How to Select a Truck for Your Backcountry Adventures

If you are an adventurer, who likes exploring the backwoods and backcountry, going off-roading, and experiencing the best adventures that the backcountry has to offer, then you know that a great truck is the only vehicle that will fulfill your needs. There are dozens of options for a great pickup truck nowadays, which can make choosing the perfect truck for you a challenge. Sorting through the noise to find the important differences can be stressful if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Here are three criteria that can help you select the best truck for your backcountry adventures.

Engine Power

The first important piece of criteria that you should consider when choosing a truck for your backcountry adventures is the engine power. The general rule is the more engine power, the better. Your engine power, often expressed in horsepower, is a direct measure of the performance capability of your truck. The higher your horsepower, the better speed, acceleration and tongue that you will have, as well as improving your towing capabilities. If towing, speed, or acceleration are important for your backcountry adventures, prioritize a high engine power for your truck of choice.

Storage Capacity

The next important factor to consider is the storage capacity of your truck. If you like backcountry adventures that span over a few days, like camping, then your truck is going to need the storage space to hold all your equipment and supplies. If your truck doesn’t have enough storage, you can add more in a few ways. A camper shell can double your truck’s capacity. If you are stuck between two trucks, and are deciding based on storage, remember that a camper shell can help modify your truck’s storage after purchase.

Four Wheel Drive

The final element you need to consider when selecting a truck for your backcountry adventures is whether it is a four-wheel drive or two-wheel drive truck. There is almost no backcountry adventure you can think of where a four-wheel drive truck is not a better choice than a two-wheel drive truck. A four-wheel drive truck will be more adept at off-roading, uneven surfaces, providing stable traction, and getting you through inclement weather. Always opt for a four-wheel drive truck when you can.

The perfect partner for a backcountry adventure is a great truck. But not all trucks are created equally. Make sure that you are considering these three aspects of any truck when choosing your vehicle for a backcountry adventure.

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