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I'll reiterate once again, a simple InReach would have been a lifeline for them. They're not just an SOS button like a PLB. Anyone that spends a few hundred on an InReach should take the time to familiarize themselves with its use. Even though I have rarely needed it for communication, I have...

It's not that it's dangerous to explore without a means of signaling or communication, alone, and while no longer following the itinerary, it's risky. The great outdoors is not inherently dangerous. Camping, hiking, and backpacking are generally very safe activities, even in wilderness areas...

If you get the Ranger with the FX4 package, you get Ford's Terrain Management system, which has different settings for types of terrain (sand/mud/snow, etc) that changes how the traction control responds on all four wheels when in 4WD. It really gets a lot of praise from owners. You probably...

I use these, by Lisle: https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/tire-deflator-set Without driving a few hours, or seeking out a dedicated off-road park, we don't have any forest service roads/trails that require airing down for traction, so I air down very rarely. These were cheap, compact...

The most economical option that puts the least stress on your steering, suspension, and front driveline, is a set of wheels with less negative offset - like 0, or even positive offset. If you're on a budget, sell the wheels you have and buy a set that make the tires you have work with your...

A stock FX4 or Chevy Z71, driven well, is a lot more capable than most give them credit for. Chevy Z71s just need their air dams removed before heading off road; it improves front clearance a lot.

If the Gladiator isn't too big, a full-size shouldn't be too big either :LOL: The wheelbase and turning circle of a Gladiator puts it far closer to a F150 or Silverado off road than it does to a ZR2 or Ranger. The ZR2 has a curb-to-curb turning radius of 41.3', the Gladiator is 44.8', and a...

I like all of the vehicles on your list, and think each makes a compelling case for itself due to the unique strengths of each. I feel like the Colorado ZR2, in stock form, provides the best mix of value, on road comfort, and off road performance, of any vehicle on the market. It also has the...

What kind of vehicle do you own now? How well is it serving your needs? What would you change, or improve, about it? What do you need to haul? How bulky or heavy are these materials? You can always rent a trailer, as long as you have a vehicle to pull it. What's your style of overlanding...

I'll echo the sentiments about kids and space. I thought I wanted a crew cab mid-size truck when we were expecting our second child. I knew I needed a bigger back seat than my extended cab Titan to fit a booster seat and rear-facing car seat. I ended up buying a crew cab Sierra and was amazed...

Goodyear WinterCommand(LT) and Bridgestone Blizzak(LT) are available in LT275/70R18. The Goodyear is studdable.

I've begun looking for a small, economical, trailer for my family of 4, and just stumbled across these Braxton Creek Bushwhacker trailers. How are you liking yours so far? I know it's only been a month, but now that you have it in your possession, have you had a chance to take it out yet? Any...

I'd recommend waiting on the RTT and cross that bridge later, since they range from relatively costly to quite expensive. Start with a decent ground tent sized to hold your family +2 (for extra living space, my family of 4 uses a 6P tent). It's much less expensive than a RTT and gives your...

This is really what the FX4 package should be, minus the purely stylistic elements like the orange accents - better approach angle, slightly larger A/T tires, small lift. I understand there's more profit in creating a new package with unique styling elements, like the Ram Rebel and Silverado...

I do have 3.31 gearing with the 10 speed transmission. No lift, no level, 32" load range C Goodyear All Terrain Adventure tires, winch, no air dam, and usually a hard tri-fold tonneau. There's always 300-400 lbs of extra weight on the truck. On longer trips I usually average 19-20 mpg on a...

I don't think I'd ditch those side boxes, at least not initially. They're dry storage that you already own. Even if you wanted a rack, I bet there would be room to center those boxes between the legs of the rack, as well as clearance overhead to open the toolbox lids. Skip the vehicle mods...

This is a euro metric (e-metric) tire, not a load range D LT-metric tire.

Goodyear offers the Duratrac in LT275/70r18 and LT285/65r18, both load range D. Load ranges C & D seem to be disappearing from the market due to the fact that most half-ton trucks and SUVs spec P-metric tires from the factory, and according to to the load/inflation tables I've looked at, LT...

My advice is "don't buy a mid-size truck for the fuel economy." New full-size trucks get ridiculously good fuel economy for what they are, and make many other similarly capable AWD/4WD vehicles seem to get relatively mediocre mileage in comparison. My 2019 F150 V8 4x4 has 395 hp and gets 20+...

That's a good looking truck! It makes me miss my 2014 GMC. You might think about adding the GM underbody shield kit (p/n: 23176881) to replace the factory plastic splash guard under the engine with a pair of decently thick aluminum skid plates and adds the steel transfer case skid plate from...