We first met Carey at Overland Expo in Flagstaff, and we were immediately impressed by her friendly confidence, sense of humor, and broad, ready smile. Carey is no weekend warrior; this mother of two is a…
Turkiye is a beautiful country and a delight to visit, with diverse landscapes made up of gorgeous beaches, idyllic villages, ancient ruins, and impressive mountains. We also found the Turkish one of the most hospitable people…
I selected Unnur during an Icelandic Airlines flight, not knowing it was an award-winning Chris Burkard Studio production and unaware that I would be desperately attempting to dry my tear-filled eyes by the end of the…
My favorite overland rigs are those that provide maximum comfort in the smallest possible footprint. Recent examples of this winning combo include this 1993 Mercedes Puch 230GE High Roof Camper, a Toyota Troopcarrier, and a Toyota…
Nissan recently introduced the state-of-the-art e-4ORCE technology into the European market, and the technology will debut in the Nissan X-Trail and Ariya compact crossover SUV. e-4ORCE is touted as a new and unique all-wheel-drive system specifically…
The Bucher Duro (Durable Robust) is a Swiss multi-purpose military transport vehicle designed to travel over rugged terrain. It is similar to the Austrian Pinzgauer but has a higher payload than the Pinzgauer and weighs a…
Show Notes for Podcast #120 Summary: Adventure Chef Adam Glick talks about life at sea, and inspiring ways of cooking from his travels with Scott Brady at PNW Overland Expo 2022. Guest Bio: Adam…
The Ram 2500 is undoubtedly one of the most popular full-size trucks on our forum, with recent examples including this 2020 6.7-liter Diesel, a 2022 w/CampX Camper, and a 2017 w/BunduTecUSA Flatbed Camper. The 2500 was…
The Land Rover Defender, alongside the Toyota Land Cruiser, is widely regarded as the quintessential overlander. This 4WD icon has arguably done more than any other vehicle to promote overland travel and remains one of the…
The AEV Brute is a rarity and does not come up often on our forum with just a few for sale over the last few years, including a 2015 Double Cab w/ Overland-Ready Bed Rack and…
The E-350 is a popular platform for overland builds on our forum with recent examples including this 2007 Super Duty Quigley 4×4, a 1997 E-350 Econoline 4×4, and a 2010 MG 4×4. So why is the…
Ford announced this week that it is recalling over 500,000 Bronco Sport and Escape models for faulty fuel injectors. The model years affected range from 2020 to 2023, and the recall is for the 1.5-liter three-cylinder…
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2022 Issue. A flash of insight can be triggered by nearly anything. A conversation with a stranger, a blog post, photograph, or film comes to mind….
The classic G-Wagen, like the Land Rover Defender and Toyota Land Cruiser, is widely considered an overlanding icon. It is one of the 4WDs by which all others are measured and remains one of the best…
The Darien Gap is a sixty-mile stretch of jungle, rainforest, swamps, and mountains between Colombia and Panama and is considered one of the world’s most dangerous routes. Along with the estimated 135,000 refugees and migrants that…
As an avid traveler, I’m fortunate to visit many beautiful locations, but with a world to see it takes a decidedly special destination to bring me back more than once. I have visited Neist Point Lighthouse…
How important is a surplus of engine power for overland travel? Well, it depends; how much power do you really need as you explore your chosen terrain? For overland travel in the Global South, you will…
Show Notes for Podcast #119 Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady discuss the future of electric vehicles and rundown their thoughts on the Rivian, Hummer and Ford Lightning Host Bios: Scott Brady Scott is the…
Wolf Tooth Components B-RAD System Over the last 10 years, bikepacking has grown in popularity exponentially and this has generated a huge array of purpose-built bikes, parts, and accessories. In fact, there has been so much…
Full-size trucks have never been so popular, with more overlanders embracing the additional running costs in exchange for more comfort, payload, performance, towing capacity, and often capability. Scott Brady and Matt Scott recently explored this topic…
We all have two distinct choices in life–do nothing or do something. Many are content to binge-watch TV shows and doom scroll until their retina melt, while others get busy learning, designing, building, and creating. Randy…
