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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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
developing Trails in Appalachia & the Deep South with onX Offroad I’ve got a quiet milestone to share. I’ve been accepted into the onX Offroad Trail Guide program. No fireworks—just tires on dirt,and a chance to give something back to the places that have given me a lot over the years. If you use onX, you
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Overlanding aligns with 2026 travel trends Travel is changing—fast. And according to the BBC’s new report Seven Travel Trends That Will Define 2026, (and many similar posts) the shift isn’t small; it’s seismic. Across every data source—hotels, trend forecasters, and behavioral experts—travelers are pushing away from noise, crowds, decision fatigue, and one-size-fits-all experiences. In their
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Overlanding tends to get told from one angle — the rig, the gear, the map, the miles. But behind nearly every overlander is someone at home who understands the pull of the road, even if they don’t always understand why. That perspective is what inspired my new book*, The Overlander’s Wife – A Survival Guide
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From the battlefields of the 1940s to modern overlanding rigs, the Jeep Gladiator nameplate traces a fascinating journey. What began as military innovation eventually became a purpose-built pickup, was retired, and then reborn. This post walks the timeline of the Gladiator — and its Jeep truck predecessors — so your readers can appreciate how the
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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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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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By the time we meet Yoda in The Empire Strikes Back, he’s long past his days of lightsaber duels and intergalactic adventures. Instead, he’s holed up in a swamp on Dagobah, living like the ultimate off-grid hermit. No rooftop tent. No dual-battery setup. Just a mud hut, a stew pot, and a lifetime of wisdom.
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Overlanding market growth is booming. What started as a niche community of explorers building rigs for remote travel has exploded into a full-blown lifestyle category with millions of participants across the U.S. But how often do overlanders really camp? How many are veterans of the lifestyle compared to first-timers planning their first expedition? Let’s break
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