Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Topic: Overlanding a regular cab Tacoma with a short bed. Model years covered: 2005 to 2014, the second generation. Engine: 2.7L four-cylinder with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. Bed: 73.5 inches long and 41.5 inches between the wheel wells. Payload: About 1,335 to 1,380 pounds on...

Quick Facts: Topic: Fire Point Road and the NPS North Rim recovery plan at Grand Canyon National Park. Comment deadline: Nov. 6, 2026. The NPS comment page lists the cutoff as 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time. Where to comment: The NPS project site, parkplanning.nps.gov/NorthRimRecovery. Proposed change: A hiking trail inside...

Quick Facts: Product: RUX Waterproof Duffel Box in 55L and 75L. Closure: Segmented roll top, sealed with three turns. Fabric: 840-denier nylon coated with TPU on both faces, RF welded seams. Weight: 4.01 lb for the 55L, 5.07 lb for the 75L. Load limit: 50 lb for both sizes. ...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: Ford's Baja race entry, a race-prepared version of the production Bronco Raptor. Revealed: At Raptor Rally in Lake Havasu, Arizona, October 16 to 17, 2026. Race: SCORE Baja 1000, November 9 to 15, 2026. Drivers: Brad Lovell, Loren Healy and Vaughn Gittin Jr. Engine: Twin-turbocharged 3.0L...

Quick Facts: Topic: Rock sliders vs. running boards vs. powered steps for trucks and SUVs. Best for protection: Frame-mounted sliders, which take rock contact instead of the body. Best for easy entry: Powered steps, which drop low when you open the door. Lowest cost: Fixed running boards, usually a...

Quick Facts: Product: 2027 Jeep Gladiator lineup with Sport S, Willys, Sahara, Mojave and Rubicon trims. Engine: 3.6-liter V6 with 285 hp and 260 lb-ft, eight-speed automatic only. Towing and payload: Up to 7,700 pounds towing and up to 1,720 pounds payload. Crawl ratio: Up to 86:1. Clearance: 12.9...

Quick Facts: Product: Narwhal MK1 one-piece carbon fiber truck topper. Weight: 100 to 160 pounds, depending on truck and options, per Narwhal. Price: Starts at $7,985; most builds run about $7,985 to $11,000. In production: Ford Ranger, Ford F-150, Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra, per Narwhal's schedule page. Warranty:...

Quick Facts: Product: Ariel Nomad 2, a rear-wheel-drive off-road sports car. What changed: US sales move from a licensed US manufacturing program to direct supply from the UK factory. US distributor: Forman Motorworks of Scottsdale, Arizona. Power: Up to 305 horsepower per Ariel's spec page; the US engine is...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: 2027 Polaris RZR Pro R Factory Boost race machine. Engine: Turbocharged ProStar Fury 2.0L four-cylinder, up to 400 hp. Wheelbase: 111 inches, stretched 6.5 inches by Polaris. Fuel cell: 45 gallons, with range beyond 200 miles. Body: Full carbon fiber. Price: Starts at $200,000 MSRP. Order...

Quick Facts: Main Kodiak Canvas tent lines: Flex-Bow (spring-steel tension frame, awning) and Cabin Lodge SR (vertical walls, stove jack). Canvas: Hydra-Shield 100% cotton duck, 10 oz ceiling and 8.5 oz walls. Ceiling height: 6 ft 6 in on 10x10 and 10x14 Flex-Bow models, 7.5 ft at the peak...