If you’ve been on the hunt for a unique 4×4 platform to build your custom overland rig, here it is. This 1984 Mercedes Benz 1222 AF 4×4 Doka is already outfitted with a custom aluminum flatbed…
If you’ve been dreaming of exploring Mexico’s Gran Desierto Altar—and the pandemic has you pining for a south-of-the-border experience—the Sonora Rally Adventure Raid might be your escape to a world of missions, sand dunes, and tacos. …
Spain’s director general of traffic (DGT) has passed a law that requires all motorcycle riders and pillions wear gloves. The DGT was working on mandating every rider wear an airbag, but that idea was dropped in…
Whether you’re off to the northern reaches of Canada or Alaska, the Nordic countries, or Scotland this winter, you’ll be tingling with excitement to recreate the northern lights from photography you’ve been drooling over for goodness…
Jeep reveals plans to take electrified propulsion beyond the paved road with the 2021 Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid. The company is partnering with Electrifying America to create the Jeep 4xe charging network; these EV charging stations…
Photography by boysplaynice, courtesy of Design Boom Ark Shelter is a collection of architects who are collaborating to “reinvent the way people live their lives.” “In today’s fast world, society has fallen into a continuous…
Join Overland Journal’s Brian McVickers as he traverses the lonely Arizona desert landscape, testing the Jeep Wrangler JLU project vehicle which he has been refining since April of 2018. Starting with a basic Wrangler Sport, Brian…
Dirty For Good—Female Focused, Situational Trail Training/Fundraising Tour in Haverhill, New Hampshire, August 22-27, 2021 Hosted by SheADV and Women’s Motorcyclist Foundation, the Dirty For Good Situational Trail Training/Fundraising venue is aimed to attract female dual-sport riders at the intermediate level….
For decades, dual-battery systems have been the go-to solution for anyone seeking auxiliary electrical power in their four-wheel drive or camper van. They make it possible to run accessories like refrigerators without draining the vehicle’s starter…
Building on the success of the Ford Performance Parts winch by Warn offered on the Super Duty Tremor, 12,000 pounds of winching power will soon be available for any properly equipped 2020 or newer Super Duty…
Che Bello! Aether Apparel has unveiled their all-terrain restomod of the legendary 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV6, dubbed the Alpine Alfa, and it’s beautiful. This “safari-ready” machine “was born from a desire to create an unorthodox tool for…
A&E Networks have partnered with Land Rover to produce an hour-long overlanding documentary titled All You Need To Know: Overlanding, which premiers on Sunday, April 18 at 10 p.m. Eastern time. As part of this comprehensive…
I found myself reading over the Phoenix Pop Up Campers website, feeling quite surprised that they’re not very widely talked about in the overland and truck camper world. That surprise comes primarily from the fact that…
In October 2019, I flew from Norway to Málaga for a bikepacking adventure with my girlfriend, Amber, and my good friends Bart and Michalina (familiar to those who read my recent article Bikepacking Scotland). This was…
Red Oxx Manufacturing, a Montana-based bag and travel accessory manufacturer, and Overland Journal have teamed up for a summer gear giveaway. Four lucky winners will be chosen at random to receive one of the following products:…
The Hi-Lift jack is somewhat of an icon, which is no surprise considering its parent company was established in 1895, making it one of the oldest companies in the state of Indiana. The jack’s predecessor was…
The pandemic has caused an upsurge in public land use, with many of us looking for ways to escape the confines of houses and apartments. Sometimes, the outdoors is our only reprieve. But that rise has…
Light isn’t something you can hold. You can’t touch it or feel it—it lacks physicality yet bears a presence. To take pleasing pictures, you need to start treating light as the subject, a shape-shifting object with…
GMC captured our attention in the fall of 2020 with their Hummer EV announcement, complete with a list of futuristic features like CrabWalk…yes, seriously. If you are late to the party, learn why Scott Brady calls…
In episode 39 of the Overland Journal Podcast, Scott and Matt interview Justin and Kyra of Westx1000. This adventurous couple owns a multimedia company where they primarily create content for the motorcycle and motorsports industry, but…
Epic desert views abound in Castle Valley, Utah. This is the view looking towards Castleton Tower and the Rectory from the Fisher Towers. Bring your camera. If you love desert sandstone towers set against a…
