Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Topic: Evoque and Velar production ends in mid-2027, per a JLR statement. Sales period: Both models stay on sale in selected global markets through 2027. US starting prices: Evoque from $49,900 and Velar from $61,600, before destination fees. Next entry model: The Range Rover GT arrives as...

Quick Facts: 2027 Tundra price: starts at $42,890 for the SR, before delivery. Tundra TRD Pro: starts at $75,400 with the i-FORCE MAX hybrid. Tundra trims: SR $42,890, SR5 $47,150, Limited $55,790 at the gas starting prices. Trailhunter package: built on the SR5; Toyota has not posted a price...

Quick Facts: Product: 2027 Toyota RAV4 Woodland, hybrid and plug-in. Ground clearance: 9.1 inches, against 8.1 inches on other grades except the GR SPORT. Drivetrain: Standard electronic on-demand all-wheel drive. Hybrid mileage: 40 city, 35 highway and 38 combined mpg. Plug-in: 321 total system horsepower and 46 miles of...

Quick Facts: Topic: The best bike rack for truck owners who need the bed for gear. Picks: Saris SuperClamp G4, SuperClamp G3 HD and Freedom, all hitch mounted. Capacity: 2 bikes at up to 60 lb each on all three. Receivers: G4 and Freedom fit 1.25 and 2 inch;...

Quick Facts: Topic: How to find and respect your roof load limit. Dynamic rating: The weight your roof carries while the vehicle moves. Static rating: The weight your roof supports while you park, tent and sleepers included. Core rule: The lowest rating among roof, crossbars and mounts sets your...

Wind tests a tent harder than most weather, because the force on its walls rises with the square of the wind speed. Double the speed, and the load quadruples. For this reason, camping in high wind rewards the camper who chooses the site and sets the anchors before the...

Quick Facts: Topic: How to plan a remote camping trip beyond cell coverage. Skill level: Beginner to intermediate car campers and overlanders. Golden rule: Download your maps and send a written trip plan before you lose signal. Emergency comms: A messenger, a PLB or a tested phone with satellite...

Quick Facts: Topic: 2027 Silverado MPG ratings for the new V8s and the diesel. 5.7L V8: 15/19/17 mpg in 2WD and 15/18/16 mpg in 4WD. 6.6L V8: 14/18/15 mpg in High Country and 13/15/14 mpg in ZR2. 3.0L Duramax: 22/27/24 mpg in 2WD and 21/23/22 mpg in 4WD. Change...

Quick Facts: Topic: Buying a used 3rd gen 4Runner, the 1996 to 2002 Toyota 4Runner known as the N180. Engines: 2.7L four-cylinder with 150 hp (owners say it ended around 2000), or 3.4L V6 with 183 hp. Biggest risk: 4Runner frame rust and rear axle rust, especially on trucks...

Quick Facts: Product: EcoFlow DELTA Gen4 series, with the DELTA 3800 Gen4 and DELTA 3000 Gen4. Capacity: 3,763 Wh (3800) and 3,072 Wh (3000). Output: 3,600 W rated and 7,200 W surge on both models. Weight: 67.5 lb (3800) and 57.3 lb (3000). Truck charging: Needs the separate EcoFlow...