Clive Winters

I have spent 17 years camping, exploring, and chasing quiet ground far from paved roads. I measure a good trip by how long my phone stays dark, and I plan routes around the places most people skip. I am a dedicated photographer, so I carry a camera on every outing and document the light I find along the way. When camp is set, I trade the wheel for a rod and fish fresh water lakes and rivers for whatever is biting. I write for 4wdTalk to help you gear up, plan smarter, and reach the same remote country I love.

Talbot Fire Closure Locks Down French Meadows: Every Road and Trail Now Off Limits

Quick Facts: Short answer: Mosquito Ridge Road and everything beyond it are closed Order: Forest Order 17-26-21, Talbot Fire closure Effective: 9:00 a.m. PDT...

Land Rover Defender Dakar: The 626-HP Road-Legal Version of a Dakar Class Winner

Quick Facts: Revealed: August 14, 2026, The Quail, Monterey Car Week Engine: 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8, 635 PS or 626 hp Torque: 750 Nm, or...

Diesel Heater Sizing Guide: BTU and kW by Shelter Type

Quick Facts: Topic: Diesel heater sizing for tents, vans, campers and trailers. Conversion: 1 kW = 3,412 BTU/hr. 2kW class output: 2,900 to 7,500...

How a Truck Bed Seal Keeps Dust Out From Under Your Topper

Quick Facts: Job: Fit a truck bed seal at the four points dust uses to get in Skill level: Basic hand tools, although the...

Cinch Sky Cruiser: A Hardshell Rooftop Tent With a Skylight for $4,999

Quick Facts: Product: Cinch Sky Cruiser hardshell rooftop tent Price: $4,999, listed by Cinch and by Yanko Design; reservation-only ordering Weight: 219 lbs (99.5...

How Long Will Wildfire Smoke Last, and Should You Cancel the Trip?

Quick Facts: Question: How long will wildfire smoke last, and do you go anyway Typical duration: Days to weeks under a strong temperature inversion,...

Diesel Heater Power Consumption: Why Your Power Station Will Not Start It

Quick Facts: Topic: Powering a 12V diesel air heater off-grid Startup draw: roughly 7 to 18 amps, depending on the unit Running draw: 1.25...

Oregon Dunes Closure: A Federal Judge Redraws the Riding Map

Quick Facts: Case: Center for Biological Diversity v. U.S. Forest Service Judge: Ann Aiken, U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon Order filed:...