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.

Getting Your Ham Radio License for Overlanding: The Exam, the Cost, and the First Radio to Buy

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Storyteller Overland GEAR MODE Sprinter Van Starts at $149,497

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All-Terrain Tire Warranties Compared: Treadwear Mileage, Road Hazard, and What Gets Denied

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Land Rover’s New Defender V8 Conversion: Who Qualifies, and Why US Owners Wait Until 2037

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Ford Halts F-150 Production at Dearborn and Kansas City: What It Means for Truck Buyers This Fall

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