Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Problem: Factory rooftop tent ladders often feel wobbly and awkward, especially loaded down with gear or a dog Alternative: YASSA STEP, a deployable step and platform mounted to your existing bed rack Mechanism: Single-motion swing-out deployment, locks in place, folds flush when stowed Material: Aircraft-grade aluminum extrusion,...

Quick Facts: Model: 2027 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Status: Teaser video only, full premiere within weeks Engine: 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid Output: Roughly 210 hp and 230 lb-ft, carried from the Cherokee lineup Drivetrain: All-wheel drive with a rear locking differential Underbody: Steel skid plates and revised bumpers Towing: 3,500...

  Quick Facts: Product: Star-Batt Plus Capacity: 576Wh, six removable 96Wh LiFePO4 modules My tested runtime: 27 hours 27 minutes continuous, 8.3% remaining Case: Pelican 1450, IP65 rated Weight: 22 lbs Dimensions: 17 x 13 x 7 inches Ports: RJ45 Ethernet passthrough, 65W USB-C PD, 18W USB-A QC 3.0 Recharge...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: Hyundai Boulder, body-on-frame off-road SUV Release date: None announced for the SUV Confirmed timeline: Midsize pickup on the same frame by 2030 New evidence: Design filing at India's patent office, surfaced May 2026 Likely build site: Hyundai Metaplant America, Georgia, reported not confirmed Powertrain: Nothing official...

  Quick Facts: Topic: 4Runner vs Bronco vs Wrangler, ranked by Consumer Reports for 2026 CR order: Toyota 4Runner first, Ford Bronco second, Jeep Wrangler third What CR scores: predicted reliability, predicted owner satisfaction, road-test result What CR does not score: ground clearance, crawl ratio, lockers, articulation Cheapest to buy:...

Quick Facts: The news: GM would add next-generation GMC Sierra HD assembly to Oshawa, Ontario Oshawa investment: C$144 million, about US$104 million Full Canadian package: C$1.1 billion across three Ontario sites Union: Unifor, 4,600 members, tentative deal on August 22, 2026 Current build site: Flint Assembly, Michigan Tariff today:...

Quick Facts: Benchmark: Ford F-150 Raptor, 450 hp, 5.2 seconds to 60 mph Quickest overall: Rivian R1T Quad Motor Max Pack, 2.6 seconds Quickest gas truck: Ford F-150 Raptor R, 3.6 seconds Power range: 702 to 1,025 horsepower Weight range: 6,077 to more than 9,000 pounds Price range: roughly...

Quick Facts: Task: Plugging a tread puncture on the trail and reinflating Skill level: Beginner Time required: Minutes for the plug, longer for the air-up Tools needed: Plug kit, 12V compressor, pressure gauge Repair limit: 1/4 inch (6 mm) maximum, tread only Kit cost: $40 to $55 for a...

Quick Facts: Location: Juab County, Utah, about 115 miles southwest of Salt Lake City Managed by: BLM Fillmore Field Office Size: 63,000 acres, including 23,000 acres of open dunes Fee: $18 per vehicle per night, or $120 annual Camping: 4 campgrounds, 255 developed sites, no reservations Season: Open year-round ...

Quick Facts: Test: Power Wagon drag race, standing quarter mile and 30 mph roll, run by TFLtruck Diesel result: 16.17-second quarter mile, 8.4-second 0-60 Gas result: 17.25-second quarter mile, 9.81-second 0-60 Diesel engine: 6.7L high-output Cummins, 430 hp, 1,075 lb-ft, 3.42 axle Gas engine: 6.4L HEMI V8, 405 hp,...