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The later moon missions didn’t grab as much attention as the first landing in 1969, but they had something very cool on the gear front: the lunar rover, a lightweight go-kart that gave crews unmatched mobility on another world
At some point in every adventurous life, you need to pursue something completely trivial with such single-minded focus that it nearly drives you mad. Allow me to explain.
Luxury accommodations all year long, no hotel required
Bryan Rogala shows us around his Power Wagon build
Aftermarket driving lights are bright, right? Well, there’s a lot more to it than that.
This box has a locking lid, and it stacks on top of other Wolf Packs. At 20”x 16”, we found it small enough to stack four of these in the back of a 4Runner, or strap two to the roof rack. But it’s still big enough to hold miscellaneous gear…
Essential auto gear for the season’s worst-case scenarios
A father-daughter duo tackle the world's cheapest build-out and give you the guide to try it yourself
It keeps your mobile device accessible and in place on paved and dirt roads alike
Camper vans, pop-ups, RVs, and more—if you're ready to upgrade from tent camping, you've got plenty of options. Use this handy tool to pick your ideal vehicle setup.
For those looking to give vanlife a shot, follow these tips on renting and traveling with the family
As the world continues to grapple with COVID-19, travel for many is still a faraway dream. But Ian Frazier reminds us that there’s no more promising feeling than hitting the road, windows down, hair blowing, full speed ahead.
Vanlife has totally mainstreamed. But if you don't have the finances to own a home on wheels, these companies have you covered.
Keep your car out of the shop (and save yourself a lot of money) by learning this simple skill
Adventure palaces that rule the open road
Is there such a thing as one adventuremobile that can do everything?
Vehicle rental sites like Outdoorsy and Turo are insanely popular, but like becoming a host on Airbnb, there is a lot you should consider before leaving your prized adventuremobile with people from the internet. One vanlord shares his wisdom.
The company is bringing its camping game to pop-tops—and we can't wait
And everything you need to know before driving over that snowy pass
And the details on how to install them
It all starts with having the right tools stashed in your vehicle
Prepare for the worst and never be caught off guard
Know what you're getting yourself into
Things to consider when you want to add solar to your adventure vehicle
Tips from the pros about the importance of communication, being prepared for a breakdown, and taking it slow
A 24-year-old woman drowned while attempting to reach the abandoned bus made famous by Christopher McCandless
With the help of Steven Glass and Mitchell Rosko, you could be living in a skoolie (complete with a fireplace and shower) within a year
Packing—or even sleeping in—your small station wagon requires extra planning. Here are our favorite tricks for taking your Subie on long trips.
Wes Siler takes a look at the new-for-2019 Ford Ranger
If your budget is somewhere between $3,000 and $1.5 million, there's a rig here for you
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.
Learn about the different types of adventure vehicles and basic upgrades for your stock rig.
What the media gets wrong, and why, says a lot about how our society views vulnerable road users
Book an Airstream or a luxury tent outside of the Valley