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Cars & Trucks

Cars & Trucks

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What kind of car do you need if you're Wes Siler's fiancée? The answer is obvious: a 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser.

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For most drivers, the Toyota Land Cruiser is the worst possible car. But for a very small number of you, it might just be the best truck ever.

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These simple additions will make any Subaru more capable and adventure ready

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These eight items will keep you and your adventure rig on the road longer and give you peace of mind when venturing off the beaten path

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Tesla’s first electric pickup is even more outlandish than we could have expected

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The new Ford Mustang Mach-E promises an electric SUV for the masses

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How Hilaree Nelson balances being an accomplished ski mountaineer and motherhood

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Don't let staying connected keep you from your next adventure. Make this simple upgrade and boost your cell service while on the road.

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You can get your crossover to go off-road without completely destroying what made you choose it in the first place

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It all starts with having the right tools stashed in your vehicle

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Wes Siler explains the basic skills you need to drive safely

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A monthly payment may be scary, but, man, it feels worth it when your loved one gets into a crash

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Make life on the road more comfortable with these essential items for your adventure van.

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Consider purchasing these five essential tools before building out an adventure van

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A vehicle to take from the grocery store to the trailhead

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The GoFastCampers Platform isn't just a rooftop tent or bed topper. It'll transform your pickup into a better truck.

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Polar explorer Eric Larsen shares how he’s keeping the spirit of adventure alive with his family

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Converting your van to a livable space doesn't have to mean shelling out $50,000

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Prepare for the worst and never be caught off guard

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Outside biking experts Aaron Gulley and Jen Judge run through the features of their favorite, most versatile bike rack.

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In these Airstream dwellers' experience, your tow rig can make all the difference for life on the road

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The most reliable partner I've ever had

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Will Skudin is one of the best big-wave surfers in the world. But his favorite waves are the ones the kids catch at his family's camp.

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More than just zero emissions, these new American-made electric trucks will out perform your SUV off-road and on

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Know what you're getting yourself into

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Airstreams are built incredibly tough, and with a few simple modifications, they can be the perfect mobile adventure base camp.

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Exclusive details on the most hardcore Rover in decades

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Simple, reliable, and affordable: the age of practical solar power for your adventuremobile has arrived

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From the deserted coast of North Carolina to the red-rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau, these routes should be on every overlander’s bucket list

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Things to consider when you want to add solar to your adventure vehicle

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You don't have to go with the newest, spendiest rig

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Ford Rangers, Toyota Tacomas, and the like all make great adventuremobiles—with a little help

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Wes Siler walks us through his current progress on his 2019 Ford Ranger build

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A bulletproof awning, an on-the-go shower, and some really sweet nuts and bolts

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Inside the van where the iconic climbing film was shot

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And other advice from Wes Siler

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Learn the pros and cons of various types of adventure vehicles, and get a better idea of what to look for in your next rig

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Dometic's PLB40 battery system isn't cheap, but it's the simplest and best battery our auto contributor has ever tested. Here's why. 

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Bryan Rogala introduces us to the world of buying and importing a 25-year-old adventure rig

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Need to carry a bike, board, or just some firewood? Here's how.

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Any car can be an adventuremobile. Here's how.

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Adventure Vehicles 101 explores the orange Affuerda Vida bus

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Wes Siler goes through the basics of off-roading in his Toyota 4Runner

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The Clean Cruiser Project's goal is to drive to Panama in a 1982 BJ42 Land Cruiser that runs on biodiesel 

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Real-world experience in the hands of an expert who drives the Ranger off-road every single day

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In part two of Bryan Rogala's recon mission to Overland Expo West, he gets more ideas from innovative rigs

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Including which work best in certain situations and what they'll cost you

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What you do with it is so much more important than whatever car you buy

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Plus three tips on how to navigate the off-road paradise that is Overland Expo

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Turns out the football superstar is also an extremely skilled archer—and we have the footage to prove it

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Bryan Rogala gives some quick advice for driving your adventure vehicle through the muck

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And why that’s the best news possible for Land Rover lovers

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Packing—or even sleeping in—your small station wagon requires extra planning. Here are our favorite tricks for taking your Subie on long trips.

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Wes Siler takes a look at the new-for-2019 Ford Ranger

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If your budget is somewhere between $3,000 and $1.5 million, there's a rig here for you

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Leaving the highway behind? Here's how to stay safe when driving gets adventurous. 

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Bring less than you think you'll need, and put it back where you found it

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Or: How to live in a vehicle long-term with your significant other

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On our second visit to New Mexico–based Tactical Application Vehicles, we take some epic rigs off-road

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Step into the pricey, aspirational world of custom-built adventure rigs with Tactical Application Vehicles

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Here's a guarantee: if you show up to Overland Expo West, you'll of course see some incredible Jeeps and Toyota Tacomas. But the real way to take in this annual gathering in Flagstaff, Arizona, is to walk past the cliché Sprinter van build-outs and keep your eyes peeled for the trucks, vans, and other four-wheel-drive campers that are one of a kind. We spent all weekend tracking down some of these gems.

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A truly game-changing long-haul camper

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Turn your vehicle into an adventure-mobile

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No vehicle is more maligned, yet no vehicle is more useful

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Learn about the different types of adventure vehicles and basic upgrades for your stock rig.

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Gear to make your next journey more comfortable and stress-free…

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Plus, the three-row family crossover has got legit four-wheel drive. Competitors should take note.

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Depending on the space you have and how far you're going, there are options

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The all-new car is safer, more economical, and, thanks to its turbo, faster

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Everything you need to know about renting, buying, or taking your first trip in an adventure-ready rig

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Spoiler alert: it's by far the most capable pickup truck ever made

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It's not as off-road ready as the Sprinter, but it's miles ahead of its predecessor

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Believe it or not, the brand and badges are irrelevant

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We toured hundreds of impressive new models at this month's RV Experience event. These six stood out.

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Ratchet straps, bungee cords, a tarp, and some organization required

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The AWD-e aces snowy roads—but there's a catch

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The total package is just much more convincing than the Tacoma or Colorado, and probably more practical than the Jeep Gladiator

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Nothing is more important to your car, truck, or SUV's performance than the rubber you put on—or off—the road. These are the basics you need to know.

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