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  • What’s the Buzz All About? 2025 US-Spec VW ID. Buzz Global Reveal

    What’s the Buzz All About? 2025 US-Spec VW ID. Buzz Global Reveal

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    The VW bus is back! Well, not quite yet, but we got a sneak peek at Volkswagen’s new electric three-row ID. Buzz at the automaker’s global reveal event in Huntington Beach, California, last week. The long-wheelbase EV bus is set to arrive in the United States in 2024 as a 2025 model, packed with a…

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  • Packing a Punch: the Packasport Day Tripper Cargo Carrier

    Packing a Punch: the Packasport Day Tripper Cargo Carrier

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    As self-sufficient travelers, we strive for the ultimate in organization. The American-made Packasport Day Tripper rooftop cargo carrier exceeded our expectations in many areas but came up short in a few others. Receiving a product sample for review, we installed a Packasport Day Tripper rooftop atop our 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero and put it to the…

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  • Need Power on an Adventure? The Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Core Packs a Powerful Punch!

    Need Power on an Adventure? The Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Core Packs a Powerful Punch!

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    Overlanders and off-roaders alike use a plethora of gizmos, gadgets, and gear when venturing into the unknown. Along with a beefy vehicle-battery setup and a fancy cable management system to keep it all organized, having portable power as a secondary source of go-go juice is a must.  Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Core The Goal Zero…

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  • High-Power Heaven: Putting the BMW M4 GT4 Through Its Paces

    High-Power Heaven: Putting the BMW M4 GT4 Through Its Paces

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    As an off-road enthusiast and automotive journalist, I typically write about all sorts of customized four-wheel drive and adventure vehicles. My roads of choice are usually dirt, rock, snow, or sand. Not often do I get to experience racetrack challenges, but my time spent at the BMW Performance Center’s BMW M4 GT4 Experience program proved…

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  • Camping Gear Worth Checking Out

    Camping Gear Worth Checking Out

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    Have you been stuck in your house for too long and are saying no more? You want to explore the outdoors in a new-to-you-way: car camping. If you’re looking for solid camp gear or you’re just getting into the sport, we check out a few camp gear items that’ll help you store food efficiently and…

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  • Wavian Five-Gallon Jerry Can Reviewed

    Wavian Five-Gallon Jerry Can Reviewed

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    Adventure seekers need to pack a few critical things when heading out into the outdoors: proper gear for the trip, food, and water. Without any of these, an exciting excursion could turn into disparity. H20 is everyone’s best friend. It keeps us hydrated and alive. Finding a solid way to carry it when on the…

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  • Filthy trucks tested at the Texas Off-Road Invitational

    Filthy trucks tested at the Texas Off-Road Invitational

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    Got dirt? Got mud? Got a solid AWD or 4×4 to take you through all that? If not, you should consider the following vehicles for your next adventure mobile purchase. The Texas Motor Press Association (TxMPA) decided to hold its first Texas Off-Road Invitational gathering at General Sam’s Offroad Park, located in Huntsville. Approximately three…

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  • Mudfest: Two days spent slinging 4x4s and AWD machines through the mud

    Mudfest: Two days spent slinging 4x4s and AWD machines through the mud

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    Each year the Northwest Automotive Press Association (otherwise known as NWAPA) hosts an event that collates the latest and greatest AWDs and 4WDs for two days of on-road and off-road judging. Automakers bring their top-of-the-line vehicles to duke it out for category wins or the coveted overall title, the NW Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the…

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