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.

Overlanding Gear From 10 Veteran-Owned Brands Worth Knowing

Quick Facts: Topic: Veteran-owned overlanding gear brands Brands covered: 10 Categories: Solar, recovery rope, knives, vans, bedrolls, build shops, mattresses, guided trips, retail, storage ...

Land Cruiser vs Bronco Raptor: The Quarter-Mile Result Nobody Ordered

  Quick Facts: The matchup: Land Cruiser vs Bronco Raptor over a quarter mile Who ran it: The Fast Lane Car, published August 7, 2026 ...

Bear Spray Is Banned in California’s National Parks. Here Is What to Carry Instead

  Quick Facts: Question: Is bear spray legal in California? Statewide answer: Yes, under Penal Code 22810 Inside national parks: No, all 9 California units ...

Sterling Adventure Co Uinta Box Shell Review: A Full-Aluminum Rooftop Tent With a Bigger-Than-Queen Bed

Quick Facts: Product: Sterling Adventure Co Uinta Box Shell rooftop tent Type: Full-aluminum box shell, sleeps two adults Open size: 62″ W x 81″ L x 47″...

Diesel Heater Carbon Monoxide Risk: Is a Diesel Heater Safe?

Quick Facts: Topic: Diesel heater carbon monoxide risk, sources and prevention. Short answer: Safe by design, and only as safe as the exhaust system...

Volkswagen Pickup Truck for America: What the Report Actually Supports

Quick Facts: Story: A Volkswagen pickup truck for the US market Primary source: Reuters, August 7, 2026, citing one unnamed company source Timing: On...

Ford Fathom: Ford’s $28,350 Electric Pickup and What It Means for Overlanders

  Quick Facts: Vehicle: Ford Fathom, four-door crew cab electric pickup Starting price: $28,350 MSRP, or $29,945 with the $1,595 destination charge Platform: Ford Universal...

Bear Country Food Storage: What the Rules Require and What Actually Works

Quick Facts: Topic: Bear country food storage for vehicle-based campers Legal basis: Forest-issued orders under 36 CFR 261.58(cc) Penalty: Class B misdemeanor, up to...