Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Topic: Rock crawling technique for full-size 4x4s and SUVs Skill level: Beginner to intermediate Core skills: Line selection, wheel placement, throttle and brake control, spotter communication Tire pressure range: 15 to 20 PSI on standard wheels, 6 to 8 PSI on beadlocks Gear range: Low range, first...

Quick Facts: Matchup: KO3 vs AT4W, the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 against the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W Treadwear warranty: KO3 50,000 miles, A/T4W 60,000 miles in LT sizes Tread depth: A/T4W runs deeper in all six matched sizes, by 1/32 or 2/32 inch Load capacity: Identical in all six matched...

I've spent my fair share of time camping and overlanding over the years, and I've found that overlanding gear storage is the part most new builds get wrong first. A duffel bag that looked fine in the driveway turns into a soaked mess after a single water crossing. Loose...

Quick Verdict: Pie iron pizza pockets seal pizza sauce, low-moisture mozzarella, and pepperoni between two buttered slices of bread. Preheat the cast iron empty for 2 minutes in medium coals, then cook 3 to 5 minutes per side. Hold the sauce to 2 tablespoons. Keep it a half inch...

Quick Facts: Product: ROAM Vagabond 2.0 rooftop tent, by ROAM Adventure Co Type: Softshell foldout, sleeps 2 to 3 Sleeping size: 56" W x 96" L x 52" H Closed size: 56" W x 48" L x 9" H Weight: 150 lbs, up from 130 lbs on the original...

Quick Facts: Topic: How cold is too cold to camp, and the 19 mistakes wrecking freezing nights. Real limit: Your gear and your judgment, not the thermometer. First thing to fail: Ground insulation, long before your sleeping bag. Pad R-value needed: 4.0 or higher below 32°F, 5.5+ on snow. ...

I've spent years testing overlanding gear, and the Elk Mountain Ridgeline 14 is one of the more impressive inflatable tents I have put my hands on. I flew out to Idaho to meet Travis, the owner of Elk Mountain Tents, after he told me a batch of eight pre-production...

Quick Facts: Topic: Choosing a Harbor Freight generator for vehicle-based camping Models covered: 6 Predator inverters, 2 open-frame units Our overlanding pick: PREDATOR 4200 Watt Dual-Fuel, item 71203, $799.99 Weight range: 46 lb to 257 lb Noise range: 56 dBA to 72.5 dBA Longest single-fill runtime: 26 hours on...

Quick Verdict: This cowboy coffee recipe boils coarse grounds straight in the pot over an open fire. A splash of cold water then drops them to the bottom. Two tablespoons of grounds per 8 ounces of water, one boil, a four-minute rest, and a slow pour. No filter, no...

Parkit360 5K Force trailer dolly review 2026: 5,000-lb capacity, 1.5HP motor, 6% grade limit. Real-world specs, price ($2,185), and who should buy.