Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: The news: GM would add next-generation GMC Sierra HD assembly to Oshawa, Ontario Oshawa investment: C$144 million, about US$104 million Full Canadian package: C$1.1 billion across three Ontario sites Union: Unifor, 4,600 members, tentative deal on August 22, 2026 Current build site: Flint Assembly, Michigan Tariff today:...

Quick Facts: Benchmark: Ford F-150 Raptor, 450 hp, 5.2 seconds to 60 mph Quickest overall: Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack, 2.6 seconds Quickest gas truck: Ford F-150 Raptor R, 3.6 seconds Power range: 702 to 1,025 horsepower Weight range: 6,077 to more than 9,000 pounds Price range: roughly...

Quick Facts: Task: Plugging a tread puncture on the trail and reinflating Skill level: Beginner Time required: Minutes for the plug, longer for the air-up Tools needed: Plug kit, 12V compressor, pressure gauge Repair limit: 1/4 inch (6 mm) maximum, tread only Kit cost: $40 to $55 for a...

Quick Facts: Location: Juab County, Utah, about 115 miles southwest of Salt Lake City Managed by: BLM Fillmore Field Office Size: 63,000 acres, including 23,000 acres of open dunes Fee: $18 per vehicle per night, or $120 annual Camping: 4 campgrounds, 255 developed sites, no reservations Season: Open year-round ...

Quick Facts: Test: Power Wagon drag race, standing quarter mile and 30 mph roll, run by TFLtruck Diesel result: 16.17-second quarter mile, 8.4-second 0-60 Gas result: 17.25-second quarter mile, 9.81-second 0-60 Diesel engine: 6.7L high-output Cummins, 430 hp, 1,075 lb-ft, 3.42 axle Gas engine: 6.4L HEMI V8, 405 hp,...

Quick Verdict: This campfire tripod stew hangs a Dutch oven from a steel tripod over the fire. The pot holds seared beef chuck, potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, and broth. Sear low over open flame, then lift the pot on the chain until it rides over medium coals. Ninety minutes...

Quick Facts: Question: Ford vs Jeep reliability, settled by four independent studies Consumer Reports: Ford 48/100 (11th of 26), Jeep 28/100 (24th of 26) JD Power dependability: Ford 228 PP100, Jeep 267 PP100, industry 204 PP100 JD Power initial quality: Ford 152 PP100, Jeep 182 PP100, industry 175 PP100 ...

Quick Facts: Aftermarket parts insurance default: the standard ISO auto policy excludes custom equipment, then carves back an exception Typical carve-back: $1,000 at Progressive, at least $1,000 at Allstate, $1,500 under the ISO form, $5,000 at USAA The stated value trap: carriers pay the lesser of your stated amount...

Quick Facts: Topic: Factory winch vs aftermarket winch buying decision Factory price range: $1,995 to $17,000 before mounting hardware Aftermarket price range: $599.99 to $3,212.99 Cheapest real factory route: Ram Power Wagon at $2,500 standalone, gas only Weight added: 145 to 250 lb ahead of the front axle Governing...

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...