Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Recall: Jeep Wrangler Gladiator recall (fire risk) Models: Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator Model years: 2021 to 2025 Vehicles affected: 1,076,999 (787,887 Wrangler, 289,112 Gladiator) Defect: Electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring overheats Risk: Vehicle fire, even with the ignition off Recall numbers: NHTSA 26V363, Stellantis 21D ...

Quick Facts: Topic: Off-road vehicles on national forests and a federal move to expand motorized access Trigger: May 29, 2026 executive order rescinding EO 11644 and EO 11989 Acreage under review: Up to 5.18 million acres of recommended wilderness Forest Service total: 193 million acres managed Off-trail driving: Still...

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven garlic herb biscuits feeds 6 overlanders in 15 minutes using refrigerated Pillsbury Grands biscuits tossed with melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian herbs. First, toss the biscuits in the garlic-herb butter mixture. Next, arrange in a preheated 12-inch Lodge Camp Dutch Oven. Finally, bake at...

Quick Facts: Topic: The GMC Jimmy nameplate returns as a body-on-frame midsize SUV Story broke: GM Authority exclusive, April 2026 (Jonathan Lopez) Construction: Body-on-frame, built for real off-road use Platform: Tied to the midsize GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado Engines: Upgraded 2.7L TurboMax four, with a planned optional V8 ...

Quick Facts: Product: MORRFlate Braided Quad+ 4-Tire Hose Kit (off-road tire inflation system) Type: Manifold and braided hose kit for four-tire deflate and inflate, no built-in compressor Fits: Wheelbase up to 155 inches (Quad+); other sizes cover 100, 125, and 200 inches Air source: ARB and Power Tank connect...

Quick Facts: Headline change: The Trailhunter's high-mount intake joins the options list Intake cost: $980 Available on: Base 1958 trim and the standard Land Cruiser Engine: 2.4L turbocharged i-FORCE MAX four-cylinder hybrid New paint: Inked (black), one of seven colors Premium Package: Now $4,905, adds heated and ventilated rear...

Quick Facts: Topic: A smaller Ineos 4x4 range positioned below the Grenadier Source: Ineos CEO Lynn Calder, speaking to Autocar Platform: Shared and borrowed platforms, not a short-wheelbase Grenadier Powertrain: Likely electrified, tied to the Fusilier EV and range-extender program Likely arrival: Around 2028, with the Fusilier leading the...

Quick Facts: Topic: Are rooftop tents worth it in 2026 Soft shell price: roughly $1,000 to $2,500 Hard shell price: roughly $1,850 to $5,100 Full setup cost: $2,500 to $7,500 all-in Setup time: 45 to 90 seconds for most hard shells Fuel impact: about 10% to 17% at highway...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: New Nissan Xterra (next generation) Body style: Body-on-frame off-road SUV Powertrain: V6, with a hybrid option reported Built in: United States Launch window: Late 2028, likely a 2029 model year Main rivals: Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler, Toyota 4Runner Status: Officially confirmed, full specs pending Best for:...

Quick Verdict: A hot tent is a canvas shelter built around a stove jack, a heat-proof port for running a wood stove safely inside. Because the fabric tolerates heat and the stove pushes interior temperatures well above freezing, hot tent camping turns winter into a comfortable season instead of...