Updated Jun 26, 2026
Prepare to Suffer
The Field Guide to Overland & Offroad Adventure
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New guides, news worth reading, new gear, and the events worth driving to.
Latest dispatches
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#PRIME-DAGEAR
Prime Day 2026: Sixteen Picks for Your Rig and Camp Kit
Jun 24, 2026Roundup
#FIRE-RESLAND-USE-ACCESS
Fire Restrictions Are Spreading Across the West. Here's How to Check Before Your Next Trip.
Jun 22, 2026Dispatch
#EXTREME-SKILLS
Extreme Heat Is Killing People This Summer. Here's What to Know Before Your Next Trip.
Jun 21, 2026Dispatch
Where to go
274 guides · All guides →
Overland routes
176 routesLong-haul graded dirt and 4WD touring lines that connect campsites, water, and gas across whole regions.
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Off-road trails
73 trailsTechnical 4×4 trails. Rock crawling, shelf roads, washes that demand skill and the right rig.
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OHV areas
25 areasDesignated open-recreation zones managed for OHV use. Dunes, desert, woodland.
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Recent gear deals
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Big Agnes-50%
Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4 Tent
$500$1000
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ALPS Mountaineering-38%
ALPS Mountaineering Wavelength Blanket
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GCI Outdoor-40%
GCI Outdoor ComPack Rocker Chair
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REI Co-op-50%
REI Co-op Campwell 4 Tent
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