Overlanding and Offroad articles

I've overlanded through spring and fall across the U.S. for decades. Shoulder season overlanding remains my favorite window despite the extra prep it demands. Specifically, late April in the high desert swings from snow flurries at dawn to 70 degrees by afternoon. October in the mountains closes a pass...

  Quick Facts: Investigation: NHTSA EA26006, opened August 21, 2026 Vehicles covered: 1,164,820 (estimated) Reports: 745 incidents, 22 crashes or fires, 6 injuries, 0 deaths Off-road models in scope: 2023-2026 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, every trim Not named in the filing: Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Escalade Recall status:...

I've been overlanding for most of my adult life, and the trips where something went sideways almost always had one thing in common: I skipped a step in pre-trip preparation. Not from laziness, but from familiarity. The more time you spend in the field, the more tempting it becomes...

Quick Facts: Parent recall: NHTSA 26E036000, filed by Airxcel Inc. on June 19, 2026 Units: 5,021 MaxxAir N-Series fans Defect: Undersized FET capacitance leads to heat build-up on the board Companion vehicle recalls: 7 builders, 1,467 coaches and vans Fires reported: None in any filing Remedy: Free replacement board,...

I've been camping and overlanding most of my life. Over the decades I've slept through every season in nearly every shelter type. Ground tents staked into frozen soil. Rooftop tents in Arizona wind. Truck bed campers loaded for shoulder season camping, and trailers pulled into country where no one...

Quick Facts: Event: Overland Expo Mountain West 2027 New venue: Riverdale Regional Park, Brighton, Colorado Dates: August 20 to 22, 2027 Show hours: Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 9am to 3pm Outgoing venue: The Ranch Events Complex, Loveland, Colorado Drive from the Denver airport: roughly...

I've camped for more than half my life. As a kid, my family tent camped in all four seasons. As an adult, I do the same thing with my family. After all these years, tent size is the mistake I see most often, both in my own early trips...

Quick Verdict: Campfire trout cooks whole on an oiled grill grate over medium coals in 8 to 10 minutes. A gutted 10 to 12 inch fish stuffed with lemon slices, butter, and dill needs 4 to 5 minutes per side and one flip. Pull it at 145F, or when...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: Bronco-based midsize pickup, unconfirmed by Ford Origin report: Automotive News, August 19, 2026 Reported timing: Fall 2029, per AutoForecast Solutions Reported plant: Michigan Assembly, Wayne, Michigan Ranger: Reportedly displaced on those lines Ford's position: Declines to confirm or deny Direct rival: Jeep Gladiator, joined by a...

Quick Facts: Platform: 2020-2023 Jeep Wrangler JL and 2021-2023 Gladiator JT, 3.0L EcoDiesel V-6 Engine output: 260 hp and 442 lb-ft, paired with the ZF 8HP75 eight-speed Factory coolant capacity: 12.3 quarts, against 10 quarts for the 3.6L Pentastar Owner-reported derate: around 260°F engine oil, silent, with no warning...