January 2026

is overlanding dead

Is Overlanding Dead, or Is It Shifting East?

If overlanding is dead, someone forgot to tell the trailheads, the camp pull-offs, and the muddy forest roads east of the Mississippi. What has died is the illusion that overlanding only counts if it looks like a month-long expedition across endless Western deserts. What’s emerging in its place is quieter, closer to home, and far […]

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The State of Southeastern Overlanding: Why the East Is the Next Great Frontier for Vehicle-Based Adventure

If you’ve been in the “overlanding” world for more than five minutes, you’ve probably noticed something: most of the glossy photos, influencer videos, and brand campaigns are coming from the Western U.S. Utah. Colorado. Arizona. California. Nevada. The desert Southwest is practically the Hollywood backlot of American 4×4 touring and all flavours of vehicle-based adventure

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Definitive Guide to Auto Stop/Start Bypass vs Aux Battery Delete

Auto Stop/Start and the auxiliary battery are two of the most misunderstood systems on the modern Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator platform. Introduced with the JL Wrangler in 2018—and carried over to the Gladiator at its launch in 2020—the aux battery wasn’t added to improve reliability, off-road performance, or electrical capacity. It exists for one primary

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Overlanding 411 // Part 3 — The Rig: Choosing the Right Overland Vehicle

If there’s one question that gets asked more than any other in the overlanding world, it’s this:“What’s the best vehicle for overlanding?” The truth is, there’s no single right answer. The best overlanding rig is the one that fits your travel style, your terrain, and your budget — and most importantly, the one that actually

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