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There is hardly a more talked-about new 4x4 on the market today than the Ford Bronco (apologies to the Land Rover Defender). Absent from Ford’s lineup since 1996, enthusiasts have been clamoring for a new version of the venerable nameplate ever since. The used market bears this out with first and second generation Broncos going for big dollars at auction. In fact, it’s the original 1966 model that Ford took its inspiration from to launch the sixth generation Bronco in 2021. With retro good...

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With your rig as a mobile kitchen there's no excuse for charred potatoes in foil and freeze dried dinner. Here's how to get started building your *chef's kiss* overland cooking set-up.

Gear

Batteries are the lifeblood of your vehicle. They get your engine started in the morning, power your driving tunes, recharge your electronics and keep your food cold. Without them, your overlanding adventure would truly be impossible.Given their importance it’s crucial to build your system around a high-quality power source and make sure you know how to take care of it well. We really geek out on electrical systems around here, but for all their potential complexity and convenience, they'd be...

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We spend a lot of time planning out our overland builds when it comes to suspension, wheels and tires, roof tents, and even storage. But when was the last time you thought about your interior? Life on the road can be hard on seating surfaces, carpets, and even headliners. One of the whole points of overlanding is to be outside, and, well, outside is a dirty place. It's nearly impossible not to track mud, sand, and other debris into our vehicles. Add pets and kids into the equation and the mess...

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Once I started vehicle based travel, it was hard for me to go backpacking ever again. That's not to say I don’t still go, but I learned something about myself when I started driving instead of hiking as my primary access to the backcountry - I like a good chair and a nice meal. Overland travel has spoiled me on the ability to take it all with me. The trouble is, the longer I do it, the more “all” there seems to be to take with me. Not too many years ago I had a realization that the time and...

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I can see you there now, perhaps relaxing in your favorite chair near a wood stove, perusing the Overlander Notebook, or reading a gripping adventure travelogue - maybe Ernest Shakleton’s miraculous escape from Antarctica, or Anatoli Boukreev’s harrowing account of the 1996 Everest tragedy. It’s cozy, and the soft flickering glow from the stove wards off the biting winds swirling outside. Perhaps you’re even daydreaming about your next overland trip... when things warm up. But what if I told...