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Warning: This gallery will make you want to upgrade your Subie
Ashley and Richard Giordano quit their jobs, sold their belongings, rented their condo, and hit the road in a Toyota pickup
This converted CJ-8 is way more badass than the original
Do you need these items to make a road trip happen? Nah. But you'll be glad you brought them.
With rock rails, built-in LEDs, and 18-inch mud tires. Oh my.
If youre going to buy a VW bus, it should be this one
We tested the 2016 Toyota Tacoma around Santa Fe, New Mexico, pushing its off-road capabilities to the limit.
Build it yourself for 46 grand
Because why not?
Yellowstone National Park is auctioning off most of its old 'cats. So we reached out to Orion Anthony of Northern Lights Optic to find out what it's like to own one of these beauties.
Rumor has it that this iconic SUV might make a comeback, so fans are making suggestions for what they'd like to see
Its no Land Rover, but this Russian 4x4 is still an off-road beast
The beloved Bombardier snowcoaches are headed to the auction block
A redesigned suspension system makes this year's model a lot more fun to drive
Easy on suburban life with a touch of off-road DNA
A confidant hybrid with a crossover ride
Plenty of truck to handle shuttle duty for decades to come
A stem-to-stern reboot that was well worth the wait
A sporty diesel Range Rover. A mightily efficient Chevy truck. A hybrid Volvo SUV. The options for rolling to and from your favorite playgrounds have never looked better.
It drives with the confidence of a Wrangler but offers better gas mileage
Having a man cave in your basement is all well and good, but its even better if its portable. Enter the Escape Sport.
Someone added a third axle to the Hilux making it a total off-road beast
It's not all perfect views and heavy saturationbut it comes close
The iconic off-roader keeps its four-wheel-drive prowess, but gets a couple new creature comforts
A tricked-out VW Transporter that makes us want to move to Europe
An old classic gets an entirely modern overhaul
Perfect for weddings at the ski area or on muddy forest roads
Toyota finally made the RAV4 a hybridwith 4WD
Get after it with these essential add-ons, from $3.50 to $900
Were ready to quit our day jobs and go explore the planet
We asked photographer Jeff Clark, who travels around in his customized Sprinter, to document a few of the best rigs and personalities he came across while spending the summer on the California highways.
What's the price of extreme versatility and ruggedness? $119,000!?
A mobile Midwestern cabin for wherever the roads takes you
Find a hardy vehicle and hit the (off-) road
The JLTV has the ballistic protection of a small tank and can withstand the under-belly blasts that destroyed many of its predecessors. Oh yeah, it also has a top speed of over 100 miles per hour.
The ideal outcome for a junk-heap find
The monster off-road camper we've been waiting for
There's nothing quite like hitting the road with everything you need. Anywhere could be home for the night. Its a liberating feeling. We asked our Instagram followers to share their favorite towable escapes and best shots from the road. Here's what they shared.
BMW GS: An iconic adventure motorcycle introduced in 1980 to compete in the Dakar Rally race, the famed long-distance off-road endurance event.
Westfalia: A breed of Volkswagen camper van prone to expensive repairs, yet beloved by those who own them and coveted by road-trip dreamers everywhere.
Hummer: The civilian version of the militarys Humvee off-road vehicle, which was produced by AM General from 1992 to 2006.
Jeep: A four-wheel-drive vehicle first produced for the U.S. Army during World War II.
The original American road-trip trailer, designed in 1931 by Wally Byam, was inspired by Charles Lindberghs Spirit of St. Louis.
Towable as hell but built with enough room to host dinner parties
When you build the two millionth edition of an iconic 4x4, it deserves special treatment
A brewery in New Zealand is fueling cars with beer
Athlete and photographer Andrew Muse, 26, spent his lifesavings remodeling a 1976 Dynacruiser camper and outfitting it on a 2008 Nissan.
When his 1977 Dodge camper van died in Dawson City, Yukon, a few hours shy of the Arctic Circle, Cud Eastbound, 28, knew he needed to insulate the vehicle, fast.
Beautiful, right? Too bad you won't ever be able to buy it.
A motorcycle for people who don't ride motorcycles
We can't all afford vanlife. But we can rent it.
Double-check your current personal auto and health insurance plans, and compare deductibles
Sprinter 4×4 Here at 窪蹋勛圖厙, were romantics when it comes to Syncros and Vanagonspossibly to the point of being delusional. Because to shell out $79,000 (one of many similar listings on Craigslist) for a 24-year-old Volkswagen with more than a quarter-million miles on it is, well, insanity.
Backcountry luxury without the sticker shock
Perfect your roof-rack skills, and keep your gear and ride in perfect condition.
Your picnic just got a serious upgrade.
Be ready to simplify before jumping on the tiny-house bandwagon.
Ural's Patrol, a Siberian-built beauty intended for year-round use, is our new favorite ultimate adventure vehicle.
Road biking can be dangerous. But thanks to advances in robotic car technology, we're approaching a day when there will be dramatically fewer fatalities on the road.
The plushest home on four wheels
The 6 rules you must follow before embarking on a life on the road
One man and his canine pal cover 13,000 miles in 32 states to discover just how strong our relationship is with man's best friend.
Welcome to Alex Honnold's van. The American rock climber may be best known for his free solo ascents of killer walls, but we think his badass mobile home also deserves some attention.
Rediscover the open road with one of these four innovative campers.
The Slimline II isnt your average roof rack. Rather, its a multifunction platform with more accessories than youll know what to do with.
The teardrop trailer is back to help you rediscover the open road
Pack up the AT Overland Chaser, and be ready to set off into the backcountry at a moment's notice.
Cyclists should heed a new survey that ranks cities based on their incidences of road rage.
The e-motorcycle of the future
Here are six of our favorite vehicles (and add-ons) to help you find freedom on the open road.
In the latest auto-palooza, trucks trim weight and boost efficiency, while cars of all types get greener than ever.