Overlanding and Offroad articles

If you've spent serious time off the pavement across the western U.S., you already know this: most trailer problems start at the tires. Not the hitch. Not the frame. The tires. After years of overlanding through the Wind Rivers, the San Juans, the Great Basin, and everything in between,...

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven chicken and dumplings feeds 6 overlanders with 3 pounds of bone-in chicken thighs, carrots, celery, onions, chicken broth, and dropped biscuit dough. First, sear the thighs and build a seasoned broth. Then simmer the chicken 45 minutes at 350F. Finally, drop 8 biscuit dough rounds...

Quick Facts: Topic: How long bell tents last and what decides their lifespan Realistic lifespan range: 5 to 15 years (quality, care, and use pattern dependent) Tents tested by author: Stout 5M Pro (3-month review) and Stout 6M (6-month review) Operator proof point: Stout's 7,000-tent festival fleet and permanent...

Quick Facts: Product: Cybertake S2 Pro Portable Camping Air Conditioner Cooling capacity: 5,100 BTU (1,500W) Heating capacity: 6,100 BTU (1,800W auxiliary) Weight: 25.57 lbs (11.6 kg) Power input: 48V DC, 12-24V vehicle with booster, 100-240V AC, no internal battery Noise: 40 dB minimum, 55 dB on auto Ventilation: Dual...

Quick Facts: Company: Bollinger Motors Founded: 2014 by Robert Bollinger in Hobart, New York Flagship Vehicles: B1 SUV and B2 pickup, 614 hp, 200-mile range Original Price: $125,000 base Parent Company: Mullen Automotive (now Bollinger Innovations), acquired 2022 Shutdown Date: November 21, 2025 Auction Date: May 13, 2026 (427...

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...