Overlanding and Offroad articles

Editor's note: I've been camping since I was a kid, starting in tents and eventually moving to a bumper pull camper as an adult. These days I travel with a fifth wheel to accommodate my family, and I almost always boondock — hookups and crowded campgrounds aren't really my...

I've been running trails for years, and the single most consistent off-road tire pressure mistake I see from new wheelers isn't a recovery skill gap or a rig problem. People who've spent thousands on lift kits and lockers show up at the trailhead running street pressure, then wonder why...

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven lasagna feeds 6 overlanders in one pot with browned Italian sausage, jarred marinara, no-boil lasagna noodles, ricotta, and mozzarella. First, brown the sausage in the Dutch oven. Next, layer noodles, ricotta, sauce, and cheese in 3 rounds. Finally, bake at 375F on 18 top and...

Quick Verdict: The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX arrives at U.S. dealerships during the second half of 2026, putting buyers roughly 6 to 10 weeks out from showroom availability in late spring 2026. Ram revealed the truck on January 1, 2026 via the "Resurrection" short film hosted by Tim...

Quick Verdict: The Winnebago ARKA is a new off-grid adventure truck. It rides on a RAM 5500 crew cab chassis with a 6.7L Cummins inline-six. Towing is rated at 15,000 pounds. Moreover, Winnebago slots it into the Backcountry Series alongside the Revel and EKKO. As a result, the rig...

I've been camping and overlanding my entire life. From weekend desert runs to multi-week backcountry pushes, I've made every mistake, carried everything I didn't need, and eventually learned the hard way: the best setups are not the heaviest ones. Over the years building 4WDTalk into a community for people...

Quick Facts: Product: Featherlyte Outdoors Aircrest 2-Person Rooftop Tent Capacity: 2+ persons, 57-inch interior height Weight: 112 pounds Dimensions: 86 x 56 x 57 inches open; 7-inch profile closed Shell: PP hollow board hardshell, clamshell-style Fabric: 600D Oxford polyester body, 1680D PVC-coated rainfly Mattress: 2 cm EPE foam over...

Quick Verdict: The 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road launches as a 600-unit limited build aimed at buyers who want Raptor R power with a different look and pedigree. Shelby American starts with a Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew, adds a stage 2 supercharger pushing the 5.0L Coyote V8 to 810 horsepower,...

Quick Facts: Product: Travoca Rigel 25-Liter Dual Zone eCooler Capacity: 25 liters total, dual zone with removable divider for single-zone mode Temperature range: -4 F to 80 F Weight: 48.1 lbs empty Power: 12V DC and 110V AC included, no integrated battery option Control: Onboard digital controls plus free...

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven pot roast feeds 6 overlanders with one 4-pound chuck roast, carrots, Yukon Gold potatoes, onions, beef broth, and bay leaves. First, sear the whole roast over high bottom heat. Next, deglaze and add vegetables and broth. Finally, braise 3 hours at 300F on 10 top...