The Ford Ranger in the photo above is looking overloaded. Just those ten sheets of plywood weigh 510-570 lbs. The steel rack carrying the drywall probably weighs 120-160 lbs. How much stuff is under the tarp in the bed? How … Continued
I’ve had a lot of experience with truck ownership. From compact trucks to 1-ton diesels, I’ve had them all. In high school I had a 1982 Datsun pickup that had a manual transmission, AM radio, and hand crank windows. It … Continued
Why the 1984–1990 Ford Bronco II Is the SUV to Buy in 2026 In the mid-1980s, SUVs weren’t family appliances. They were compact, upright, unapologetically boxy, and built on truck frames. They had short wheelbases, real transfer cases, and … Continued
15,000-Mile Test on a Ford Ranger FX4 Introduction When building an overlanding adventure vehicle that’s going to see a lot of highway and off-road miles, choosing the right tire becomes one of the most important decisions you’ll make. In this … Continued
Explorer Bear 42-Quart Fridge Review (2025): Performance, Features, and Value In this detailed review, we take a close look at the Explorer Bear 42-Quart Portable Fridge, designed for camping, overlanding, and everyday outdoor use. We break down its performance, usability, … Continued
Introduction Rooftop tents have exploded in popularity in the overlanding world, but they are an expensive and not necessarily the right choice for everyone. I have been overlanding since 2017 and have experience using both rooftop tents and ground tents. … Continued
Introduction Buying bright quality off-road lights shouldn’t cost hundreds of dollars. Auxbeam has a reputation for providing quality off-road lights at an affordable price. These Auxbeam RAY-L Series 7-Inch Off-Road Lights come with a wiring harness and built in white … Continued
I remember when you were lucky to find a winch for under $500. I was excited to find a Warn XD9000i back in 2000 for $500. Over the years I’ve owned Warn, Mile Marker, and Smittybilt winches. I recently discovered … Continued
After installing the Skyjacker 3.5-Inch lift on the TRS-3 2021 Ford Ranger FX4, I chose to try out the LT295/70/17 Thunderer Trac Grip M/T tires. During the past year and eight months I’ve had several opportunities to take them off-road … Continued