Campfire glowing brightly at night between trees

Refrigerator vs. Cooler Overlanding guide: What you Really Need for 1–3 Day Trips

For new overlanders, especially first-timers heading out into the backcountry or taking multi-state adventures, one of the most common questions is simple: Do I really need a powered refrigerator, or will a good cooler get the job done? The short answer: Both work. The right choice depends entirely on how you travel, how often you

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2026 Jeep Gladiator Willies

The 2026 Jeep Gladiator Willys ‘41: OD Green, Old-School Grit, New-School Capability

For 2026, Jeep has given the Gladiator lineup a heritage-rich throwback that’s already turning heads in the overlanding and off-road worlds: the Gladiator Willys ‘41 Edition. Dressed in a military-inspired Olive Drab (OD) Green, this trim isn’t just a paint option — it’s a design statement that leans hard into Jeep’s roots while staying fully

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history of overlanding

Overlanding 411 // Part 2: A (Beginner’s) History of Overlanding: From Footpaths to 4x4s

Humans have been traveling over land for survival, trade, science, and sheer curiosity since… forever. “Overlanding,” as we use the term today (vehicle-supported, self-reliant travel where the journey is the goal), grew from ancient foot migrations and caravan routes, took on a specific meaning in Australia, and reemerged globally with mid-20th-century expeditions, the Camel Trophy

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2025 Jeep Gladiator updates

NEWS: 2026 Jeep Gladiator: Staying True to Its Roots While the World Goes Hybrid

Time for some 2026 Jeep Gladiator updates. When it comes to overlanding rigs that do more than just look the part, the Jeep Gladiator keeps proving it’s the real deal. While other automakers chase EV headlines and flashy hybrid experiments, Jeep’s midsize pickup continues to refine the fundamentals that made it a legend — capability,

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Jeep traverses a mountain trail at dusk.

Hot Take Tuesday: Overlanding Isn’t Therapy — It’s a Mirror

We’ve all heard it — “trail therapy.” And sure, there’s something deeply healing about getting behind the wheel, leaving the noise behind, and letting the miles roll under your tires. But I’ve realized something: overlanding doesn’t fix you. It just shows you what needs fixing. When you’re out there — tired, lost, or frustrated —

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