There are a lot of self-proclaimed overlanding channels on YouTube, but few are as inspiring and well documented as the adventures shared by Jolie and Mark in The Way Overland. On their most notable epic overland…
The Hiace 4WD is often overlooked when it comes to overland platforms, which is strange considering the vehicle’s legendary reliability and impressive selection of rugged features. That said, we have featured a number of adventure-ready examples,…
Heidi and Jens, full-time overlanders for 15 years, are the real deal. They’ve crossed rivers in Mongolia, the Canning Stock in Australia, and the salt flats of Bolivia. Jens boasts a Unimog tattoo from a parlor…
Today we learned that the astronauts of the original Apollo mission to the moon were quarantined upon return as it was feared that moon based pathogens may have traveled back to Earth with the spacemen. They…
It seems Ramona Cox was born for adventure. She won’t share the locations of her favorite fishing holes, but she’s quick to share her survival stories with other adventurers, whether they travel by land, air, or…
The Camel Trophy, which was also known as “the Olympics of 4×4”, was, without doubt, a stroke of marketing genius. The sight of international groups of Tom Selleck lookalikes plowing the world’s greatest 4WD vehicles across…
Overland travel is an activity that encompasses a wide range of diverse activities, from weekend journeys into the outdoors to multi-year expeditions, group tours for recreation or scientific discovery, and solo exploration far from the beaten…
The Ford Maverick has been making waves since its debut as this affordable, spacious, fuel-efficient, and capable pickup that has proven to be an excellent all-rounder. If you can get your hands on one, maybe you…
A good lighting setup can be the difference between a warm and inviting campsite and one that’s, well, dark. Lighting can just be a headlamp and lantern, but overhead lighting is best to see what you’re…
The Toyota Tacoma is hands down the most popular overland platform on our forum, with recent examples including a $45,000 2016 TRD Off-Road w/ 2018 Four Wheel Camper Fleet, a $43,000 TRD Off-Road w/ GFC V2,…
Choosing an overland vehicle can be like an episode of Indian Matchmaking: you want a unicorn, but your matchmaker insists that meeting 60 to 70 percent of your criteria is more realistic. You want butterflies fluttering…
Photography by Coastless While the mid-size pickup is currently akin to the popular kid at school, full-size trucks are experiencing their own growth spurt. Improved capability, ample spaciousness, and power appeal to many who desire additional space for…
You really can’t go wrong with Toyota’s current 4WD line-up, whether that’s a Land Cruiser, Hilux, Tacoma, 4Runner, Sequoia, or a Tundra. With excellent reliability, capability, and comfort across the range, the main consideration is which…
It’s All in the Planning We had planned the trip for a couple of months, poring over the details, making inventories of what we had and would need for a long-distance moto journey across the Ozarks…
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2022 Issue. Many of you likely remember the Ford Explorer rollover lawsuits of the early 2000s. We were inundated daily with news reports about the dangers…
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2022 Issue. Motorcycle theft is a problem the world over, which is why an anti-theft GPS tracking device that can be hidden on motorcycles and…
I’ve had a lot of backcountry coffee. Some of it is just plain bad, and others are pretty good. Most of the coffee marketed to adventurous folks like me is instant. I don’t mind good instant…
I’m a big fan of the Gladiator because, much like the Defender 130 or the Toyota Troopy, it provides all the benefits of a hardcore 4WD but with an extended wheelbase that’s perfect for a lightweight…
Overlanding and outdoor shows have seen a tremendous growth of exhibitors as well as attendees, and we are seeing a broader spectrum of people that have taken to the overlanding lifestyle. In recent years, there has…
Then Came Harley When William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson started selling Harley-Davidson motorcycles in 1903, little did they know how long the business would carry on. The Motor Company has endured for nearly 120 years,…
The best overland rigs establish a sweet spot between size, capability, and comfort. A rig too large is expensive to run, cumbersome when the tarmac ends, and can prevent access to some locations. Get a rig…
