Josh Patterson

4 weeks ago | outsideonline.com | Josh Patterson

The right bike rack makes transporting your ride easy, secure, and stress-free. Whether you're hauling an e-bike, mountain bike, road bike, or fat bike, a well-designed rack should be intuitive to use and built to last. We tested 22 racks across 8 vehicles with a range of bike types, prioritizing ease of use in real-world conditions, including cross-country road trips in both summer and winter. From hitch racks to tailgate pads, here are the best bike transport options for every type of rider.

1 month ago | off-road.com | Josh Patterson

For decades, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has walked a fine line between backcountry capability and suburban comfort. With the reveal of teaser images and early specs for the 2026 model, Jeep appears to be tightening that balance once again, leaning into electrification and subtle refinements without (hopefully) losing the off-road credibility that made this SUV a household name.

1 month ago | off-road.com | Josh Patterson

In the world of rooftop camping, weight and weather protection are often at odds. Go light, and you sacrifice insulation. Go heavy, and you’re suddenly limited on where—and how—you can mount your setup. The new Mars AEROBLADE rooftop tent is designed to bridge that divide. At just 112 pounds, this hard-shell clamshell RTT undercuts much of the competition while still offering a full aluminum construction, a low profile for reduced wind resistance, and enough internal comfort for two campers.

1 month ago | off-road.com | Josh Patterson

The EV world isn’t short on flashy new vehicles, but few newcomers seem to truly understand the needs of daily drivers who might want to venture off-road on the weekends. Enter Slate Auto and its first vehicle, the simply named Slate Truck. Slated (pun intended) for production in 2027, this all-electric pickup isn’t gunning for trophy trucks or rock-crawlers. Instead, it’s targeting the most important battleground: everyday usability, trail reliability, and customizable adventure-readiness.

1 month ago | off-road.com | Josh Patterson

The Subaru Outback has come a long way from its lifted-wagon roots. What started as a niche choice for granola-crunching adventurers is now one of Subaru’s most iconic and best-selling models. But for 2026, the seventh-generation Outback pushes the platform in a bolder, more SUV-like direction—especially in its most off-road-capable trim: the Outback Wilderness.