The Jeep Wrangler is one of the few 4WDs that has remained function-forward and can be driven from the factory and around the world (as demonstrated by contributor and overland royalty Dan Grec a.k.a The Road…
I recently spent a weekend surrounded by—and driving—the “new” Defender. While I appreciate the luster and luxury of these vehicles, I’m most drawn to their form and function. My own old Defender is beaten and bruised,…
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady speaks with Christoff and Vanessa Ailert of Get Out Go! about overlanding across Southern Africa and the US. They compare community culture, gear needs, and why items like rooftop tents…
BDR and AMA Partnership Update BDR (Backcountry Discovery Routes) and AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) have signed a memorandum to expand advocacy, responsible recreation, rider education, and community engagement. BDR contributes almost two decades of route development,…
Upside down buildings, Titanic replicas, wax museums, Dollywood, and over 20,000 Jeeps scattered in between. Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion is back in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for its 14th annual event! Just outside Great Smoky Mountains National…
The Defender Trophy is getting closer, with two-person teams selected from around the world to compete in Africa this October on a three-week adventure that hasn’t been paralleled since 2006’s G4 Challenge. Over 70 countries were…
Expedition trucks are a great option for those who want to travel long-term and spend more time off-grid. Rossmönster (established in 2010) has forged a reputation for excellence within the segment for producing top-tier luxury expedition…
To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2010 issue, this article is part of that…
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady chats with Amanda and Patrick from Rugged Destinations. They share highlights from pre-running the Back 400 and skills course at XOverland Ranch in their newly built Mitsubishi Canter JDM firetruck,…
The last twinkling mustard-colored leaves from a small grove of Aspen trees clung to the bone bark at a campsite perched high above Brush Creek, a few miles from Crested Butte, Colorado. It’s a treat to…
The team at the Overland Collective has often advocated that the best overland vehicle is the one you already own. In other words, it makes sense to utilize your daily driver whenever possible since it enables…
I’ve been fortunate to own and travel in a wide variety of overland rigs over the years, and while no vehicle is perfect, a 4WD van is one of the best options for exploration. Living on…
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Ant Austin of We Will Roam in Montana about balancing a tech career with long-term overland travel using remote work and contracting. They explore storytelling as the connection between tech,…
Photography by Richard Giordano Summer is an exciting time in Mongolia. City dwellers flock to the countryside to enjoy the annual Naadam Festival, a celebration centered around wrestling, horse racing, and archery competitions. Nomads move to…
The Jeep Wrangler is a 4WD icon and a pinnacle overland platform. It’s one of a select few vehicles optimized for when the tarmac ends and is, for all intents and purposes, engineered for the rigors…
Bronco Stampede 2026: Pigeon Forge Goes All-in on the Bronco You know pretty quickly when the Bronco Stampede arrives in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Broncos fill hotel parking lots, stack up along the Parkway, and keep cruising…
Hyundai recently announced its plan to go after the heart of the North American adventure truck market. At its 2026 CEO Investor Day, the company confirmed that a new body-on-frame mid-size pickup is part of its…
KTM has introduced the 2027 KTM 690 Rally, a single-cylinder adventure motorcycle developed for long-distance travel and technical off-road riding. Drawing visual and functional inspiration from the company’s rally-raid competition machines, the 690 Rally combines substantial…
Airline travel without checking bags is a cheat code that is well worth striving for. Free yourself from the worry of theft, damage, and lost luggage (and the wasted time associated) with either of these two…
This weekend I was revisiting Drew Simms epic Alaska Series on YouTube in his absolutely dialed third-gen Tacoma. Whenever I watch his content, I’m enamored by the quality of his filmmaking, and utterly convinced that for…
The 4Runner of any iteration is widely considered a pinnacle overland platform, with the recent sixth gen building on the legendary reputation of its predecessor. Executive Publisher Scott Brady states, “Now, everything gets even better with…
