Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Vehicle: Ford's Baja race entry, a race-prepared version of the production Bronco Raptor. Revealed: At Raptor Rally in Lake Havasu, Arizona, October 16 to 17, 2026. Race: SCORE Baja 1000, November 9 to 15, 2026. Drivers: Brad Lovell, Loren Healy and Vaughn Gittin Jr. Engine: Twin-turbocharged 3.0L...

Quick Facts: Topic: Rock sliders vs. running boards vs. powered steps for trucks and SUVs. Best for protection: Frame-mounted sliders, which take rock contact instead of the body. Best for easy entry: Powered steps, which drop low when you open the door. Lowest cost: Fixed running boards, usually a...

Quick Facts: Product: 2027 Jeep Gladiator lineup with Sport S, Willys, Sahara, Mojave and Rubicon trims. Engine: 3.6-liter V6 with 285 hp and 260 lb-ft, eight-speed automatic only. Towing and payload: Up to 7,700 pounds towing and up to 1,720 pounds payload. Crawl ratio: Up to 86:1. Clearance: 12.9...

Quick Facts: Product: Narwhal MK1 one-piece carbon fiber truck topper. Weight: 100 to 160 pounds, depending on truck and options, per Narwhal. Price: Starts at $7,985; most builds run about $7,985 to $11,000. In production: Ford Ranger, Ford F-150, Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra, per Narwhal's schedule page. Warranty:...

Quick Facts: Product: Ariel Nomad 2, a rear-wheel-drive off-road sports car. What changed: US sales move from a licensed US manufacturing program to direct supply from the UK factory. US distributor: Forman Motorworks of Scottsdale, Arizona. Power: Up to 305 horsepower per Ariel's spec page; the US engine is...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: 2027 Polaris RZR Pro R Factory Boost race machine. Engine: Turbocharged ProStar Fury 2.0L four-cylinder, up to 400 hp. Wheelbase: 111 inches, stretched 6.5 inches by Polaris. Fuel cell: 45 gallons, with range beyond 200 miles. Body: Full carbon fiber. Price: Starts at $200,000 MSRP. Order...

Quick Facts: Main Kodiak Canvas tent lines: Flex-Bow (spring-steel tension frame, awning) and Cabin Lodge SR (vertical walls, stove jack). Canvas: Hydra-Shield 100% cotton duck, 10 oz ceiling and 8.5 oz walls. Ceiling height: 6 ft 6 in on 10x10 and 10x14 Flex-Bow models, 7.5 ft at the peak...

Quick Facts: Source: Ford Fathom release date update from Ford's third-quarter earnings call. Launch window: Fourth quarter 2027, which Farley says "remains on track." Preorders: Early 2027, according to Ford. Starting MSRP: $28,350 with the standard-range battery, before the $1,595 destination charge and dealer fees. Build site: Louisville Assembly...

Quick Facts: Picks: Seven truck bed drawer system and slide options, with specs and owner notes where available. Best overall: DECKED Drawer System, $1,699.99 for every midsize and full-size fit, price checked October 28, 2026. Best bed slide: DECKED CargoGlide, from $1,499.99, price checked October 28, 2026. Height lost:...

Quick Facts: Topic: The Big Cypress ORV rule, a proposed change to 36 CFR 7.86 from the National Park Service. Published: October 2, 2026, in the Federal Register (91 FR 62682). Comments close: 11:59 p.m. EDT on December 1, 2026. Area affected: About 147,000 acres of the preserve, known...