Overlanding and Offroad articles

  Quick Facts: Starlink Mini hardware: from $199, plus a $55 to $175 monthly plan WeBoost booster: $549.99, one-time purchase, no subscription Starlink Mini weight: 2.43 lbs dish, 6 lbs full kit WeBoost power draw: 12V at 1.8A, far below Starlink Mini's 25 to 40 watts What Starlink Mini does:...

Quick Facts: Topic: Free dispersed camping in New Mexico for off-roaders and overlanders Spots covered: 13 vetted free sites across 7 regions Land managers: BLM New Mexico, Santa Fe, Carson, Cibola, Gila, and Lincoln National Forests Typical cost: $0 on most BLM and national forest land Passes: None for...

Quick Facts: Topic: Overlanding mistakes beginners make before their first trip Mistakes covered: 10 Most expensive mistake: Exceeding your vehicle's gross weight rating Cheapest fix: A CAT scale weigh-in, roughly $12 to $15 Most dangerous mistake: Using a tow ball as a recovery point First upgrade most overlanders should...

I've spent nearly my entire life camping and overlanding. Though I take plenty of quick weekend trips, most of my time camping wasn't spent moving. It was spent parked in one spot for five, seven, or ten days at a stretch, running a fixed camp while day trips fanned...

Quick Facts: Topic: Finding and fixing an overloaded overland build Skill level: Beginner, no tools required for the weigh-in Time required: About 30 minutes per visit, two visits Cost: $15.25 first weigh, $5.25 reweigh within 24 hours Typical finding: Rear axle over its GAWR while gross weight still looks...

Quick Facts: Topic: Setting up a bell tent rental on Hipcamp and Airbnb Cost to list: Free on both platforms Host commission: Hipcamp 12.5% to 15%; Airbnb around 15.5% Typical nightly rate: $100 to $250 for a furnished bell tent Setup time: A weekend to stage, photograph, and publish...

Quick Facts: Package: Bronco Desert Rising, the first Ford Custom Garage Horizon Series release Price: $13,695 added to an Outer Banks build Production: Limited to 1,000 serialized units Orders opened: July 27, 2026 Base trim: Bronco Outer Banks only, in four exterior colors Wheels: White 17-inch Method wheels on...

Quick Verdict: This foil packet taco meat recipe turns pre-browned ground beef, taco seasoning, salsa, corn, black beans, and shredded cheese into a full taco night. It comes together off one bed of coals. Browning the beef at home before the trip is the key food safety step. Raw...

I've been camping since I was a kid, starting in tents before moving to a bumper pull camper as an adult and eventually a fifth wheel for family trips. Almost every trip has been boondocking, and this experience has shaped exactly how I think about camper interiors. The setup...

Quick Facts: Product: Hcalory portable diesel heater lineup (Compact SE, Toolbox, Origin-SE and related models) Marketed output: Most current SKUs carry an 8KW badge Measured/reported output: Closer to 5kW on several models, per Hcalory's own unit labeling and owner reports Fuel tank: 5 to 10 liters, depending on model ...