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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.

Thanks to modern portable camp showers you don’t have to wallow in your grime during a camping or overlanding trip.

Among the many options for emergency fire starters the Survival Spark Magnesium Survival Fire Starter is a solid choice.

Portable shower tents provide privacy and can serve multiple purposes as changing rooms, restrooms, and showers.

Using a tire deflator to reduce your air pressure increases tire traction when you’re traveling over rocks, sand, snow, or mud.

A portable stand allows you to string up your hammock when no trees are available.

Winch anchors and deadman anchors are two options for finding traction in barren landscapes.

Guide to choosing the right winch and recommendations for the right winch for your rig.

Guide to the basics of off-roading winches: how they work, how to use them safely, and various situations where they can come in handy.

Guide to choosing the best camping chair for overlanding, including recommendations for high-quality brands.

Guide to choosing the best overlanding vehicle for your circumstances and budget.

Guide to camping toilets for use in car camping, overlanding and off-roading

Guide to the best kinetic recovery ropes to "snatch" a stuck vehicle loose.

Whatever the predicament, recovery straps are essential pieces of off-road and overlanding gear that can help get you out of a sticky situation.

Guide to the basic gear needed for off-road adventure, including recovery gear, navigation and emergency equipment.