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Overlanding & off-road news, reviews & trip reports
Overlanding and off-roading news — trip reports, gear reviews, vehicle builds, events, and land-use updates from across the US backcountry.
Backcountry Satellite Messengers: Peace of Mind in the Wilderness
Satellite messengers allow you to send text messages from nearly anywhere and quickly send an SOS message to the authorities
Gerber Releases New Multi Tools and Knives
Gerber has released a new collection of knives and multitools as part of its spring 2023 offerings.
GMRS Repeater Basics: How to Extend GMRS Radio Range in the Backcountry
GMRS repeaters extend the range of GMRS radios to make them more effective for backcountry communications.
GMRS Radio Basics: Overlanding, Off-Roading, and Backcountry Adventure
Guide to the basics of GMRS radios, a popular backcountry communications technology for overlanding and off-roading.
Best Overland Tires 2025 (and How to Choose)
Guide to the best overland tires, including all-terrain, mud-terrain, and hybrid tires.
Best Overland Awnings 2023
We've rounded up some of the best overanding awnings on the market and offer tips for choosing one.
USDA Reinstates Protections for Tongass National Forest
Alaska's Tongass National Forest, a bucket list overlanding destination, receives renewed protection.
Best GPS Navigation Systems for Overlanding and Off-roading
GPS navigation systems have become an essential tool for overlanding and off-roading enthusiasts.
Midland Releases Radio Repeater to Boost GMRS Signals
Midland Radio has released a GMRS radio new repeater to boost two-way communication over longer distances.
Warn Recalls 121,000 Winch Remotes Over Safety Concerns
Warn Industries has issued a recall for approximately 121,000 wireless winch remotes that were sold with some of its VR Evo winches.
Pelican Cargo Cases Review: First Impressions
First impressions of Pelican Cargo Cases, the companies new line of durable adventure cases for overlanding.
Off-Road Basics: What Makes a Good Off-Road Vehicle?
Basic guide to the characteristics and components that make a vehicle capable of tackling challenging off-road terrain.
Jeep Wrangler Rear Bumper Delete (How and Why I Did It)
How I replaced my Jeep Wrangler's rear bumper with separate components for a complete bumper delete.
Smittybilt XRC Rear Atlas Bumper Review
The Smittybilt XRC Atlas Bumper and Tire Carrier is an affordable – and beefy – overlanding bumper that offers a lot of functionality.
Best Handheld GMRS Radios for Off-Roading and Overlanding
GMRS radios have become very popular among off-road enthusiasts and in the overlanding community.
Solar Systems for Overlanding, Van Conversions and Car Camping
A portable solar system can provide electricity for your adventures for extended periods of time by collecting, storing, and using solar-generated energy.
Gerber Bushcraft Axe Review
After our first outing with the Gerber Bushcraft Axe, we share our thoughts on this backcountry adventure axe.
DIY Overland Trailer Build Part 6: Wiring Harness and Tail Lights
Installing a 7-pin wiring harness on an overland trailer and connecting it to the tail lights and brakes.
DIY Overland Trailer Build Part 5: Cladding, Trim and Painting
In this step of my DIY overland trailer build, I put the skin on the trailer, added trim, and painted the inside and outside.
DIY Overland Trailer Build Part 4: Cargo Box and Doors
Designing and building the cargo box, doors, and fenders for a DYI overland trailer.
DIY Overland Trailer Build Part 3: Frame Design and Fabrication
Step-by-step build of the frame, suspension, and wheels for my DYI overland trailer
Overlanding Fuel Storage and Planning Guide
Guide to gas cans and planning how much fuel to bring on off-road and overland trips.
Best Bear-Resistant Coolers for Car Camping and Overlanding
Guide to bear resistant coolers that are certified for use in national parks and other areas where they are required.
Pelican Elite Wheeled Cooler Review
Review of Pelican's new Elite Wheeled Cooler series for overlanding and car camping.