So, why are we talking about a 702-horsepower truck for overlanding? Because you can drive everything from a 9-horsepower Citroen 2CV to a 702- horsepower TRX around the world. Eccentricities can and do exist on either end of the spectrum. More importantly, we find it relevant to test a broad spectrum of off-road vehicles to…
Five Things We Love About The Jeep Gladiator Mojave
Fox 2.5-inch Internal Bypass Remote Reservoir Shocks This is the money item on the Mojave, and what really transforms it from a Wrangler truck to something you’d feel comfortable throwing around the desert. For overlanding, I’m a big fan of OE engineering. While it may not result in the same performance you could get from…
Land Rover Begins US Deliveries of All-New Defender
It has been 23 years since Land Rover dealerships in the United States have seen a Defender come into the showroom, a period that officially ends now as Land Rover begins initial deliveries of the all-new 2020 Defender 110. Both Scott Brady and I have been lucky enough to spend extensive time with the vehicle…
Why The Jeep Gladiator Mojave Is a Middle Finger To The Competition
Aimed at those more likely to blast through the desert on the weekend as opposed to hitting the trail to crawl, The Gladiator Mojave is Jeep’s answer to competitors like the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and the Colorado ZR2. Still equipped with a solid front axle (yay!) the Mojave behaves a bit differently than the…
The 20,000 Mile Jeep Gladiator Review
Winding in-and-out of cirio trees and cardón cacti along the remote Baja peninsula trail which leads to Misión San Francisco de Borja, I realized how how versatile the Gladiator really was. I was driving a fully-equipped, four-season expedition camper at a rate of speed that would be unheard of in the overlanding world just ten—maybe…
Why The Land Cruiser 80 Series Is The Next Classic 4WD
#1 The 80-Series Land Cruiser can keep up with modern life. It’s 2020, and we’ve officially become coddled by the conveniences of modern life. While a Land Cruiser 40 may be the model that evokes the most emotion, it’ll also break your back on a long drive. The 60 Series has more room and is…
ICON Vehicle Dynamics Full Size Suspension: It’s Super and Up To The Duty
In stock form, the suspension on the Ford Super Duty series isn’t anything to write home about. It’s fitted with small, nameless, black monotube shocks which are forced to undertake the massive job of dampening a 7,000-pound vehicle and its beefy driveline. Tuned for pavement comfort and towing, it’s the weak link in the suspension…
Toyota Updates Entire TRD Pro Lineup
For 2019 the entire TRD Pro will be outfitted with Fox 2.5-inch internal bypass shocks, along with an available roof rack for the 4Runner and a snorkel for the Tacoma.
Kawasaki’s Versys-X 300 Might Just Be What Adventure Riding Needed
Kawasaki delivers the maneuverable and affordable bike we’ve been looking for
Field Tested: Snow Peak Pack and Carry Fireplace
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Anker’s New PowerHouse Brings Serious Competition For GoalZero
If you need to power up your gear without adding a dual battery system, Anker’s new PowerHouse is worth a look
Did Bilstein Just Make The Ultimate 4Runner Overland Suspension System?
Improving on the already great ride of the Toyota 4Runner.
What You Need To Know Before Driving Off-Road
Driving off-road doesn’t have to be scary. Yet most people that spend serious cash on 4WDs never even put them in low range, much less take them off the pavement. Let’s try to fix that with a few basic skills everyone can master. What 4WD Is And How Traction Works Off-Road Four-wheel drive is…
Why 4x4s Are Better In Australia
Australia is filled with poisonous shit that’s constantly trying to kill you. But it’s also filled with the world’s best four-wheel drive vehicles. Yeah, basically everything the little off-road enthusiast inside of you has ever wanted is here. And I just moved here in order to drive it. We’ll start from smallest to largest. Suzuki…