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Here's a guarantee: if you show up to Overland Expo West, you'll of course see some incredible Jeeps and Toyota Tacomas. But the real way to take in this annual gathering in Flagstaff, Arizona, is to walk past the cliché Sprinter van build-outs and keep your eyes peeled for the trucks, vans, and other four-wheel-drive campers that are one of a kind. We spent all weekend tracking down some of these gems.
Step into the pricey, aspirational world of custom-built adventure rigs with Tactical Application Vehicles
No vehicle is more maligned, yet no vehicle is more useful
Learn about the different types of adventure vehicles and basic upgrades for your stock rig.
Gear to make your next journey more comfortable and stress-free…
Plus, the three-row family crossover has got legit four-wheel drive. Competitors should take note.
Depending on the space you have and how far you're going, there are options
The all-new car is safer, more economical, and, thanks to its turbo, faster
Everything you need to know about renting, buying, or taking your first trip in an adventure-ready rig
Spoiler alert: it's by far the most capable pickup truck ever made
It's not as off-road ready as the Sprinter, but it's miles ahead of its predecessor
Believe it or not, the brand and badges are irrelevant
We toured hundreds of impressive new models at this month's RV Experience event. These six stood out.
Ratchet straps, bungee cords, a tarp, and some organization required
The AWD-e aces snowy roads—but there's a catch
The total package is just much more convincing than the Tacoma or Colorado, and probably more practical than the Jeep Gladiator
Nothing is more important to your car, truck, or SUV's performance than the rubber you put on—or off—the road. These are the basics you need to know.
For less than two grand, these simple modifications will make a huge difference on dirt
We took the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger backcountry skiing at Loveland Pass, cold-water kayaking in Littleton, and slacklining near Golden.
The weather can be gnarly, but that doesn’t stop New Englanders from suiting up and venturing out.
We went on a multi-sport tour including hot air balloon base-jumping, paddleboard surfing at Pismo Beach, and bouldering in J-Tree.
Join us as we proximity fly in Page, and sport climb and slick rock bike in Sedona.
We teamed up with Ford and took the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger to find the best adventures near Seattle. Here’s where we ended up.
The weather can be gnarly, but that doesn’t stop New Englanders from suiting up and heading out
Surfing gets all the attention, but there’s great hiking, climbing, and cycling near Los Angeles too
The Northwest’s biggest city is also an adventure sports hub
The key to having the most fun close to Denver? Head for the canyons.
From canyoneering and climbing to mountain biking and hiking, there’s no shortage of desert adventures here
What I learned on my powder-filled dream trips to Whistler and Aspen
Rigs for going far, far afield and taking all your gear with you
The first mass-produced, off-road-ready camper to be sold in the U.S. in decades is a winner
The Gunner G1 is the most useful dog kennel ever made
The world's hottest supercar company made a crossover. We got it dirty.
The best way to get first chair? Park next to it.
Getting stuck in the snow is never fun, but we’ve got some tips and tools to get you out quickly.
The LiveWire is a giant leap for Harley, if only a small step for the motorcycle industry as a whole
Is the massive rack-maker's investment in rooftop tents a good thing?
When you live on the road, space for new things is limited. Here are some items your favorite nomad can really use.
How our writer turned a midsize pickup into the ultimate adventure home
Safety, reliability, and capability, all in one (relatively affordable) truck
A Wrangler-based truck? Um, yes.
Electric power + a pickup = a match made in heaven in American consumers' eyes. But let's not get too excited yet.
'Moab Overland' features a Land Rover Defender 110 packed with provisions tackling the rowdy dirt trails around the Utah outdoor hotspot
Testing the addition of active suspension and semiautonomous off-road driving
If you're going to splurge on the vehicle of your dreams, best to kit it out properly
The Cooper A/TWs are the only all-terrain tire fitted with a true winter rubber compound
An important PSA about driving safely in bad weather
These tools will make the most of your next adventure road trip
A little prep goes a long way toward getting yourself un-screwed
Watch to get a tour of this dreamy 1957 Suburban and prepare for major car envy.
Watch for an inside look at Eric Duckworth's larger-than-life overland setup.
‘The Baja Box’ documents pro snowboarder Austin Smith building out a box truck in Baja.
The ABR E-Z Deflator is the cheapest, easiest way to improve your ride off-road
Buy this $80 seat cover and you’ll never pay to detail your car again
Want to ride around the world? In 2020, you’ll be able to do that on a Hog.
We caught up with the couple behind Desk to Glory at Overland Expo to take a look at their swoon-worthy, built out truck.
Dirt bikes and 4x4s aren't nearly as bad for the environment as you might think. (Hear me out.)
Investing in the right truck is good. Investing in some quality add-ons is even better. (Spoiler alert: It's not gonna be cheap.)
Sure, it's brutal on the highway and mechanically unreliable, but that only adds to the sense of adventure, right?
It took the team a year just to figure out the 3,212-mile Arctic route
What all those buttons, levers, and knobs actually do in your 4x4
Do this and never die from dehydration in Death Valley
This incredibly useful skill gives any old car the capability of a full-size truck
Everything you could possibly want to know about the various car-camping sleep setups out there. Plus, when to just use a freaking tent.
Want to go off-road? Here are options at $10K, $20K, and $30K.
Andrew Taylor is a 30-year-old mountain biker who has spent the last two years on the road. This is the rig that made it possible.
It comes down to better organization, capacity, and accessibility
Thinking about designing your own rig? Here are some tips from a pro.
Each year, Flagstaff, Arizona, turns into an overlanding mecca for a weekend. Last week I set out in search of the sweetest, most eye-catching vehicles at the event. They weren't hard to find.