Overlanding and Offroad articles

Wind tests a tent harder than most weather, because the force on its walls rises with the square of the wind speed. Double the speed, and the load quadruples. For this reason, camping in high wind rewards the camper who chooses the site and sets the anchors before the...

Quick Facts: Topic: How to plan a remote camping trip beyond cell coverage. Skill level: Beginner to intermediate car campers and overlanders. Golden rule: Download your maps and send a written trip plan before you lose signal. Emergency comms: A messenger, a PLB or a tested phone with satellite...

Quick Facts: Topic: 2027 Silverado MPG ratings for the new V8s and the diesel. 5.7L V8: 15/19/17 mpg in 2WD and 15/18/16 mpg in 4WD. 6.6L V8: 14/18/15 mpg in High Country and 13/15/14 mpg in ZR2. 3.0L Duramax: 22/27/24 mpg in 2WD and 21/23/22 mpg in 4WD. Change...

Quick Facts: Topic: Buying a used 3rd gen 4Runner, the 1996 to 2002 Toyota 4Runner known as the N180. Engines: 2.7L four-cylinder with 150 hp (owners say it ended around 2000), or 3.4L V6 with 183 hp. Biggest risk: 4Runner frame rust and rear axle rust, especially on trucks...

Quick Facts: Product: EcoFlow DELTA Gen4 series, with the DELTA 3800 Gen4 and DELTA 3000 Gen4. Capacity: 3,763 Wh (3800) and 3,072 Wh (3000). Output: 3,600 W rated and 7,200 W surge on both models. Weight: 67.5 lb (3800) and 57.3 lb (3000). Truck charging: Needs the separate EcoFlow...

Quick Facts: Topic: Cybertruck production wind-down at Gigafactory Texas. Timing: Around mid-2027, per Elon Musk's X post. Stated reason: Tesla needs the space for increased Cybercab output. U.S. sales in 2025: 20,237, down 48% from 38,965 in 2024. Basic warranty: 4 years or 50,000 miles. Battery and drive unit:...

Quick Facts: Topic: Wrangler independent front suspension, shown on the Jeep Wrangler Scrambler SRT Concept. Revealed: Nov. 2, 2026, at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Status: Concept only. No production Wrangler has it. Open question: Keep it for SRT or offer it to all Wrangler buyers. Front travel:...

Shopping for an overlander can feel tricky, especially when their vehicle already looks ready for an expedition. But you don’t need to buy a rooftop tent or a new fridge to give them something they’ll appreciate. Sometimes, the best gifts solve the little problems that pop up between leaving...

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...