All articles by Andy Lilienthal
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Events2024 SEMA Show Recap: The Pulse Of the Automotive and 4x4 Aftermarket
Each year in Las Vegas, Nevada gearheads converge on Sin City for the annual SEMA Show.
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DestinationsAdventuring in Iceland: Tips for Exploring the Land of Fire and Ice
Plan your epic Iceland overland adventure with our travel guide. Learn about F-roads, renting vehicles, camping tips, must-see sights, and essential advice for navigating the Land of Fire and Ice.
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Vehicle GearDiscount Tire’s Treadwell Research Park: How the Tire Retailer Tests All Its Tires In An Effort To Put Buyers in The Right Rubber
Discover how Discount Tire tests tires at Treadwell Research Park, a 900-acre facility in Texas. Learn about their rigorous on- and off-road evaluations, the Treadwell tool, and how it helps match drivers with the perfect tire.
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First LookThe Same but Different: The INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon vs. Quartermaster Pickup
INEOS has introduced its first-ever pickup truck, the Quartermaster. Although is has nearly the same underpinnings of the Grenadier “Station Wagon” SUV, the two are not 100% identical. So, what’s the same, what’s similar, and what’s different? Let’s find out.
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Vehicle GearReview: Freedom Recovery Gear’s Thompson Pulley Block
One of the latest pulley blocks on the market is the Thompson Pulley Block from Canadian company, Freedom Recovery Gear. It takes ideas from traditional snatch blocks and aluminum rings to create a new approach to the pulley block.
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ArticleIs eBay Motors Your Next Overland Outfitter?
The online marketplace, eBay, wants to be your source of all things overlanding. Is eBay Motors your next overland outfitter?
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ReviewHelinox Speed Stool: A Lightweight, Compact, Place To Sit When On The Go
While Helinox’s chairs are usually lightweight and fairly compact, the Helinox Speed Stool takes low weight and small, packable design to a new level making the stools great for those looking to save space.
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Food, Beverages, CookingBackpacker’s Pantry: Another Option for Dehydrated Camping Food
We try out four of Backpacker’s Pantry’s compact and easy to prepare meals. Find out which ones we would get seconds of and which would we pass on.
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ReviewRocky Mountain Riding In the Yamaha Wolverine Rmax2 1000
We take the Yamaha Wolverine Rmax2 1000 out into the wilds of Colorado for a Rocky Mountain adventure.
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Vehicle FeaturesEV Off-Roading in Moab: Tackling the Trail in a Hummer EV SUV
I flew to Grand Junction, Colorado then drove to Moab, UT to take the Hummer EV SUV on the famous red rock trails.
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Vehicle FeaturesFIRST DRIVE: 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV 3X: Electric Off-Roading in Texas
With more off-road-centric EVs hitting the market, such as the Rivian R1S and Tesla Cybertruck, GMC has set out to make its Hummer EV SUV as capable as possible with legit off-road amenities. We take this EV on the trail to see how it performs in the real world.
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TechnologyKXI Wildertec’s Groundbreaking Wilderness Tech for Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
Kelowna, BC-based KXI Wildertec has developed a technology for use with four-wheel-drive vehicles that offers never-before-seen levels of off-road capability, while minimizing environmental impact on the land.
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Food, Beverages, CookingJoe On The Go: The VSSL Java G45 Coffee Grinder and Various Methods To Make Coffee While Traveling
SSLThese days there’s no reason to skimp on your coffee while adventuring. We take a look at options for brewing your coffee fix while on the road and beyond.
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DIY/How ToWinter Readiness: How To Prep Your Vehicle For Cold Weather
If unprepared for the winter weather, a mechanical problem might not just be an inconvenience, it could be a life-or-death situation. Learn how to prep your vehicle for travel in the cold.
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UpgradeWinter Tire Testing: Why Winter Tires Are a Must for Cold Climates
We traveled to Montana to partake in winter tire testing with the crew from eBay Motors. We drove four vehicles, each had a set of all-season or all-terrain tires and a set of winter rubber.
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MotorsportsTSD: What is a Time-Speed-Distance Rally and Why You Want To Do it.
Driving skill, accurate timing, scenic roads, excellent camaraderie and … competition? Is this competitive overlanding? No. This is TSD rally. It doesn’t require a race car, a certification, it’s not expensive, and happens on public roads. It’s fun and you should try it.
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DIY/How ToGetting Hitched: The Torklift EcoHitch Has A Number Of Hidden Talents
We install the Torklift EcoHitch to our 2022 Subaru Crosstrek.
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ReviewOgio Tactical Renegade Pro LE Backpack: A Versatile EDC Pack with Plenty of Pockets
We put the limited-edition Ogio Tactical Renegade Pro LE Backpack through its paces.
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Vehicle GearEgoé Nestbox Supertramp: A Czech-Made Customizable Camper Setup Made for Vans, SUVs and Jeeps
Egoé’s Nestbox Supertramp is the company’s most rugged, off-road-specific, overland-ready camper kit yet. Made for vans, SUVs and Jeeps.
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EventsConquering the Wild: Off-Road and Overland Subarus Shine at the 2023 Subiefest Series
If you love yourself a good modified Subaru like we do, you’ll want to check out the amazing Subies that we encountered at the 2023 series of Subiefest events. Join us as we take a look back at the overland and off-road themed rides we saw at Subiefest in two jam-packed image galleries.