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.

Off-Road Armor Buying Guide: Rock Sliders, Skid Plates, and Bumpers Explained

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Satellite Communicator vs. GMRS Radio for Overlanding: Which Do You Need?

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Hill Descent Control: How It Works, How to Use It, and When It Fails

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Spotting and Trail Hand Signals: How to Run a Group Safely

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Shelby Brought Back the Two-Door F-150, and It Is the Least Off-Road Truck the Company Builds

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Three New Federal Fire Closures Hit Colorado, Washington and Idaho

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Ram Recalls 1,271,294 Trucks Over a Seat Belt Anchor Which Might Not Be Properly Attached

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