The Price Of Adventure: How Much Does A Continent-Scale Expedition Really Cost?
While living on the road, it becomes plainly clear the size of our adventures are limited mainly by our savings accounts. As much as we don’t want it to be t...
education
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Driving Skills: Getting a Handle On Driving Side-Slopes
I remember my first experience negotiating a side slope in my 1973 Toyota Land Cruiser—some decades ago now. I was a rank novice, learning the basics of low-...
Stop Guessing Your Rig’s Weight: Weighing Your Off-Road Vehicle with CAT Scale
When it comes to overlanding and off-roading, knowing the weight of your vehicle is more than just a good idea—it’s a necessity. Understanding your vehicle’s...
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Deciding Wheel Offset
We compare +0 and +25 offset Nomad Convoy wheels on the OVR LC100. While aggressive wheel fitments can give a truck an impressive stance, finding a balance b...
What’s the Difference Between Overlanding and Camping?
If you’re familiar with one it doesn’t necessarily prepare you for the other, and being prepared is the most important thing when heading into the great outd...
Avoid That Sinking Feeling: What to Know About Driving In Sand
Star here for this essential driving skill. Avoid that sinking feeling by leanring about driving in sand.The only things still moving are your spinning tires...
Bigger or Smaller Tires? Considering Tire Size for Global Overlanding
Would larger tires serve you better on long-distance or international explorations than smaller ones? The answer may surprise you.Even 40-inch tires are not ...
All Terrain vs Mud Terrain Tires What to Know Before You Buy: Which Tread is Right for Your 4x4?
It may be the hardest decision that any true off-road enthusiast faces. Do you go with an all-terrain or mud-terrain tire? While pavement-pounders won’t have...
Leave No Trace: How to Tread Lightly
There are important “tread lightly” principles overlanders and campers should adhere to treat surrounding areas (and people) with respect to preserve the env...
Repairing Off-Road Tires: Be Your Own Tire Repair Shop Out on the Trail
Don’t get stranded due to a flat tire while on the trail. With a few tools, a good air compressor, and a proper repair kit, you can handle any tire mishap sh...
Dual Batteries for Overlanding: Understand the Electronics That Keep You on the Move
Dual isolated batteries have been a fixture of overland vehicles since the first courageous souls ventured into the heart of Australia and Africa decades ago...
Fridge vs. Cooler: Is an On-Board 12V Compressor Fridge-Freezer the Right Solution for You?
Coolers versus 12V Fridge-Freezers, which is the right solution for your next camping or off-road trip?The lack of moving parts made them incredibly tough an...
Building For Longevity: 6 Modifications That Are Better Left Off Your Overland Expedition Vehicle
There’s a big difference between a vehicle equipped to tackle 4x4 trails on the weekend and one equipped to cross a continent. Here are 6 things to leave off...
Snorkels For Overlanding: Essential Vehicle Upgrade, or Superfluous Trail Bling?
The addition of a snorkel is often one of the more controversial vehicle upgrades and opinions are often split straight down the middle about them. Dan Grec ...
Basic AWD Upgrades: Making Your AWD Vehicle Even More Capable
How We Modified Our Already Capable All-Wheel-Drive 2022 Subaru Crosstrek to Perform Above and BeyondSince the pandemic hit in early 2020, more people than e...
Essential Trail Comms: Forget CB Radios—GMRS Is the New Standard for Outdoor Communication
For decades, the trail communication platform of choice in the U.S. market has been the venerable Citizen’s Band Radio Service (CB), or the more involved Ama...
4WD LOCKERS: Understanding Different Types and When to Use Them
The Age-old question, when to use your lockers and the tools you should use before lockers are engaged.THE DIFFERENTIAL To understand when to use the l...
BAJA DESIGNS: How to Choose the Right Lighting Zones and Patterns for Off-Road Driving
In The Zone: Understanding How to Light up the Night Around Your VehicleIt wasn’t long ago that we found ourselves in the pitch black of night, prerunning a ...
Protect the Fun: A Conversation with Matt Caldwell, Executive Director of TREAD LIGHTLY!
“AS LONG AS WE HAVE PEOPLE COMING TO ENJOY MOTORIZED RECREATION, EDUCATION WILL ALWAYS BE NEEDED.”Tread Lightly! (TL!) is a non-profit organization dedicated...
TIRE Mysteries 101: Understanding the Numbers and Letters of Tires
A load limit code of 65 means the tire is rated for 639 pounds if fully inflated, and a 150 load limit is rated for a whopping 7,385 pounds.NUMBERS & LET...
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OVR: Outdoor Vehicle Recreation - Whether you are overlanding for weeks in far-flung locations or camping with the family and friends on the weekends, we pro...
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Is eBay Motors Your Next Overland Outfitter?
The online marketplace, eBay, wants to be your source of all things overlanding. Is eBay Motors your next overland outfitter? The term “overlanding” gets thr...
Understanding Beadlock Wheels for Overlanding and Off-Roading
Serious overlander or off-road enthusiasts often times choose beadlock wheels over traditional wheels. What are they exactly and are they right for you? We d...
Skinny Guy Campers: A New Solution for Adventurous Souls
We test Skinny Guy Camper’s Kit ’N Kaboodle 6.5. Is it right for your needs? Read on to find out what we liked about it and what we didn’t. When I first laid...
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Ironman 4x4 & KC Off-Road Lighting Setup
Having ample amounts of light projecting from your rig is essential to its safe operation in low light and dark environments. We approached the auxiliary lig...
OVR’s Project Bronco: Enhancing On & Off-Road Stability with Hellwig’s Sway Bar
Ford began adding sway bars from the factory to certain four-door Broncos with the Sasquatch package, as well as Wildtraks equipped with the HOSS 3.0 suspens...
KXI Wildertec’s Groundbreaking Wilderness Tech for Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
Kelowna, BC-based KXI Wildertec has developed a technology for use with four-wheel-drive vehicles that offers never-before-seen levels of off-road capability...
All Terrain vs Mud Terrain Tires What to Know Before You Buy: Which Tread is Right for Your 4x4?
It may be the hardest decision that any true off-road enthusiast faces. Do you go with an all-terrain or mud-terrain tire? While pavement-pounders won’t have...
Beyond The Spacer: Bilstein’s bolt-in B8 TerraSport is the suspension your CUV has been waiting for
He had been considering alternative solutions like replacing the whole strut, replacing the shocks, and taking off the spacer lift.Sure, there have been ride...
Winter Tire Testing: Why Winter Tires Are a Must for Cold Climates
We traveled to Montana to partake in winter tire testing with the crew from eBay Motors. We drove four vehicles, each had a set of all-season or all-terrain ...
OVR’s Project Ford Bronco: Pavement Princess gets SVC Offroad’s Baja Styled Tubular Front and Rear Bumpers
The stock plastic and rubber bumper wasn’t cutting the mustard any longer. We needed something more robust to handle the overlanding trips, chasing off-road ...
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Rear Cargo Storage With ARB’s Outback Solutions Drawer System
Is the ARB Outback Solutions Drawer System right for you? Read what we liked (and disliked) about adding it to our OVR Land Cruiser 100 Series budget overlan...
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100: Rear Cargo Storage With ARB’s Outback Solutions Drawer System
Is the ARB Outback Solutions Drawer System right for you? Read what we liked (and disliked) about adding it to our OVR Land Cruiser 100 Series budget overlan...
OVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Leather Steering Wheel Restoration
Restoring your vehicle’s aging and worn-out steering wheel can be gratifying and raise the overall satisfaction and pride of ownership of your ride.Whether y...
OVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100: Leather Steering Wheel Restoration
Restoring your vehicle’s aging and worn-out steering wheel can be gratifying and raise the overall satisfaction and pride of ownership of your ride.Whether y...
Light Up The Night: OVR’s Project Bronco gets a High Performance Baja Designs LED Lighting Upgrade
Looking for more visibility in front of the Bronco at night, these lights delivered a combined 17,125 extra lumen on top of our stock headlights. Greg Amendo...
INSTALL: Hellwig Sway Bars Improve Dynamic Performance and Load Control, On & Off Road
A fully documented step-by-step install of Hellwig Sway Bars in a RAM 1500 TRX. Ram’s TRX is no doubt a performance machine, but with a supple suspension a...
OVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Ironman 4x4 Bull Bar Off Road Bumper Upgrade For Overland Touring
Keeping with the Australian overland touring theme of our build, we considered several similar tourer-style bumpers. We ultimately chose Ironman 4x4’s bumper...
OVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100: Ironman 4x4 Bull Bar Off Road Bumper Upgrade For Overland Touring
Keeping with the Australian overland touring theme of our build, we considered several similar tourer-style bumpers. We ultimately chose Ironman 4x4’s bumper...
A Comprehensive Review of Skinny Guy Campers - The Ultimate Solution for Compact Overland Living
Explore the innovative Skinny Guy Campers - the ultimate solution for compact overland living. Read a comprehensive review, featuring details on design, feat...
TJM Premier Jeep Gladiator Kit at LA Auto Show, A First For The Brand in the USA
Spanning almost 1,000,000 square feet and driving close to 100,000 people through the doors every day, the LA Auto Show is one of the most prestigious shows ...
DOT APPROVED: Mickey Thompson Announces BAJA BOSS XS - Ultra-Rugged Off-Road Tire
Mickey Thompson Debuts All-New 4-Ply Sidewall Maximum Traction Tire in Three Sizes Over the past several years, Mickey Thompson has collaborated with multi...
DIY: Upgrade Your Winch By Installing Factor 55’s UltraHook
Factor 55’s UltraHook introduces a shackle mount hole, machined right into the body of the winch hook. Installation is a breeze and takes just a few minutes,...
OVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100: WARN VR EVO 10-S Winch Installation & First Impressions
A name that is synonymous with winches and winching in every sector, commercial as well as industrial, is WARN. Celebrating its 75th year in 2023, the compan...
OVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: WARN VR EVO 10-S Winch Installation & First Impressions
A name that is synonymous with winches and winching in every sector, commercial as well as industrial, is WARN. Celebrating its 75th year in 2023, the compan...
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First Drive: 2024 Jeep Wrangler – The Wrangler You Know And Love, Only Better
Jeep has updated the 2024 model year Wrangler JL with a mid-cycle refresh that is available now at your local dealer. We take a drive in it and evaluate it f...
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser: Toyota’s Newest SUV Brings Back a Beloved Old Name
We take a look at the all-new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series from the overland and off-roader’s perspective.After a three-year hiatus, Toyota has return...
A Zenith ZR2: The Peak Suspension 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2
Nick Psomas, owner of Peak Suspension, has dedicated himself to pushing the limits of what’s possible in the world of overlanding and off-road adventures. He...
First Drive: 2023 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000 – Yamaha Takes Backcountry Adventure Seriously
The ’23 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000, a trailblazer in today’s market, obliterates the limitations that once held vehicles of its kind back from the realm of a...
Rocky Mountain Riding In the Yamaha Wolverine Rmax2 1000
We take the Yamaha Wolverine Rmax2 1000 out into the wilds of Colorado for a Rocky Mountain adventure.In fact, the last significant side x side seat time I h...
Garbage Dream’s 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Is Optimized for Work & Play
Meet the Garbage Dream Gladiator Rubicon, a creation born from the collaboration between outdoor lifestyle marketing agency Garbage Dream and the expert hand...
Chasing Perfection: Al Catolos’s Daily-Driven 2022 Toyota Tundra Is Home Sweet Home
Al Catolos’s 2022 Toyota Tundra Limited 4x4 TRD Off-Road was created to serve the needs of both himself and his family to finally “get out there.”But while i...
EV Off-Roading in Moab: Tackling the Trail in a Hummer EV SUV
I flew to Grand Junction, Colorado then drove to Moab, UT to take the Hummer EV SUV on the famous red rock trails.With a huge size, rugged style, and gas-guz...
American Expedition Vehicles JL370: A Journey-Built Beast, Crafted for Adventurous Souls
Meet the 2020 Jeep Wrangler JL you see before you, a visually subdued yet astonishingly capable off-road rig that will make any adventure seeker’s heart race...
FIRST DRIVE: 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV 3X: Electric Off-Roading in Texas
With more off-road-centric EVs hitting the market, such as the Rivian R1S and Tesla Cybertruck, GMC has set out to make its Hummer EV SUV as capable as possi...
FIRST LOOK: 2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter, TRDPro, Limited & Platinum – Refining Vehicle-Based Adventure
We get a First Look at the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, which now includes an off-road ready Trailhunter model. Does this family mover have what it takes to take on ...
From Frustration to Triumph: The Journey of Daniel Song’s 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor
The journey to owning a dream vehicle can be filled with both triumphs and challenges. Daniel Song’s experience with his 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor is a testame...
FIRST LOOK: 2024 Midsize Pickups for Overlanding: Chevy Colorado, Ford Ranger, & Toyota Tacoma
How well suited are the 2024 Chevy Colorado, Ford Ranger, & Toyota Tacoma for vehicle-based adventuring? 2024 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison The current generati...
FIRST DRIVE: 2024 GMC Canyon AT4X and AT4X AEV Edition: From An Adventure Truck Afterthought To A Prime Contender
FirstWe take a First Drive of the 2024 GMC Canyon AT4X and AT4X AEV Edition from the off-roader’s point of view.Formerly the sole domain within GM of Chevrol...
FIRST DRIVE: The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT Could Be Your Next Adventure Vehicle. No, Really.
First Take a first drive of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT from a vehicle-based adventurer’s point of view.Hyundai has experienced quite the status shift sinc...
FIRST DRIVE: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 Bison: This Heavy Chevy Is Primed For Trail Duty
We take a first drive of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 Bison from an off-roader’s perspective.Yet, there we were, in the middle of King of the Hammers ...