Overlanding and Offroad articles

  Quick Facts: Short answer: No. Ford has confirmed no such plan Claim: Ford Ranger discontinued, replaced by a Bronco-badged pickup Origin: One morning of reporting, August 19 2026 Single human source: Sam Fiorani, AutoForecast Solutions Ford's only statement: "much of which is inaccurate" Ford has confirmed: Nothing about a...

I've spent my fair share of time camping and overlanding. Years of extended stays deep in the backcountry taught me how to ration water, manage power, and organize a site well enough to spend a week or more away from any town. This experience shapes every recommendation in this...

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...