Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: The question: Is a cheap winch worth it once you look past the number on the housing? Short answer: A discounted mid-tier unit earns its place; an unbranded sub-$150 box rarely does. Rated pull: Applies to the first rope layer and drops with every wrap after it. ...

Buyers ask the wrong storage question. After decades of overlanding across the American West, I've watched a common mistake play out. Specifically, people spec trailers by cubic feet on a marketing sheet and wonder why their gear does not fit. But cubic feet is only the answer to the...

Quick Verdict: This campfire ribeye starts with a 1.5-inch bone-in steak, dry-brined with coarse salt 45 minutes ahead. Sear it on a grate over hot coals at 500F to 600F for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Then slide it to the cooler zone of a two-zone fire and...

Quick Facts: Recall: Stellantis backup camera recall, NHTSA campaign 26V531 Chrysler's own recall number: 78D US vehicles: 844,027 Largest populations: Ram 1500 at 211,114 and Jeep Wrangler at 170,033 Model years: 2026 for every Jeep and Ram; Pacifica and Charger also include 2027 Problem: The rearview camera image fails...

I've towed a lot of trailers behind my truck in the backcountry over the years. Not every trailer is ideal for every truck, nor every overlander, for that matter. The Patrol XC vs Patrol XCT decision has come up many times, when readers ask which compact trailer fits their...

Quick Facts: Product: ALL-TOP Apexcamp hard shell wedge tent Sold by: Spider Roof Rack, Irwindale, California Sleeping area: 90 x 51.5 inches, 2-inch memory foam mattress Closed profile: 6.5 inches Dry weight: 177 lbs Shell and base: Honeycomb aluminum, insulated Setup: About 3 minutes with the awning out Track...

Quick Facts: Problem: Factory rooftop tent ladders often feel wobbly and awkward, especially loaded down with gear or a dog Alternative: YASSA STEP, a deployable step and platform mounted to your existing bed rack Mechanism: Single-motion swing-out deployment, locks in place, folds flush when stowed Material: Aircraft-grade aluminum extrusion,...

Quick Facts: Model: 2027 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Status: Teaser video only, full premiere within weeks Engine: 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid Output: Roughly 210 hp and 230 lb-ft, carried from the Cherokee lineup Drivetrain: All-wheel drive with a rear locking differential Underbody: Steel skid plates and revised bumpers Towing: 3,500...

  Quick Facts: Product: Star-Batt Plus Capacity: 576Wh, six removable 96Wh LiFePO4 modules My tested runtime: 27 hours 27 minutes continuous, 8.3% remaining Case: Pelican 1450, IP65 rated Weight: 22 lbs Dimensions: 17 x 13 x 7 inches Ports: RJ45 Ethernet passthrough, 65W USB-C PD, 18W USB-A QC 3.0 Recharge...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: Hyundai Boulder, body-on-frame off-road SUV Release date: None announced for the SUV Confirmed timeline: Midsize pickup on the same frame by 2030 New evidence: Design filing at India's patent office, surfaced May 2026 Likely build site: Hyundai Metaplant America, Georgia, reported not confirmed Powertrain: Nothing official...