Overlanding and Offroad articles

I've spent decades camping and overlanding across the American West, and I've helped plenty of newcomers navigate the budget overland trailer market. California mountains, Arizona deserts, and technical trails that punish cheap equipment fast are all familiar territory. Still, one thing the overland community talks around but rarely says...

Quick Facts: Subject: Lifted Prius off-road build (Prius Offroad kit) Lift height: 1.5 inches at all four corners Ground clearance: ~5.1 in stock, ~6.6 in lifted Towing: no factory rating; aftermarket hitch rated ~1,500 lbs Fuel economy: 40-50 MPG, 500+ mi range on an ~11-gallon tank Roof load: ~165...

Quick Facts: Vehicle: Hyundai Boulder concept Debut: 2026 New York auto show Construction: Body-on-frame Tires: 37-inch mud-terrain Design language: "Art of Steel" Production: Built in the U.S. for North America Pickup spin-off: Mid-size truck planned by 2030 Best for: Buyers cross-shopping the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler  6 min read In...

Quick Verdict: Dutch oven cornbread feeds 8 overlanders as a 20-minute side bread using Jiffy cornbread mix, an extra egg, 2 tablespoons of honey, and buttermilk. First, preheat the Dutch oven to develop a crispy bottom crust. Next, pour the batter into the hot oil and bake at 400F...

Quick Facts: Category: Portable camping air conditioners (battery-ready) Units tested: EcoFlow Wave 3, Zero Breeze Mark 3, CyberTake S2 Pro Lightest: Zero Breeze Mark 3 at 22 lb Most cooling: EcoFlow Wave 3 at 6,100 BTU Quietest low setting: CyberTake S2 Pro at 40 dB Best app: EcoFlow Wave...

Quick Facts: Product: James Baroud Evasion Pro Line Fiberglass Hardshell (made in Portugal) Sizes: Small ($4,395), Medium ($4,595), XL ($4,795) Weight: 152 to 180 lbs depending on size, per James Baroud official spec Mattress: 65 mm (2.5 in) high-density foam with anti-condensation pad included Shell: Same 4-layer fiberglass platform...

Quick Facts: Featured: 8 American made tents from family-run workshops Categories: Canvas wall tents, hybrid hot tents, ultralight backpacking Overlander pick: Montana Canvas Premium 12 oz Wall Tent Winter hot tent pick: Snowtrekker 11x11 High Country Hybrid Backpacker pick: Zpacks Pivot Trio Price range: $949 to $3,305 Built in:...

I've been camping and overlanding most of my life. Over the decades, I've run the full spectrum - from sleeping in a bivy sack on frozen ground to rooftop tents to truck bed campers to full trailer rigs. I've done the heavy builds. I've had the impressive setups that...

Quick Facts: Topic: The eight powertrains competing to replace gas and diesel in off-road trucks Front-runner today: The electric off-road vehicle, led by Rivian, Hummer EV and the Cybertruck Most production-ready bridge: Extended-range EV (EREV), such as the Ram 1500 Ramcharger and Scout Terra Longest-range bet: Hydrogen fuel cell,...

Quick Facts: News: Mitsubishi will enter the U.S. midsize pickup segment and revive the Pajero Pickup platform: Next-generation Nissan Frontier frame architecture Build location: A Nissan U.S. plant (Canton, Mississippi) Pickup timing: Tied to the Frontier redesign expected around 2028 Pajero base: Mitsubishi Triton ladder-frame, built in Thailand Pajero...