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…
Photography by Richard Giordano Heritage brand Royal Robbins was founded in 1968 by American rock-climbing pioneers Royal and Liz Robbins. Together, they tested unclimbed routes in the Yosemite Valley, Royal specializing in big-wall ascents throughout the…
The Land Rover Discovery I may not have the same following as the Defender but it shares many of the benefits and even some advantages. First and foremost, this oftentimes overlooked platform is a budget friendly…
In the dynamic world of overlanding, the emergence of tools like iOverlander has brought a significant shift. No more driving around at night at ridiculous hours trying to find a place to stay; open the app,…
Australians do love their outdoor/offroad trailers. There is a never-ending stream of innovative trailers coming from the land down under, and Australia is arguably the world leader in outdoor trailer manufacturing. The latest offering, the HUTrv…
The Jeep Gladiator is a favourite amongst the overlanding community and for good reason. It was featured in Expedition Portal’s Mid-Size Truck of the Year with Scott Brady commenting: “In my experience, the Gladiator is all…
Kim Musau is an accomplished Kenyan: he is a finance graduate, a CEO, and a successful entrepreneur. In 2016, Kim decided to drive from Cape Town to Cairo with his 1998 Land Rover Defender 110 TDi….
Presented by Nitto Tire Now that Halloween ghosts have been replaced by twinkling reds, greens, and golds, it’s time to start thinking about the fast-approaching holiday season. Luckily, the Expedition Portal team has been busy amalgamating…
The Toyota Tacoma is by far the most popular mid-size truck on our forum, so it’s not uncommon to see heavily modified examples advertised with exorbitant price tags. However, what you don’t see every day is…
Tim Kuniskis, Ram brand CEO of Stellantis stated, “With unlimited battery-electric range, the Ram 1500 Ramcharger is the pinnacle of the light-duty pickup truck segment and the ultimate electric truck. The new Ramcharger is a beast…
Well, it’s official I bought another Mitsubishi Delica L300 and have subsequently been on a YouTube binge checking out where these vehicles take their owners and gleaming inspiration for my upcoming build. One of the first…
The good news? The IMV 0 Toyota is coming to North America! The bad news is you won’t get to own one unless you live in Mexico. That is terrible news for US-based overland travelers as…
When I began adventuring through some of the 700,000 kilometers of dirt roads in South Africa, it’s safe to say I didn’t have the right kit for the job. Transitioning into dirt riding, I made do…
