Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Topic: How long a propane tank lasts on a fire pit Quick answer: A 20 lb tank runs about 8 to 15 hours 20 lb tank holds: Roughly 4.7 gallons, about 430,000 BTU Biggest variable: Fire pit BTU rating and flame level Worked example: Tripod Torch, 10...

Quick Facts: Trims compared: 2024+ Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter vs TRD Off-Road Starting price: TRD Off-Road from $43,300; Trailhunter from $63,635 Powertrain: Trailhunter is hybrid only (326 hp); TRD Off-Road offers a 278 hp gas turbo or the 326 hp hybrid Suspension: Trailhunter rides on Old Man Emu 2.5-inch shocks;...

I've spent decades camping and overlanding across the American West, and I've helped plenty of newcomers navigate the budget overland trailer market. California mountains, Arizona deserts, and technical trails that punish cheap equipment fast are all familiar territory. Still, one thing the overland community talks around but rarely says...

Quick Facts: Subject: Lifted Prius off-road build (Prius Offroad kit) Lift height: 1.5 inches at all four corners Ground clearance: ~5.1 in stock, ~6.6 in lifted Towing: no factory rating; aftermarket hitch rated ~1,500 lbs Fuel economy: 40-50 MPG, 500+ mi range on an ~11-gallon tank Roof load: ~165...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: Hyundai Boulder concept Debut: 2026 New York auto show Construction: Body-on-frame Tires: 37-inch mud-terrain Design language: "Art of Steel" Production: Built in the U.S. for North America Pickup spin-off: Mid-size truck planned by 2030 Best for: Buyers cross-shopping the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler  6 min read In...

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven cornbread feeds 8 overlanders as a 20-minute side bread using Jiffy cornbread mix, an extra egg, 2 tablespoons of honey, and buttermilk. First, preheat the Dutch oven to develop a crispy bottom crust. Next, pour the batter into the hot oil and bake at 400F...

Quick Facts: Category: Portable camping air conditioners (battery-ready) Units tested: EcoFlow Wave 3, Zero Breeze Mark 3, CyberTake S2 Pro Lightest: Zero Breeze Mark 3 at 22 lb Most cooling: EcoFlow Wave 3 at 6,100 BTU Quietest low setting: CyberTake S2 Pro at 40 dB Best app: EcoFlow Wave...

Quick Facts: Product: James Baroud Evasion Pro Line Fiberglass Hardshell (made in Portugal) Sizes: Small ($4,395), Medium ($4,595), XL ($4,795) Weight: 152 to 180 lbs depending on size, per James Baroud official spec Mattress: 65 mm (2.5 in) high-density foam with anti-condensation pad included Shell: Same 4-layer fiberglass platform...

Quick Facts: Featured: 8 American made tents from family-run workshops Categories: Canvas wall tents, hybrid hot tents, ultralight backpacking Overlander pick: Montana Canvas Premium 12 oz Wall Tent Winter hot tent pick: Snowtrekker 11x11 High Country Hybrid Backpacker pick: Zpacks Pivot Trio Price range: $949 to $3,305 Built in:...

I've been camping and overlanding most of my life. Over the decades, I've run the full spectrum - from sleeping in a bivy sack on frozen ground to rooftop tents to truck bed campers to full trailer rigs. I've done the heavy builds. I've had the impressive setups that...