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Vehicle Features

The Nomadic Beast: Carter Kendall’s Adventure-Ready 2007 Lexus GX470

Inspired by touring-style vehicles from Australia and South Africa, Carter Kendall’s Lexus GX470 was built for overlanding adventures near and far.

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The 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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Trips & Trails
Trips & Trails

ROAD TRIP: From The Desert To The Mountains: Driving San Bernardino National Forest’s Burns Canyon Road

”It’s also a popular place for drivers to shakedown their newly built rides or for those who want to try out their latest mods in a less extreme environment. It was the perfect place for us to take our recently acquired OVR project vehicle, a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, to ...

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Pushing Beyond Boundaries: Piloting Can-Am Maverick X3s for International Female Ride Day

It’s about pushing beyond boundaries and trying something different. I put myself out there recently and drove a 2024 Can-Am Maverick X3 RS in the Sonoran Desert to help celebrate the 18th-annual International Female Ride Day, held May 4, 2024.

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Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative’s Mission to Preserve Public Lands for Outdoor Recreation

Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative focuses on protecting public lands for the future of outdoor and motorized recreation and provides funds for projects that work toward keeping public land available for fun and adventure.

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OVR Adventures: Death Valley, Black Rock Desert, Mono Lake, Mojave, and Grand Canyon: Parashant National Monument

Four Points Adventures is permitted to guide trips in Death Valley, Mojave National Preserve, Black Rock Desert, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, and the Inyo National Forest.

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iKamper’s CAMPOUT is Back for 2024

CAMPOUT—iKamper’s annual community celebration—is shaping up to be another weekend of great food, offroading, live music and sleeping under the stars. 

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Nope Rope: How to Avoid Venomous Snakes and What to Do If You Couldn’t

As the temperatures go up, the likelihood of encountering a snake while outdoors also rises. Knowing what to do on the trail and at the campsite if you ever are faced with a snake can save a life, even your own.

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XVENTURE XV-3 Off-Road Trailer Review: Modular Design, Versatile Features, and Awesome Adventures

The adage goes, April showers bring May flowers but for us vehicle based outdoor enthusiasts, it signals that Overland Expo West is just around the corner. Last year, we made the trek in the hopes of finding, buying or borrowing cool products that we could review for you, our readers.

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Tested: Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight Collapsible Dinnerware Set and Frontier Ultralight Cutlery Set

We spent the summer with Sea to Summit’s Frontier Ultralight Collapsible Dinnerware Set and Frontier Ultralight Cutlery Set to see how they stack up against the competition.

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Cook Easier, Eat Better: Tips and Tricks to Make Camp Cooking Go the Extra Mile with Gon Dirtin

Linhbergh of Gon Dirtin (and Gon Cookin) shares few things he’s learned about cooking at camp in years of traveling on the road. Some may come as a surprise and others are just common sense.

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Makita’s Outdoor Adventure Hot Water Kettle Reviewed

The convenience of having access to boiling hot water anywhere, whether you’re deep in the wilderness or at a bustling campsite, cannot be overstated. Having near instant access to hot water turns any trip into a glamping experience.