Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Verdict: This foil packet BBQ pork chops recipe turns bone-in chops, BBQ sauce, and sliced onions into a smoky camp dinner with no grill grate required. A splash of apple cider vinegar cuts the sauce's sweetness and helps tenderize the meat. Tent-fold the packet instead of a flat...

  Quick Facts: Topic: Best sun hat for overlanding and desert camping Hats reviewed: 8, across wide brims, booneys, caped caps, and straw Editor's Pick: Shelta Osprey M100 UPF range: 40+ to 50+ Brim range: 2 to 6 inches Best for: desert heat, high-wind trails, and truck-cab storage  8 min read In...

Quick Facts: Topic: Canvas tent storage for the off-season Skill level: Beginner friendly Time required: 30 to 60 minutes of active work, plus 24 to 48 hours drying Main threats: Mildew, rot, and rodent damage Ideal storage climate: 64 to 70°F, humidity under 60% Supplies cost: Roughly $40 to...

I've spent decades overlanding across the country. As the founder of 4WDTalk, I've run a week-long trip on a bare-bones setup and I've also run the same trip loaded with small comforts. The gear list barely changed. The difference in how I felt on day six changed everything. In fact,...

Quick Facts: Reveal date: July 21, 2026, via Toyota's official newsroom New trim: Toyota Tundra Trailhunter, an overlanding-focused package Based on: SR5 grade, not a top-tier trim Key hardware: Old Man Emu suspension, Michelin LTX Trail tires, locking rear differential Screen: 14-inch touchscreen, standard on every 2027 Tundra grade ...

Quick Verdict: This foil packet chicken and rice recipe puts a full dinner in one double-wrapped packet. Chicken thighs, instant rice, broth, onion, and garlic all cook together. Build it at home, freeze it flat, and drop it on medium-hot coals for 30 minutes at camp. One packet, one...

Quick Facts: Hankook Dynapro AT2 Review: specs, warranty, pros and cons, and how it compares to the Xtreme and MT2 Tire type: All-terrain, SUV and light truck Treadwear warranty: 60,000 miles, all sizes Manufacturer warranty: 6-year limited, plus a 30-day free trial Winter rating: 3PMSF snowflake on select sizes ...

Quick Facts: Product: Freespirit Recreation Nova King rooftop tent Type: Hybrid hardshell foldout, sleeps 3 to 4 Open interior: 72" W x 82" L x 43.25" H Closed size: 42" W x 78" L x 11.5" H Weight: 162 lbs Static capacity: 750 lbs Fabric: Tri-Layer insulated, 210D ripstop with a polycotton core Setup: Under one minute,...

Quick Facts: Topic: Insulated bottles for overlanding, camping, and hiking Bottles compared: Yeti, Hydro Flask, Stanley, Nalgene, Grayl, Owala Best insulated water bottle overall: Yeti Rambler 36 oz Best for filtered refills: Grayl...

Quick Facts: Topic: Best coolers for overlanding and truck camping Coolers compared: 8, across roto-molded, budget hard, wheeled, and soft Price range: $129 to $325 Capacity range: 23 L soft to 70 quarts...