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The Ultimate Guide for the Aspiring 4x4er

Everything you need to know about off-roading. Time to get your road-trip game on.

The First 4x4s to Traverse Greenland’s Ice Sheet

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How to Buy

Step #1? Get the right rig.

The complete Ford truck lineup, with the new mid-size Ranger at left.
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Pickup, SUV, or Crossover: Which Truck Is Right for You?

Which is right for you?

My Land Rover. There's not many of them left, and the ones there are haven't been taken care of, so I'm not recommending it here.
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The Best Trucks for Any Budget

Want to go off-road? Here are options at $10K, $20K, and $30K.

1945 Jeep CJ-2A and all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.
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Jeep Just Made the Wrangler Even Better

The all-new 2018 Wrangler will be more capable both on- and off-road

This new GMC All Terrain x is mostly an appearance package, but man, at least it looks awesome.
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Don't Buy a Car. Buy a Pickup Truck.

Roomy, safe, fast, and affordable, full-size trucks are the ultimate adventure enablers

How to Stock

Essential gear for the road

A Land Rover fords a river during the Camel Trophy.
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The Gear You Need to Get Your Truck Unstuck

Keep this stuff in your 4x4 at all times

Take proper pre-trip precautions, and you won't have to worry about breakdowns, even in old Land Rovers like these.
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Your Pre-Trip Truck Maintenance Checklist

Do this and never die from dehydration in Death Valley

Crossing Australia’s Simpson Desert last September, this FJ40 broke dozens of times. We repaired it, towed it, and eventually got it running reliably, all using the tools mentioned here.
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10 Essential Tools for Off-Roading

The stuff you need to have in your 4x4 at all times

Let's see, Toyota paint code 4Q2, biggest snorkel ever, fake beadlocks, plastic bumpers, and a cheap LED light bar from Pep Boys? Yep, what've we've got here is a fauxverlander. Chevy brought this heap to the show for its stand.
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The Best New Overland Gear for 2018

Stuff you can add to your truck to make it better for off-road travel

What to Know

Skills to get you out of (and into) anywhere

A Land Rover plugs some mud.
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When You Should Use 4WD and When You Definitely Shouldn't

What all those buttons, levers, and knobs actually do in your 4x4

My baby blew a high-pressure coolant line on the highway. I was worried I could have caused further damage to the engine by allowing it to overheat, so opted to take the safe option, and have it trailered home rather than risk a field repair.
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How to Tow a Truck

Vital knowledge for owners of any 4WD or AWD vehicle

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Pick the Right Line, Drive Over Anything

Just as with mountain biking, it's important to pick the most efficient, safest way through technical terrain

Nitrile gloves are a great idea, if you're worried about getting your hands dirty.
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How to Change Your Oil

Never put a wrench on a truck before? Start here.

Lonely night on the Mojave Road.
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How to Sleep in Your Truck (or Not)

Everything you could possibly want to know about the various car-camping sleep setups out there. Plus, when to just use a freaking tent.

Bowie, excited for a rare pit stop.
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How to Tow a Trailer (It's Easy!)

This incredibly useful skill gives any old car the capability of a full-size truck

Where to Go

A few of our favorite off-road destinations

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Tackling America's Most Iconic 4x4 Road Trip

You know those Jeeps you see with "Rubicon" printed across the hood? They're named after the Rubicon Trail, a 22-mile route through the Sierra Nevada outside Lake Tahoe that's chock-full of some of the most technical, beautiful off-road driving in the country.

An overland trail is meant for four-wheel-drive capable cars, or bikes.
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Adventure Vehicles Aren't Just for Looking At. Get Out and Drive These 7 Overland Trails.

Find a hardy vehicle and hit the (off-) road