Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: The news: Ford Racing is doubling down on the Ford Raptor lineup and adding options in more markets. Source: Ford Racing boss Will Ford, speaking to Australia's Drive. Under study: A Dakar-bred halo model plus hybrid power for existing trucks. On sale now: F-150 Raptor, F-150 Raptor...

Quick Facts: Short answer: Sleep in the back and run heavy, buy the gas i-Force Hybrid output: 326 hp, 465 lb-ft, versus 278 hp and 317 lb-ft Weight penalty: 375 lb, same trim, same tires Cargo penalty: 5.8 cu ft behind the second row Payload penalty: roughly 110 lb ...

Quick Facts: The test: Quarter-mile and roll races at roughly 5,280 feet, near 96 degrees F Vehicles: Land Rover Defender OCTA, Jeep Wrangler Willys 392, Ford Bronco Raptor, Toyota Land Cruiser Surprise entry: 2027 Ram 1500 TRX, 777 horsepower Bronco Raptor 0-60: About 7.0 seconds at altitude, 5.6 seconds...

Quick Verdict: This campfire breakfast skillet builds a full morning meal in one 10-inch cast iron pan: breakfast sausage, diced potatoes, onion, peppers, eggs, and sharp cheddar. Par-cook the potatoes at home, brown everything over hot coals, then finish the eggs over medium coals. Twenty-five minutes at the fire,...

Zempire Pro TL TC V2 review 2026: 5-person polycotton air tent, 11-min pitch, 800mm waterhead, 17.1m² floor. Specs, price, and who should buy this canvas hybrid.

Quick Facts: Short answer: Mosquito Ridge Road and everything beyond it are closed Order: Forest Order 17-26-21, Talbot Fire closure Effective: 9:00 a.m. PDT August 14 through December 31, 2026 Districts: American River and Truckee, two of the forest's four Perimeter roads: Forest Road 22, Forest Road 96, Forest...

Quick Facts: Revealed: August 14, 2026, The Quail, Monterey Car Week Engine: 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8, 635 PS or 626 hp Torque: 750 Nm, or 553 lb-ft Tires: 35-inch all-terrains on forged 20-inch wheels Suspension: coil springs with Bilstein Advanced Dampers Seating: 2+2, four seats total Status: design preview model,...

Marmot Halo 6P review 2026: 96.7 sq ft, 20-lb 3-season family tent tested in wind & rain. Full specs, real-world reports, price ($469-$759), and who should buy.

Quick Facts: Topic: Diesel heater sizing for tents, vans, campers and trailers. Conversion: 1 kW = 3,412 BTU/hr. 2kW class output: 2,900 to 7,500 BTU/hr. 4kW class output: 3,071 to 13,649 BTU/hr. Most common mistake: Buying an "8kW" unit for an insulated 100 sq ft build. Design point used...

Quick Facts: Subject: Toyota Tundra engine recall, third-generation V35A-FTS 3.4L twin-turbo V6 Campaigns: Three: NHTSA 24V-381, 25V-767, and 26V-320 Total US vehicles: 272,349, of which 255,213 are Tundras Model years: 2022 through 2024 Defect: Machining debris reaching the crankshaft main bearings Remedy: Engine replacement on the first campaign, inspect-then-replace...