Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Product: 23Zero Kabari SuperFly (hybrid lightweight wedge-style rooftop tent) Mounted weight: 105 lb Shell: Semi-hardshell with waterproof PVC top, aluminum frame Sleeps: 2 adults Mattress: 2" foam with condensation mat Closed height: 7.75" with rails (6.25" without) Season rating: 4-season Price: $2,495 at Spirit of 1876 Best...

  Quick Facts: App: National Forests and Grasslands (U.S. Forest Service) Cost: Free Platforms: iOS and Android Launched: June 1, 2026 Coverage: 30,000+ recreation sites, 165,000 miles of trails Key features: Offline maps, safety alerts, closures, amenity filters Privacy: No personal data collected or shared Replaces: Nearly 30 older agency...

  Quick Facts: Vehicle: 2026 Jeep Recon Moab Powertrain: Dual-motor electric, 650 hp / 620 lb-ft 0-60 mph: 3.6 seconds EPA range: 222 miles (Jeep estimate up to 250) Battery: 100-kWh, 400-volt Ground clearance: 9.4 inches Tires: 33-inch all-terrain Price: From $66,995; high $70,000s loaded Availability: Order now, deliveries late...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: 2027 Ram Power Wagon (2500) New engine: 6.7L Cummins inline-six turbo-diesel Diesel output: 430 hp / 1,075 lb-ft Gas engine: 6.4L Hemi V8, 405 hp / 429 lb-ft Max towing: Nearly 20,000 lb (with gooseneck hitch) Ground clearance: About 12.6 inches (diesel), on 33-inch tires Key...

I've spent two decades chasing dirt roads across the American West, and minimalist living on the road stopped feeling like a buzzword for me a long time ago. As the founder of 4WDTalk, I've tested dozens of overlanding rigs and camper builds, from the Sierra Nevadas to Arizona's deserts,...

Quick Facts: Topic: The best free dispersed camping in the USA for off-roaders and overlanders States covered: 10, from the Mojave to the Northern Rockies Land managers: BLM and the national forests Typical cost: $0 on most BLM and national forest land Permits: None for dispersed camping; California requires...

Quick Facts: Event: Rebelle Rally 2026 Ford entries: Bronco Raptor and Ranger Raptor (factory teams) Race class: Bone-Stock (near-factory vehicles) Dates: October 7 to 17, 2026 Distance: about 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) Terrain: Nevada and California deserts Privateer support: $1,500 via the Ford Raptor Route program Best for: Raptor...

Quick Facts: Plan: Trail Canyon Travel Management Plan (BLM, Kanab Field Office) Location: Kane County, Utah, near Kanab Routes at stake: 473 miles of OHV routes Most restrictive option: closes 141 miles (29%) Access-focused option: keeps 446 miles open (95%) Comment deadline: July 22, 2026 Best for: Off-roaders, overlanders,...

Quick Facts: Resort: Camp Quitcherbichin (CampQYB) Location: Runaway Bay, Texas, on Lake Bridgeport Distance: 60 to 90 minutes northwest of Dallas Waterfront: One mile along Lake Bridgeport Ways to stay: Cabins, vessels, wagons, Airstreams, RV sites Award: 2026 TACO Glamping Resort of the Year On site: Four restaurants, saloon,...

I've spent most of my adult life camping and overlanding across the American West, and camping water management is one lesson you learn fast. As the founder of 4WDTalk, I've parked my vehicle on BLM land three days from a spigot more times than I can count, and every...