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We talked to three experts to unpack the invisible havoc unleashed by our mindless idling epidemic
Pushing modern communication and management tools deeper into challenging terrain will allow firefighters to work smarterand safer
First Cybertruck built, claims Tesla. But heres what's really going on with the Tesla Cybertruck release date, among other issues.
An unpopular, but entirely rational argument for the huge pickups everyone loves to hate
The massive cleanup clears tons of garbage from Oregons public lands
Using a vehicle to travel to cool places is something pretty much all of us do. So why hate on people who do it well?
With brand new offerings from Chevy, Ford, GMC, and Toyota, this auto class has never been better, or more competitive. Our off-road expert explains why.
Here are the builds we drooled over while combing the overlander gatherings show space and parking lots
Sixty-seven percent of all new vehicles will need to be electric by 2032
We tracked down everything from old-school DIY projects to cutting-edge all-electric builds
These rigs make car camping easy
Hit the road prepared for anything, without sacrificing cargo space
We took the worlds first electric super truck off-roading to find out what it could do
When life started feeling a little stale for writer Graham Averill, he went out in search of a new hobby. He found it in his Toyoya 4Runner, which hes been converting into his very own adventure vehicle.
The problem with current off-road EVs is that theyre anything but practical. So we dreamed up one that is.
Ive lived in a van for a year. It sucks, and now Im ready to change things up.
Instagram makes it look so easy
Eco-conscious parents are turning to electric utility bikes to haul their most precious cargo: their children
Seven pieces of gear to upgrade any adventure rig
In which two bold but questionably sane adventurers actually do for reals what Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels only pretended to do
When President Biden needs a break from Putin and Mitch McConnell, he vacations on the Delmarva Peninsula, a blend of mid-Atlantic beauty, quirky accents, and tasty treasures from soil and sea. I grew up in the heart of it. Hear my song to this glorious land.
The later moon missions didnt grab as much attention as the first landing in 1969, but they had something very cool on the gear front: the lunar rover, a lightweight go-kart that gave crews unmatched mobility on another world
At some point in every adventurous life, you need to pursue something completely trivial with such single-minded focus that it nearly drives you mad. Allow me to explain.
Luxury accommodations all year long, no hotel required
Bryan Rogala shows us around his Power Wagon build
Aftermarket driving lights are bright, right? Well, theres a lot more to it than that.
Essential auto gear for the seasons worst-case scenarios
A father-daughter duo tackle the world's cheapest build-out and give you the guide to try it yourself
It keeps your mobile device accessible and in place on paved and dirt roads alike
Camper vans, pop-ups, RVs, and moreif you're ready to upgrade from tent camping, you've got plenty of options. Use this handy tool to pick your ideal vehicle setup.
For those looking to give vanlife a shot, follow these tips on renting and traveling with the family
Ian Frazier reminds us that theres no more promising feeling than hitting the road, windows down, hair blowing, full speed ahead.
Vanlife has totally mainstreamed. But if you don't have the finances to own a home on wheels, these companies have you covered.
Keep your car out of the shop (and save yourself a lot of money) by learning this simple skill
窪蹋勛圖厙 palaces that rule the open road
Is there such a thing as one adventuremobile that can do everything?
Vehicle rental sites like Outdoorsy and Turo are insanely popular, but like becoming a host on Airbnb, there is a lot you should consider before leaving your prized adventuremobile with people from the internet. One vanlord shares his wisdom.
The company is bringing its camping game to pop-topsand we can't wait
And everything you need to know before driving over that snowy pass
And the details on how to install them
It all starts with having the right tools stashed in your vehicle
Prepare for the worst and never be caught off guard
Do you even tailgate, bro?
The most reliable partner I've ever had
Know what you're getting yourself into
Things to consider when you want to add solar to your adventure vehicle
Tips from the pros about the importance of communication, being prepared for a breakdown, and taking it slow
A 24-year-old woman drowned while attempting to reach the abandoned bus made famous by Christopher McCandless
With the help of Steven Glass and Mitchell Rosko, you could be living in a skoolie (complete with a fireplace and shower) within a year
Packingor even sleeping inyour small station wagon requires extra planning. Here are our favorite tricks for taking your Subie on long trips.
Wes Siler takes a look at the new-for-2019 Ford Ranger
If your budget is somewhere between $3,000 and $1.5 million, there's a rig here for you
Here's a guarantee: if you show up to Overland Expo West, you'll of course see some incredible Jeeps and Toyota Tacomas. But the real way to take in this annual gathering in Flagstaff, Arizona, is to walk past the clich矇 Sprinter van build-outs and keep your eyes peeled for the trucks, vans, and other four-wheel-drive campers that are one of a kind. We spent all weekend tracking down some of these gems.
A truly game-changing long-haul camper
Learn about the different types of adventure vehicles and basic upgrades for your stock rig.
What the media gets wrong, and why, says a lot about how our society views vulnerable road users
Book an Airstream or a luxury tent outside of the Valley
Make your next four-wheeled adventure more than an extra-long commute with one of these new vehicles
Stop lying to yourself: you won't remember that you put your wallet, coffee, and phone on the roof of your car before you drive away.
It's not as off-road ready as the Sprinter, but it's miles ahead of its predecessor
We toured hundreds of impressive new models at this month's RV Experience event. These six stood out.
Ratchet straps, bungee cords, a tarp, and some organization required
The AWD-e aces snowy roadsbut there's a catch
For less than two grand, these simple modifications will make a huge difference on dirt
The first mass-produced, off-road-ready camper to be sold in the U.S. in decades is a winner
Watch for an inside look at Eric Duckworth's larger-than-life overland setup.
The ABR E-Z Deflator is the cheapest, easiest way to improve your ride off-road
There are many noble qualities about living simple. But if you want to impress someone, for God's sake, don't tell them you live in your van.
Investing in the right truck is good. Investing in some quality add-ons is even better. (Spoiler alert: It's not gonna be cheap.)
You know those Jeeps you see with "Rubicon" printed across the hood? They're named after the Rubicon Trail, a 22-mile route through the Sierra Nevada outside Lake Tahoe that's chock-full of some of the most technical, beautiful off-road driving in the country.
After two weeks, I learned something: I'd do it again
Plus, why first dates are scary (even for falconers), and how to overcome your nerves