Back in the Saddle (continued from Part 1) A locally sourced breakfast at the Cuyama Buckhorn prepped us for a long day in the saddle. Back on 166, we made tracks for Cerro Noroeste Road to…
1991 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80 – SOLD :: Classifieds
Back in 2020 Matt Scott wrote an article on Why The Land Cruiser 80 Series Is The Next Classic 4WD stating that “the 80 Series has plenty of character compared to a modern car, but it…
Redarc Battery Management and Voltage Monitor :: Field Tested
I have more fingers and toes than there are fuses in my classic Land Rover. The engine has no electrical components save for the alternator and the glow plugs. Even the fuel delivery is mechanical. So,…
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys 4×4 :: Featured Classified
The Wrangler is an overlanding icon, with a whopping 156,581 units sold in North America last year alone. It is one of the few contemporary 4WDs that has remained true to its origins and not relinquished…
Go-Alone’s Colombia Documentary—The Only Risk Is…
On this episode of “How I Met Your Mother,” Max and Nicky (who quietly joined Max somewhere in Central America; she is a keeper) travel the length of Colombia in their 1994 Toyota Landcruiser Prado (KZJ78)….
Overland News of the Week
Yeti Announces Limited Edition Color Collections First up in this week’s Overland News, Yeti announces new limited edition color collections, Agave and King Crab. The former is inspired by the Mexican tradition of hand harvesting mature…
Bowlus Rivet Travel Trailer Offers Luxury, Style, and a Touch of Class
A year and a month ago, we featured the Bowlus Heritage, a travel trailer designed to evoke the golden age of aviation. The Bowlus Rivet travel trailer is cut from the same cloth as the Heritage…
Polydrops Introduces P21: A Sleek, Sustainable Solution for Modern Nomads
Is it an angular Zeppelin, a stealth ship, or a Lamborghini Countach on steroids? It is none of these; it is the Polydrops P1 trailer, and, as with those other angular craft, the P1 is designed…
KC HiLites Launches 8-inch SlimLite 8
Iconic KC HiLites recently introduced the 8-inch SlimLite 8 LED, designed for larger vehicles such as overlanding and full-size trucks, vans, Jeeps, classic Toyota and Land Rover trucks, and tow rigs. This evolution and re-imagining of…
2020 Four Wheel Campers Woolrich Edition Hawk :: Classifieds
I recently picked up my rolling home, a 1986 Vanagon Syncro, from the body shop with a bill of $4,000. This certainly wasn’t the first time I’ve invested this sort of money into bodywork during my…
KRUG Expedition Unveils 2024 Rhino XL for Europe
Crafted in Austria, the Rhino XL is the culmination of KRUG’s dedication to creating supremely capable and “affordable” expedition vehicles; KRUG claims that the Rhino XL is “the world’s most capable expedition vehicle.” That is a…
Small Bike Adventure Tour – Part 1
Small bike adventure touring may sound cringeworthy to some riders, but that’s how I began exploring the backcountry while in high school. Schlepping my camping gear in a Kelty frame pack was an adventure in itself….
Kia Sorento X-Pro :: What Do You Want to Know?
This week, we’ll be getting our hands on the 2024 Kia Sorento X-Pro for a first drive. The X-Pro trim is Kia’s version of an off-road and adventure-oriented package for the three-row SUV, and it features…
1998 Mercedes Sprinter 312D 4×4 :: Featured Classified
The Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 bridges the gap between vanlife and overlanding and is a great choice for those planning a long-term trip or living on the road full-time. The first-generation Sprinter or T1N is considered by…
2014 Ram 3500 w/ Custom Trailer :: Featured Classified
The shift to remote jobs is accelerating, and there are more opportunities than ever to work flexible hours anywhere in the world. As a result, travel is not simply limited to weekends and holidays but can…
Front Runner Launches Rivian Roof Rack Kits
Front Runner, acquired by Dometic in May 2021, has launched Slimline II roof rack kits specifically created for Rivian’s R1T and R1S models. Their timing could not be better as Rivian recently unveiled three new vehicles,…
Overland Journal Podcast :: Melanie Rohr on Solo Travel, Cybersecurity, and Giving Back
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 182 Note: This episode of the Overland Journal Podcast aired on February 8, 2024 In episode 182 of the Overland Journal Podcast Host Scott Brady interviews Melanie Rohr from TerraByte on actionable…
Everlanders – High Altitude Overlanding | A Glacier-Edged Adventure in Peru’s Andes
Meet Canadians Jason and Kara, aka Everlanders, who are on the trip of a lifetime in their custom-built 2004 Ford F-550 expedition camper. The duo sold everything back in 2018 and headed south to explore the…
Will the Ram Rebel 2500 Overland? :: Video
Full-size Ram trucks are due for a big update. While the exterior design is distinctly modern (my favorite among the big pickups), and the interiors are generally top-notch (even if they lack some key features, like…
Rivian Unveils Trio of Electric Vehicles: R2, R3, and R3X
Rivian’s stock is gradually climbing as the automaker has unveiled not only the “designed for the adventurous” R2 but also surprised everyone with the R3 and the performance-oriented R3X. While both the R3 and R3X are…
Five Tips to Help Plan Your Next Overland Trip
Photography by Richard Giordano Being on the road full-time means I’m in a constant state of trip planning. The process has become so natural it runs on autopilot in the background, between fuel station visits, grocery…