Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2022 Issue. First synthesized in the late 1850s, Sigmund Freud was an early advocate of cocaine in addition to being an addict, prescribing it for depression…
Classifieds have been getting a little too sensible recently, so I figured it was time for another rolling mansion. Over the past few months, we’ve shared several go-anywhere luxury apartments, including a $329,000 2019 Acela Monterra…
If you had lived in southern Colorado during the Ice Age, chances are you’d be hunting camels for your dinner. Luckily, a lot has changed since the Pleistocene era, the epoch geological timespan when glaciers ruled…
Every day there is an influx of new overland and off-road gear headed to retailers or being purchased online. Most of our industry’s gear is built to withstand the harshest elements, so where is the secondhand…
Highway 101, or the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway, is a legendary road trip route that draws visitors from all over the globe. Typical postcard-worthy spots feature expansive beaches, weathered lighthouses, and rolling dunes. For those heading…
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2022 Issue. Photography by Richard Giordano and Amanda Winther Base layers have come a long way since the waffle-patterned cotton tops and bottoms that we used…
Clearly I had underestimated the importance of choosing the right-sized windscreen for my 2020 BMW F 750 GS. With fellow adventure riders Parker Mims of Carlsbad, New Mexico, and Patrick Reid Hobby of Greenville, South Carolina,…
We’ve had several E-350 4x4s listed on the forum recently, and one can’t help but wonder whether it’s linked to the high fuel prices we’re currently experiencing. Unfortunately, owning one of these vans may no longer…
Camps for prisoners are a sad page in the history of the USSR. It wasn’t just criminals who went to jail. The NKVD or secret police arrested those who disagreed with the policies of the Communist…
The Mercedes Sprinter is one of the most popular vans on the market, and for good reason. The Sprinter is reliable, relatively economical, comfortable to drive, offers excellent interior living space, and both OEM and aftermarket…
Well, the day has come. I’ve finally met the love of my life, and it has a custom aluminum welded Alu-Cab interior and a rebuilt 1HZ diesel motor. My heart is racing, my palms are sweaty,…
The sun dipped below the horizon hours ago, but we’re still driving. The Gladiator’s off-highway lights cut through clouds of dust, abruptly pitching up and down with the front end of the rig. I swallow two…
livelifelore is a very popular channel on YouTube which has videos which appeal to us as travelers because they give us general information about regions and countries and the world we live in. The channel covers…
Photography by Richard Giordano There’s no denying a modern vehicle’s comfort, reliability, and luxury. Safety features are on point, climate control creates the perfect interior environment, and infinite power lies beneath our fingertips, allowing us to…
Adventure Motors is building quite a reputation for exquisite, no-expense-spared overland builds, with recent examples including this $67,500 2021 Tacoma TRD Off-Road Double Cab, a heavily modified $47,500 2005 Lexus GX470, and a $72,500 2021 Toyota…
They say that life is as much about the journey as the destination, so when it comes to vehicle travel, I often avoid the highways, instead opting for the more scenic route to reach my journey’s…
Rooftop tents have come a long way since they first appeared in the 1930s and will always remain a relevant element of the overland and outdoor lifestyle. With the simple installation of a roof tent, a…
Purtrek 2-in-1 Trekking Poles Purtrek have developed an ingenious water solution for while out hiking. The innovative, “why didn’t I think of that” 2-in-1 trekking pole provides you with clean and safe water on hand, on-demand,…
Picture yourself with dust on your skin, a campfire blazing, partaking in an excellent conversation with a like-minded adventurer in a location so far from the beaten track that you had to earn the cold drink…
The Jeep Wrangler is a popular choice for overlanding, with recent examples including this $43,000 2014 AEV build and a $37,999 2014 Wrangler with AEV components. Over the years, most iconic 4WD vehicles have been somewhat…
Industry-leading packraft and kayak company Kokopelli has announced its ultra-durable Durango bike bag collection designed to revolutionize the bikerafting experience. Bikepackers will already be familiar with “bikerafting,” which, as the name suggests, refers to a trip…
