Offroad Xtreme

4 days ago | offroadxtreme.com | Jason Gonderman

It’s no secret that the off-road and overland scene has exponentially gained in popularity over the past decade. What once was the realm of Jeep Wranglers and Toyota Tacomas has blossomed to include all varieties of four-wheel-drive vehicles. In the eternal quest for additional space to haul gear (hey, collecting gear is half of the overland hobby) we’ve seen a shift away from the smaller SUVs and midsize trucks to larger fullsize pickups. We’ve experienced this shift firsthand.

5 days ago | offroadxtreme.com | Jason Gonderman

If the Ford Explorer Tremor sounds familiar and the first thing that comes to mind isn’t a rugged backcountry trail, then like us it’s time for you to put the Blink 182 CDs away and join the modern era. You see, Ford first introduced the world to “Tremor” with the Ranger Tremor in 2002. This truck was street-focused and featured a bangin’ audio package. The original Ranger Tremor package packed a 485-watt Pioneer audio system and a higher output alternator and was available until 2004.

1 week ago | offroadxtreme.com | Ken Brubaker

New 4x4s are cool, but some will argue that older 4x4s are cooler. Why? Well, there are a bunch of reasons, including simplicity and style. “They don’t make ’em like they used to” isn’t a cliché—it’s a fact. Thicker, tougher body panels; manual-shift transfer cases; solid front axles; and simplified engines are often bundled into vintage 4x4s. Of course, with age comes wear, but thanks to a solid number of aftermarket sources for vintage 4×4 parts, keeping an old 4×4 alive isn’t impossible.

1 week ago | offroadxtreme.com | Jason Gonderman

As the nature of camping and exploration continue to evolve so does the gear needed to support it. One item that has enabled a more luxurious experience is the advent of the portable power station, also referred to as solar generators. These small boxes often pack some form of lithium battery and AC inverter into a self-contained and portable package. Naturally, there are models that range from basic to extravagant and come with a price spread to match.

1 week ago | offroadxtreme.com | Jason Gonderman

If you thought the YZ450F had already reached peak performance, the 2026 Yamaha YZ450F refresh will make you think again. For 2026, the iconic blue machine has undergone a precision overhaul that enhances its already dominant DNA, making it even easier to ride faster, longer, and harder—whether you’re chasing holeshots or railing berms on a Saturday. Yamaha didn’t just tweak the YZ450F, it reengineered the bike with laser focus.