Jetboil’s New TrailCook Systems Help Deliver the Perfect Flame The TrailCook 1.2- and 2-liter stove systems are engineered with a new, integrated self-centering pot support and advanced regulator valves, delivering precise simmer control, fast ignition, and incremental heat adjustment crucial for elevated camp cooking. The TrailCook systems feature Jetboil’s re-engineered ignition, which is now integrated…
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Ram Confirms Return of Midsized Pickup with the Nameplate You Expect
After more than a decade away from the midsize pickup segment, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has officially confirmed its return with the revival of a familiar name: the Ram Dakota. Slated to debut in 2027 and reach dealerships shortly afterward as a 2028 model, the Dakota will mark Ram’s first entry into the highly competitive…
Chinese Wrangler Competitor Confirmed for Australia
Chinese vehicles of all shapes and sizes are taking automotive markets all around the world by storm. Everywhere, that is, except the USA where hefty tariffs are so far keeping those vehicles out. The BAW 212 T01 (often just called the 212) is the latest vehicle on the radar of overlanders and has just been confirmed…
Toyota Confirms Compact Pickup for US Market
It hardly needs to be said that Toyota North America has an excellent reputation in the midsize and full-size pickup arenas thanks to the well proven Tacoma and Tundra respectively. For more than 25 years these trucks have proven time and again to be extremely reliable and dependable for hundreds of thousands of miles on…
BYD Shark PHEV Outsells Toyota HiLux in Australia
In a year that will be talked about for decades, 2025 marked the moment plug-in electrified vehicles truly made themselves at home in the competitive Australian ute market. In a segment long dominated by diesel-burning workhorses—where names like HiLux and Ranger have been etched into the cultural DNA of farmers, tradies, and adventure seekers alike—something…
Canada Drops Chinese EV Tariffs
When it comes to foreign vehicle imports and tariffs, Canada has largely followed the US, especially when it comes to Chinese Electric Vehicles (EVs). The 100% import tariff imposed by Canada and the US effectively doubles the price of those vehicles. Not surprisingly, none of the Chinese automakers have established a presence because of that,…
H-D Reveals 2026 Pan America 1250 Limited
Harley-Davidson’s Pan America 1250 Limited edition for 2026 is ready to explore the outback right from the showroom. That first ride could take you anywhere, just toss your kit into the 120-liter set of aluminum luggage and hit the road. Motation A bike this tricked out will naturally be a little heavy, even with the…
First Drive :: 2026 Subaru Outback
Near the summit of 7,800-foot Mingus Mountain in central Arizona is one of the country’s most well-known paragliding launch pads. From a dizzying precipice near a stand of communications towers, pilots from the Arizona Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (AZHPA) run for a few very meaningful steps down a grassy slope before launching themselves into…
2026 Jeep Recon: A 650-Horsepower All-Electric SUV Designed for Trail Rated Capability
Jeep is stepping into a pivotal moment in its history with the introduction of the 2026 Jeep Recon, its first fully electric SUV to earn the Trail Rated designation. The debut is the strong, silent type. It arrives at a time when global EV sales continue to climb at roughly 25 percent annually, even as…
Field Tested :: Ruroc Eox Rebel Pilot Helmet and Cardo Shockwave Mesh Comms
I don’t presume to be a Jedi Knight, but I confess that every time I swing a leg over my BMW and strap on the Ruroc Eox Rebel Pilot helmet, I channel a little bit of the Force. I usually prefer a helmet with solid, bright colors rather than busy graphics, but when Ruroc offered…
EICMA 2025 Roundup
EICMA 2025 wrapped up last week with a fairly modest roll-out of ADV models and updates. Besides the bombshell from Norton, and BMW and CFMoto’s new offerings for 2026/2027, we saw the launch of the BSA Thunderbolt (likely a UK- and Europe-only model), a Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 special edition and Flying Flea EVs (but…
Field Dented :: 2026 Ram 1500 Warlock
Orange and blue are on opposite sides of the color wheel; this is a major reason why photography from the desert Southwest is often so striking. The eye immediately registers the high variance between the two hues—the tangerines and vermillions of sandstone and soil set against the azures and cobalts of a deep and arcing…
BMW, CFMoto, and… Norton? ADV Updates from EICMA
The worst-kept secret for this year’s EICMA show in Milan is the official debut of BMW’s F 450 GS flyweight adventure bike, but some of the particulars raised a few eyebrows. CFMoto has gone bigger rather than smaller with its new 1000 MT-X, and the real head-snapper is the return of the venerable Norton brand…
Moto News Roundup :: Kawasaki Middleweight, KTM Updates, Alpinestars ADV Gear, EICMA
In our Moto News Roundup for October, Bajaj makes some big decisions about KTM production, Kawasaki teases their newest ADV offering in the middleweight class, Alpinestars debuts new riding gear, Suzuki keeps updating the V-Strom range, and EICMA 2025 is on the horizon. Bajaj Mulls Moving KTM Production to India The continuing saga of Austria’s…
2026 Ténéré 700 World Raid from Yamaha–UPDATED
T7 aficionados rejoice! Yamaha has announced that the World Raid edition of their popular Ténéré 700 adventure bike will, be coming to the US. This longer-range, electronically tricked out Ténéré should be on your dealer’s floor in May, 2026. The base model T7 will also be available, but the 700 Rally version appears to be…
First Drive :: 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness
Subaru is rolling out a raft of updated and refreshed models for the 2026 model year. The Japanese manufacturer took the wraps off a redesigned Outback and Outback Wilderness earlier this year (to mixed reviews of its aggressive styling), and the 2026 Crosstrek gets a hybrid version that addresses nearly all the shortcomings of the…
First Drive :: 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
In southern Washington state near the slopes of the recently dormant (in geological terms, at least) Mt. Adams volcano, there is a seemingly endless network of old logging roads. They criss-cross over the boundaries of the Yakama Indian Reservation to the east and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest to the west. Logging roads always seem…
2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness :: What Do You Want to Know?
This week we have the opportunity to test drive the 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness for the first time. This is an important car for Subaru, as the Forester from year to year usually vies with the Outback for the top sales spot in their lineup. With big changes in both style and price for the…
The Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness: A Small and Mighty Approach to Adventure Vehicles
My wife, fellow writer Mercedes Lilienthal, and I decided to run the TransAmerica Trail (TAT) in June of 2025. The TAT spans from Nags Head, North Carolina, to Port Orford, Oregon, and employs as much dirt as possible. We considered a host of vehicles for the trip. The route was originally intended for adventure touring…
The Mammoth Overland TL Trailer :: Field Tested
There are many overland trailers on the market, but few are born from the engineering prowess and quality controls of the aviation industry. There are even fewer that meet the core requirements of durability, light tongue weight (more on that in a bit), and the ability to stand up inside, shower, and use the toilet…