For episode Four of Exploring the Smoky Mountains, we embark on a Trail Scout Episode, hosted by Sinuhe Xavier. The route begins in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and continues to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and ultimately the stunning overland route along the Old Buzzards Roost Road. Editor’s Note: Shortly after this series was produced,…
When a manufacturer launches a new vehicle, they often invite journalists for a sneak peek at the model before releasing photos and information to the general public. These are always fun events, particularly because we have the opportunity to chat one-on-one with the engineers and designers who worked on the car. After months and months…
DOD is a Japanese outdoor company that has been making a focused lineup of tents, camp furniture, and sleep systems since 1997. We have generally found that while camping gear from Japan is not always the lightest or the most feature-laden on the market, it is always thoughtfully designed with a singular purpose and made…
The Tundra is a firm favorite on the forum with recent adventure-equipped examples including this 2001 TRD 4×4 w/ Four Wheel Campers Hawk, 2016 TRD Pro, and 2022 1794 Edition with an Alu-Cab Alu-Cabin. It’s a vehicle synonymous with reliability and build quality, with all iterations capable of returning half-a-million-mile service lives if maintained. The…
GoFastCampers (GFC) has launched the first camper and bed cap designed specifically for the Rivian R1T electric truck. The innovative, low-profile camper offers an eight-foot tall internal living space when deployed, significantly enhancing the utility of the R1T’s 4.5-foot bed, while the topper doubles the secure cargo volume. The development of a camper for the…
The F-350 is a great option for overland travel. Recent expedition-ready builds include this 2004 with a Cummins conversion and Bison Overland camper, 2008 Tiger Bengal, and 2015 XLT with an XP Camper V1. This legendary full-size pickup cut its teeth in the commercial sector, but it was soon adopted for overlanding due to its…
Photography by Richard Giordano, Regine Trias, Tim Sutton, and Ernesto Araiza After traversing over 2,600 kilometers of desert terrain, 128 women left California’s Johnson Valley in mid-October, bound for home. Hailing from 114 cities, 27 states and provinces, and six countries, they drove Jeeps and Fords, Toyotas, and Land Rovers. Some chose Subarus, while others…
The 4Runner is a favorite on the forum with recent adventure-ready builds, including this 1992 SR5, a 2003 Sport, and a 2005. Cue today’s 2006 Toyota 4Runner (220,xxx miles), which showcases a wealth of desirable aftermarket modifications and a CVT Mt Hood rooftop tent, yet is priced at just $14,000. Interestingly, Expedition Portal’s first test…
In the early 1960s, International Harvester — a company known for building agricultural and construction equipment — came to market with a small but rugged pickup truck and wagon (the term SUV hadn’t been invented yet) called Scout. Now the Scout name is back, worn again by an off-road-ready pickup and SUV, but these new…
California has become the first state to ban the sale of single-use propane cylinders. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1280 into law, which mandates that all one-pound propane canisters sold in California must be refillable or reusable beginning January 1, 2028. The bill, introduced by Senator John Laird of Santa Cruz, is designed to…