I’ve been living on the road for over a decade and, during that time, witnessed rigs that range from a couple of thousand dollars to a million and everything in between. There’s no perfect overland platform, but the Sprinter 4×4 comes pretty close and is undoubtedly one of the most versatile vehicles for travel. Highlights…
It’s rare to hear a bad word about the second-gen Tundra with its reputation for bulletproof dependability, class-leading build quality, and impressive backcountry capability. It’s a pickup that from the factory is well suited to navigating the toughest terrain and conditions and has subsequently become a favorite with the overlanding community. It’s coveted by the…
Ineos Automotive has announced that production of its Grenadier and Quartermaster models will resume in early January 2025. The restart follows a critical component shortage that forced the company to halt operations in September 2024 (we wrote about the production pause back in September 2024). The disruption was linked to financial difficulties faced by a…
Image credit to San Bernardino County Fire Department For those of us who often explore mountainous areas, a rockslide is often at the back of our minds, and usually not a realistic concern, but with an increase in seismic activity and wildfire, the risk of land and rock slides is increasing. On October 18, 2024,…
Winter and I don’t have the best relationship. Growing up in Virginia, snow days were rare treats that had more to do with sitting inside drinking hot chocolate than playing in the snow. When we did venture out, the temperature never dropped far below 32°F, so sledding and snowball fights kept us warm enough to…
Rago Fabrication has partnered with Doetsch Off-Road to support an overland build of a 2024 Land Cruiser, raising funds for A Race Against Blindness. This collaboration is intended to generate awareness and financial support for the fight against Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) and other vision-related disorders. Kristina and Steve Johnston, founders of A Race Against Blindness,…
It’s easy to see why the CX-5 compact crossover is Mazda’s bestseller. It has the handling prowess of a small car, standard all-wheel drive, a classy interior, and the upright SUV body that Americans love. Source: Mazda Source: Mazda Source: Mazda Source: Mazda Source: Mazda The 2025 model offers three versions of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder…
EICMA is the world’s largest motorcycle exposition, held yearly in Milan, Italy. The 2024 event hosted 2036 brands with more than 700 contributors from 45 countries. This year 560,000 people attended to see what is coming next in the world of motorcycles, accessories, and gear. Unable to cover the entire show, we’ve chosen a few…
For a painfully long period of time, the best way to haul a mountain bike from garage to trailhead was painfully inadequate, either via a janky trunk-mounted rack that strapped flimsily to the back of a car and took several minutes to attach and secure or roof racks that required burly backs and shoulders that…
The Toyota 4Runner is a 4WD icon and is widely considered a pinnacle overland platform. We recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with an overview of how the model has evolved over the past four decades. The fifth generation is the best-selling to date, with more units sold than the 1st, 2nd, and 4th generations combined.…