There’s no shortage of platforms suitable for overlanding, but for many, Toyota continues to set the benchmark. The company’s reputation has been forged by frontline agencies, NGOs, militaries, and, indeed, overlanders, who turn to its lineup…
Photography by Sophie Ibbotson and Max Lovell-Hoare To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2009…
Ford introduced the Bronco in 1966 as a competitor to the Land Cruiser, Jeep CJ-5, and International Harvester Scout. Since then, it has gone through six generations, with the latest iteration introduced in 2021 and becoming…
I’ve long thought the Nissan Patrol was one of the most underrated overland vehicles. The Toyota Land Cruiser and, to a lesser extent, the Land Rover Defender tend to get more attention, while the Patrol quietly…
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano interviews writer and solo motorcycle adventurer Lois Pryce as part of Overland Journal‘s 20th-anniversary celebration. Pryce shares insights from her iconic journeys, including riding from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego…
Photography by Kira and Brendon Hak To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2023 issue,…
Ford F-Series remains the best-selling truck in the United States, a title it has maintained for nearly half a century. During that time, it has evolved steadily, with engineers obsessing over incremental improvements year after year…
It only takes a few years of living in the American West to relate to the mixed emotions of realizing that fall has reached its final act. As we embraced the feelings of an impending winter…
The Japanese car scene is rife with dozens of unique subcultures, many driven by the country-specific regulations that frame auto manufacturing there. The keitora class of small trucks is among the most high-profile and has a…
Lead image by Heather Lewis Photography by Richard Giordano, Heather Lewis, Regine Trias, Ernesto Araiza, and Paolo Baraldi After the hubbub of the Rebelle Rally finish line, but before the glitz of the gala, competitors open…
Photography by Valentina Vallinotto To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2024 issue, this article…
SEMA is the best place to find new 4WD and off-road modifications, and the 2026 event did not disappoint. From new bumpers to 450-amp alternators, we looked for some of the best new offerings to upfit…
The Toyota Tundra, in any iteration, is considered a pinnacle overland platform, but for many, the first generation remains the best of the breed. At the heart of the model is a bulletproof 4.7-liter i-Force V8…
Photography courtesy of the Scientific Exploration Society To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2016…
Photos by Dan Grec and Dietmar Zepf To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Gear 2019…
SEMA continues to be a bellwether for the overland industry and a venue for new product launches, particularly from larger companies with broad distribution channels. SEMA is also the place to be for multinational companies that…
SEMA reflects the best of new trends in automotive restyling, along with some seriously questionable taste. We will avoid the garish for this lineup and focus on some of our favorite builds from the show. There…
We spend a lot of time in remote and developed campsites around America, often peering with interest through the window of our compact Land Rover Defender camper at the many ways Americans choose to travel. Everything…
Photography by Kira Hak To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2026 issue, this article…
I’ve lived on the road for almost 15 years, and while I’ve traveled to many beautiful countries, I can’t help thinking how much more of the world I’d have explored if I’d chosen a more dependable…
If there has ever been a full-size truck that best captures the needs of overlanders, it has been the Power Wagon. It was the confluence of capability, comfort, capacity, and durability, all on top of a…
