Skills
Overlanding & off-roading skills
Skills for overlanding and off-roading — vehicle recovery, 4×4 driving technique, route planning, navigation, camp craft, and trail etiquette for the US backcountry.
How to Drill Into Thick Metal When Making Vehicle Modifications
How to drill clean, accurate holes in thick metal without throwing out your back or completely destroying your drill bits.
Dreaming of Better Sleep? How to Sleep Like a Baby When Camping and Overlanding
Practical tips for getting a better night's sleep in the backcountry, from choosing a campsite to bedtime rituals.
Basic Vehicle Maintenance for Off-Roading and Overlanding
Basis guide to regular maintenance of vehicles used for overlanding and off-roading
How to Meal Plan for Overlanding Trips
Quick guide to meal planning for overland trips of varying sizes by Chef Steve Corso
10 Steps to Planning a Successful Overlanding Trip
Guide to the essential steps to planning a successful overlanding expedition, including route selection, gear choices and emergency planning..
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.
Is Overlanding Dangerous? It Depends.
Overlanding has its risk, but with some careful planning you help ensure a safe and rewarding adventure.
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.
How to Find Campsites for Overlanding (a Complete Guide)
Comprehensive guide to finding the best campgrounds and campsites on your overland adventures.
Fuel Range Calculators: Overland and Off-Road Trip Planning
Online calculators to help determine how much fuel you will need on your overlanding and off-road trips.
Best GPS Navigation Systems for Overlanding and Off-roading
GPS navigation systems have become an essential tool for overlanding and off-roading enthusiasts.
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.
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.
Overland and Off-Road Navigation Basics
Basic guide to navigating while off-roading and overlanding using maps, compass and GPS devices
Overland Electrical Systems Basics
Introduction to overland electrical systems that rely on a battery to run various devices.
Overlanding Fuel Storage and Planning Guide
Guide to gas cans and planning how much fuel to bring on off-road and overland trips.
Overlanding Water Storage and Planning Guide
Basic guide to packing water for an overlanding trip, from how much to bring to storage containers.
Off-Road Basics: What Are Approach, Breakover, And Departure Angle?
Approach angle, breakover, and departure angle are essential characteristics of your vehicle for off-road travel.
How to Air Down Tires for Off-road Driving
Guide to airing down tires for off-roading and overlanding.
How to Use a Hi-Lift Jack for Off-Roading and Overlanding
Guide to how to use a Hi-Lift Jack, an essential piece of off-road and overland recovery gear, for vehicle recovery
How to Use a Snatch Block with a Winch for Off-road Recovery
Guide to using a snatch block with a winch to rescue vehicles stuck while off-roading or overlanding.
Overland Communication Basics: Two-Way Radios
Guide to radio technologies typically used by overlanders and off-roaders for communications
Becoming a Firebender: 4 Different Ways to Build a Campfire
Guide to building a campfire in any situation, from cooking dinner or trying to keep warm on a windy night.
Off-Road Recovery Basics: How to Rescue a Stuck Vehicle
Guide commonly used off-road recovery techniques to rescue a stuck vehicle