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Fox Bravo Overland Is Healing Veterans Through Adventure
Fox Bravo Overland is a nonprofit using backcountry expeditions to help veterans, first responders, and service members rebuild trust, confidence, and community — one trail at a time.
OVR Project G-Wagon
Wrapping the G63’s Front End in Rugged Avery Dennison Vinyl
We wrapped the front fascia of our 2017 Mercedes-AMG G63 in Avery Dennison Supreme Wrapping Film Rugged—and discovered exactly where a DIY installation ends and professional help begins.
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RAYS VOLK RACING TE37V Marks 30 Years With Anniversary Edition
RAYS is marking 30 years of the iconic TE37 with a limited anniversary edition of the VOLK RACING TE37V, featuring heritage-inspired finishes and details drawn straight from the original design.
Mountain Hatch Returns Home With Atlas Offroad Partnership
Two Southern California brands with shared roots in trucks, trail culture, and American-made gear are joining forces — and Mountain Hatch is coming home.
AEV Launches 4-Inch DualSport RT Lift for Ford Super Duty
American Expedition Vehicles has released a 4-inch lift system for 2023-and-newer Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks, with support for tires up to 40 inches and a focus on geometry, stability, and load-carrying capability.
Milestar Patagonia Tires Conquer 1,000 Miles at Unreal Adventure
Twenty-three Milestar-equipped vehicles just finished one of North America’s toughest off-road endurance events — and the brand’s all-new Patagonia MT Pro didn’t miss a beat across more than 1,000 miles of brutal terrain.
Odin Hardware Tuff Mount Gives Starlink Mini Full Adjustability
Odin Hardware’s new Tuff Mount gives Starlink Mini users up to 30 degrees of tilt and 360 degrees of rotation, so terrain, trees and awkward campsites no longer dictate your connection.
RAYS Launches Racing Air Gauge and Carbon Leather Key Ring
RAYS is growing its Official Gear collection with two new Japan-made accessories built for enthusiasts who sweat the details — a precision tire pressure gauge and a carbon-look leather key ring.
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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OVR: Outdoor Vehicle Recreation - Project LC100: First Trail Run In Our Budget Toyota Land Cruiser
”A 300,000-mile LC100 is not going to come with a warranty so be aware that going the budget route is not without its risks.”
Jeep Jamboree USA Tackles Nevada’s Infamous Death Route
Murder, manifest destiny, and miles of unforgiving desert — we ride along with Jeep Jamboree USA on their 7th Annual Emigrant Trail Adventure through the Black Rock Desert, retracing one of the most harrowing chapters of the American West.
Conquering the TransAmerica Trail’s Western Frontier in a Subaru
The western half of the TransAmerica Trail delivered the ultimate test: 12,000-foot mountain passes, wildfire smoke, sinkholes, and triple-digit heat. Follow the final 14 days of a couple’s coast-to-coast journey as their modified Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness battles extreme elevation, desolate terrain, and nature’s fury from Oklahoma to Oregon’s Pacific shore.
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RPM Garage’s 70 Series Land Cruiser Is a Different Kind of Hybrid
RPM Off-Road Garage took a rolled 80 Series Land Cruiser and a 79 Series cab from a museum and built something nobody saw coming — all in 30 days.
Baja XTi: A Rally-Ready Subaru Built by Teen Gearheads
A WRX STI-swapped Subaru Baja, 300 horsepower, and a crew of high school builders — this is the story of the Baja XTi and the Colorado Adventure Rally.
1998 Suzuki Jimny Wide: A JDM 4x4 Built for Adventure
The third-generation Suzuki Jimny was never sold in North America — but the 25-year import rule changed that. We found a 1998 Jimny Wide in Washington state and got to work turning it into a capable, trail-ready rig.
Built With Purpose: Leitner Design’s Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster
Leitner Designs founder Bernhard Leitner spent three months transforming a 2024 Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster into a fully kitted overland rig — then we took it to California’s Alabama Hills to find out if it delivered.
Modified 2022 Subaru Crosstrek: Breaking Every Stock Promise
We promised to keep our 2022 Subaru Crosstrek mostly stock—just exhaust, wheels, and lights. Four years later, it sports a lift, skid plates, roof rack, hitch-mounted spare, and a long list of broken promises that made it better.
Students Build Custom Subaru Forester for 10,000-Mile Arctic Rally
High school automotive enthusiasts are building a custom 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness for the Lilienthals’ 10,000-mile Arctic adventure. The ZenSpeed club members, working under Rally Innovations’ guidance, are outfitting the Forester with premium aftermarket upgrades to tackle the Alcan 5000 Rally and the brutal roads from Alaska to Oregon.
Experiencing Bronco Off-Roadeo Tennessee
Experience Bronco Off-Roadeo Tennessee is the latest hands-on driving adventure for Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport owners. Learn off-road skills, recovery techniques, and vehicle features while navigating the scenic Smoky Mountains.
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.
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.
Hipcamp Reveals Its 50 Favorite Campgrounds Across America for 2026
Hipcamp has released its 2026 list of 50 Favorite Places to Camp in America, spotlighting standout destinations across 35 states — from Grand Canyon’s North Rim to off-grid desert camps and private farm stays that most travelers never find on their own.
Hankook Tire Hosts CAMP Dynapro Experience at Overland Expo
Hankook Tire hosted select attendees at the CAMP Dynapro Experience during Overland Expo West 2026, offering four days of group camping, education, trail running, and fireside conversations with industry experts including OVR Magazine’s editorial team.
The Quieter Side of King of the Hammers: Inside the OVR Outpost
In its second year, the OVR Outpost established itself as a distinct gathering space within Hammertown’s high-octane atmosphere—offering community, conversation, and connection three miles north of the action during King of the Hammers week.
Ignik Skullet Review: The Camp Stove and Fire Pit Hybrid
The Ignik Skullet pulls double duty as a camp stove and propane fire pit — and after 20-plus meals in the field, it may be the most versatile piece of gear to hit the market this year.
ICECO APL20 Review: The Portable Fridge You’ll Use Every Day
The ICECO APL20 is a 20-liter portable fridge that punches well above its weight. Lightweight, capable of freezing, and compatible with an optional magnetic battery pack, it’s the kind of gear that earns its place not just on the trail — but in everyday life.
Three New Camp Coffee Solutions Tested in the Field
We tested three new camp coffee solutions: the AeroPress Go Plus with vacuum-insulated tumbler, Sea To Summit’s ultralight collapsible pour over, and Jetboil’s Flash 1.0 boiling system. Each brings something different to backcountry brewing, from increased capacity to minimal packability.
Gear
Outdoor Gear
Born Outdoor’s Badger Bed Redefines Sleep in the Wild
Most overlanders will spend serious money on recovery gear they rarely use but settle for a decades-old sleeping bag when it counts most. Born Outdoor thinks it’s time to change that.
Vehicle Gear
Super Pacific X1 Camper Conquers the Oregon Coast
When a rainstorm rolled in off the Pacific and sent a neighboring camper packing, the Super Pacific X1 held its ground — and kept us dry. Here’s how this Portland-built truck camper performed along the rugged Oregon Coast.
Vehicle Gear
63 Industries KARGA Brings Order to Truck Cab Chaos
Back-seat organization in a full-size truck has long been an afterthought — until now. The KARGA system from 63 Industries brings modular, tool-free storage to the cab without the commitment of a permanent install.
Vehicle Gear
Renogy Pro S1: Solid-State Lithium Battery Review
Renogy’s Pro S1 takes lithium battery technology to the next level with semi solid-state cells, 6,000 charge cycles, and a seven-year warranty — built tough enough for the most remote tracks on the planet.
OVR Project Land Cruiser 100
One Stone Armrests Bring Long-Haul Comfort to the LC100
Not every worthwhile modification has to be dramatic. One Stone Armrests bring factory-quality comfort and a surprisingly practical cup holder solution to the OVR Project Land Cruiser 100 Series — no drilling required.
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Is A 12-Volt Fridge The Most Valuable Piece Of Overland Gear?
No single piece of overland kit may deliver more value than a quality 12-volt fridge. Here’s what to consider before you buy.
Born Outdoor’s Badger Bed Redefines Sleep in the Wild
Super Pacific X1 Camper Conquers the Oregon Coast
63 Industries KARGA Brings Order to Truck Cab Chaos
Renogy Pro S1: Solid-State Lithium Battery Review
One Stone Armrests Bring Long-Haul Comfort to the LC100
Is A 12-Volt Fridge The Most Valuable Piece Of Overland Gear?