Overlanding and Offroad articles

Quick Facts: Resort: Camp Quitcherbichin (CampQYB) Location: Runaway Bay, Texas, on Lake Bridgeport Distance: 60 to 90 minutes northwest of Dallas Waterfront: One mile along Lake Bridgeport Ways to stay: Cabins, vessels, wagons, Airstreams, RV sites Award: 2026 TACO Glamping Resort of the Year On site: Four restaurants, saloon,...

I've spent most of my adult life camping and overlanding across the American West, and camping water management is one lesson you learn fast. As the founder of 4WDTalk, I've parked my vehicle on BLM land three days from a spigot more times than I can count, and every...

Quick Facts: Topic: Backyard glamping guest room and rental setup Tent used: Elk Mountain Yukon Bell Tent, 16 ft Interior space: 201 sq ft, 10 ft peak height Setup time: Under 20 minutes solo Skill level: Beginner, no contractor needed Cost to start: About $1,074 for the tent, plus...

Quick Facts: Topic: Forest Service over-snow vehicle rule Regulation: 36 CFR Part 212, Subpart C Effect: Riding outside designated areas is prohibited Who acts: BlueRibbon Coalition action alert Date: Alert launched July 2, 2026 Goal: Rescind Subpart C and restore open winter access Status: Rule in force; rescission is...

Quick Verdict: Foil packet Italian sausage and veggies pack sliced sausage, zucchini, squash, red onion, and cherry tomatoes into one sealed packet with garlic and Italian seasoning. First, slice everything at home and bag it cold. Then tent-fold, double-wrap for the acidic tomatoes, and cook on medium-hot coals for...

Quick Facts: Topic: Off-season inflatable tent storage Skill level: Beginner Time required: 2 to 24 hours, mostly drying Tools needed: Room to pitch, breathable bag, mildew cleaner Difficulty: Easy Biggest risk: Mold from damp storage Cost: Low, a cleaner plus a storage bag Best for: Air-tent and inflatable-tent owners  8...

Quick Facts: Recall: Ford F-150 recall for park pawl / rollaway risk NHTSA campaign: 26V402000 Vehicles affected: 741,195 Defect: Transmission park pawl engages while moving, damaging the park system Models: 2021 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition and Navigator, 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator Remedy: Powertrain control module software update plus transmission inspection ...

I've been camping and overlanding my entire life. From weekend runs in the backcountry to longer pushes into terrain most rigs won't touch, I've made every rookie mistake and carried every piece of gear I didn't need. Over the years building 4WDTalk into a community for people who share...

Quick Verdict: Foil packet shrimp boil loads shrimp, sliced andouille, par-boiled red potatoes, and corn rounds into one sealed packet with Old Bay and butter. First, par-boil the potatoes at home and prep the rest cold. Then flat-pack fold and cook on medium-hot coals for 18 to 22 minutes,...

I've spent 15 years as an overlander — and 30 as a camper before that — but I still remember my first real overland route. Three days, 200 miles, more topo lines than I'd ever seen in one place. I had the Jeep, I had the gear, and I...