Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Verdict: The James Baroud Evasion is one of the best-built pop-up hardshell rooftop tents on the market, with a 4-layer fiberglass shell built by hand in Porto, Portugal, a 65mm high-density mattress, and a 3-year warranty extendable to 5 years on the tent body with registration. Spirit of...

Overland Expo West is one of those events I look forward to every year. There’s just something special about being surrounded by people who love the same things I do: getting outside, exploring new places, building better rigs, testing new gear, and swapping stories with folks who understand why...

Quick Verdict: Edmunds named five best midsize off-road trucks for 2026, but the list misses one truck overlanders should know about: the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster. This six-truck ranking applies overlanding criteria like payload, fuel range, and aftermarket depth to find the right midsize overland truck for full-time travel, weekend...

Quick Verdict: In the Scout vs Rivian R1T fight, the Rivian R1T is here today with up to 420 miles of range, 11,000 pounds of towing, and 14.9 inches of adjustable ground clearance starting around $72,885. The Scout Terra arrives in late 2027 with body-on-frame construction, a solid rear...

Quick Verdict: After three years of owning the Sonmez Maxia 480 inflatable hot tent, my unit has leaked air since the first night I pitched it. Specifically, the tent loses enough pressure every four to five hours to require a refill. Moreover, Sonmez walked back the replacement they promised...

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven pizza over the campfire feeds 4 overlanders in 15 minutes on a preheated 12-inch Lodge Camp Dutch Oven, Pillsbury pizza dough, jar sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella. First, preheat the Dutch oven on 20 briquettes for 10 minutes. Next, drop in oiled dough, sauce, cheese, and...

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven beef stew feeds 6 overlanders with cubed chuck roast, carrots, Yukon Gold potatoes, pearl onions, red wine, and beef broth. First, sear the beef over high bottom heat. Next, build a roux, deglaze with wine, add vegetables and broth. Then braise 2 hours at 325F...

Quick Verdict Rating: 4.5 / 5. The Camp Chef Pro 30 Single Burner Stove is the workhorse I reach for when one burner is enough and 30,000 BTU is the floor, not the ceiling. After 3 years of overland trips, tailgates, group breakfasts, and quiet weeknight dinners, the Pro 30...

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven chili feeds 6 overlanders with 2 pounds of 80/20 ground beef, Shiner Bock, kidney and pinto beans, and a 90-minute simmer at 325F in a 12-inch Lodge Camp Dutch Oven. First, brown the beef and aromatics over high bottom heat. Next, switch to 12 top...

Best Overland Vehicles of 2026: 7 Trail-Ready SUVs and Trucks Quick Verdict: The best overland vehicles 2026 deliver factory ground clearance from 8.3 to 11.6 inches, locking differentials, and overland-ready trims at MSRPs from roughly $50,000 to $90,390. Toyota fields three serious contenders, Ford and Jeep hold heritage capability, Chevrolet...