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Versatility is key when it comes to using a truck as an adventure rig, and that's why a simple camper shell is all you really need

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Can one truck do everything? I think this one can.

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Is there such a thing as one adventuremobile that can do everything?

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Vehicle rental sites like Outdoorsy and Turo are insanely popular, but like becoming a host on Airbnb, there is a lot you should consider before leaving your prized adventuremobile with people from the internet. One vanlord shares his wisdom.

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Beat the morning rush and never miss first chair with these winter-camping tips and tricks

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The company is bringing its camping game to pop-tops—and we can't wait

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Brand teases 1,000 horsepower, zero emissions truck in Super Bowl ads

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What tires can you run if you live somewhere warm but visit someplace cold? 

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Towing a trailer will allow you to transform your vehicle into one that can haul thousands of pounds of outdoor equipment

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Four-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, tires, ground clearance, and weight distribution. Let’s settle this debate once and for all.

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Sometimes less is more. This guy proves that it doesn't take much to live out of your vehicle full-time while traveling abroad.

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So you want a rooftop tent? Here's what you need to know before deciding which type best suits your needs.

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Tents, cargo, and tools don’t belong on top of your vehicle

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The 2020 Range Rover Evoque promises most of the bigger SUV's style and luxury at less than half the price

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This adjustable truck bed rack is a great alternative to traditional roof racks for any truck

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For Mike and his 6-year-old daughter Luna, adventure is around every corner

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Crossbars, boxes, and other roof systems can turn even the smallest vehicle into a full-on adventuremobile

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What to do if you've gotten yourself so stuck that you can't dig out with a shovel and traction aids

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If you're looking for a proper off-road trailer that won't require taking out a second mortgage, this tow-behind model is the one for you

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What kind of car do you need if you're Wes Siler's fiancée? The answer is obvious: a 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser.

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For most drivers, the Toyota Land Cruiser is the worst possible car. But for a very small number of you, it might just be the best truck ever.

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These simple additions will make any Subaru more capable and adventure ready

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These eight items will keep you and your adventure rig on the road longer and give you peace of mind when venturing off the beaten path

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Tesla’s first electric pickup is even more outlandish than we could have expected

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How Hilaree Nelson balances being an accomplished ski mountaineer and motherhood

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The new Ford Mustang Mach-E promises an electric SUV for the masses

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Don't let staying connected keep you from your next adventure. Make this simple upgrade and boost your cell service while on the road.

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You can get your crossover to go off-road without completely destroying what made you choose it in the first place

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It all starts with having the right tools stashed in your vehicle

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Wes Siler explains the basic skills you need to drive safely

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A monthly payment may be scary, but, man, it feels worth it when your loved one gets into a crash

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Make life on the road more comfortable with these essential items for your adventure van.

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Consider purchasing these five essential tools before building out an adventure van

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A vehicle to take from the grocery store to the trailhead

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The GoFastCampers Platform isn't just a rooftop tent or bed topper. It'll transform your pickup into a better truck.

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Polar explorer Eric Larsen shares how he’s keeping the spirit of adventure alive with his family

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Prepare for the worst and never be caught off guard

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Converting your van to a livable space doesn't have to mean shelling out $50,000

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Outside biking experts Aaron Gulley and Jen Judge run through the features of their favorite, most versatile bike rack.

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The most reliable partner I've ever had

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In these Airstream dwellers' experience, your tow rig can make all the difference for life on the road

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More than just zero emissions, these new American-made electric trucks will out perform your SUV off-road and on

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Will Skudin is one of the best big-wave surfers in the world. But his favorite waves are the ones the kids catch at his family's camp.

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Know what you're getting yourself into

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Airstreams are built incredibly tough, and with a few simple modifications, they can be the perfect mobile adventure base camp.

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Exclusive details on the most hardcore Rover in decades

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Simple, reliable, and affordable: the age of practical solar power for your adventuremobile has arrived

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From the deserted coast of North Carolina to the red-rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau, these routes should be on every overlander’s bucket list

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Things to consider when you want to add solar to your adventure vehicle

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You don't have to go with the newest, spendiest rig

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Ford Rangers, Toyota Tacomas, and the like all make great adventuremobiles—with a little help

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Wes Siler walks us through his current progress on his 2019 Ford Ranger build

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A bulletproof awning, an on-the-go shower, and some really sweet nuts and bolts

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Inside the van where the iconic climbing film was shot

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And other advice from Wes Siler

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Learn the pros and cons of various types of adventure vehicles, and get a better idea of what to look for in your next rig

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Dometic's PLB40 battery system isn't cheap, but it's the simplest and best battery our auto contributor has ever tested. Here's why. 

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Bryan Rogala introduces us to the world of buying and importing a 25-year-old adventure rig

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Need to carry a bike, board, or just some firewood? Here's how.

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Any car can be an adventuremobile. Here's how.

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Adventure Vehicles 101 explores the orange Affuerda Vida bus

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Wes Siler goes through the basics of off-roading in his Toyota 4Runner

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The Clean Cruiser Project's goal is to drive to Panama in a 1982 BJ42 Land Cruiser that runs on biodiesel 

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Real-world experience in the hands of an expert who drives the Ranger off-road every single day

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In part two of Bryan Rogala's recon mission to Overland Expo West, he gets more ideas from innovative rigs

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Including which work best in certain situations and what they'll cost you

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What you do with it is so much more important than whatever car you buy

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Plus three tips on how to navigate the off-road paradise that is Overland Expo

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Turns out the football superstar is also an extremely skilled archer—and we have the footage to prove it

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And why that’s the best news possible for Land Rover lovers

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Bryan Rogala gives some quick advice for driving your adventure vehicle through the muck

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Packing—or even sleeping in—your small station wagon requires extra planning. Here are our favorite tricks for taking your Subie on long trips.

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Wes Siler takes a look at the new-for-2019 Ford Ranger

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If your budget is somewhere between $3,000 and $1.5 million, there's a rig here for you

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Leaving the highway behind? Here's how to stay safe when driving gets adventurous. 

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Bring less than you think you'll need, and put it back where you found it

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Or: How to live in a vehicle long-term with your significant other

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On our second visit to New Mexico–based Tactical Application Vehicles, we take some epic rigs off-road

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