Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Story: A Volkswagen pickup truck for the US market Primary source: Reuters, August 7, 2026, citing one unnamed company source Timing: On sale before the end of the decade Build location: United States, specific plant unconfirmed Likely basis: The Volkswagen Amarok, a Ford Ranger platform twin Development...

Quick Verdict: This foil packet smores bananas recipe takes the classic banana boat and adds crushed graham crackers to the marshmallow and chocolate filling for full smores flavor in banana form. It goes straight over coals with no bowl and no plate. Wrap it in foil and drop it...

Quick Facts: What size solar panel for overlanding: 200 watts for most rigs in summer, 400 watts for heavy loads or shoulder seasons Method: Daily watt-hours ÷ peak sun hours ÷ derate factor Realistic derate: 79% of nameplate at peak, in clean unshaded midday sun Measured range: 56% to...

I've camped and overlanded most of my life, and the setup under me has changed more than the itch to go has. I started in a tent, moved into a bumper pull trailer, upgraded to a fifth wheel, and tried a handful of other camp setups in between, chasing...

  Quick Facts: Vehicle: Ford Fathom, four-door crew cab electric pickup Starting price: $28,350 MSRP, or $29,945 with the $1,595 destination charge Platform: Ford Universal EV Platform, first vehicle to use it Base drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive, single permanent-magnet motor All-wheel drive: Optional, adds a front induction motor, price unannounced Battery:...

Quick Facts: Topic: GMRS vs ham radio for overlanding, plus satellite messengers GMRS license: $35, 10 years, no exam, ages 18 and up Ham Technician license: $50 total at an ARRL VEC in 2026, 35-question exam FCC range expectation: 1 to 25 miles, by station class and terrain Who...

  Quick Facts: Vehicle: Stelato G9, a Huawei SUV built with BAIC under the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance Powertrains: 586 hp dual-motor AWD, range-extender EV or full battery EV Range: 849 mi combined CLTC (EREV), 452 mi CLTC (BEV) Ground clearance: 7.95 in standard, 11.1 in raised on air springs ...

Quick Facts: Topic: Bear country food storage for vehicle-based campers Legal basis: Forest-issued orders under 36 CFR 261.58(cc) Penalty: Class B misdemeanor, up to $5,000 and six months Vehicle rule: A closed hard-sided vehicle complies in most grizzly forests The exception: The NCDE order names only an RV, trunk,...

Quick Facts: What's ending: Yamaha side-by-side production at the Newnan, Georgia plant, after the 2026 model year. Announced: August 4, 2026. Jobs affected: About 300 positions globally, including roughly 200 full-time roles across the U.S. and Japan, with about 100 of those full-time cuts at Newnan. Restructuring cost: Approximately...

I've spent over 30 years camping and 15-plus years overlanding across the U.S. Cell service has been the exception rather than the rule at most of my favorite sites. Early on, this meant total disconnection. There was no way to check a weather update, confirm a family member made...