Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Truck: 2027 Ram 2500 diesel Power Wagon with the 6.7-liter Cummins High Output engine. Power: 430 hp and 1,075 lb-ft of torque. Measured range: 580 highway miles at 75 mph, per Car and Driver. Payload: 2,930 lb maximum, depending on configuration. Winch: none from the factory on...

Quick Facts: Topic: 2027 Colorado MPG and 2027 GMC Canyon EPA ratings by trim. Source: EPA and Department of Energy ratings on fueleconomy.gov. Engine: 2.7L turbo four with 350 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. Best rating: Colorado 2WD at 20 city, 24 highway and 21 combined. Typical 4WD:...

Quick Facts: Topic: Evoque and Velar production ends in mid-2027, per a JLR statement. Sales period: Both models stay on sale in selected global markets through 2027. US starting prices: Evoque from $49,900 and Velar from $61,600, before destination fees. Next entry model: The Range Rover GT arrives as...

Quick Facts: 2027 Tundra price: starts at $42,890 for the SR, before delivery. Tundra TRD Pro: starts at $75,400 with the i-FORCE MAX hybrid. Tundra trims: SR $42,890, SR5 $47,150, Limited $55,790 at the gas starting prices. Trailhunter package: built on the SR5; Toyota has not posted a price...

Quick Facts: Product: 2027 Toyota RAV4 Woodland, hybrid and plug-in. Ground clearance: 9.1 inches, against 8.1 inches on other grades except the GR SPORT. Drivetrain: Standard electronic on-demand all-wheel drive. Hybrid mileage: 40 city, 35 highway and 38 combined mpg. Plug-in: 321 total system horsepower and 46 miles of...

Quick Facts: Topic: The best bike rack for truck owners who need the bed for gear. Picks: Saris SuperClamp G4, SuperClamp G3 HD and Freedom, all hitch mounted. Capacity: 2 bikes at up to 60 lb each on all three. Receivers: G4 and Freedom fit 1.25 and 2 inch;...

Quick Facts: Topic: How to find and respect your roof load limit. Dynamic rating: The weight your roof carries while the vehicle moves. Static rating: The weight your roof supports while you park, tent and sleepers included. Core rule: The lowest rating among roof, crossbars and mounts sets your...

Wind tests a tent harder than most weather, because the force on its walls rises with the square of the wind speed. Double the speed, and the load quadruples. For this reason, camping in high wind rewards the camper who chooses the site and sets the anchors before the...

Quick Facts: Topic: How to plan a remote camping trip beyond cell coverage. Skill level: Beginner to intermediate car campers and overlanders. Golden rule: Download your maps and send a written trip plan before you lose signal. Emergency comms: A messenger, a PLB or a tested phone with satellite...

Quick Facts: Topic: 2027 Silverado MPG ratings for the new V8s and the diesel. 5.7L V8: 15/19/17 mpg in 2WD and 15/18/16 mpg in 4WD. 6.6L V8: 14/18/15 mpg in High Country and 13/15/14 mpg in ZR2. 3.0L Duramax: 22/27/24 mpg in 2WD and 21/23/22 mpg in 4WD. Change...