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XPEL Paint Protection Film Review: Protecting Your Overland Trail Rig
Discover how XPEL Ultimate Fusion PPF held up after a year of overlanding with a Jeep Wrangler 392. Learn about its self-healing features, durability, and why it’s a must-have for trail rigs and daily drivers.
UpgradeGoose Gear Venture Series Interiors: Lightweight, Durable Jeep Camper Interior for Overlanding
Looking to get feedback and real-world testing, Goose Gear have given OVR contributor, Dan Grec, the express mission of taking it around the world to use and abuse in the harshest environments on the planet.
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?
UpgradeUnderstanding Beadlock Wheels for Overlanding and Off-Roading
Serious overlander or off-road enthusiasts often times choose beadlock wheels over traditional wheels. What are they exactly and are they right for you? We delve into what beadlock wheels are, why they’re used, their advantages and disadvantages and safety concerns to keep in mind when using them.
ReviewSkinny Guy Campers: A New Solution for Adventurous Souls
We test Skinny Guy Camper’s Kit ’N Kaboodle 6.5. Is it right for your needs? Read on to find out what we liked about it and what we didn’t.
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Ironman 4x4 & KC Off-Road Lighting Setup
Having ample amounts of light projecting from your rig is essential to its safe operation in low light and dark environments. We approached the auxiliary light setup on the OVR LC100 with two goals in mind. We wanted plenty of bright, usable light at a non-wallet busting budget.
OVR Project Ford BroncoOVR’s Project Bronco: Enhancing On & Off-Road Stability with Hellwig’s Sway Bar
Ford began adding sway bars from the factory to certain four-door Broncos with the Sasquatch package, as well as Wildtraks equipped with the HOSS 3.0 suspension system.
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.
Vehicle GearAll Terrain vs Mud Terrain Tires What to Know Before You Buy: Which Tread is Right for Your 4x4?
It may be the hardest decision that any true off-road enthusiast faces. Do you go with an all-terrain or mud-terrain tire? While pavement-pounders won’t have to worry about jagged rocks, rough two-tracks, and muddy passes, anyone who spends time on the road-less traveled will tell you that the right tire ...
UpgradeBeyond The Spacer: Bilstein’s bolt-in B8 TerraSport is the suspension your CUV has been waiting for
He had been considering alternative solutions like replacing the whole strut, replacing the shocks, and taking off the spacer lift.
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.
OVR Project Ford BroncoOVR’s Project Ford Bronco: Pavement Princess gets SVC Offroad’s Baja Styled Tubular Front and Rear Bumpers
The stock plastic and rubber bumper wasn’t cutting the mustard any longer. We needed something more robust to handle the overlanding trips, chasing off-road races in Baja and the various backcountry outdoor activities that we tackle. We turned to SVC Offroad.
UpgradeOVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Rear Cargo Storage With ARB’s Outback Solutions Drawer System
Is the ARB Outback Solutions Drawer System right for you? Read what we liked (and disliked) about adding it to our OVR Land Cruiser 100 Series budget overland project vehicle.
UpgradeOVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Leather Steering Wheel Restoration
Restoring your vehicle’s aging and worn-out steering wheel can be gratifying and raise the overall satisfaction and pride of ownership of your ride.
OVR Project Ford BroncoLight Up The Night: OVR’s Project Bronco gets a High Performance Baja Designs LED Lighting Upgrade
Looking for more visibility in front of the Bronco at night, these lights delivered a combined 17,125 extra lumen on top of our stock headlights.
DIY/How ToINSTALL: Hellwig Sway Bars Improve Dynamic Performance and Load Control, On & Off Road
A fully documented step-by-step install of Hellwig Sway Bars in a RAM 1500 TRX.
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100OVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Ironman 4x4 Bull Bar Off Road Bumper Upgrade For Overland Touring
Keeping with the Australian overland touring theme of our build, we considered several similar tourer-style bumpers. We ultimately chose Ironman 4x4’s bumper due to factors that are outlined in this article. Read on to see what we think of this bumper after a few months of use so far.
Vehicle GearA Comprehensive Review of Skinny Guy Campers - The Ultimate Solution for Compact Overland Living
Explore the innovative Skinny Guy Campers - the ultimate solution for compact overland living. Read a comprehensive review, featuring details on design, features, and practicality.
NewsTJM Premier Jeep Gladiator Kit at LA Auto Show, A First For The Brand in the USA
Spanning almost 1,000,000 square feet and driving close to 100,000 people through the doors every day, the LA Auto Show is one of the most prestigious shows in the world. This year TJM will make their debut appearance at the show. To mark the occasion, they’re rolling out a fully ...
DIY/How ToDIY: Upgrade Your Winch By Installing Factor 55’s UltraHook
Factor 55’s UltraHook introduces a shackle mount hole, machined right into the body of the winch hook. Installation is a breeze and takes just a few minutes, which we’ll take you step-by-step in this article.
UpgradeOVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: WARN VR EVO 10-S Winch Installation & First Impressions
A name that is synonymous with winches and winching in every sector, commercial as well as industrial, is WARN. Celebrating its 75th year in 2023, the company has been in the winch business for longer than most of us have been alive.
UpgradeOVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Install
Front Runner’s Slimline II easily installs using the existing factory mounting points with no drilling required. It’s unlikely that we’ll turn the OVR LC100 back to stock, but it’s nice to know we can. Plus, drilling into the roof of your vehicle sounds like an iffy proposition if you ask us.
UpgradeOVR’s Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Ironman 4x4 Foam Cell Pro Suspension Upgrade
SeriesWe went with Ironman 4x4 for multiple reasons including its interesting Foam Cell technology.
Vehicle GearBraven Off-Road’s Bloodaxe R/T UTV Hybrid Tire
The Braven Bloodaxe R/T UTV tire combines the best of both worlds, offering a gritty tread that bridges the gap between M/T and A/T tires, while ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride.
VehiclesNew and Improved Features for the 2024 Ford F-150 including Tremor & Raptor: Pro Access Tailgate, Pro Power, Pro Tech
Available starting early 2024, the truck is designed to enhance the ability to tackle challenges with purposeful features and tech.
Vehicle GearRockford Fosgate Literally Elevates Audio For Polaris Ranger With The All-New, All-In-One Roof System
Available for Two- and Four-Seater 2018 and newer Polaris Ranger Models, the Rockford Fosgate Ranger Roof Audio System Delivers Epic Performance and Seamless Installation
Vehicle GearAdventuring Unplugged: Rethinking What You Know About Off-Roading In A Tesla
You might be asking, “why would anyone lift a Tesla?”
Vehicle GearPeak Suspension Introduces aftermarket Upper Control Arms for Chevy, Lexus, Toyota trucks and SUVs
Eyeing larger tires that scream off-road adventures or a lifted suspension that promises a smoother ride over bumps?
NewsBILSTEIN B8 TerraSport Shock now available for more vehicles and the Correct way to Install Video
The Correct way to lift and install a CUV using the B8 TerraSport on a Subaru CrossTrek
NewsFor Anywhere and Everywhere: GMC HUMMER EV EarthCruiser Upfit by EarthCruiser
The GMC HUMMER EV EarthCruiser upfit is expected to be available to GMC HUMMER EV Pickup owners in 2024 through EarthCruiser.
OVR Project Ford BroncoOVR's Project Bronco: Bolt-on Bilstein Suspension Upgrade For Non-Sasquatch-Equipped Broncos
After drooling and researching so many vehicles over the two years, it was time to turn her into an all-purpose overlanding and outdoor activity vehicle while maintaining everyday driver civility.
Vehicle FeaturesCalifornia Gold: RoamR’s Stunning 1948 Willys Pickup on a Modern Journey | RoamR.Life
It’s really hard to see how Nugget could’ve turned out better. It has the perfect blend of old and new that all emanate from the same bloodline.
OVR Project Ford BroncoOVR: Outdoor Vehicle Recreation- From Pavement Princess to All-Purpose Overlanding Vehicle, 2021 Non-SAS Bronco gets an Aftermarket Sasquatch Upgrade
Using this opportunity as another father/son moment, the two of us went about problem solving, taking off the stock side steps, installing the sliders and building a memory that will last a lifetime.
Start HereBasic AWD Upgrades: Making Your AWD Vehicle Even More Capable
How We Modified Our Already Capable All-Wheel-Drive 2022 Subaru Crosstrek to Perform Above and Beyond
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100OVR: Outdoor Vehicle Recreation - Project Land Cruiser 100 Series: Wheel & Tire Upgrades
The combination of the pizza cutter-sized Toyo Tire Open Country A/T III’s with Nomad Wheels’ 501SA Convoy Salt is just the wheel and tire setup for our Land Cruiser 100 Series we were looking for in terms of looks and performance.
NewsScout Unveils the Tuktut: Their Lightest Hard Wall Truck Camper, Almost 300 lbs lighter than its cousin, Yoho
Weighing in at just 634lbs, the Tuktut is almost 300lbs lighter than its counterpart, the Yoho model.