E-CLIK is SDi’s semi-active shock technology system which allows users to select from multiple terrain modes on the fly for improved vehicle performance, all from the comfort of their truck’s cab. E-CLIK utilizes the OEM Fox…
ICON Vehicle Dynamics has a new suspension system specifically developed for 2020-up Ford Super Duty F250 and 350 trucks. These new kits were created to address the lower ride height of the 2020-up vehicles as compared…
All photos courtesy of the United States Lighthouse Society The United States Lighthouse Society is a non-profit historical and educational organization that seeks to preserve and share the history of lighthouses and maritime culture in…
Since 2015, I have built a few vans on Sprinter 4×4 chassis and have crossed both Canada and the US, accumulating miles and memories, pushing farther and farther on back roads and some challenging trails. They…
If you find yourself wondering what the term overlanding actually means, don’t feel bad. This is an extremely common question, and with many advertising efforts latching on to and often using the term interchangeably with off-road…
These days the Land Rover Defender is best known for navigating London’s W1 postcode, but that wasn’t always the case. I remember a time when the Defender was the vehicle of choice for hardcore expeditions, and…
If you’ve been listening to the Overland Journal Podcast, you might have enjoyed Scott Brady’s interview with Land Cruiser owner and adventurer Maggie McDermut, who discusses the importance of overland training, and how the Overland Expo…
Photography by Jason Spafford I’ve always been fond of Scotland, our near-faraway neighbour, famed for its white-painted dollhouses nestled in the hillside, among red deer grazing in a lush green glen. There are likely more sheep…
“Comes with buttons, levers, and switches. Remember those?” Ugh, music to my ears. The era of overland vehicles synonymous with simplicity, minimal electrics, and wipe-clean interiors is over. Or is it? Dun, dun, dunn. The Ineos…
One of my favorite navigation apps for use in the backcountry, Gaia GPS, is now compatible with Google’s in-vehicle user interface, Android Auto. As the first backcountry navigation app to offer such an integration, Gaia GPS…
You see it again and again, uber-expensive campervan builds with prices upward of six figures. And while they are beautiful, and we’ve all probably fantasized about owning one, some of us have very real financial limitations…
Photography by Coen Wubbels One Lada Niva or UAZ Hunter after another came bumping down the trail, the vehicles packed with people. What was going on? Weren’t we going to a super remote place deep in…
Airstream’s newest collaboration is a special edition 28-foot travel trailer designed in partnership with home-goods retailer Pottery Barn. Positioned at the intersection of comfort and style, this new trailer features the amenities we’ve come to expect…
Outdoor adventuring for our family requires some careful planning in order to make adequate use of limited space. We need to be able to put most of our gear in the bed of our truck, it…
OnX Offroad is on a mission to “awaken the adventurer inside everyone,” and provides a suite of navigation apps (including OnX Hunt, OnX Offroad, and OnX Backcountry) designed to unlock confidence exploring the outdoors. The company…
As overlanders and remote explorers, we often find ourselves in unfamiliar territory, which tends to make us more aware of our surroundings. As a result, one of the most critical skill sets for us is observation….
Inside the world’s largest country, you’ll find elderly ladies baking bread in wooden houses with painted window frames; large, prosperous cities and honking horns; children riding bicycles on gravel roads, and some of the most industrious,…
While we eagerly await delivery of the new Ford Bronco, WARN gives us another piece of off-road gear to drool over: their Elite Series front bumpers. These high-clearance bumpers are winch-ready and will accept mid-frame WARN…
Photos courtesy of Earthship Biotecture One quality that I believe all overlanders can appreciate is self-sufficiency, and in many ways, we put it into practice every time we venture out on the road or trail….
Haven Tent Hammock camping is one of those polarizing things that people tend to love or hate, with one of the biggest complaints that you can’t sleep flat. Instead, your back is forced into a curved…
In episode 51 of the Overland Journal Podcast, Scott and Matt interview overland OG Paul May. Paul has been working in the industry for two decades and is the owner of Equipt Expedition Outfitters based in…
