I love owning classic overland vehicles, but they are a big commitment, both financially and emotionally. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t often consider selling up and investing in a modern Sprinter 4×4. In…
The Toyota Tacoma remains the best-selling mid-size truck in North America and is undoubtedly the most popular truck on our forum. It’s not unusual to see listings for heavily modified examples built by enthusiasts, but far…
Space Campers is an aspirational manufacturer specializing in The Wedge hard shell tent camper and The Cap topper specifically built for the Tesla Cybertruck (this article will focus on the Wedge tent as the Cap topper…
What a year 2023 has turned out to be! My wife, Luisa, and I kicked it off by camping on a secluded beach in Baja, then traveling to the Arctic Ocean in winter before collecting our…
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…
Do not be deceived by that title; the X2 Tourer is essentially the revival and evolution of the original, award-winning Patriot Camper trailer. The new X2 Tourer is designed and built to achieve a balance of…
The 2024 Tacoma, unveiled at the 2023 Overland Expo West, marks a significant evolution for the 2024 model year. The extensive Toyota press release, almost 4,000 words in length, is as comprehensive as the substantial upgrades…
Teardrop trailers are old-school cool, with a lineage that dates back to the DIY plans of the 1930s. The trailer style has remained popular ever since, and for a good reason—they just work. The teardrop perfectly…
The Porsche Cayenne has always had something of a cult following within the overlanding community but in more recent years the popularity of these budget-friendly rigs has increased significantly. It’s no secret that most luxury 4WDs…
Marking a pivotal moment in the electric vehicle industry, Tesla is poised to unveil the much-anticipated Cybertruck on November 30, 2023. This major event will take place at Tesla’s Austin, Texas headquarters at 2:00 p.m. Central…
It’s 2023, and no one has driven from pole to pole. We’ve sent humans to the moon and trekked through the planet’s remotest jungles. We’ve explored the depths of oceans and summited dizzying peaks where oxygen…
Giant Loop has been creating innovative motorcycle luggage since 2008 when they hit the trail with their original horseshoe-shaped bag. Beginning with the Great Basin model, GL has used Rugged Bomb Shell vinyl-coated polyester with great…
British explorer and author John Blashford-Snell speaking at the 2023 Armchair Adventure Festival. The #GetOutDoStuff grants are available thanks to the event’s fundraising efforts. Applications are now open for the #GetOutDoStuff adventure travel grants. The beauty…
Photography by Enrique Pacheco Western Europe is not exactly a paradise for overlanders due to restrictive laws regarding off-roading and free camping. In turn, countries on the continent’s Eastern side, especially those in the Balkans, abound…
Full-size trucks are all the rage as overlanders embrace the additional running costs for a wide array of benefits. During our Full-Size Truck of the Year considerations, Scott Brady commented: “When we first started Overland Journal,…
KTM’s 790 Adventure has returned from the grave for 2024, but this is no Zombie-cycle. Changes to several areas breathe new life into the retired machine, improving its overall performance while making it easier to enjoy…
In the past, I didn’t understand the appeal of expedition trucks, which seemed overkill for most applications. However, after a decade of living on the road and meeting others travelling in these monster rigs, I’ve come…
The Southern California Backcountry Discovery Route has a reputation for being one of the most arduous on BDR’s roster. Its 820 miles offer plenty of variable conditions and technical tests to challenge adventure riders from the…
This syndicated article is published in collaboration with our partners at GearJunkie and Columbia Sportswear. War leaves scars, that’s obvious. What’s less obvious—and an often unspoken truth among the veteran community—is that the military can be…
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…
Overland News: Rev’It Launches Lamina GTX Ladies Gore-Tex Outfit In response to female adventure riders’ desire for a more sophisticated and refined riding outfit, Rev’It put together a team of nearly all women to design the…
