Heike, a German national who considers herself a global citizen, has been traveling solo around the world for the past nine years, first on her bicycle and then, more recently, walking with a pushcart and her…
Land Rover recently held the TReK 2022 adventure competition for U.S. and Canadian retailers. The winning retailer, Rochester New York, has won for the second year in a row. The 2022 event took place across several…
We here at Expedition Portal have a comprehensive “Field Tested” review of the new iKamper Blue Dot Voyager wedge-style rooftop tent and the ExoShell 270 Awning heading your way within the next two weeks. That does…
We received two blankets to assess while visiting a group of overlanders in Florida. Yes, Florida the state in least need of blankets. We have since used the blankets – one down and the other synthetic…
Camping, wheeling, beer tasting, e-bikes, food, friends, and gear sounds like a decent weekend getaway recipe. This year Olaf OktoberFest will be held between 14-16 October, due east of Los Angeles at the Big Bear’s Holcomb…
The Toyota Land Cruiser is widely considered overlanding royalty with the 80-Series considered one of the best (for more, read Matt Scott’s Why The Land Cruiser 80-Series Is The Next Classic). I’ve recently featured several adventure-ready…
The UBCO 2X2 Adventure Bike combines high tech with high torque via front- and rear-wheel drive. Perfect for beginners and fun for experienced riders, it’s easy to handle, simple to own. UBCO calls the bike an…
The Tundra, much like the rest of Toyota’s 4WD line-up, has a reputation for excellence. These are by no means the best equipped trucks, nor are they especially comfortable or economical, but when it comes to…
My son has grown up traveling the world in purpose-built campers. He has had the opportunity to experience every shape and size of overland vehicle in a real-world, global travel environment. He has been planning his…
As travelers prepare to return to international travel, many will likely forget to pack their over-the-counter and prescription medicines. Many more will forget to check the international rules and regulations for common medicines easily obtained in…
The 4Runner, much like the Tacoma or Land Cruiser, is a cross-category platform. This means it’s as comfortable on the work commute and running the kids to school as it is exploring backcountry trails or navigating…
Despite fuel price hikes, full-size trucks have never been so popular, with most owners accepting higher running costs in exchange for greater versatility and comfort. Overlanders have especially gravitated towards these vehicles as more people transition…
unbound adjective un·bound | \ən-ˈbau̇nd\ 1: having no limit The gravel race that began with 34 participants in 2006 will boom through the scenic rolling hills of Kansas’ Tallgrass Prairie in 2023, with thousands of…
There are few full-size trucks that from the factory can match the Ram Power Wagon’s go-anywhere capability. This is not simply a lifted 2500 with bigger tires and fancy decals but rather a truly purposeful all-terrain…
I really have no quarrel with the way I live. I am a day-job dreamer and a weekender, meaning I define my relationship to travel and the outdoors by breaks in a five-day workweek and amid…
How many times have you passed a gas station wondering if you should turn back and top off the tank? Are you constantly curious about how much gas is actually remaining when the low fuel light…
The Tacoma was first introduced to the US market in 1995 as a replacement for the Hilux, and while it carried forward the rugged attributes of its predecessor it also introduced an altogether more refined driving…
Rivian Introduces New Camp Mode Feature Rivian’s latest R1T and R1S software update introduces Camp mode, which offers users additional options for exploring the outdoors. The new features include vehicle leveling using the vehicle’s air suspension,…
The Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association (MDHCA) is holding its annual Mojave Road Rendezvous. It is set to be a cracker of an event this year, bigger than ever before and with more to offer…
I hereby offer my services to Jaguar Land Rover. Clearly, from an enthusiasts point of view, what the company is lacking is the loud voice of a Defender die-hard, someone who has a passion for the…
If you’re vertically challenged, or you like all things tiny and are looking for an inexpensive microvan to take overlanding to ancient cities and are not interested in venturing too far from the beaten path, then…
