Gaia GPS Review: Why We Never Hit the Trail Without It
We’ve used Gaia GPS across six states for route planning, offline navigation, and backcountry exploration. Here’s why it’s our go-to overlanding app.
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Nissan’s Twin-Turbo Frontier RONIN Makes a Strong Case for the Long Way Around
A twin-turbo Frontier, a retro Pathfinder and a safari Armada: Nissan’s SEMA concepts put adventure back in the picture.
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RCI Transfer-Case Skid Plate for the Lexus GX 460: Is It Worth Adding?
A targeted upgrade for rocky trails. Here’s what the RCI skid plate covers, when to pick aluminum or steel, and what to check before ordering.
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When the Road Runs Out: 10 Expedition Documentaries Worth Watching
Jeeps in the Darién Gap, Land Rovers across Australia and trucks on Greenland’s ice sheet: ten expedition documentaries, with free viewing links, rentals and DVD leads.
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First Overland: Six Men, Two Land Rovers, and No Road Map for What Came Next
Six men, two Series I Land Rovers, and a 1955 London-to-Singapore journey with no reliable road map. Explore the First Overland expedition, its film and Tim Slessor’s book.
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Expedition: Greenland — Three Trucks, Seven People, and No Road North
Seven people drove three Arctic Trucks-prepared Toyota Hilux pickups the length of Greenland’s ice sheet. Here’s who went, where they traveled, what failed and where to watch the film.
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10 SEMA 2026 Products That Could Change Your Next Overland Build
Sliding bed racks, carbon-fiber toppers, smart roof boxes and more: our gear desk evaluates 10 SEMA 2026 announcements worth an overlander’s attention.
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5 Tent Heaters That Make Cold-Weather Camping More Inviting
Five distinct ways to warm a suitable tent: budget diesel, gasoline for your rig, external propane, mild-weather electric heat and a wood-fired hot-tent stove.
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Jeep’s Factory 35s Put the Gladiator Closer to Your First Trail Weekend
Factory 35s, 4.56 gearing and a lift: Jeep bundles a familiar Gladiator build into one order-sheet choice.
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Texas 450 Loop: Three Days Lost in the Piney Woods
Trade the interstate for East Texas pine forests, quiet backroads and a Toledo Bend camp. Here’s how to turn the Texas 450 Loop into a three-day adventure.
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Midland MXT295 PRO: Is a Wireless GMRS Microphone Worth the Upgrade?
Briggs compares Midland’s wireless MXT295 PRO with the MXT275 for overlanding rigs. Is the cleaner installation worth $100 more?
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Your Subaru Wilderness Just Got More Room for Adventure
Leitner’s ACS ROOF gives Subaru Wilderness owners a low-profile way to carry compatible kayak, bike and camping accessories—without adding height to the empty vehicle.
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Land Cruiser 80 vs. 100 vs. 200: Which One Makes the Best Overland Base?
The 80, 100 and 200 Series Land Cruisers are all capable, but they solve different problems. Here is how to choose the right used Toyota for trails, travel, towing and family duty.
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Ford’s $2,295 Mustang Mach-E Trail Package Targets the Road to Camp
Ford’s new $2,295 Mustang Mach-E Trail package adds modest ride height, Rally hardware and 400-watt power for gravel roads and campsite approaches—but it is not a Bronco substitute.
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