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.

Where to Mount an Air Heater in a Van: Under-Seat, Floor and Bench Layouts

Where you put the heater decides how well it warms the van, how loud it runs, and how safe the exhaust stays. Air heater...

Hub Tent for Basecamp: When a 60-Second Ground Shelter Beats a Rooftop Tent

Quick Facts: Hub tent price: $199.99 to $619.99 at Amazon in October 2026. Setup claim: 60 to 90 seconds for the tent body, according...

Choosing Between Permanent and Portable Upgrades for Your Overlanding Rig

I've spent years overlanding around the American Southwest. My rig has never stayed the same for long. Some upgrades I bolted down once and...

GMRS Antenna Guide: Magnet, NMO and Ditch Light Mounts for Your 4×4

Quick Facts: Topic: Choosing and mounting a GMRS antenna on a truck or SUV. Frequencies: Channels near 462 MHz and 467 MHz. Quarter-wave length:...

The Payload Problem: Why Your Overlanding Rig May Be Heavier Than You Think

I've been camping and overlanding most of my life, working through nearly every shelter type: tents, rooftop tents, truck bed campers, and trailers. One...

2027 MINI Countryman Untamed Edition: Lift, A/T Tires and US Price

Quick Facts: Vehicle: 2027 MINI Countryman Untamed Edition, revealed October 6, 2026. US models: Countryman S ALL4 and the electric Countryman SE ALL4. US...

2026 Holiday Gift Guide – Gifts Under $100

Shopping for someone who loves overlanding, off-roading, and camping can get expensive in a hurry. Between rooftop tents, refrigerators, suspension upgrades, and recovery equipment,...

The Case for Buying One Great Tent Instead of Three Mediocre Ones

I've owned a lot of tents. First came a $129 big-box dome tent, replaced after two seasons when the zippers failed. Then a $280...