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Honda Base Station Prototype: A Lightweight Camper Built for Small-SUV Owners
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Product: Honda Base Station Prototype towable travel trailer
Reported weight: Around 1,400 to 1,500 lbs (unofficial; Honda has not published a figure)
Tow vehicle: Compact SUVs and crossovers, including the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4
Sleeps: Four, via a queen futon plus an optional kids' bunk
Stand-up...
US-Built Land Rover Defender: JLR Taps a Stellantis Platform to Cut Tariffs
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Automaker: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)
Model: US-built Land Rover Defender for the American market
Platform: Sourced from Stellantis (non-binding deal, 2026)
Current build site: Nitra, Slovakia
Reported US site: Toledo, Ohio (unconfirmed)
Main driver: Reducing import tariff exposure
US sales weight: About 30% of JLR global sales
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The Best Free Dispersed Camping in Northern California for Off-Roaders and Overlanders
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Topic: Free dispersed camping in Northern California for off-roaders and overlanders
Spots covered: 12 free areas across 5 regions, plus one fee trap to avoid
Land managers: BLM California and the Shasta-Trinity, Modoc, Klamath, Six Rivers, Tahoe, Plumas, Eldorado, and Mendocino National Forests
Typical cost: $0 on...
Designing a Scalable Air System That Grows With Your Build
I've been running air systems on off-road rigs for years, and one pattern repeats itself constantly: builders buy the wrong compressor for where their build is going, not where it is today. Someone running stock 31-inch tires picks up a budget 1.5 CFM unit, then upgrades to 35s two...
Foil Packet Bacon and Eggs: One-Packet Overland Breakfast
Quick Verdict: Foil packet bacon and eggs gives you a hot protein breakfast with no skillet to scrub. First, lay two strips of bacon on a heavy-duty foil square, crack two eggs over the top, and season. Next, cook on medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes until the...
Devos LightRanger 1200 Review: Two Years of Hard Use
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Product: Devos LightRanger 1200 portable area light
Brightness: Up to 1,200 lumens, 5000K white
Coverage: Up to 60 ft diameter, 4 / 2 / 1 panel control
Runtime: About 3.5 hrs on full power, up to 80 hrs on low
Pole height: 4-section aluminum, 3 to 9...
Best Ground Tents of 2026: 6 Top Overland Picks Ranked
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Roundup: The best ground tents of 2026, six ranked overland picks
Types covered: Four-season dome, insulated single-wall, canvas-style wall, inflatable
Top pick: Bereg UP-5 (4.9/5)
Best insulated: Overlandish Base Camp V2...
Toyota Has Too Many Models: Which Ones Should Go?
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Topic: The crowded Toyota lineup, ranked by what stays and what goes
Total US nameplates: 21, before hybrid, off-road, or performance variants
Off-road models in play: Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner, Land Cruiser, Sequoia
Most debated cut: Sequoia, with 26,186 sold in 2025
Safest keepers: RAV4 (479,288) and Camry...
The Best Free Dispersed Camping in Arizona for Off-Roaders and Overlanders
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Topic: Free dispersed camping in Arizona
Spots covered: 13 (low desert for winter, high country for summer)
Land managers: BLM, U.S. Forest Service, and Fish and Wildlife
Typical cost: $0 to camp (no statewide camping pass)
Passes: Red Rock and Tonto passes cover parking only; the La...
Ford Ranger Super Duty: The Toughest Factory Ranger Yet
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Vehicle: Ford Ranger Super Duty (toughest factory Ranger)
Engine: Retuned 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel, 10-speed automatic
Traction: Locking front and rear diffs, two-speed transfer case
Ground clearance: Almost 300 mm (about 11.8 inches)
Wading depth: 850 mm (about 33.5 inches)
Fuel tank: 130 liters standard (about 34 gallons)
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