Overlanding and Offroad articles

The car camping vs. overlanding vs. RV travel question comes up around nearly every campfire I sit beside. I've spent 30+ years camping, founded 4WDTalk, and tested more gear than my storage unit wants to hold. In all those seasons, I've watched good people spend big money on the...

  Quick Facts: Topic: Free dispersed camping in Southern California Spots covered: 12 (desert, mountain, and OHV areas) Land managers: BLM, U.S. Forest Service, California State Parks Typical cost: $0 (no reservation, no campground fee) Stay limit: 14 days on most BLM land; 30 days at Anza-Borrego Vehicle needed: Stock...

Quick Facts: Topic: Sunforger canvas, the treated cotton fabric in premium tents Fabric base: 100% cotton army duck Treatment: Water repellent, mildew resistant, UV resistant Common weight: 10 oz double-fill Also called: Marine grade, boatshrunk Tested on: Davis Tent 10x10 Go Tent, four months Best for: Canvas wall tent...

I've tested dozens of tents over the years. Some were good, some were bad, and a few earned a permanent spot in my gear rotation. Camping and overlanding have filled most of my life. Beyond decades outdoors, my work as the founder of 4WDTalk connects me with industry insiders...

Quick Facts: Product: ICECO VL45 Plus portable freezer Capacity: 44.4 QT (42L) Access: 3-way (left lid, right lid, side slide-out basket) Insulation: 2.8" Vacuum Insulated Panels (VIP) Temperature range: 0°F to 50°F Control: Onboard panel, Bluetooth app, Apple CarPlay Power: AC/DC, ICECO magnetic battery compatible Build: All-metal, reinforced corners,...

Quick Facts: Product: Psyclone Tents 5 Metre Canvas Bell Tent (Fixed Floor with Extra Windows) Diameter: 16.4 feet (5 metres), sleeps up to three double beds Canvas: 340 gsm poly-cotton blend (about 10 oz per square yard), fire retardant and mould treated Floor: 520 gsm sewn-in PVC Center pole...

Quick Facts: Recall: Jeep Wrangler Gladiator recall (fire risk) Models: Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator Model years: 2021 to 2025 Vehicles affected: 1,076,999 (787,887 Wrangler, 289,112 Gladiator) Defect: Electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring overheats Risk: Vehicle fire, even with the ignition off Recall numbers: NHTSA 26V363, Stellantis 21D ...

Quick Facts: Topic: Off-road vehicles on national forests and a federal move to expand motorized access Trigger: May 29, 2026 executive order rescinding EO 11644 and EO 11989 Acreage under review: Up to 5.18 million acres of recommended wilderness Forest Service total: 193 million acres managed Off-trail driving: Still...

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven garlic herb biscuits feeds 6 overlanders in 15 minutes using refrigerated Pillsbury Grands biscuits tossed with melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian herbs. First, toss the biscuits in the garlic-herb butter mixture. Next, arrange in a preheated 12-inch Lodge Camp Dutch Oven. Finally, bake at...

Quick Facts: Topic: The GMC Jimmy nameplate returns as a body-on-frame midsize SUV Story broke: GM Authority exclusive, April 2026 (Jonathan Lopez) Construction: Body-on-frame, built for real off-road use Platform: Tied to the midsize GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado Engines: Upgraded 2.7L TurboMax four, with a planned optional V8 ...