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.

Why Ground Clearance Matters in Off-Road Trailers

Every off-road trailer suspension question comes back to one factor: ground clearance. Any seasoned overlander knows it: the pain of scraping over roots, dragging...

Best Truck Bed Tent: 7 Top Picks Overlanders Recommend

Quick Facts: Guide: Best truck bed tent roundup for 2026 Picks reviewed: 7 models, from budget to premium Top pick: Kodiak Canvas Truck Bed...

Payload Capacity and GVWR: Why Your Overland Rig Is Probably Overloaded (and How to Fix It)

Some links in this article are Amazon affiliate links. Purchases made through them support 4wdTalk at no extra cost to you. Quick Facts: Topic: Payload...

Shelby Baja Raptor: A Turnkey 1,000-HP Desert Truck

Quick Facts: Vehicle: 2026 Shelby Baja Raptor (Shelby F-150 Baja Raptor) Power: 555 hp EcoBoost V6 or 1,000+ hp supercharged V8 Tires: 37-inch BFGoodrich...

Tent Camping Upgrades That Actually Make a Difference

Most gear lists treat tent camping upgrades like a shopping cart problem: add more, spend more, sleep better. After decades of camping and overlanding...

A Camper Fell Into a Vault Toilet for His Sunglasses. Please, Never Do This.

Quick Facts: Incident: Camper climbed into a vault toilet to grab dropped sunglasses Location:...

2026 Toyota Land Cruiser vs 4Runner: How the Two Off-Roaders Compare

Choosing between the 2026 Land Cruiser vs 4Runner comes down to price, powertrain, and how often you hit the trail. Both Toyota off-road SUVs...

Will a Kimbo Truck Camper Fit Your Truck? A Payload Guide

  Quick Facts: Product: Kimbo truck camper (Kimbo 6 and Kimbo 8) Kimbo 6 dry weight: 830 lb, configured to about 1,200 lb Kimbo 8...