Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Announcement date: May 16, 2026 (Starlink email notices) Effective for new customers: Immediately Effective for existing customers: On the next billing cycle on or after June 18, 2026 Roam 100GB: $50/mo to $55/mo (data already doubled from 50GB in January 2026) Roam Unlimited: $165/mo to $175/mo Roam...

Quick Facts: Topic: Best off-road trails in California, ranked from a local's perspective Trails covered: 10, spanning Sierra Nevada, Death Valley, Mojave, San Bernardino, and Anza-Borrego Skill range: Stock-friendly beginner routes to expert-only rock crawls Trail length: 18 miles to 140 miles, single-day to 4-day trips Required gear: Recovery...

I've been camping since I was a kid, spending nights in the mountains, the desert, dense backcountry woods, and everywhere in between. Those early years were tent and sleeping bag simple, relying on whatever fit in a pack or a cooler, and making do with trail mix and canned...

Not every tent is built for every adventure, and figuring out that truth the hard way usually involves a wet sleeping bag or a collapsed pole in a windstorm. Choosing a tent that fits your outdoor lifestyle starts with an honest look at how you genuinely camp, not how...

Finding an off-road trailer not costing as much as a used truck has always been the hard part. Most capable overland trailers start well above $15,000, and even mid-tier options push $10,000 before you add a single accessory. Big Slack Off Road set out to solve exactly this problem...

Quick Facts: Topic: Worst overland trucks ranked by reliability and maintenance costs Data sources: NHTSA recall counts, RepairPal cost averages, Consumer Reports, J.D. Power Forum sentiment: r/overlanding, Expedition Portal, Overland Bound, brand-specific forums Trucks ranked: 10 main picks plus 3 new and unproven entries Worst overall offender: Land Rover...

  Quick Facts: Topic: How to find free camping on US public land Skill level: Beginner to intermediate Time required: 30 to 60 minutes of planning, up to 14 days on site Tools needed: Mapping app, offline GPS, water storage, portable power Permits: None for most federal dispersed sites; Arizona...

Quick Facts: Topic: The 10 most reliable overlanding engines based on owner consensus Scope: Both gas and diesel, all eras through 2026 Reliability anchor: 300K+ documented miles per platform Top diesel pick: Toyota 1HZ 4.2L inline-six Top gas pick: Toyota 2UZ-FE 4.7L V8 Top US-market pick: Cummins 5.9L 12-Valve ...

Quick Facts: Topic: Choosing a Jeep lift kit Lift sizes covered: 1 inch to 6 inches and up Tire fitment range: 33 inch to 40 inch Vehicle compatibility: JL, JT Gladiator, JK, TJ, YJ Install time: 2 to 12 hours at home, 4 to 10 in a shop Kit...

Quick Facts: Product: 2026 Jeep Wrangler America250 Edition Reveal date: May 12, 2026 Base trim: Wrangler Willys Exterior: Bright White paint, Jean Blue soft top, 17-inch Steel Oxide wheels with 33-inch all-terrain tires, red tow hooks, America250 badging Interior: Denim-style upholstery with tri-color red, silver and blue stitching Headline...