Three Mexican nationals, two males and a female, have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend, Jack Carter Rhoad. This development follows the discovery of…
The LX470 seamlessly blends interior luxury with legendary Toyota build quality and durability. This platform carries forward the favorable backcountry attributes of the 100-Series Land Cruiser while introducing Lexus’ fabled refinement. It’s a winning formula that…
If living organisms could write a letter to humans, what would they say? I imagine the message from thousand-year-old bristlecone pines, sequoias, and baobabs would be lengthy (and likely not on paper), while a bird’s eye…
Here at Expedition Portal, we are exposed to many overland-related products, many originating abroad from markets such as Australia and South Africa, where overland travel is a way of life for many. While the Australian offroad…
Honda is shaking up its adventure bike line with the introduction of the NX500—a mild update and rebrand for the long-standing CB500X. A promised reduction in weight, as well as claimed improvements to the chassis, suspension,…
Crossing Continents Episode Three—Malawi follows Scott Brady’s journey through the landlocked nation, including his ongoing challenges with finding fuel. This stunning country is filled with beautiful, warm, and joyful Malawians, which added to the sense of…
The F-350 is a popular full-size truck on our forum and is the platform of choice for many expedition builds, such as this stunning 2021 Nimbl Evolution. Key highlights include a dependable Power Stroke diesel motor,…
Long considered an elite tire for overland travel, the BF Goodrich All-Terrain has reliably helped adventurers explore remote corners of the globe. The new All-Terrain T/A KO3 is being touted as a worthy successor to the widely…
Despite fierce competition in the segment, the Tacoma remains the midsize truck by which all others are measured. Expedition Portal and Overland Journal Publisher Scott Brady states: “The Tacoma has been the benchmark of compact overland…
The Gen 3 Sherpa earned the coveted Camper of the Year award in Australia, and the latest iteration integrates the proven elements of its predecessors with insights gained from North American camping experiences. The result is…
For many years, we have been searching for ideal packing solutions for storing various items both inside the camper and on the roof rack of our Land Rover Defender. Since we have traveled as a family…
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 191 In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, we tackle all you need to know about overlanding Morocco with overland guide Mark White. In a podcast from the field in North…
Is the MegaRexx SVN Overland the new full-size king? Well, it is certainly unique and priced like royalty; how practical it would be for real, everyday overlanding is debatable, but this is the right vehicle for…
Photography by Kira Hak On a cool January night, we sat tucked into a small shelter made of piled stones and tried to warm ourselves beside a stubborn fire. This part was supposed to be the…
EarthCruiser creates no-expense-spared expedition trucks and over almost two decades has forged a reputation for excellence. Founded in Australia in 2009 and based out of Bend, Oregon, since 2013, the company explains that its ability to…
The Land Rover Defender is an overlanding icon and seamlessly blends exemplary backcountry credentials with charismatic styling. Growing up in rural England, I saw Defenders being used daily by the military, emergency services, forestry commission, power…
My overlanding journey began with long bikepacking trips, so for me, vehicle travel and cycling have always been inextricable. In the past, there were limited options for mounting a bicycle to a vehicle, and many solutions…
In his latest video, Andrew St Pierre White explores the potential of transforming a Toyota HiAce van into a superior overland vehicle, thanks to a four-wheel drive conversion by Queensland company Bus 4×4. This initiative piqued…
We always get a bit excited when a top-tier auto manufacturer debuts a new vehicle with the claim that it is the most off-road capable ever. Mercedes-Benz recently unveiled the highly anticipated all-electric G-Class, marking a…
Arc’teryx Introduces the ePE Beta First up in this week’s overland news, Arc’teryx has updated its best-selling Beta lineup with new PFAS-free Gore-Tex ePE in select models (the Beta Beta Lightweight jackets). Not only does this…
A rare 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser has recently become the center of attention as it goes under the hammer at the Bring a Trailer online auction platform. This particular model is one of 133 units that were made available to civilian…
