Overlanding and Offroad articles

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...

Quick Facts: What happened: A federal court ordered roughly 2,200 miles of OHV routes closed Where: Western Mojave Desert, California Routes closed: About 2,200 miles, near 37% of the network Routes open: About 3,800 miles, near 63% of the network Open acreage: 271,661 acres remain available Reason: Protect the...

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...