance: 9.6 inches Towing: Up to 4,400 pounds Built in: Normal, Illinois Best for:...

Quick Facts: Vehicles: GMC Hummer X concept truck and SUV Class: Midsize, all-electric Truck approach/departure/breakover: 41.5 / 29.7 / 24.9 degrees SUV approach/departure/breakover: 44 / 46 / 30.9 degrees Ground clearance: 12.5 in (truck), 13.2 in (SUV) Tires: 35 in Goodyear (truck), 37 in Goodyear (SUV) Powertrain: Electric, low...

Quick Facts: Topic: Setting up a bell tent for the first time Skill level: Beginner friendly Time required: 30 to 40 minutes (first pitch), 12 to 15 minutes (experienced) Featured tent: Elk Mountain Yukon Bell Tent, 16 ft Floor space: 201 sq ft (16.3 ft diameter) Weight: 95 lbs...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hurricane 4 turbo Engine: 2.0L Hurricane I-4 turbo, clean-sheet Stellantis architecture Horsepower: 324 hp (31 hp more than the outgoing Pentastar V6) Torque: 332 lb-ft (72 lb-ft more than the V6) Towing: 6,200 pounds, matching the V6 it replaces Fuel economy (RWD):...

Quick Facts: Build: SoFlo Kaizer Edition Jeep Gladiator Platform: 2026 Jeep Gladiator Design inspiration: Kaiser Jeep M715 (1967-1969) Tires: 40-inch Yokohama Geolandar (37- and 38-inch options available) Wheels: 17-inch black tactical Gears: 5.13 ratio for 40-inch tire drivability Suspension: Apocalypse Manufacturing geometry-corrected system Winch: 9,500-pound front bumper-mounted Warranty: 1-year...

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...