Jason Hall

Jason Hall is a contributing writer at 4wdTalk covering overlanding, off-road gear, and backcountry camping. Originally from Arkansas and now based in Montana, he's spent the last 15 years in the outdoors — though these days his idea of camping leans more toward pulling his fifth wheel behind a 4WD Dodge diesel than sleeping in a rooftop tent. He writes about winches, trailer suspensions, tire deflators, canvas wall tents, and Southern California trail routes, with a focus on the gear and decisions that actually matter once you're off pavement.

The Complete History of the Jeep Wrangler: From WWII Roots to the 4xe

Quick Facts: Topic: The complete Jeep Wrangler history, WWII roots to today First Wrangler model year: 1987 (YJ, sold from 1986) Generations: Four (YJ,...

Scout Motors Spirit of ’26: The Patriotic Scout SUV Tying 1976 to the New Traveler

Quick Facts: Vehicle: Traveler Spirit of '26, a one-off Scout SUV concept Revealed: July 3, 2026, on the Scout Motors blog Heritage: 1976 Spirit...

Off-Road SUV Sales Tracker: Bronco vs Wrangler vs 4Runner (2026)

Tracker snapshot (Q2 2026) Q2 leader: Ford Bronco, 45,739 units, up 15.9% year over year. Second: Jeep Wrangler, 41,793 units, down 12% from Q2...

Ineos Grenadier MRLV: The Grenadier Goes to War for the Defender’s Old Job

Quick Facts: Vehicle: Ineos Grenadier MRLV (Multi-Role Light Vehicle) Base platform: Grenadier ladder-frame 4x4 with beam axles Partners: Ineos, SMT Defence, NMS UK Program:...

2026 Jeep Recon: What We Know About Jeep’s Electric Trail-Rated SUV

  Quick Facts: Vehicle: 2026 Jeep Recon Moab Powertrain: Dual-motor electric, 650 hp / 620 lb-ft 0-60 mph: 3.6 seconds EPA range: 222 miles (Jeep...

Ford Raptor Rebelle Rally 2026: Bronco and Ranger Race Bone-Stock

Quick Facts: Event: Rebelle Rally 2026 Ford entries: Bronco Raptor and Ranger Raptor (factory teams) Race class: Bone-Stock (near-factory vehicles) Dates: October 7 to...

Water Management on the Trail: How Much to Carry and How to Make It Last

I've spent most of my adult life camping and overlanding across the American West, and camping water management is one lesson you learn fast....

Ford F-150 and Expedition Recall: 741,195 Vehicles Flagged for Rollaway Risk

Quick Facts: Recall: Ford F-150 recall for park pawl / rollaway risk NHTSA campaign: 26V402000 Vehicles affected: 741,195 Defect: Transmission park pawl engages while...