Overlanding and Offroad articles

I've tested dozens of tents over the years. Some were good, some were bad, and a few earned a permanent spot in my gear rotation. Camping and overlanding have filled most of my life. Beyond decades outdoors, my work as the founder of 4WDTalk connects me with industry insiders...

Quick Facts: Product: ICECO VL45 Plus portable freezer Capacity: 44.4 QT (42L) Access: 3-way (left lid, right lid, side slide-out basket) Insulation: 2.8" Vacuum Insulated Panels (VIP) Temperature range: 0°F to 50°F Control: Onboard panel, Bluetooth app, Apple CarPlay Power: AC/DC, ICECO magnetic battery compatible Build: All-metal, reinforced corners,...

Quick Facts: Product: Psyclone Tents 5 Metre Canvas Bell Tent (Fixed Floor with Extra Windows) Diameter: 16.4 feet (5 metres), sleeps up to three double beds Canvas: 340 gsm poly-cotton blend (about 10 oz per square yard), fire retardant and mould treated Floor: 520 gsm sewn-in PVC Center pole...

Quick Facts: Recall: Jeep Wrangler Gladiator recall (fire risk) Models: Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator Model years: 2021 to 2025 Vehicles affected: 1,076,999 (787,887 Wrangler, 289,112 Gladiator) Defect: Electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring overheats Risk: Vehicle fire, even with the ignition off Recall numbers: NHTSA 26V363, Stellantis 21D ...

Quick Facts: Topic: Off-road vehicles on national forests and a federal move to expand motorized access Trigger: May 29, 2026 executive order rescinding EO 11644 and EO 11989 Acreage under review: Up to 5.18 million acres of recommended wilderness Forest Service total: 193 million acres managed Off-trail driving: Still...

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven garlic herb biscuits feeds 6 overlanders in 15 minutes using refrigerated Pillsbury Grands biscuits tossed with melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian herbs. First, toss the biscuits in the garlic-herb butter mixture. Next, arrange in a preheated 12-inch Lodge Camp Dutch Oven. Finally, bake at...

Quick Facts: Topic: The GMC Jimmy nameplate returns as a body-on-frame midsize SUV Story broke: GM Authority exclusive, April 2026 (Jonathan Lopez) Construction: Body-on-frame, built for real off-road use Platform: Tied to the midsize GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado Engines: Upgraded 2.7L TurboMax four, with a planned optional V8 ...

Quick Facts: Product: MORRFlate Braided Quad+ 4-Tire Hose Kit (off-road tire inflation system) Type: Manifold and braided hose kit for four-tire deflate and inflate, no built-in compressor Fits: Wheelbase up to 155 inches (Quad+); other sizes cover 100, 125, and 200 inches Air source: ARB and Power Tank connect...

Quick Facts: Headline change: The Trailhunter's high-mount intake joins the options list Intake cost: $980 Available on: Base 1958 trim and the standard Land Cruiser Engine: 2.4L turbocharged i-FORCE MAX four-cylinder hybrid New paint: Inked (black), one of seven colors Premium Package: Now $4,905, adds heated and ventilated rear...

Quick Facts: Topic: A smaller Ineos 4x4 range positioned below the Grenadier Source: Ineos CEO Lynn Calder, speaking to Autocar Platform: Shared and borrowed platforms, not a short-wheelbase Grenadier Powertrain: Likely electrified, tied to the Fusilier EV and range-extender program Likely arrival: Around 2028, with the Fusilier leading the...