Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Verdict: The 2026 Land Rover Defender lineup spans four body styles: 90, 110, 130, and OCTA. Pricing runs from $63,500 for a Defender 110 S to $158,300 for the 626-hp OCTA. At the center of the range sits the Defender 110. It offers five doors, seating for up...

Quick Facts: Rig: One-of-a-kind homemade truck camper Truck: 2001 Ford F-350, 7.3L Power Stroke diesel, 265,000 miles Camper base: 12-foot Lance, extended and rebuilt over 6.5 years Total length: 30 feet Total weight: Around 17,000 pounds loaded Power: 400-watt solar, two house batteries, Honda slide-out generator Climate: 5,000 BTU...

Quick Facts: Topic: Ford Bronco reliability vs Wrangler, Defender, and 4Runner 2026 Bronco CR Predicted Score: 40/100 Worst Bronco model year: 2022 at 32/100 Best Bronco model year: 2021 at 56/100 NHTSA recalls since 2021: roughly 21 Toyota 4Runner Predicted Score: 95/100 Jeep Wrangler Predicted Score: 26/100 Land Rover...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser, midsize body-on-frame SUV The story: Missed the 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick award Moderate overlap front: Marginal, the lone crash-test gap Small overlap front: Good Side crash test: Good Main weak spot: Rear-seat passenger restraints and kinematics Also rated Marginal: Toyota 4Runner,...

Quick Facts: Subject: Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak concept Vehicle type: Off-road minivan based on the Pacifica Limited AWD Suspension lift: 2.75 inches front, 2.5 inches rear Tires: 31-inch BFGoodrich KO2 all-terrain on 18-inch wheels Roof setup: Rhino-Rack Pioneer platform, traction boards, awning, full-size spare Interior: Third row removed for...

Quick Facts: Product: Zonkoo Orion inflatable hot tent Capacity: 2-4 person rated, best for 2-3 Floor space: 86 sq ft (8 m²) Interior height: 6 ft 11 in peak Weight: 93 lb (Zonkoo spec) Setup: Pole-free air beams, single-valve inflation Waterproofing: PU5000 mm with taped seams Stove jack: Adjustable,...

Quick Facts: Plan: Stellantis FaSTLAne 2030, the company's five-year strategic plan Announced: May 21, 2026, at Investor Day in Auburn Hills, Michigan Investment: €60 billion, about $70 billion, through 2030 New product: More...

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven ribs feeds 4 overlanders a baby back rack braised low and slow in apple juice, then finished on a grill grate with BBQ sauce to set the bark. First, rub the ribs and sear edge-to-edge. Next, braise 4 hours at 275F on 9 top and...

Quick Facts: Collaboration: Ford Bronco x Filson Vehicle: First-ever Ford Bronco Filson (production SUV) Body style: Bronco 4-Door Announced: May 19, 2026 Full reveal: June 3, 2026, on Ford's YouTube channel Expected on sale: Early 2027 (per early reports; not confirmed by Ford) Price: Not yet announced Best for:...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: 2027 Toyota Tundra TRD Hammer (anticipated) Status: Trademark filed; camouflaged prototypes spotted testing Expected engine: Twin-turbo 3.4-liter V6 hybrid Rumored output: Around 510 hp and 620 lb-ft Off-road hardware: Fox shocks, widebody fenders, roughly 37-inch tires Estimated price: High-$70,000s to low-$80,000s Expected reveal: Late 2026, as...