Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Trail Boss price: $63,995 MSRP, with $2,795 destination included. ZR2 price: $79,995 MSRP, with $2,795 destination included. Tires: 34 inch mud-terrains on the Trail Boss, 35 inch on the ZR2. On sale: Chevrolet expects sales to begin at the end of 2026.  6 min read In This Article Overview:...

Quick Facts: Product: Kia PV5 Weekender, an electric camper built by KombiLife on the Kia PV5 Cargo van. Kitchen: Dometic dual-zone induction cooktop, powered by the 71.2-kWh van battery. Bed: A lounge converts to a 75 x 47 inch double bed. Base van range: Up to 258 miles on...

Quick Facts: Product: Zero Breeze Mark 3 portable air conditioner. Bundles: Unit only, or the AC with 1, 2 or 3 batteries. Cooling: 5,280 BTU from a 22 lb unit on 48V DC. Battery: 1,022 Wh and 14 lb per pack; up to 5 packs chain. Sleep mode: 150...

Quick Facts: Canvas hot tent matchup: KingCamp 6-8 Person Canvas Hot Tent vs Kodiak Canvas 10x10 Cabin Lodge SR. Fabric: TC poly-cotton roof with polyester walls (KingCamp) vs 100% cotton duck canvas (Kodiak). Floor: 11.2 x 7.9 ft vs 10 x 10 ft. Peak height: 6.9 ft vs 7.5...

Quick Facts: Product: ARB Ascent truck cap for the Ford F-150, 2021 and newer. Status: Shown at SEMA 2026 in Las Vegas; ARB lists the F-150 version as coming soon. Key features: Remote central locking, lift-up windows, a high-flow dust vent and built-in LED lighting for the F-150, per...

Quick Facts: For sore hips: A self inflating sleeping pad with 4 to 6 inches of foam. Top pick: EXPED MegaMat, 4 inches of foam, R-value 8.1. Thickest pick: EXPED MegaMat Max, 6 inches of foam, R-value 10.6. Sizes: 72 x 25.6 inches up to 77.6 x 30.3 inches. ...

As the founder of 4WDTalk, I spend a lot of time around overland trailers, and the first place I look on any of them is underneath. Cabinets, awnings and paint get the attention at a trade show. However, the frame decides whether a trailer survives its fifth season of...

Quick Facts: Best ebike rack pick: 300 lb 2-Bike Rack for heavy bikes, 200 lb model for most couples. Racks compared: Three Young Electric hitch racks, one single-bike model and two 2-bike models. Capacity range: 100 lb to 300 lb total. Hitch needed: A 2 inch receiver on all...

Quick Facts: Build: Coyote swap in a 1956 Ford F-100 named GT/FX. Builder: Fat Fender Garage of Gilbert, Arizona. Engine: Gen 3 Ford 5.0-liter Coyote V8 with a 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger. Power: 800 horsepower and 750 pound-feet of torque. Transmission: Ford 10R80 10-speed automatic. Chassis: Fat Fender Garage FF1...

Quick Facts: Topic: Propane fire pit rules under fire restrictions, with examples from five agencies. Deciding factor: The land manager's current order, not the fuel alone. Common test: A gas device with an on and off control, kept 3 feet clear of flammable material in three orders we checked. ...