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.

How to Choose Between a Small and Large Overland Trailer

After decades of camping and overlanding across the American West, I've watched more people buy the wrong-sized trailer than almost any other gear mistake....

2026 Holiday Gift Guide – Gifts Under $300

The $300 price point occupies an interesting sweet spot in the world of overlanding gear. It is enough to buy something that can genuinely...

How to Set Up the Elk Mountain 13×16 Wall Tent

I've set up dozens of canvas wall tents over many years of testing overlanding gear. Most wall tents follow a similar process. However, the...

Bell Tent Sizes Explained: 4M vs. 5M vs. 6M, Which Should You Buy?

Bell tent size is one of those decisions people either overthink or underthink, and both mistakes cost money. Buy too small and you outgrow...

Is a 4×4 Driving Course Worth It? What You Learn vs. What You Teach Yourself

Quick Facts: Topic: An off road driving course compared to self-teaching Skill level: First-timers through intermediate Course length: 4 hours to 2 full days,...

Preparing Your Rig for a Cross-Country Overlanding Trip

A weekend trip forgives a lot of small mistakes. A cross-country overlanding trip does not. Even a worn belt or a soft tire barely...

Recovering from a Long Work Week: Why a Quick Weekend Overland Trip Resets You

A weekend overland trip fits anyone short on vacation days but craving real time outdoors. Compared to a week-long expedition, a weekend trip demands...

Overlanding as a Snowbird: Chasing Warm Weather in a Truck Camper Each Winter

I've camped and overlanded most of my life, moving from a tent to a bumper pull trailer to a fifth wheel, and tracking weather...