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Our 1990 Toyota Pickup, affectionately named “Little Red,” has been our go-to adventuremobile since 2013. It has seen a couple of continents and a few revisions along the way, but it remains an antiquated, underpowered, 36-year-old…
The third-generation Tacoma has forged a reputation for excellence and is the best-selling and most proven iteration to date. It’s a truck synonymous with uncompromising build quality and best-in-class reliability, and remains the mid-size pickup to…
Expedition trucks are a great fit for couples/families considering long-term trips or life on the road. These rolling homes are often underpinned by 4WD truck chassis originally intended for heavy commercial or military applications, and are…
The New Thule Widesky Rooftop Tent Is a Looker The Thule Widesky is an attractive two-person hardshell rooftop tent designed to balance quick setup with improved comfort in camp. Its gas-strut-assisted design allows the tent to…
For this episode of The Overland Journal Podcast, hosts Scott and Matt discuss choosing overland 12-volt fridges over coolers, advocating for the smallest necessary size (25–35 liters for one/two, 45–55 liters for small families) to avoid…
After a recent tour of Chinese EV production facilities, Ford CEO Jim Farley has not been shy about sharing his thoughts on their impact on the global automotive industry. Farley bluntly said Ford can not compete…
American Expedition Vehicles has confirmed that production of its Ford FXL upfit package will begin in summer 2026, marking a notable expansion of the company’s long-standing collaboration with Ford Motor Company. The announcement signals AEV’s continued…
The Toyota Tundra of any iteration is considered a pinnacle overland platform, and the third gen is no exception. It boasts uncompromising build quality, out-of-the-box capability, and a chassis and engine shared with the coveted 300…
This week on The Overland Journal Podcast, host Ashley Giordano welcomes returning podcast guests Tim and Marisa Notier of 2Up and Overloaded to discuss the adventure motorcycle couple’s travels through Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and…
British automotive engineering has produced some of the most capable and desirable vehicles ever built, from the Land Rover Series and Range Rover, along with icons such as the Mini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Jaguar sports cars, and…
Last week, a short video circulated of two riders celebrating the completion of their overland builds by spinning up their electric dirt bikes on front-mounted trays bolted to their trucks. It was a slightly absurd moment,…
If hiking boots are like the tires on our overland vehicle, then socks are the suspension system. Since you can’t air down your boots to match the terrain, your socks must be ready to absorb every…
Full-size trucks have become the preferred choice for travelers looking to take a big trip or live on the road full-time. Unlike their midsize counterparts, they boast the structural strength, payload, and power to safely accommodate…
Extended range electric vehicles, commonly referred to as EREVs, are quickly emerging as one of the most compelling solutions for buyers who split their time between daily driving and long distance exploration. For the overland community,…
China is pushing assertively into a global automotive industry long dominated by manufacturers from the West and Japan. That progress has been rapid, but it has also drawn scrutiny, particularly around design similarities and, at times,…
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews John Balsdon of Always Look Twice, a recent world record holder, about his 28-day drive from Nordkapp, Norway, to Cape Agulhas, South Africa. Balsdon, who largely hugged West Africa’s…
Nissan has used the 2026 Auto China show in Beijing to reintroduce one of its historic SUV nameplates, unveiling the new Terrano PHEV Concept as part of a broader push into electrified vehicles. The reappearance of…
For the last few years, my wife, Luisa, and I have been contemplating our future as overland travelers. In the past, we have almost exclusively shipped our vehicle to different continents. However, we have realized that…
Almost a decade ago, I left my Defender parked up and headed out for a morning walk across the plateau above the sandstone spires of Cappadocia, Turkey. The night before, we had sat beside a small…
There’s no shortage of heavy-duty trucks suitable for overlanding, but when it comes to conquering the backcountry, the Power Wagon continues to set the benchmark. The 1946 Power Wagon was the first factory 4WD pickup sold…
Adventure as brand strategy. Is Land Rover merely selling a vehicle, or is it rebuilding the mythology of the Defender for a new generation? At its core, the Defender Trophy is a global, multi-stage adventure competition…
