Doug Stokes

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Overlanding Bankhead National Forest (Alabama) Itinerary

If you’re planning your next Southeastern overland adventure, overlanding Bankhead National Forest in North Alabama should be on your radar. Known as the “Land of a Thousand Waterfalls,” Bankhead is home to over 180,000 acres of trails, waterfalls, and backroads that make it one of the top Alabama overlanding routes for both locals and travelers […]

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Jeep Gladiator Tire Guide: Stock Sizes, Upsizing Options, and What You Need to Know

I’ve compiled this Jeep Gladiator Tire Guide because if you own a JT (Jeep Gladiator,) chances are you’ve already looked at the tires and wondered how much bigger you can go. Tires are usually the first upgrade—partly for looks, partly for capability, and partly because the right set of rubber makes a huge difference in

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The Growing Divide: OHVs vs. 4x4s on America’s Trails

Its OHVs vs. 4x4s – The off-road world is changing fast. Side-by-sides (SxS/UTVs) have exploded in popularity, and land managers, rental fleets, and off-road parks are adapting to meet that demand. But there’s a downside: full-size 4×4 drivers—Jeeps, trucks, and expedition rigs—are finding fewer trails built with them in mind. This shift has sparked tension

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90-Day Review: Char-Broil Bistro Pro Tabletop Gas Grill

Not Sponsored. Just Honest. After 90 days of use, here’s my honest take on the Char-Broil Bistro Pro Tabletop Gas Grill. Bottom line?I like it, but I don’t love it. For a portable gas grill, it’s one of the lightest in its class, which makes it appealing for tailgates, campsites, and overlanding setups. But weight

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A tranquil forest path surrounded by lush green trees offers a serene natural landscape.

The 7 Best BDR Routes for Jeep & 4×4 Overlanders

The Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR) network was created for ADV motorcycles, but it’s also one of the best tools for Jeep and 4×4 expedition planning. With more than a dozen official cross-state routes, many of them are already perfect for rigs—stock or built. We’ve combed through them and picked the seven best BDRs for Jeep

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Explore the rugged mountain terrain of Oman with an off-road journey through Snake Canyon.

Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR): A Hidden Gem for Jeep & 4×4 Overlanding

When you think of Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR), you probably picture motorcycles carving across rugged dirt roads and high mountain passes. That’s how it all started—an organization dedicated to creating and preserving off-pavement adventure routes for ADV motorcyclists. But here’s the secret: the BDR network isn’t just for two wheels. Much of it is perfectly

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Georgia Overlanding: The Georgia Traverse vs. Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

When you think about overlanding in Georgia, two names always surface: the Georgia Traverse and the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest (CONF). At a glance, they might seem like the same thing—forest service roads, mountain ridges, gravel connectors—but in practice, they deliver two very different styles of adventure. The Georgia Traverse is a backcountry highway across the

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Now available | The Overland Traveler’s Journal: A Field Companion for vehicle-based expeditions

I’ll be the first to admit it—I’m not some grizzled veteran of overland expeditions who’s spent years crawling across continents. I’m just a guy who has always been drawn to the road less traveled, to the idea of loading up a vehicle and chasing the horizon. But when I looked around for resources to help

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Jeep Finally Gives the Gladiator a V8: Here’s Why It Matters

For years, Gladiator owners have been asking for one thing: more power. Sure, the 3.6L Pentastar has been reliable, and the EcoDiesel had its fans, but deep down we all knew the Jeep truck deserved something more. Something louder. Something meaner. Something with a Hemi badge on the side. Well, Jeep just made it official—the

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