The Farkle-Meister, The Ghost, The Strider, The Autobiography. Which overlander are you?
"What in the world are you talking about?" You may be saying to yourself. "What's a Farkle-Meister? On that note, what's a Farkle?"
October 14, 2026
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2025 Lexus LX 700h First Drive Review: A Perfect SUV for a Very Specific Buyer
A first-drive review of the hybrid Lexus LX 700h and the narrow audience for its unusual combination of luxury, engineering, and off-road capability.
February 5, 2025
I Drove the 2024 Lexus GX 550 to See If It Is Really the Ultimate Overlanding Platform
A first-drive assessment of the 2024 Lexus GX 550, from its new platform and powertrain to its on-road manners and genuine overlanding capability.
February 1, 2024
Fuel Economy Tips for the Overlander
Practical ways to improve fuel economy in modified overland vehicles without abandoning capability or the trips they were built for.
April 20, 2022
How All-Wheel Drive Works: A Detailed Technical Explainer
A detailed guide to the mechanical, electronic, and practical differences among all-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive systems.
March 3, 2021