Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Vehicle: 2027 MINI Countryman Untamed Edition, revealed October 6, 2026. US models: Countryman S ALL4 and the electric Countryman SE ALL4. US price: $43,900 for the S ALL4, or $45,250 with $1,350 destination. Lift: About 0.6 inch on every US model. Tires: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus...

Quick Facts: Result: The Jeep Recon highway range measured 160 miles at a steady 75 mph. Efficiency: 1.7 miles per kWh from a 94-kWh pack, per Car and Driver. EPA estimate: 222 miles for the Moab trim, so the result fell about 28 percent short. Test vehicle: 2026 Jeep...

Quick Facts: Field: 45 Rebelle Rally teams, two women per vehicle Start: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Finish: Friday, Oct. 16, at the Imperial Sand Dunes, California Distance: More than 1,500 miles over eight days Navigation: Paper map, compass and roadbook, with no GPS Newest...

Shopping for someone who loves overlanding, off-roading, and camping can get expensive in a hurry. Between rooftop tents, refrigerators, suspension upgrades, and recovery equipment, it’s easy to assume a worthwhile gift requires a serious budget. But ask someone who spends plenty of nights outside what makes a trip better,...

Quick Facts: Bronco Filson sway bar disconnect: No. Not offered as standard or optional. Source: Justin Carroll, chief engineer for the Bronco Filson. Order banks: Open Oct 13, 2026. Deposit: Ford does not require one, and dealers set their own policy. Deliveries: Early 2027. Price: Targeted starting MSRP in...

I've owned a lot of tents. First came a $129 big-box dome tent, replaced after two seasons when the zippers failed. Then a $280 three-season shelter, retired when the poles cracked at -10°F. Finally, a $350 backpacking tent, outgrown when my style shifted to week-long winter overlanding. Total spent:...

Quick Facts: Topic: Diesel tax relief order signed October 5, 2026. Relief window: October 5 through December 31, 2026. Federal diesel excise tax: 24.3 cents per gallon, per the Energy Information Administration. Diesel price: $6.32 per gallon on October 5, per AAA. Pickup math: About $8.75 of federal tax...

Quick Facts: Topic: 15 camping tips campers wish they knew sooner Sources: Reddit (r/camping, r/overlanding, r/backpacking, r/WildernessBackpacking), X, and guides from Forbes, Hipcamp, REI, Campway and Habitual Balance Lesson to start with: your sleeping pad, more than your bag, decides how warm you sleep R-value for cool nights: 2.0...

Quick Facts: News: Starlink Mini price drop to $149 in the US. Date: October 2, 2026, on Starlink's US product page. Previous price: $199 on starlink.com, with a $249 list price. Launch price: $599 in June 2024. Service: A plan is still required, with Roam starting at $55 a...

Quick Facts: Deal: The Choice Hotels Harvest Hosts agreement, announced September 30, 2026. Price: About $130 million enterprise value, all cash. Seller: Stripes and other shareholders. Expected close: October 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Brand: Harvest Hosts will stay standalone with CEO Joel Holland. Best for: Overlanders...