Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Verdict: This foil packet pineapple upside down recipe layers pineapple rings with brown sugar, butter, and a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring. Fold it flat and drop it on medium coals. The sugar caramelizes around the fruit in 18 to 20 minutes. Serve over pound...

Quick Facts: What's new: The Storyteller Overland 2027 lineup adds three vehicles, announced August 4, 2026. New models: Tour Mode, GXV Wild, and Grand Bohemian. GXV Wild price: Starts at $299,898, built on a Ram 3500 single-cab chassis. Tour Mode price: Starts at $254,012, a 170-inch Mercedes Sprinter platform. ...

Quick Facts: Topic: Off-road armor buying guide covering sliders, skid plates, diff covers, and bumpers Price range: $80 for a single diff skid up to $1,619 for a full skid plate kit Weight range: 23 lbs for a single aluminum rear bumper up to 230 lbs for heavy-duty steel...

I've been camping and overlanding most of my life. Over the decades, I've run nearly every shelter configuration a truck owner faces. Ground tents staked into rocky soil, rooftop tents in the wind, lightweight bed campers, and trailers down roads with no business being called roads. Each setup taught...

Quick Facts: Topic: Satellite communicator vs radio for overlanding Satellite messengers: Garmin inReach, Zoleo, SPOT (near-global SOS coverage) Two-way radios: GMRS handhelds and vehicle-mount units (short-range voice) License needed: GMRS requires an FCC license; satellite messengers do not Realistic GMRS range: 1 to 5 miles in typical terrain Starlink...

I've overlanded across the U.S. for more than 30 years, and I built 4WDTalk around lessons learned in places where help sits hours away. I've tested recovery gear firsthand, dug my Jeep Gladiator Rubicon out of mud on a remote forest road, and packed first aid kits for trips...

  Quick Facts: Headline models: Polaris RZR Pro R Boost, Polaris XPEDITION NUMATIX, and Polaris Sportsman 500 Headline engine: ProStar Fury 2.0L turbo, the first turbo engine offered in the Pro R lineup Boost trim horsepower: 275 hp at 7,000 RPM, 215 lb-ft torque at 4,000 RPM Boost trim price:...

Quick Verdict: This foil packet chocolate fondue recipe melts chocolate chips with heavy cream and a splash of vanilla in a double-wrapped foil pouch. Set it near medium-low coals and stir halfway through. The chocolate turns glossy and smooth in 6 to 8 minutes. Dip strawberries, pretzels, or marshmallows...

Quick Facts: Topic: Off-road snorkel buying guide Price range: $224 to $750, depending on brand and vehicle Fitment: Vehicle-specific; no brand covers every platform Fording benefit: Raises the intake to roof height, not a guarantee against hydrolock Horsepower claim: Marketing says yes, dyno tests and owner forums say no...

Quick Facts: Topic: Hill descent control (HDC), the electronic descent-speed system Speed range: Roughly 1 to 20 mph, depending on the brand Skill level: Beginner-friendly; automates a technique experienced drivers already use by hand Systems compared: Land Rover, Ford, Jeep, Toyota, Subaru Cost: Included free once your trim has...