All articles by Andy Lilienthal
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Events25 Cool Rigs from Overland Expo West 2025
Explore the wildest and most unique vehicles from Overland Expo West 2025—from 6x6 beasts to custom GX550s and vintage Scouts. These rigs steal the show.
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Pocket GearPelican 22” Aegis Carry-On Rolling Hybrid Duffel: An Adventure-Ready Roller Bag
The Pelican 22” Aegis Carry-On Hybrid Duffel is a tough, overhead-friendly roller built for adventure travel—paired perfectly with ModPak Packing Cubes.
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NewsU-Haul Debuts Toy Hauler: A Larger, Longer Rental Trailer for Trucks, SUVs, and UTVs
U-Haul debuts its first new trailer in 23 years—the Toy Hauler, built to carry trucks, SUVs, UTVs, and more with 6,834 lbs capacity and easy drive-on ramps.
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Start HereSteel vs Synthetic Winch Line: Which Winch Rope is Right for You
Compare steel and synthetic winch lines to see which is right for your off-road adventures. Learn the benefits, drawbacks, and safety tips for each rope type.
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DestinationsOverlanding Iceland: The Lilienthal Redemption Adventure
Explore Iceland’s raw beauty by road and trail in this overlanding journey filled with waterfalls, glaciers, fjords, puffins, and unforgettable encounters.
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ReviewREVIEW: Keeper KwikFeed Ratchet Tie Down Straps, Faster, Stronger, and Easier to Use
Our review of Keeper KwikFeed ratchet straps covers their innovative quick-feed design, secure grip, and road-tested performance for securing cargo, gear, and vehicles with ease. Find out what makes them particularly suitable for off-road adventures.
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Start HereCold-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.
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Events2024 SEMA Show Recap: The Pulse Of the Automotive and 4x4 Aftermarket
Each year in Las Vegas, Nevada gearheads converge on Sin City for the annual SEMA Show.
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DestinationsAdventuring in Iceland: Tips for Exploring the Land of Fire and Ice
Plan your epic Iceland overland adventure with our travel guide. Learn about F-roads, renting vehicles, camping tips, must-see sights, and essential advice for navigating the Land of Fire and Ice.
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Vehicle GearDiscount Tire’s Treadwell Research Park: How the Tire Retailer Tests All Its Tires In An Effort To Put Buyers in The Right Rubber
Discover how Discount Tire tests tires at Treadwell Research Park, a 900-acre facility in Texas. Learn about their rigorous on- and off-road evaluations, the Treadwell tool, and how it helps match drivers with the perfect tire.
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First LookThe 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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Vehicle GearReview: Freedom Recovery Gear’s Thompson Pulley Block
One of the latest pulley blocks on the market is the Thompson Pulley Block from Canadian company, Freedom Recovery Gear. It takes ideas from traditional snatch blocks and aluminum rings to create a new approach to the pulley block.
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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?
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ReviewHelinox Speed Stool: A Lightweight, Compact, Place To Sit When On The Go
While Helinox’s chairs are usually lightweight and fairly compact, the Helinox Speed Stool takes low weight and small, packable design to a new level making the stools great for those looking to save space.
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Food, Beverages, CookingBackpacker’s Pantry: Another Option for Dehydrated Camping Food
We try out four of Backpacker’s Pantry’s compact and easy to prepare meals. Find out which ones we would get seconds of and which would we pass on.
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ReviewRocky Mountain Riding In the Yamaha Wolverine Rmax2 1000
We take the Yamaha Wolverine Rmax2 1000 out into the wilds of Colorado for a Rocky Mountain adventure.
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Vehicle FeaturesEV Off-Roading in Moab: Tackling the Trail in a Hummer EV SUV
I flew to Grand Junction, Colorado then drove to Moab, UT to take the Hummer EV SUV on the famous red rock trails.
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Vehicle FeaturesFIRST DRIVE: 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV 3X: Electric Off-Roading in Texas
With more off-road-centric EVs hitting the market, such as the Rivian R1S and Tesla Cybertruck, GMC has set out to make its Hummer EV SUV as capable as possible with legit off-road amenities. We take this EV on the trail to see how it performs in the real world.
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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.
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Food, Beverages, CookingJoe On The Go: The VSSL Java G45 Coffee Grinder and Various Methods To Make Coffee While Traveling
SSLThese days there’s no reason to skimp on your coffee while adventuring. We take a look at options for brewing your coffee fix while on the road and beyond.