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Needles OHV Access: Ride From Town Straight to the Trail

Quick Facts: Needles OHV access at a glance Program: City of Needles OHMV Pilot Program Location: Needles, California, San Bernardino County, on the Colorado River Route network: About 9.2 miles of combined-use streets Staging areas: Two, at Park Drive/River Road and Clary Drive/Lillyhill Drive Launched: Week of June 25,...

Foil Packet Breakfast Hash: Hearty Overland Skillet Without the Skillet

Quick Verdict: Foil packet breakfast hash packs diced potatoes, browned sausage, peppers, onions, and cheddar into one sealed packet. First, par-boil the potatoes at home for 5 minutes and brown the sausage fully. Then build flat-pack packets and cook on medium-hot coals for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once....

More New Ford Bronco Models Are Coming: Here Is What We Know

Quick Facts: new Ford Bronco models at a glance Topic: Ford's plan for more new Ford Bronco models Source: Ford product exec Jim Baumbick, via Expedition Portal Sales milestone: Bronco outsold Wrangler in April 2026 April volume: 17,073 Broncos, up nearly 19% year over year Latest variant: 2027 Bronco...

2027 GMC Sierra 1500 Reveal: New V8s, AT4X, and What Off-Roaders Get

Quick Facts: 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 at a glance Vehicle: 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 (all-new generation) Revealed: June 25, 2026, GMC newsroom New engines: 5.7L and 6.6L sixth-generation Small Block V8s Returning engines: 2.7L TurboMax four-cylinder, 3.0L Duramax diesel Off-road trim: AT4X with 35-inch tires and dual e-lockers Tech...

Why Ground Clearance Matters in Off-Road Trailers

Every off-road trailer suspension question comes back to one factor: ground clearance. Any seasoned overlander knows it: the pain of scraping over roots, dragging through dips, or listening to rockstrikes echo from underneath. In over 30 years of writing about trailers at 4WDTalk, I've tested dozens of rigs that...

Why Simplicity is One of the Most Important Parts of Overlanding

Overlanding gets sold as a hobby about gear. However, after decades of camping and off-roading across the American West as the founder of 4WDTalk, I've come to believe the opposite. The best trips almost always run on less. Specifically, rigs still going after ten years, setups always ready in...

Best Truck Bed Tent: 7 Top Picks Overlanders Recommend

Quick Facts: Guide: Best truck bed tent roundup for 2026 Picks reviewed: 7 models, from budget to premium Top pick: Kodiak Canvas Truck Bed Tent Price range: Around $100 to $500 Setup time: 10 to 20 minutes after the first fitting Where to buy: Every pick below ships through...

Payload Capacity and GVWR: Why Your Overland Rig Is Probably Overloaded (and How to Fix It)

Some links in this article are Amazon affiliate links. Purchases made through them support 4wdTalk at no extra cost to you. Quick Facts: Topic: Payload capacity and GVWR for overland trucks and SUVs Payload formula: GVWR minus curb weight equals payload capacity Typical midsize payload: 1,100 to 1,700 lbs before...

Honda Base Station Prototype: A Lightweight Camper Built for Small-SUV Owners

Quick Facts: Product: Honda Base Station Prototype towable travel trailer Reported weight: Around 1,400 to 1,500 lbs (unofficial; Honda has not published a figure) Tow vehicle: Compact SUVs and crossovers, including the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 Sleeps: Four, via a queen futon plus an optional kids' bunk Stand-up...

US-Built Land Rover Defender: JLR Taps a Stellantis Platform to Cut Tariffs

Quick Facts: Automaker: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Model: US-built Land Rover Defender for the American market Platform: Sourced from Stellantis (non-binding deal, 2026) Current build site: Nitra, Slovakia Reported US site: Toledo, Ohio (unconfirmed) Main driver: Reducing import tariff exposure US sales weight: About 30% of JLR global sales ...

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