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These ten items caught our eyes at the 2023 show

With brand new offerings from Chevy, Ford, GMC, and Toyota, this auto class has never been better, or more competitive. Our off-road expert explains why.

Here are the builds we drooled over while combing the overlander gathering’s show space and parking lots

The unique design deploys in seconds and doesn’t require poles or guy wires, making it one of my most-used pieces of overland gear

Our writer learned to invest in these the hard way

Meet the Lightship L1, a pop-up, hard-sided RV that’s towable with an EV

Expert advice on keeping your pup calm, safe, and happy in the car

What we can learn about winter safety from drivers behaving badly in California and Nevada

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In or on the water, get a closer look at Florida’s marine ecosystem

This crossover features clever packaging, self-leveling rear suspension, and standout design

After years spent searching, I think I’ve found it: the ideal tool kit to keep in your vehicle

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Matt Mendes is inspiring the new spirit of fly fishing

From electric off-roaders to heavy-duty trucks for towing trailers

Bryan Rogala reviews the Leitner Forged Active Cargo System, Decked Drawers, and CargoGlide

Bryan Rogala gets a tour of Brian Smith’s latest van build

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Whether you’re on a road trip, in an off-roading competition, or rescuing marine wildlife, the Land Rover Defender is the vehicle for the job

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Prepare to have your heartstrings tugged

The new Kia EV feels roomy, looks stylish, and can go for 274 miles per charge

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Brooks Laich and Chris Davenport took on an off-roading competition together, and here's how it went

The Raptor R is the ultimate expression of truck as toy, the perfect way to bookend the era of internal-combustion-engine super trucks

Studs or chains? LTs or P-metrics? Here's everything you need to know to find the perfect flexible, grippy tires—no matter the weather conditions.

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Meet one of the winners of the 2021 Defender Service Awards—and the rescue vehicle that helps them get the work done

A new crop of resources and products is taking the guesswork out of DIY adventure vehicles

Will you want one after reading this review of the Hitchfire Ledge? Probably.

This four-season, ultralight truck camper is designed to go anywhere, anytime

Bryan Rogala walks us through his new truck camper’s water system, including the Geyser hot water heater

This four-season, ultralight truck camper is designed to go anywhere, anytime

We took the new rig on an off-roading backcountry camping trip. You could say it went well.

I added comfort, safety, convenience, and cold drinks with these unexpected additions. Here's how you can, too.

The 2024 Jeep Recon will be 100 percent electric and capable of completing the Rubicon Trail

Need to haul a bunch of gear? These devices make it easy.

Bryan Rogala gets a tour of the AEON-RV at Overland Expo West

Bryan Rogala shares his thoughts on the SkinnyGuy truck camper, which he reviewed for this year’s Gear Guide

Bryan Rogala gets a tour of the TetonX Hybrid Trailer at Overland Expo West

Travel safely by upgrading your car or truck’s most essential tool

It’s the only midsize pickup truck that genuinely gives you everything you want and need

One man’s quixotic journey into vehicle safety for dogs

How to turn unexpected problems into easy solutions the next time you go off-grid

As overlanding has exploded in popularity, these companies come up with increasingly inventive camping gadgets

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Pack strategically and you’ll be able to stay out longer than you ever thought possible

We tracked down everything from old-school DIY projects to cutting-edge all-electric builds

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In honor of National Overlanding Month we’re bringing you the ultimate sweepstakes to fully kit out your adventure mobile

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"Off-road" and "on-road" are a thing of the past. The Tundra is all-road.

What to buy and what to avoid if you don’t want to pay the insane markups on new and used cars this summer

Hit the road prepared for anything, without sacrificing cargo space

We took the world’s first electric super truck off-roading to find out what it could do

When life started feeling a little stale for writer Graham Averill, he went out in search of a new hobby. He found it in his Toyoya 4Runner, which he’s been converting into his very own adventure vehicle.

The Pando 2.0 is cleverly designed, well-insulated, and comes with not one, but two refrigerators. Just in case.

The problem with current off-road EVs is that they’re anything but practical. So we dreamed up one that is.

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The iconic footwear’s contoured footbed is finally fit for any outdoor pursuit

Enzy campers are huge—which makes them extremely popular among hunters. But Bryan Rogala thinks the space inside an Enzy is a blank canvas perfect for a variety of adventure sports.

Bryan Rogala introduces his latest project: a four-season truck camper he’s turning into the ultimate ski-camping rig

What American off-road enthusiasts can learn from the culture of regulation and responsibility down under

Wes Siler compares all-season tires against the trusted Bridgestone Blizzak. The results speak for themselves.

The technology promises more performance, but limited by stock reflector housings, it fails to deliver

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Sometimes the best trails are the ones you can easily access

With prices starting at $40,000, the Hummer-based truck will help take zero-emissions 4x4’s mainstream

Wes Siler runs through some key items all drivers should keep in their car during the winter

Bryan Rogala takes a Dave and Matt Van for a spin

Modern cars are loaded with technology to get us out of sticky situations. Car and truck expert Wes Siler explains exactly what you should be using.

Taxa is known for building small, lightweight trailers with a NASA-like design, and the Mantis is the largest version it offers

Kitty litter, sand, floor mats—there are tons of DIY options people swear by when it comes to getting vehicles out of a tricky situation. But do they work as well as Maxtrax? We tested them all to find out.

Winter needn’t send your overlanding setup into hibernation. Here’s what you need and where to go.

This new Ford Ranger is on its way to becoming the ultimate adventure vehicle

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Watch as the champion ski racer takes on an entirely new kind of competition—behind the wheel of a Land Rover Defender

Your 4x4’s dashboard displays a bunch of buttons that you probably don’t know how to use. Here’s your guide.

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Leatherman makes the perfect multi-tool for each type of outdoor enthusiast.

Bryan Rogala’s friends Ben and Sasha built a van loaded with some ingenious features that make life on the road a breeze

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For the past 25 years, Land Rover’s TRĕK event has tested the adventure and off-roading skills of its employees. This year, ski-racing champion Lindsey Vonn and team crashed the party.

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What happens when you put ski racing's fiercest competitor behind the wheel of a Land Rover Defender at the company's annual TRĕK event? We found out.

Bryan Rogala demonstrates how to add a portable propane water heater to any rig

It’s a great truck—even with zero modifications

We combed the event for the most unique and badass builds

Wes Siler takes you inside the automaker’s newest offering

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