The Dakar Rally wraps up this week as competitors head toward the finish line today in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. If all goes well, spectators will witness a 3.2-liter 1986 Porsche 911, piloted by 21-year-old Puck Klaassen, crossing the line. She and her father, Sebastiaan, 53, teamed up at the last minute to compete in the…
It is Time You learned About Johan Badenhorst and the Voetspore Adventures
In the realm of modern overland exploration, South Africa boasts two notable, gray-bearded figures who have significantly contributed to the field. The first is Kingsley Holgate, a revered English and Zulu-speaking adventurer (soon to be interviewed by our publisher, Scott Brady), known for his extensive travels across Africa with Land Rovers, his dedication to improving…
Ford Maverick Tremor :: Review
Worlds are colliding. The ground is shaking. In the past, the spheres of all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive have been separate and very unequal. While capable enough in slippery conditions on regular roads, all-wheel drive has struggled for cred when the going gets really rough. Flimsy axles, part-time operation, and a conspicuous lack of both…
Ronny Dahl New Cruiser 70 Series Offroad Review :: Video of the Week
In this week’s video, the ever-popular and highly watchable Ronny Dahl takes his new 2.8-liter Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series out into the dunes, beach, and bush to see how well the vehicle performs while comparing the diesel automatic Cruiser to his two V8 manual Cruisers. Ronny does his best to expose both the strengths…
XOverland Season Six Africa Teaser :: Video
Southern Africa is one of those true dream destinations for overlanders worldwide—I should know—I lived in Botswana for two years and traveled to a dozen different countries across the continent. No matter how much of Africa I saw, I was always inevitably drawn back again and again to the deserts and wildlife sanctuaries of Botswana…
Can the Suzuki Carry Mini Truck Survive the 4×4 Alpine Loop in Colorado : Video of the Week
We were piloting our classic Land Rover Defender a few years ago through the rough and secluded Rif Mountain range in Morocco. It was there that we witnessed little Suzuki Super Carry Kei trucks and vans hauling cargo while mountain goating across wet and undulating high-altitude trails. Therefore, it was no surprise to us to…
Bluelandy, We Sank Our Land Rover Defender :: Video of the Week
In this video of the week, tells a cautionary tale of how a momentary lack of judgment can have dire consequences when exploring unknown off-road trails. Kai and Irati, aka Bluelandy, sank their Land Rover Defender just one day after crossing into Argentina and found themselves in a dramatic situation with potentially far-reaching consequences. While…
The Frozen Road :: Video of the Week
While American novelist Jack London is best known for The Call of the Wild and White Fang, he is also inextricably linked with the Canadian Arctic. So, when British filmmaker Ben Page ventures north, he seeks an adventure of solitude spurred by London’s assertion that “any man who is a man can travel alone.” But the romanticism of the Arctic can…
A Family Overland Adventure in Greece :: Video of the Week
This week’s video by Slovenian freelance photographer and videographer Uros Podlogar is a sensational tribute to his young family, the spirit of adventure, and the beauty of Greece. From the Acropolis of Athens to beaches with turquoise waters, this family of four traveled in their trusty Toyota Hilux and Alu-Cab camper, taking in every sun-filled…
History of the Unimog, an All-Terrain Vehicle With A Unique Concept : Video of the Week
Who doesn’t love the legendary Unimog? Serving as military vehicles and firefighters, participating in competitions like the Dakar Rally, and, of course, as expedition and overland vehicles, the beloved and respected Unimog has, as a matter of interest, a strikingly similar history to the Land Rover Defender. Designed by Albert Friedrich and Heinrich Rößler post-World…
Black Bear Pass in a Mitsubishi Delica L300 :: Video
Well, it’s official I bought another Mitsubishi Delica L300 and have subsequently been on a YouTube binge checking out where these vehicles take their owners and gleaming inspiration for my upcoming build. One of the first videos that popped up is not only one of the best Delica adventures I’ve seen but also one of…
Lost in the Pacific with a Motorbike :: Video of the Week
When the road ends in Panama, overland travelers typically work around the conundrum of the Darién Gap by shipping trucks and cars or strapping motos to the deck of sailboats bound for Colombia. Dylan Wickrama, however, had another idea: to build a raft out of his motorcycle and sail 700 kilometers across the Pacific. As…
Jeep Wagoneer Overland Edition Concept with Redtail Carbon Tent
Jeep pulled out all the stops on their latest concept vehicle, building the ultimate Jeep Grand Wagoneer overland platform, complete with 35 inch tires, revised fender flares, high clearance bumpers, retro interior, and a full interior living space. The cherry on top is the premium Retail Overland carbon fiber roof top tent with hard sides…
Into the Heart of Colombia by 4×4 Toyota World Runners :: Video of the Week
A Pan American Highway overland journey is always exceptional, and we have the privilege of following Toyota World Runners thanks to their excellent filmmaking skills and consistency (a true challenge when living on the road). Amidst the bustling streets of Manizales, Matthew and Stacey decide to head back towards the serenity of Colombia’s central Andean…
Namibia’s Best Kept Secret, Khaudum in a Land Rover Defender Camper :: Video of the Week
We have said it before and will say it again and again: Namibia is an overlanders paradise. This week’s video has all the goods – Harry and Chloe, a young British couple traveling through the Khaudum National Park in Namibia with their 110 Land Rover Defender Classic. Khaudum National Park is an isolated Nature Reserve…
Editor’s Choice Video—Overland Hard Case Testing
Overland Journal‘s Summer 2023 issue featured a Hard Storage Boxes Main Gear Review by Chris Cordes. This video features the semi-destructive testing used to draw some of the conclusions referred to in the test. Excerpt: Some people have an innate ability to learn their lessons from the wise words and experiences of others. As I…
How Overlanders are Ruining Overlanding :: Video of the Week
The rapid expansion of overlanding as a hobby and lifestyle has ushered in positive and negative consequences for the natural landscapes we explore. In this video, Kasper Hoglund delves into the ramifications of overlanders’ actions in his native Norway. This predicament has escalated into a global concern, as a minority of overlanders opt to disregard…
Sophisticated Camper Van Conversion – Three Years Start to Finish :: Video of the Week
It used to be that a camper van was either bought ready to roll or a bare-bones van was converted to provide a semblance of convenience and comfort by someone who dreamed of traveling and who, coincidentally, owned a toolbox. Those days seem long gone as we collectively leapfrog from one inspiring, beautiful, and complicated…
Remote Chad by Drone—Video
North Africa and the greater Sahel region have been extremely difficult for overland travelers to access since, well, since forever. This arid swath of the world’s second-largest continent hosts climactic, geographic, and political challenges that have stymied explorers and traders for centuries, whether on foot, via camel train, or by 4×4. Videographers Rene Bauer and…
Ineos Grenadier Build for Crossing Africa: Detailed Walkaround Video
In May 2023, we took delivery of a stock Ineos Grenadier Fieldmaster in the UK. We conducted off-road tests and break-in miles before putting it on the boat for Durban, South Africa. By late June, we had the Grenadier in Johannesburg and began lightly modifying the vehicle and provisioning for our trip up Africa. Contrary to…