REVIEW: Bridgestone Battlax Adventurecross AX41
The Bridgestone Battlax Adventurecross AX41 is a high-performing ADV motorcycle tire. Cleverly designed, it is perfect for every adventure, both on- and off-road.
May 11, 2023
Gear Reviews
REVIEW: Leitner Designs ACS Forged for Jeep Gladiator
Leitner Designs’ Active Cargo System FORGED bed rack is a strong choice for overlanding pickup trucks. It’s sturdy and stylish, adding both versatility and utility to overlanding rigs.
May 1, 2023
REVIEW: CBI Prinsu Roof Rack
The Prinsu Roof Rack is an affordable alternative to more expensive, traditional roof racks with a modern aesthetic and a broad range of accessories.
March 13, 2023
REVIEW: MAXTRAX MKII Traction Boards
MAXTRAX recovery boards might be expensive. But they are the cheapest, easiest way to get your rig unstuck. The trick to using them, though, is to mount them in an easily accessible spot.
March 7, 2023
REVIEW: Bell MX-9 Adventure Helmet
Bell’s MX-9 motocross helmet has been a rider favorite for years, so Bell gave it a bit of a street-smart massage for adventure riders with the MX-9 Adventure version.
February 20, 2023
First Drive: 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
We drove the third-gen Colorado on curving California backroads and a tight, technical dirt passage and found the new platform is both capable and comfortable.
February 17, 2023
REVIEW: Midland MXPW500 Ammo Can Base Station
The MXPW500 Ammo Can Base Station from Midland provides overlanders with a mobile home base station to maintain a connection with your party at camp while others in the group enjoy the backcountry.
January 17, 2023
REVIEW: Roofnest Condor Overland
The Condor Overland from Roofnest takes the hybrid rooftop tent design to the next level providing a compact package when closed but a roomy and comfortable space when deployed. The aluminum shell not only keeps the tent protected, but also offers mounting points for tools and other accessories.
December 7, 2022
REVIEW: Eezi-Awn Swift Awning
The Eezi-Awn Swift is a simple, robust, lightweight, and easy to use awning that warrants strong consideration if you are looking for a rectangular awning.
November 15, 2022
REVIEW: 23Zero Bandit 1400 Swag
The 23Zero Bandit 1400 is a luxuriously large swag that’s easy to set up, has a thick, comfortable mattress with huge openings for easy egress and wonderful airflow.
November 9, 2022
REVIEW: Rhino Rack Batwing Compact Awning
The Batwing Compact awning from Rhino Rack offers plenty of 270-degree coverage in a compact package.
October 27, 2022
Quick Spin: Ducati DesertX
A quick spin on Ducati’s DesertX reveals a powerful, balanced mid-weight adventure motorcycle. Well designed and easy handling, it promises tons of off-road fun.
September 27, 2022
Ford’s Bronco Raptor Is the Finest Factory 4×4 I’ve Ever Driven
Bronco’s Raptor, likely the most extreme version of the Ford’s new 4×4 SUV line, is ostensibly. not build for overlanding. But that didn’t prevent us from trying.
August 31, 2022
ARB’s ZERO 47-QT Fridge Performs as Good as It Looks
The ARB ZERO 47QT delivers the excellent performance I would expect from a brand known for providing quality overlanding equipment for nearly 50 years.
August 19, 2022
REVIEW: 23Zero Peregrine 270 Awning
The 23Zero Peregrine 270 is a solidly constructed awning that provides a massive amount of shade for a reasonable price. With its five arm, 270 degrees of coverage, you get shade on one whole side of your vehicle along with your tailgate.
August 10, 2022
REVIEW: Gazelle T4 Hub Tent Overland Edition
Gazelle’s T4 Hub Tent Overland Edition is a quick-deploying tent with lots of interior volume and enviable headroom. In its base form, it pops up in around a minute and folds away nearly as quickly. However, it isn’t without its foibles.
August 2, 2022
What I Learned on a 480-Mile Pure-Electric Overland Trip
I’ll admit that I went into my Lightning loan expecting it to fall flat. Instead, Ford’s latest pure-electric pickup proved to me that EVs are indeed ready to take on overland adventures — albeit carefully orchestrated ones.
July 28, 2022
National Luna’s Legacy Dual-Zone Fridge Lives Up to Its Top-Tier Reputation
National Luna’s Legacy line of fridge/freezers has earned its reputation as a durable, efficient, top-tier choice for an overlanding fridge, though it lacks some of the new connectivity found on its competitors.
June 27, 2022
Gear Review: Dometic CFX3 55IM
The Dometic CFX3 55IM is a stylishly designed and efficient 12-volt fridge with plenty of capacity for a weekend trip backed up by rockstar customer service.
June 1, 2022
Truma’s C69 Dual-Zone Fridge Keeps Cool in a Dust Storm
Truma’s C69 dual-zone fridge/freezer can fit 87 12-ounce cans. It’s relatively efficient in both its size and power consumption. And it has a lightning-fast and easy-to-use smartphone app that makes keeping your food and drink cool on the trail a cinch.
May 3, 2022
Chevrolet’s First-Ever Silverado ZR2 Shakes Up the Overlanding Market in a Big Way
Over the course of the day, we covered 150 miles of trails and roads that included steep climbs, soft sand, hardpack, technical rock sections of varying difficulty, and some on-road driving. This was the perfect route to see how the Silverado ZR2 performed across a variety of conditions. It didn’t disappoint.
April 12, 2022
Triumph’s Tiger 1200 Is a Fully Redesigned Adventure Rockstar
The Triumph Tiger 1200 has been fully redesigned for 2023. Lighter and more powerful, it is an ADV powerhouse and a promising choice for long-distance adventures.
March 23, 2022
Gear Review: OZTENT RV-3 Ground Tent
OZTENT’s RV-3 tent sets up in 30 seconds (no, really), packs down nearly as fast, and can withstand 50-mile-per-hour winds. These bona fides make it one of the best ground tents I’ve ever tested.
February 1, 2022
Review: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe
Jeep’s Wrangler Rubicon 4xe is the only plug-in hybrid with solid front and rear axles, making it a very compelling eco-friendly and capable overlanding rig.
January 17, 2022