The other day I ran into the proud owner of a well-built four-wheel drive. Eager to talk shop, he began to list a few of the numerous pieces of equipment he had installed on his new vehicle. The list included 37-inch tires, aftermarket wheels, a 4-inch lift, lights, a roof rack, a front bumper, and…
Overlanding Skills: How to Pitch a Tent
Although every tent is slightly different, there are some common techniques for properly pitching a modern portable shelter. Do it poorly and you risk damaging the tent itself, or enduring a less than comfortable night’s sleep. I travel with people with extensive backcountry experience, yet see them making basic mistakes all too often. Most people would…
Head to Head: Mud or All-Terrain Tires
Big lugs or little knobbies. Which is best for you. We address some of the basics.
Travel Tip: How to Maintain Your Zippers
Never deal with a stuck zipper again
Women’s Travel Fest
The Women’s Travel Festival is coming up March 3-5 in New Orleans
Overland Skills: Knowing When to Turn Around
It’s not a defeat if you live to travel another day.
Overland Skills: Going Solo
Whether you go by way of truck, motorcycle, or even on foot, going alone takes careful planning.
Camp Champ
A chuck box of the luxury nature
Travel tip: Mixing Engine Oil
Can you mix different motor oils without damaging the engine?
Five Off-Road Driving Basics for the New Overlander
To Shift or Not to Shift
We address the overland pros and cons of manual cogs versus a slushbox transmission.
Going Alone – Single Vehicle Offroad Travel Safety
With no one else to count on but yourself, you had better be prepared.
A2A Expedition: Overlander Off-Road Driving Techniques – Water Crossings.
You better know before you go.
Landcruising Adventure: How to deal with police officers while overlanding
How to handle bribes, bravado and other bouts with authority.
Why do a 4×4 training course before an overland expedition?
You bought the capable truck. Do you know how to drive it?
Overland Skills: Selecting a Campsite
How to select a plot of earth for a short overnight stay.
A2A Expedition: Staying Safe on your International Overland Journey
The road to adventure is often lined with corrupt border guards, potential thieves and other hazards.
Adventure Photographer: Ten Tips for Better Travel Images
You’ve made the journey, be sure you come home with the image souvenirs you wanted.
The top 10 must-have pieces of luggage
In my article Top 10 advice for new travelers, I ranked first advice to travel as light as possible. And I mean it. I can do without many things, even if they seem vitally important, and I can gratefully use something simple without complaining about lack of comfort or pretentious brand name. Sometimes I even…
Is an off-road trailer really for you?
Why a trailer could be the best camping investment you’ve ever made, or your worst.