Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: 2027 Silverado ZR2 engine: 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel standard, as before. ZR2 gas option: the new 6.6-liter L78, and nothing else. Trail Boss engine list: 2.7-liter TurboMax standard, 5.7-liter V8 or diesel above it. The subtraction: no 6.6-liter V8 on Trail Boss at launch, per GM Authority. ZR2...

Quick Verdict: Campfire breakfast skewers thread precooked sausage links, par-boiled baby potatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomato onto metal skewers, then finish over medium coals in under 12 minutes. A maple-butter baste goes on during the final 3 minutes. Because the potatoes par-boil at home, morning cook...

Quick Facts: Rule: California Replacement Tire Efficiency Program. Adopted: August 17, 2026, by unanimous vote of the California Energy Commission. Phase 1: tires manufactured on or after January 1, 2029. Phase 2: tires manufactured on or after January 1, 2033. Covers: replacement passenger and LT tires sold in California. ...

Blackstone portable propane air fryer review: 3.5-qt capacity, 400°F, runs on 1-lb propane. Real-world specs, price ($165-$179), and who should buy for camping.

Quick Facts: The news: Ford Racing is doubling down on the Ford Raptor lineup and adding options in more markets. Source: Ford Racing boss Will Ford, speaking to Australia's Drive. Under study: A Dakar-bred halo model plus hybrid power for existing trucks. On sale now: F-150 Raptor, F-150 Raptor...

Quick Facts: Short answer: Sleep in the back and run heavy, buy the gas i-Force Hybrid output: 326 hp, 465 lb-ft, versus 278 hp and 317 lb-ft Weight penalty: 375 lb, same trim, same tires Cargo penalty: 5.8 cu ft behind the second row Payload penalty: roughly 110 lb ...

Quick Facts: The test: Quarter-mile and roll races at roughly 5,280 feet, near 96 degrees F Vehicles: Land Rover Defender OCTA, Jeep Wrangler Willys 392, Ford Bronco Raptor, Toyota Land Cruiser Surprise entry: 2027 Ram 1500 TRX, 777 horsepower Bronco Raptor 0-60: About 7.0 seconds at altitude, 5.6 seconds...

Quick Verdict: This campfire breakfast skillet builds a full morning meal in one 10-inch cast iron pan: breakfast sausage, diced potatoes, onion, peppers, eggs, and sharp cheddar. Par-cook the potatoes at home, brown everything over hot coals, then finish the eggs over medium coals. Twenty-five minutes at the fire,...

Zempire Pro TL TC V2 review 2026: 5-person polycotton air tent, 11-min pitch, 800mm waterhead, 17.1m² floor. Specs, price, and who should buy this canvas hybrid.

Quick Facts: Short answer: Mosquito Ridge Road and everything beyond it are closed Order: Forest Order 17-26-21, Talbot Fire closure Effective: 9:00 a.m. PDT August 14 through December 31, 2026 Districts: American River and Truckee, two of the forest's four Perimeter roads: Forest Road 22, Forest Road 96, Forest...