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Cold-Weather Consciousness: Tips for Winter Adventure Preparedness
Prepare for extreme winter overlanding with expert tips on vehicle prep, recovery gear, cold-weather camping, and must-have survival essentials. Stay safe, warm, and ready for adventure in freezing temperatures.
Modern Diesels for Overlanding: Challenges and Considerations for Global Travel
Explore the pros and cons of modern diesel engines for global overlanding. Learn about emissions systems, DEF, ULSD availability, and how to tackle fuel challenges in remote regions.
Onboard Air vs Portable Compressors: Which Is Better for Off-Roading?
Explore the pros and cons of onboard air vs. portable air compressors for off-road vehicles. Learn how each type impacts air-up times, space requirements, and accessory compatibility to make the best choice for your rig.
Everything You Need to Know About Overlanding Essentials and Gear for Your Next Off-Road Trip
Getting Your Rig Setup with the Right Gear for an Off-Road Trip, Camping and Overlanding
The Price Of Adventure: How Much Does A Continent-Scale Expedition Really Cost?
While living on the road, it becomes plainly clear the size of our adventures are limited mainly by our savings accounts. As much as we don’t want it to be true, we all know the adventure will end when the money runs out. How much does it cost to overland longterm?
Driving Skills: Getting a Handle On Driving Side-Slopes
I remember my first experience negotiating a side slope in my 1973 Toyota Land Cruiser—some decades ago now. I was a rank novice, learning the basics of low-range driving by trial and error on the trails in the mountains east of Tucson.
Everything You Need To Know Before Buying a Winch
If experience has taught us anything, it’s that you can’t plan for every off-road scenario. One thing you can do, however, is make sure your vehicle is as prepared as possible. The easiest way to do that is by outfitting your truck or SUV with a winch. A self-recovery winch ...
Stop Guessing Your Rig’s Weight: Weighing Your Off-Road Vehicle with CAT Scale
When it comes to overlanding and off-roading, knowing the weight of your vehicle is more than just a good idea—it’s a necessity. Understanding your vehicle’s weight can be the difference between a successful journey and an overland nightmare. We stopped by CAT Scale to find out the real weight of our rig.
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Deciding Wheel Offset
We compare +0 and +25 offset Nomad Convoy wheels on the OVR LC100. While aggressive wheel fitments can give a truck an impressive stance, finding a balance between the factory settings and an aggressive look can be the key to optimizing both appearance and functionality.
What’s the Difference Between Overlanding and Camping?
If you’re familiar with one it doesn’t necessarily prepare you for the other, and being prepared is the most important thing when heading into the great outdoors.
Avoid That Sinking Feeling: What to Know About Driving In Sand
Star here for this essential driving skill. Avoid that sinking feeling by leanring about driving in sand.
Bigger or Smaller Tires? Considering Tire Size for Global Overlanding
Would larger tires serve you better on long-distance or international explorations than smaller ones? The answer may surprise you.
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Dual Batteries for Overlanding: Understand the Electronics That Keep You on the Move
Dual isolated batteries have been a fixture of overland vehicles since the first courageous souls ventured into the heart of Australia and Africa decades ago.
Building For Longevity: 6 Modifications That Are Better Left Off Your Overland Expedition Vehicle
There’s a big difference between a vehicle equipped to tackle 4x4 trails on the weekend and one equipped to cross a continent. Here are 6 things to leave off your long distance overland vehicle.
Snorkels For Overlanding: Essential Vehicle Upgrade, or Superfluous Trail Bling?
The addition of a snorkel is often one of the more controversial vehicle upgrades and opinions are often split straight down the middle about them. Dan Grec settles the debate in this informative article.
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Start Here, presented by Nitto Tire, provides a wide range of beginner and novice-level articles to help educate enthusiasts with essential knowledge for vehicle-based adventures. Your trailhead starts here!