Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Topic: Off-road vehicles on national forests and a federal move to expand motorized access Trigger: May 29, 2026 executive order rescinding EO 11644 and EO 11989 Acreage under review: Up to 5.18 million acres of recommended wilderness Forest Service total: 193 million acres managed Off-trail driving: Still...

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven garlic herb biscuits feeds 6 overlanders in 15 minutes using refrigerated Pillsbury Grands biscuits tossed with melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian herbs. First, toss the biscuits in the garlic-herb butter mixture. Next, arrange in a preheated 12-inch Lodge Camp Dutch Oven. Finally, bake at...

Quick Facts: Topic: The GMC Jimmy nameplate returns as a body-on-frame midsize SUV Story broke: GM Authority exclusive, April 2026 (Jonathan Lopez) Construction: Body-on-frame, built for real off-road use Platform: Tied to the midsize GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado Engines: Upgraded 2.7L TurboMax four, with a planned optional V8 ...

Quick Facts: Product: MORRFlate Braided Quad+ 4-Tire Hose Kit (off-road tire inflation system) Type: Manifold and braided hose kit for four-tire deflate and inflate, no built-in compressor Fits: Wheelbase up to 155 inches (Quad+); other sizes cover 100, 125, and 200 inches Air source: ARB and Power Tank connect...

Quick Facts: Headline change: The Trailhunter's high-mount intake joins the options list Intake cost: $980 Available on: Base 1958 trim and the standard Land Cruiser Engine: 2.4L turbocharged i-FORCE MAX four-cylinder hybrid New paint: Inked (black), one of seven colors Premium Package: Now $4,905, adds heated and ventilated rear...

Quick Facts: Topic: A smaller Ineos 4x4 range positioned below the Grenadier Source: Ineos CEO Lynn Calder, speaking to Autocar Platform: Shared and borrowed platforms, not a short-wheelbase Grenadier Powertrain: Likely electrified, tied to the Fusilier EV and range-extender program Likely arrival: Around 2028, with the Fusilier leading the...

Quick Facts: Topic: Are rooftop tents worth it in 2026 Soft shell price: roughly $1,000 to $2,500 Hard shell price: roughly $1,850 to $5,100 Full setup cost: $2,500 to $7,500 all-in Setup time: 45 to 90 seconds for most hard shells Fuel impact: about 10% to 17% at highway...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: New Nissan Xterra (next generation) Body style: Body-on-frame off-road SUV Powertrain: V6, with a hybrid option reported Built in: United States Launch window: Late 2028, likely a 2029 model year Main rivals: Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler, Toyota 4Runner Status: Officially confirmed, full specs pending Best for:...

Quick Verdict: A hot tent is a canvas shelter built around a stove jack, a heat-proof port for running a wood stove safely inside. Because the fabric tolerates heat and the stove pushes interior temperatures well above freezing, hot tent camping turns winter into a comfortable season instead of...

I've spent more nights at camp across decades of overlanding, tent camping, and trailer builds in remote corners of the American West. Many of those nights involved rooftop tent setups, primitive sites, and backcountry terrain. In all that time, the most common mistake I've watched campers make is flooding...