Presented by the Slinky Stove Collapsible Firepit In this gift guide, I’ll be sharing 15 gift ideas pertaining to bikepacking, hiking, general fitness, and overlanding. These are products that I actively use in the field and…
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 218 Explorers Club fellow and former President of the Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association, Billy Creech, is a conservationist, adventurer, expedition leader, author, poet, and father. In this Overland Journal Podcast…
There are a few products that I have been missing in my overland arsenal for a while now: a good shovel, a collapsible saw, and a portable knife that is not an EDC or pocket knife….
Photography by Dan Grec and Katie Harris While technically in the driver’s seat, what I’m doing can’t reasonably be called sitting. With the Jeep nearly vertical, the steering wheel is directly below me, and I’m pushing…
The popularity of full-size trucks has grown exponentially in recent years. Publisher Scott Brady explores this trend in Full-Size Revolution and states, “When we first started Overland Journal, the compact pickup was by far the most…
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas with cozy nights in, decorations galore, George Michael on loop, mulled wine, and another pinnacle build from Adventure Motors. The company has forged a reputation for excellence and has…
If you have a champagne budget, taste, and a yearning to hit the road with a camper that is quite unlike any other, we have the travel trailer for you. Lightship, which claims to be America’s…
For some of us, the idea of an ex-military 6×6 equipped with a spacious and comfortable abode is just about perfection. It is astounding what six tires working together can achieve in an off-road environment. The…
Ducati’s 2025 Multistrada V2, featuring their new V2 engine, is a completely re-designed Multi for those seeking a surge of two-cylinder power. By designing the bike around the motor, Ducati created a machine nearly 40 pounds…
A decade ago, we met an elderly couple in Patagonia traveling in a topless 1920s Model T Ford. When asked why travel in such a peculiar vehicle, their answer was a simple, “Why not?”. The ancient…
In this installment of the Expedition Portal series on brands that inspire us, Senior Editor Ashley Giordano profiles water filtration and purification manufacturer Guzzle H2O. After witnessing the amount of garbage created from single-use plastic bottles…
Be still my beating heart—it’s none other than Paul May’s (owner Equipt Expedition Outfitters) 200-Series Land Cruiser (featured on Expedition Portal by Ashley Giordano). Land Cruisers of any iteration are considered pinnacle overland vehicles, but for…
This 36-Hours of Adventure Exploring the Nevada Desert is Presented by: EagleRider Rentals and Tours Last year, Las Vegas hosted 40 million visitors to its restaurants, hotels, shows, and casinos. Most never leave the strip, but…
Presented by Nitto Tires, and the Terra Grappler G3 Despite significant challenges, 2024 has been a great overlanding year for me. I have had the opportunity to use a couple of vehicles to explore Southern…
Photography by Marco Garcia When you hear someone mention the state of Alabama, what comes to mind? According to the internet, Alabama has great college football and not much else. But what if there’s another side…
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 217 In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, we dive into the adventurous life of Chase Eckert. From growing up in a traveling carnival in Alaska to embarking on a solo…
A decade ago, my family drove our Land Rover Defender into Texas after years of exploring Africa and Latin America. We had expectations, having never visited the US and having grown up with US media culture….
Lead photo by Christina Brinkerhoff After raising and educating four children, Renée Brinkerhoff was ready for some fun. Finally, after 20 years, she had a moment to go for a bike ride, run to the beach,…
For episode Six of Exploring the Smoky Mountains, we embark on a culinary adventure, hosted by Sinuhe Xavier. The route continues with another visit to custom knife maker Tom Mohr and Ford’s Signs before music and…
Presented by Nitto Tire and the all-new Terra Grappler G3 The festive season is upon us, and Thanksgiving is the perfect time to gather with family and friends—and perhaps drop a few hints about those…
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 216 Join Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady as he welcomes Land Cruiser legend and off-road driving expert Kurt Williams from Cruiser Outfitters for a wide-ranging discussion on how best to modify the…
