Overlanding

Overlanding got under my skin about 12 years ago and hasn’t let go since. Before that I was an Army guy who spent more nights in the woods than in a bed. Before that I was just a kid who’d rather be camping than anywhere else. That’s the perspective behind everything we publish here. Me, my editors, and most of our backend crew live this stuff. I’m out testing gear three or four times a month, so when we tell you a rooftop tent flexes too much on washboard or a fridge can’t hold temp past 95°F, it’s because we spent a weekend finding that out.

What you’ll find in the overlanding category

This is the deepest section of 4WDTalk: guides, reviews, and how-tos for anyone planning, building, or living out of an overland rig. You’ll find our complete guide to dispersed camping for overlanders, state-by-state free public-land breakdowns, fire-restriction resources, MVUM tutorials, and off-road GPS app comparisons. Overland trailer design is in here too, from steel-vs-aluminum tradeoffs to budget builds that actually hold up.

Vehicle setup and trailer selection

Whether you’re rolling a stock Tacoma, a built Wrangler, a Sprinter, or even a lifted Prius, the coverage stays focused on what matters on the trail: payload, recovery, suspension, and storage. Rooftop tents, ground tents, sleep systems, fridges, and the auxiliary power setups that keep you out longer without babying the gear.

Camp cooking, comfort, and basecamp living

Driving is only part of it. You’ll find Dutch oven recipes, long-term basecamp setups, off-grid lighting, and small comfort upgrades that turn a long weekend into something you can actually sustain. Practical stuff that works when you’re two hours from a town.

Why read 4WDTalk

We’re a small crew of veterans, campers, and overlanders who’ve been doing this for decades and still get excited when the truck gets loaded. No PR fluff, no trend-chasing. Browse the articles below, and if you spot something we missed or got wrong, tell us.