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Start HereModern Diesels for Overlanding: Challenges and Considerations for Global Travel
Explore the pros and cons of modern diesel engines for global overlanding. Learn about emissions systems, DEF, ULSD availability, and how to tackle fuel challenges in remote regions.
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Start HereOnboard Air vs Portable Compressors: Which Is Better for Off-Roading?
Explore the pros and cons of onboard air vs. portable air compressors for off-road vehicles. Learn how each type impacts air-up times, space requirements, and accessory compatibility to make the best choice for your rig.
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Start HereThe Price Of Adventure: How Much Does A Continent-Scale Expedition Really Cost?
While living on the road, it becomes plainly clear the size of our adventures are limited mainly by our savings accounts. As much as we don’t want it to be true, we all know the adventure will end when the money runs out. How much does it cost to overland longterm?
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Start HereDriving Skills: Getting a Handle On Driving Side-Slopes
I remember my first experience negotiating a side slope in my 1973 Toyota Land Cruiser—some decades ago now. I was a rank novice, learning the basics of low-range driving by trial and error on the trails in the mountains east of Tucson.
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Start HereStop Guessing Your Rig’s Weight: Weighing Your Off-Road Vehicle with CAT Scale
When it comes to overlanding and off-roading, knowing the weight of your vehicle is more than just a good idea—it’s a necessity. Understanding your vehicle’s weight can be the difference between a successful journey and an overland nightmare. We stopped by CAT Scale to find out the real weight of our rig.
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Start HereAvoid That Sinking Feeling: What to Know About Driving In Sand
Star here for this essential driving skill. Avoid that sinking feeling by leanring about driving in sand.
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Start HereBigger or Smaller Tires? Considering Tire Size for Global Overlanding
Would larger tires serve you better on long-distance or international explorations than smaller ones? The answer may surprise you.
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Start HereLeave No Trace: How to Tread Lightly
There are important “tread lightly” principles overlanders and campers should adhere to treat surrounding areas (and people) with respect to preserve the environment and the planet for years to come.
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Start HereRepairing Off-Road Tires: Be Your Own Tire Repair Shop Out on the Trail
Don’t get stranded due to a flat tire while on the trail. With a few tools, a good air compressor, and a proper repair kit, you can handle any tire mishap short of a shredded blowout.
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Start HereDual Batteries for Overlanding: Understand the Electronics That Keep You on the Move
Dual isolated batteries have been a fixture of overland vehicles since the first courageous souls ventured into the heart of Australia and Africa decades ago.
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Start HereFridge vs. Cooler: Is an On-Board 12V Compressor Fridge-Freezer the Right Solution for You?
Coolers versus 12V Fridge-Freezers, which is the right solution for your next camping or off-road trip?
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Start HereBuilding For Longevity: 6 Modifications That Are Better Left Off Your Overland Expedition Vehicle
There’s a big difference between a vehicle equipped to tackle 4x4 trails on the weekend and one equipped to cross a continent. Here are 6 things to leave off your long distance overland vehicle.
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Start HereSnorkels For Overlanding: Essential Vehicle Upgrade, or Superfluous Trail Bling?
The addition of a snorkel is often one of the more controversial vehicle upgrades and opinions are often split straight down the middle about them. Dan Grec settles the debate in this informative article.
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Start HereTools of the Trail: Putting an Essential Toolkit Together for the Adventure Ahead
By far the most quality-critical component of your tool kit is a ratchet and socket set, particularly a larger, 1/2-inch set.
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Start HereBasic AWD Upgrades: Making Your AWD Vehicle Even More Capable
How We Modified Our Already Capable All-Wheel-Drive 2022 Subaru Crosstrek to Perform Above and Beyond
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Start HereEssential Trail Comms: Forget CB Radios—GMRS Is the New Standard for Outdoor Communication
For decades, the trail communication platform of choice in the U.S. market has been the venerable Citizen’s Band Radio Service (CB), or the more involved Amateur Radio Service platform, colloquially known as ham radio. Race radios have also been popular in some regions, but GMRS, or General Mobile Radio Service, ...
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Start Here4WD LOCKERS: Understanding Different Types and When to Use Them
The Age-old question, when to use your lockers and the tools you should use before lockers are engaged.
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Start HereBAJA DESIGNS: How to Choose the Right Lighting Zones and Patterns for Off-Road Driving
In The Zone: Understanding How to Light up the Night Around Your Vehicle
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Start HereTIRE Mysteries 101: Understanding the Numbers and Letters of Tires
A load limit code of 65 means the tire is rated for 639 pounds if fully inflated, and a 150 load limit is rated for a whopping 7,385 pounds.