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Quick Facts: Product: Unbounder X, a camper canopy from German maker Unbounder. Bed: One-sided slide-out with an 83 by 55 inch mattress area for two people. Kitchen: Sink, grill and cutlery compartments, and a compressor fridge of about 53 quarts. Water: 13 gallon tank, two pumps, and an outdoor...

Quick Facts: Bill: LANDs Act, H.R. 10669, the Legislative Approval for National Designations Act. Sponsor: Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ), introduced October 1, 2026. Status: Referred to the House Natural Resources Committee, with no later action listed. Size rule: New monuments over 640 acres are barred if closer than 50...

Quick Facts: Topic: The light truck definition in NHTSA's SAFE III fuel economy rule. Published: September 30, 2026, effective November 30, 2026. Applies from: model year 2030. Off-highway test: minimums of a 28 degree approach angle, 14 degree breakover, 20 degree departure and 7.9 inches of running clearance. Removed:...

Quick Facts: Product: Stapll fender rack system with MOLLE panels in 6x7, 6x13 and 48x10 inch sizes. Prices: $199.99 for the 6x7, $249.99 for the 6x13 and $599.99 for the 48x10. Load rating: 50 lb for the 6x7 and 6x13, 84 lb for the 48x10, per Stapll. Mounting: Clamp...

Quick Facts: Story: The Mercedes Little G, a smaller G-Class, gets its reveal in less than 24 months, executives say. Who said it: Mercedes-AMG CEO Stefan Weckbach and Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius. Buyer: A different segment from the full-size G-Class, not "the real G customer." Powertrains: Gas and electric,...

Quick Facts: Topic: How to size a propane tankless water heater for camp showers and dishes. Core formula: Input BTU per hour equals GPM x 60 x temperature rise x 8.34, divided by 0.8. Propane energy: About 21,600 BTU per pound, or roughly 432,000 BTU in a 20 lb...

Quick Facts: Announced: 2027 Subaru Outback price and trim lineup, Oct. 22, 2026, by Subaru of America. Starting MSRP: $32,995 for the new base trim, $2,000 below the 2026 entry trim. Destination fee: $1,545 in most states, so the base model costs $34,540 before taxes. Outback Wilderness: $43,995 MSRP,...

Quick Facts: Status: GMC's configurator now shows prices for every trim. Starting price: $41,995 for the Elevation 2WD, including destination. Top price: The AT4X AEV Edition, at $70,495 with destination. Destination charge: $2,095, included in every price here unless noted. Increase over 2026: $1,000 to $1,200, depending on trim. ...

I've lost count of the nights I've spent camping in the rain, and the lesson never changes. Weather turns fast in the mountains, and comfort depends on choices you make before the first drop. I've learned camping in the rain works when you plan the site, the shelter, and...

Quick Facts: Package: Bronco ORV Package from Ford Custom Garage. Announced: October 21, 2026. Fits: Select 2025 and 2026 four-door Bronco Base, Big Bend and Outer Banks models. Not eligible: Bronco Raptor and Badlands. MSRP: $18,995, with dealer pricing and installation charges varying. Tires: Required but sold separately; Ford...