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Firestone Partners with Tread Lightly! Organization
Tire maker Bridgestone Americas, which includes the Firestone brand, is...
UBCO Launches Two-Wheel Drive ‘Special Edition’ Electric Motorcycle
Electric motorcycle maker UBCO has introduced a Special Edition of...
National Luna Fridges Get App Control
Equipt Expedition Outfitters has announced that portable refrigerator and freezer...
Editors’ Choice: Overland Trailers
Overland trailers are great options for explorers looking to be...
Equipt Debuts Eezi-Awn Dragonfly Awnings
Anyone who’s sweltered in the desert sun or sat stuck...
The Ultimate Hilux Camper Debuts in Japan
Toyota Hilux lovers have another reason to be disappointed, unless...
How-to: Increase Traction Off-Road
Overlanders looking for a simple way to improve off-road ride...
REVIEW: Bell MX-9 Adventure Helmet
Bell’s MX-9 motocross helmet has been a rider favorite for...
First Drive: 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
We drove the third-gen Colorado on curving California backroads and...
Jeep Reveals 20th Anniversary Wranglers
Jeep’s popular Wrangler Rubicon model is turning 20, and Stellantis...
Hummer EV’s Battery Requirements Are Limiting Production
General Motors has begun production on it’s second Hummer EV,...
The Alpha Motor Wolf Prototype Is in the Works
Alpha Motor has partnered with UHI Group to prototype their retro-inspired...
Earthcruiser Announces Slide-in Campers for EV Pickups
EarthCruiser will produce slide-in campers specifically designed for the new...
Editors’ Choice: Moto Helmets
It’s a good time to get into adventure motorcycle riding,...
Fox King of the Hammers Trim for Ford Bronco
Not everyone can qualify for the King of the Hammers off-road...
Audi activesphere Concept is Part Truck, Part SUV
Audi has released another entrant into its “sphere” of EV...
Get 25% Off All Midland GXT Walkie Talkies for Valentines Day
Whether you’re spotting your friend through a hairy part of...
Editors’ Choice: Adventure Motorcycle Tires & Tools
When you’re hitting the trail on your adventure bike, choosing...
Less-Shiny, Less Expensive Bowlus Heritage Edition Trailer Targets Airstream
Luxury RV trailer maker Bowlus has been making high-end and...
Nissan Prepares for an Epic Pole to Pole Journey
Called the Pole to Pole Expedition, Nissan’s U.K. team of...
Gear Showcase: February, 2023
We’re back with some great overlanding gear to get your...
DECKED CargoGlide for Ford Maverick Compact Pickups
Owners of Ford’s popular new Maverick pickup have a new...
Rumor: Nissan Killing Titan To Build Electric Frontier Pickup Truck
According to several reports, Nissan will let their biggest truck...
Defender Meets Tiny Van Life With the DAMD Hazel
The DAMD Hazel is a pop-top camper conversion that riffs...

Firestone Partners with Tread Lightly! Organization

Tire maker Bridgestone Americas, which includes the Firestone brand, is teaming with the nonprofit Tread Lightly! to promote outdoor conservation efforts through stewardship programs, and education.

National Luna Fridges Get App Control

Equipt Expedition Outfitters has announced that portable refrigerator and freezer maker National Luna has upgraded their latest line of Legacy Smart Fridgerators/Freezers and Portable Power Pack II with Bluetooth connectivity for short-range control from a smartphone.

Editors’ Choice: Overland Trailers

Overland trailers are great options for explorers looking to be ready to roll at a moment’s notice and those that want to set up a base camp and then explore the surrounding area without breaking camp.

Equipt Debuts Eezi-Awn Dragonfly Awnings

Anyone who’s sweltered in the desert sun or sat stuck inside their rig as the rain pelted down knows the value of a solid awning. But setup and storage can be a pain and take up both valuable time and space, so Salt Lake City-based Equipt Expedition Outfitters have announced a new model, the Eezi-Awn Dragonfly. The Dragonfly awning provides 180 degrees of protection from the elements.

The Ultimate Hilux Camper Debuts in Japan

Toyota Hilux lovers have another reason to be disappointed, unless they live in Japan, as a luxurious new camper version of the popular Toyota truck has popped up from a custom shop near Tokyo.

How-to: Increase Traction Off-Road

Overlanders looking for a simple way to improve off-road ride quality and performance automatically look to expensive bypass shock absorbers, lift kits to fit bigger tires, aftermarket coils, and burly leaf springs. But the answer they seek might be as simple as airing down on the trail.

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.

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.

Jeep Reveals 20th Anniversary Wranglers

Jeep’s popular Wrangler Rubicon model is turning 20, and Stellantis is celebrating with some special anniversary trims for the stalwart 392 Wrangler and the popular new hybrid 4xe model.

The Alpha Motor Wolf Prototype Is in the Works

Alpha Motor has partnered with UHI Group to prototype their retro-inspired Wolf electric pickup truck design. Michigan-based UHI Group is well-known for its prototyping skills and includes the autonomous EV startup Canoo among its clients.

Editors’ Choice: Moto Helmets

It’s a good time to get into adventure motorcycle riding, as the market is flush with great gear, including helmets designed specifically for riders who wander off the pavement.

Fox King of the Hammers Trim for Ford Bronco

Not everyone can qualify for the King of the Hammers off-road competition in California, but for prospective Ford Bronco owners, they can now buy a turn-key Bronco loaded with a long list of upgrades based on the modified Bronco 4600 Stock class machine that competes at the ultimate off-road competition. 

Audi activesphere concept

Audi activesphere Concept is Part Truck, Part SUV

Audi has released another entrant into its “sphere” of EV concept cars, this time with the all-electric Audi “activesphere” (small “a”), a curious mix of sports car, SUV, pickup truck, crossover, and science fiction.

Get 25% Off All Midland GXT Walkie Talkies for Valentines Day

Whether you’re spotting your friend through a hairy part of the trail or keeping up with friends on a hike, Midland’s GXT handheld GMRS radios are a perfect way to keep in touch when you’re away from your hardwired Midland GMRS.

Nissan Prepares for an Epic Pole to Pole Journey

Called the Pole to Pole Expedition, Nissan’s U.K. team of Chris Ramsey and his wife Julie will drive a lightly modified Ariya SUV from the magnetic north pole to its counterpart in Antarctica, a distance of 27,000 kilometers or over 16,700 miles.

Gear Showcase: February, 2023

We’re back with some great overlanding gear to get your vehicle outfitted and your camp comfortable for some upcoming adventures. It won’t be long before the days are longer, so now is the time to start planning upgrades and future routes. 

DECKED CargoGlide for Ford Maverick Compact Pickups

Owners of Ford’s popular new Maverick pickup have a new way to organize their gear. Sliding pickup bed platform maker Decked says they have a new turn-key CargoGlide solution for the popular light-duty hauler, which features unibody construction instead of a ladder frame. 

Photo by Brett Willhelm

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