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The new Kia EV feels roomy, looks stylish, and can go for 274 miles per charge
The Raptor R is the ultimate expression of truck as toy, the perfect way to bookend the era of internal-combustion-engine super trucks
Studs or chains? LTs or P-metrics? Here's everything you need to know to find the perfect flexible, grippy tires—no matter the weather conditions.
Meet one of the winners of the 2021 Defender Service Awards—and the rescue vehicle that helps them get the work done
A new crop of resources and products is taking the guesswork out of DIY adventure vehicles
Will you want one after reading this review of the Hitchfire Ledge? Probably.
I added comfort, safety, convenience, and cold drinks with these unexpected additions. Here's how you can, too.
The 2024 Jeep Recon will be 100 percent electric and capable of completing the Rubicon Trail
Whatever your reason for considering an EV—your wallet, the environment, or practicality—adding an e-bike is a far better choice than replacing your current car
Need to haul a bunch of gear? These devices make it easy.
Travel safely by upgrading your car or truck’s most essential tool
It’s the only midsize pickup truck that genuinely gives you everything you want and need
How to turn unexpected problems into easy solutions the next time you go off-grid
And a detailed analysis of what that means for American EV drivers
We tracked down everything from old-school DIY projects to cutting-edge all-electric builds
When life started feeling a little stale for writer Graham Averill, he went out in search of a new hobby. He found it in his Toyoya 4Runner, which he’s been converting into his very own adventure vehicle.
Planning a vacation to Yellowstone involves many details, one of which is deciding how you will enter the park
What American off-road enthusiasts can learn from the culture of regulation and responsibility down under
The technology promises more performance, but limited by stock reflector housings, it fails to deliver
With prices starting at $40,000, the Hummer-based truck will help take zero-emissions 4x4’s mainstream
With used car prices through the roof, it’s time for cyclists to put our money where our mouth is
Winter needn’t send your overlanding setup into hibernation. Here’s what you need and where to go.
There’s the pathological response, and there’s the reasonable one
I’ve been unprepared for everything that’s happened to me since a criminal driver plowed into me in July 2019, so it shouldn’t have been a surprise that I was also unprepared for the feelings that confronting my attacker in court stirred up
Your 4x4’s dashboard displays a bunch of buttons that you probably don’t know how to use. Here’s your guide.
Car rental companies have been struggling post-pandemic with a surge in demand and limited supply—but don’t let that stop you from going on the trip you’ve been dreaming about during lockdown
It’s finally gay to drive green
It’s a great truck—even with zero modifications
We combed the event for the most unique and badass builds
I’m really sorry it happened and really glad I survived. Notes on the flabbergasting climax of an Alaska road trip that changed my life.
There’s a right and a wrong way to live in the desert, says Outside’s ethics guru
The perfect side hustle, as explained by Wes Siler
More people are buying vehicles that allow them to visit national parks, car-camp, and get farther into the backcountry. But what does this mean for the future of the outdoor industry and the planet?
This portable jump starter is the size of a sandwich, but has the juice to single-handedly revive a vehicle. Charge it via the included USB cable, and throw it in the trunk for additional peace of mind wherever you drive.
Personal-finance guru Mr. Money Mustache breaks down how Outside readers can stop wasting hard-earned cash on expensive gear and trips and start putting it toward real freedom: the financial kind
Our ethics columnist weighs in on balancing conservation and enjoyment
When President Biden needs a break from Putin and Mitch McConnell, he vacations on the Delmarva Peninsula, a blend of mid-Atlantic beauty, quirky accents, and tasty treasures from soil and sea. I grew up in the heart of it. Hear my song to this glorious land.
It’s time to radically reimagine the silhouette of the American outdoors vehicle
Here’s what to do when your little one brings up sea-level rise, extinction, wildfires, and other ecological griefs
At some point in every adventurous life, you need to pursue something completely trivial with such single-minded focus that it nearly drives you mad. Allow me to explain.
Dispersed camping is getting less dispersed. Our ethics columnist weighs in on whether you need to share.
There are easy ways to prevent both, yet we carry on as if nothing is wrong
In attempts to hoard fuel, panic buyers are taking dangerous shortcuts
Vehicle seats are not designed to resist the force dogs or other cargo create during a crash, endangering not only their lives, but those of human occupants, too
Luxury accommodations all year long, no hotel required
Thankfully, at least two congressmen agree, which is why your next e-bike could be as much as $1,500 cheaper
With funding from the federal government, Zion and other parks are swapping in electric shuttle buses and adding charging stations for visitors’ electric vehicles, putting the park system on the cutting edge of green technology
Chloé Zhao’s new film follows a baby boomer who moves into her van after the Great Recession
This box has a locking lid, and it stacks on top of other Wolf Packs. At 20”x 16”, we found it small enough to stack four of these in the back of a 4Runner, or strap two to the roof rack. But it’s still big enough to hold miscellaneous gear…
Tire chains are great—until they're not. Wes Siler explains how and when to consider using them.
After appropriate tires, the second most important safety upgrade you can make to your vehicle is a powerful set of lights
Bryan Rogala walks you through the best upgrades you can make to your camper
Nearly 700 people on bikes have been killed by drivers this year. This is who we lost.
The pandemic has led to an unexpected positive—people reclaiming streets in ways that have made urban America more bikeable, walkable, and enjoyable. Preserving that will take work, but it’s worth it.
Essential auto gear for the season’s worst-case scenarios
Zero emissions, 1,000 horsepower, 0-60 in 3.0 seconds, and better angles than a Jeep
A father-daughter duo tackle the world's cheapest build-out and give you the guide to try it yourself
Fed up with packed trails and parking lots, small groups of people have begun to summit in the dark
With Recon Campers, your daily commuter can actually double as your weekend off-grid rig
There are those that help you see and those that help you be seen. Here's the difference—and how to buy the ones you need.
The ins and outs of keeping Fido safe, comfortable, and happy while on the go
Camper vans, pop-ups, RVs, and more—if you're ready to upgrade from tent camping, you've got plenty of options. Use this handy tool to pick your ideal vehicle setup.
For those looking to give vanlife a shot, follow these tips on renting and traveling with the family
Are electric vehicles ready for the open road and the backcountry?
Fur, dingleberries, and dog claws are no match for a Harbor Freight moving blanket
Go Fast Campers SuperLite 50 is the lightest, most-affordable hard-shell rooftop tent ever—and it’s made in Montana
Meet the first Ford Broncos since 1996