Overlanding and Offroad articles

I've run Starlink for years now. Those years include trips throughout the American Southwest. The pattern is always the same. To keep Starlink connected in tree cover, the dish needs an open path to the sky. Pines block this path more aggressively than almost any other obstruction I've tested...

Quick Facts: Ford Bronco recall size: 565,691 Bronco and Bronco Raptor SUVs, model years 2021-2026 Bronco defect: Engine-bay wiring chafes against nearby parts, fire risk (NHTSA 26V468) Filing: NHTSA Ford Bronco recall 26V468, Ford Explorer recall...

Quick Verdict: The best off road trails in Utah start on Moab's slickrock domes. Then they finish on a 90-mile permit loop inside Canyonlands National Park. For a first trip, Gemini Bridges and the Sand Hollow West Rim ask the least of a stock 4x4. Hell's Revenge...

  Quick Facts: Topic: The best hiking poles for overlanders and basecamp day hikers Top pick: Black Diamond Trail Cork, $129.95, 17.4 oz per pair Picks covered: 8 pairs, each with a live Amazon listing Price range: $49.99 to $229.95 per pair at MSRP Weight range: 9.3 oz to 23.3...

I've been camping and overlanding most of my life. Over the decades, I've slept in tents on frozen ground, graduated to rooftop tents, moved through truck bed campers, and pulled trailers down roads with no business being called roads. I've spent real money across all of it. I've also...

Quick Verdict: This foil packet BBQ pork chops recipe turns bone-in chops, BBQ sauce, and sliced onions into a smoky camp dinner with no grill grate required. A splash of apple cider vinegar cuts the sauce's sweetness and helps tenderize the meat. Tent-fold the packet instead of a flat...

  Quick Facts: Topic: Best sun hat for overlanding and desert camping Hats reviewed: 8, across wide brims, booneys, caped caps, and straw Editor's Pick: Shelta Osprey M100 UPF range: 40+ to 50+ Brim range: 2 to 6 inches Best for: desert heat, high-wind trails, and truck-cab storage  8 min read In...

Quick Facts: Topic: Canvas tent storage for the off-season Skill level: Beginner friendly Time required: 30 to 60 minutes of active work, plus 24 to 48 hours drying Main threats: Mildew, rot, and rodent damage Ideal storage climate: 64 to 70°F, humidity under 60% Supplies cost: Roughly $40 to...

I've spent decades overlanding across the country. As the founder of 4WDTalk, I've run a week-long trip on a bare-bones setup and I've also run the same trip loaded with small comforts. The gear list barely changed. The difference in how I felt on day six changed everything. In fact,...

Quick Facts: Reveal date: July 21, 2026, via Toyota's official newsroom New trim: Toyota Tundra Trailhunter, an overlanding-focused package Based on: SR5 grade, not a top-tier trim Key hardware: Old Man Emu suspension, Michelin LTX Trail tires, locking rear differential Screen: 14-inch touchscreen, standard on every 2027 Tundra grade ...