Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Verdict: Foil packet bacon and eggs gives you a hot protein breakfast with no skillet to scrub. First, lay two strips of bacon on a heavy-duty foil square, crack two eggs over the top, and season. Next, cook on medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes until the...

Quick Facts: Product: Devos LightRanger 1200 portable area light Brightness: Up to 1,200 lumens, 5000K white Coverage: Up to 60 ft diameter, 4 / 2 / 1 panel control Runtime: About 3.5 hrs on full power, up to 80 hrs on low Pole height: 4-section aluminum, 3 to 9...

Quick Facts: Roundup: The best ground tents of 2026, six ranked overland picks Types covered: Four-season dome, insulated single-wall, canvas-style wall, inflatable Top pick: Bereg UP-5 (4.9/5) Best insulated: Overlandish Base Camp V2...

Quick Facts: Topic: The crowded Toyota lineup, ranked by what stays and what goes Total US nameplates: 21, before hybrid, off-road, or performance variants Off-road models in play: Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner, Land Cruiser, Sequoia Most debated cut: Sequoia, with 26,186 sold in 2025 Safest keepers: RAV4 (479,288) and Camry...

Quick Facts: Topic: Free dispersed camping in Arizona Spots covered: 13 (low desert for winter, high country for summer) Land managers: BLM, U.S. Forest Service, and Fish and Wildlife Typical cost: $0 to camp (no statewide camping pass) Passes: Red Rock and Tonto passes cover parking only; the La...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: Ford Ranger Super Duty (toughest factory Ranger) Engine: Retuned 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel, 10-speed automatic Traction: Locking front and rear diffs, two-speed transfer case Ground clearance: Almost 300 mm (about 11.8 inches) Wading depth: 850 mm (about 33.5 inches) Fuel tank: 130 liters standard (about 34 gallons) ...

Quick Facts: Topic: Removing ticks and preventing bites on the trail Removal tool: Fine-tipped tweezers, no folk remedies Method: Grasp at the skin, pull straight up, steady pressure Lyme window: Most cases need a tick attached more than 24 hours (CDC) Most dangerous stage: Nymphs, poppy-seed size, peak April...

Quick Facts: Comparison: Rooftop tent vs ground tent Rooftop tent is best for: Frequent overlanders who value fast setup Ground tent is best for: Budget campers, families, and base-camp trips Rooftop cost (full setup): $2,500 to $7,500 Ground tent cost: Under $500 for budget models; about $1,650 to $2,800...

Quick Facts: Topic: Planning a lighter overland build Skill level: Beginner to intermediate Core principle: The more you know, the less you carry Main constraint: Vehicle payload (GVWR minus curb weight) Typical payload range: 1,100 to 1,700 lbs on many midsize rigs Time to audit your load: 1 to...

Quick Facts: Topic: Identifying poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac on the trail Golden rule: "Leaves of three, let it be" (poison ivy and poison oak) Sumac tell: 7 to 13 smooth leaflets, reddish stems, wet ground only Where they grow: Lower 48 states; ivy nearly everywhere, oak...