Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Model: Ford's new small electric pickup on the UEV platform Size: Small, with a footprint near the Ford Maverick Target price: About $30,000 to start Battery: Lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) Charging: Native NACS port, adapters included Built at: Louisville Assembly Plant Timing: Debut later in 2026, production in...

Quick Facts: Product: 23Zero Kabari SuperFly (hybrid lightweight wedge-style rooftop tent) Mounted weight: 105 lb Shell: Semi-hardshell with waterproof PVC top, aluminum frame Sleeps: 2 adults Mattress: 2" foam with condensation mat Closed height: 7.75" with rails (6.25" without) Season rating: 4-season Price: $2,495 at Spirit of 1876 Best...

  Quick Facts: App: National Forests and Grasslands (U.S. Forest Service) Cost: Free Platforms: iOS and Android Launched: June 1, 2026 Coverage: 30,000+ recreation sites, 165,000 miles of trails Key features: Offline maps, safety alerts, closures, amenity filters Privacy: No personal data collected or shared Replaces: Nearly 30 older agency...

  Quick Facts: Vehicle: 2026 Jeep Recon Moab Powertrain: Dual-motor electric, 650 hp / 620 lb-ft 0-60 mph: 3.6 seconds EPA range: 222 miles (Jeep estimate up to 250) Battery: 100-kWh, 400-volt Ground clearance: 9.4 inches Tires: 33-inch all-terrain Price: From $66,995; high $70,000s loaded Availability: Order now, deliveries late...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: 2027 Ram Power Wagon (2500) New engine: 6.7L Cummins inline-six turbo-diesel Diesel output: 430 hp / 1,075 lb-ft Gas engine: 6.4L Hemi V8, 405 hp / 429 lb-ft Max towing: Nearly 20,000 lb (with gooseneck hitch) Ground clearance: About 12.6 inches (diesel), on 33-inch tires Key...

I've spent two decades chasing dirt roads across the American West, and minimalist living on the road stopped feeling like a buzzword for me a long time ago. As the founder of 4WDTalk, I've tested dozens of overlanding rigs and camper builds, from the Sierra Nevadas to Arizona's deserts,...

Quick Facts: Topic: The best free dispersed camping in the USA for off-roaders and overlanders States covered: 10, from the Mojave to the Northern Rockies Land managers: BLM and the national forests Typical cost: $0 on most BLM and national forest land Permits: None for dispersed camping; California requires...

Quick Facts: Event: Rebelle Rally 2026 Ford entries: Bronco Raptor and Ranger Raptor (factory teams) Race class: Bone-Stock (near-factory vehicles) Dates: October 7 to 17, 2026 Distance: about 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) Terrain: Nevada and California deserts Privateer support: $1,500 via the Ford Raptor Route program Best for: Raptor...

Quick Facts: Plan: Trail Canyon Travel Management Plan (BLM, Kanab Field Office) Location: Kane County, Utah, near Kanab Routes at stake: 473 miles of OHV routes Most restrictive option: closes 141 miles (29%) Access-focused option: keeps 446 miles open (95%) Comment deadline: July 22, 2026 Best for: Off-roaders, overlanders,...

Quick Facts: Resort: Camp Quitcherbichin (CampQYB) Location: Runaway Bay, Texas, on Lake Bridgeport Distance: 60 to 90 minutes northwest of Dallas Waterfront: One mile along Lake Bridgeport Ways to stay: Cabins, vessels, wagons, Airstreams, RV sites Award: 2026 TACO Glamping Resort of the Year On site: Four restaurants, saloon,...