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.

Three New Federal Fire Closures Hit Colorado, Washington and Idaho

Quick Facts: Topic: Three new national forest fire closures effective July 31 and August 1, 2026 Colorado: Pike-San Isabel NF, Aspen Acres Fire, order...

How Far Can You Actually Go? Fuel Range Planning for Remote Routes

Quick Facts: Topic: Overlanding fuel range planning for remote routes Core rule: One third out, one third back, one third untouched Gasoline weight: About...

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

Quick Facts: Topic: the 2026 Ram 1500 recall over second-row seat belt anchors Vehicles: 1,271,294 in the US, 1,516,604 worldwide Model years: 2019 through...

Do You Need to Regear After 35s? Gear Ratios, Lockers, and Crawl Ratio Explained

Quick Facts: Topic: Whether to regear for 35s, plus lockers and crawl ratio Who needs it most: Rigs leaving the factory on 3.45 to...

Malheur National Forest Closure Expands as the Second Flat Fire Hits 100,673 Acres

Quick Facts: Order: The Malheur National Forest closure order is Emergency Closure, Second Flat Fire Two, number 06-04-02-26-15. Effective: July 28, 2026 through December...

The Best Starlink Mini Battery: 3 Picks We Recommend

Quick Facts: Category: Starlink Mini battery packs compared Top pick for runtime: Star-Batt Plus, rated over 24 hours per charge Most compact pick: PeakDo...

GM Puts $157 Million Into the Only Plant Building the Colorado ZR2

Quick Facts: Announcement: GM commits roughly $157 million to Wentzville Assembly, July 24, 2026 What it funds: New paint equipment, an estimated 28,000-square-foot expansion,...

Starlink Mini vs. Cell Booster for Overlanding: Which Do You Actually Need?

  Quick Facts: Starlink Mini hardware: from $199, plus a $55 to $175 monthly plan WeBoost booster: $549.99, one-time purchase, no subscription Starlink Mini weight:...