Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Vehicle: Slate Truck, a two-seat electric pickup Starting price: $24,950 before taxes and fees Range: 205 miles, estimated Battery: 65 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate pack Motor: Single rear motor, 181 hp, 195 lb-ft Payload: 1,550 pounds Towing: 2,000 pounds Length: 174.6 inches, about 14.5 feet Warranty: 10-year, 110,000-mile battery...

Quick Facts: Roundup: The best hot tents for 2026, eight four-season picks Form factors covered: Dome, canvas bell, canvas wall, insulated inflatable Top pick: Bereg UP-7 (4.9/5) Best value: Stout 16 ft bell tent (4.6/5) Most compact: Davis 10x10 Go Tent wall tent (4.7/5) Price range: Roughly $640 to...

Most gear lists treat tent camping upgrades like a shopping cart problem: add more, spend more, sleep better. After decades of camping and overlanding across the American West, I have found the opposite is closer to the truth. The upgrades worth making are few, specific, and not always expensive....

Quick Facts: This guide shows you how to read a topographic map for off-road travel. Topic: How to read a topographic map for off-road travel Skill level: Beginner Time to learn: About 20 minutes Tools needed: A topographic map, a baseplate compass, an optional GPS app Key concept: Contour...

Quick Facts: Incident: Camper climbed into a vault toilet to grab dropped sunglasses Location: Camp Edison, Shaver Lake, Fresno County, California Time stuck: 10 to 15 minutes before rescue Vault depth: 4.5 to...

Choosing between the 2026 Land Cruiser vs 4Runner comes down to price, powertrain, and how often you hit the trail. Both Toyota off-road SUVs share a platform and a 6,000-pound tow rating, yet they target different buyers. This Land Cruiser vs 4Runner comparison breaks down specs, trims, and value...

The Dinosaur North travel management plan puts hundreds of miles of public-land routes near Vernal, Utah, on the table. The Bureau of Land Management released a draft designating roughly 700 miles of routes as open, limited, or closed. Because the public comment window closes July 23, 2026, off-roaders have...

Quick Facts: Product: Tripod Torch Kit (compact propane fire pit) Packed size: 10 x 8 x 3 inches Weight: about 6 pounds with shields Heat output: radiant heat over 1,000°F with shields Fuel: propane, works with 3 to 40 lb tanks Burn time: 10 to 15 hours per 20...

Quick Facts: Question: Does Starlink work in bad weather? Short answer: Yes. Rain, snow, and wind trim speed briefly, yet the link stays up in most storms. Rain impact: Heavy rain cut median download speed about 38% in a 2025 peer-reviewed test, while availability held above 98.5%. Snow handling:...

What it is really like to date a Jeep owner Let me set the scene. You meet someone. They are charming. They have good teeth and a steady job. Then they walk you to the parking lot and you see it sitting there on 37s, doors off, a rubber duck...