Photography by Bristol Foster, Robert Bateman, and Erik Thorn It all began with birds. Birds near Toronto’s Forest Hill, to be exact. Back then, the nearby ravine and creek were thick with vegetation and towering willow…
2008 Honda Element EX ECamper :: Classifieds
Overlanding is about experiences first and foremost, and to this end, the Honda Element EX is a great option. This bitesize platform offers fabled Japanese build quality, affordable running costs, and AWD. Further still, today’s low-mileage…
Overland Expo Foundation – 2024 Ural Gear Up Standard :: Featured Classified
Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase Overland Expo’s Ultimate Overland Motorcycle, an extensively modified 2024 Ural Gear Up Standard. This stunning build is being auctioned on Bring a Trailer with all proceeds donated to the Overland…
Alpine Loop: Adventure and Gear Put to the Test
A Sponsored 36-hour Adventure By: Amanda Goad, Dometic This summer, we loaded up the new Dometic CFX5 Series and hit Colorado’s Alpine Loop—a rugged 75-mile stretch through the San Juan Mountains, climbing to 10,000 feet. With…
Pronghorn Expedition Vehicles Ram 5500, the Oribi :: Featured Classified
The Ram 5500 is optimal for heavier expedition rigs, which is why it’s the platform of choice for premium builders such as Unicat, Storyteller Overland, Bliss Mobil, Loki Expedition, and, indeed, Pronghorn Expedition Vehicles. The Oribi…
2025 Suzuki DR-Z4S Unveiled
Suzuki hasn’t updated the DR-Z platform in a meaningful way since the 2003 model in my garage was new. While it’s a great bike and near-perfect as a lightweight BDR machine, the DR-Z400S and SM…
Overland Expo Foundation – 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X :: Featured Classified
Since its introduction, the GMC Canyon AT4X has arguably set the benchmark for off-the-shelf, overland-ready mid-size pickups. Publisher Scott Brady states, “The AT4x is one of the best -overland trucks ever sold in North America, providing…
Kia America Debuts Concept Vehicles at SEMA, One of Which We Really Need
Last week, I joined a hush-hush online presentation of two concept vehicles to be debuted at the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. My excitement grew as the vehicles were revealed, but that excitement turned to…
Overland News of the Week
Warn Industries Announces Release of New Zeon XP Winch Lineup In this week’s Overland News of the Week we feature, Warn’s Zeon XP winch lineup, engineered in Clackamas, Oregon, which will be available starting December 12,…
Toyota Unveils Concept Vehicles at SEMA
The 2024 Toyota exhibit is organized into several sections, each dedicated to a particular aspect of lifestyle adventure. The segments, including off-roading, tailgating, and performance driving, highlight the versatility and adaptability of Toyota’s vehicle lineup. A…
Amongst Predators: Camp Safely in Unfenced Campsites Around Africa
Camping and self-driving in Africa’s national parks is one of the best ways to get to know the rhythm of the ecosystem. Each park on the safari circuit from South Africa to Kenya is different and…
2017 EarthCruiser EXP #23 :: Featured Classified
Since its inception in 2008, EarthCruiser forged a reputation for excellence and became one of the most respected brands within the luxury overlanding sector. Sadly, after almost two decades of operation, the company closed its doors…
SEMA 2024 Day One: Overlanding Heats Up!
The SEMA Show remains one of the most important events of the year for overlanding, with OEMs and major brands launching new products and developing their prospects for the following season. 2024 is no exception, and…
Exploring the Smoky Mountains: Trail Scout
For episode Four of Exploring the Smoky Mountains, we embark on a Trail Scout Episode, hosted by Sinuhe Xavier. The route begins in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and continues to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and…
Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl: Field Tested
While traveling Alaska’s Dalton Highway with friends, I stopped to take in the beautiful scenery and do some fly fishing. Alas, the river contained no fish, but fortunately, I was still able to employ my favorite…
Field Tested :: DOD Outdoors Camp Furniture
DOD is a Japanese outdoor company that has been making a focused lineup of tents, camp furniture, and sleep systems since 1997. We have generally found that while camping gear from Japan is not always the…
GoFastCampers Launches Camper and Bed Cap for Rivian R1T
GoFastCampers (GFC) has launched the first camper and bed cap designed specifically for the Rivian R1T electric truck. The innovative, low-profile camper offers an eight-foot tall internal living space when deployed, significantly enhancing the utility of…
First Look :: 2025 Ford Expedition
When a manufacturer launches a new vehicle, they often invite journalists for a sneak peek at the model before releasing photos and information to the general public. These are always fun events, particularly because we have…
California To Ban The Sale And Use Of Single-Use Propane Cylinders, For Good Reason
California has become the first state to ban the sale of single-use propane cylinders. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1280 into law, which mandates that all one-pound propane canisters sold in California must be refillable…
Cool Vehicles of the 2024 Rebelle Rally
Photography by Richard Giordano, Regine Trias, Tim Sutton, Paolo Baraldi, and Ernesto Araiza After traversing over 2,600 kilometers of desert terrain, 128 women left California’s Johnson Valley in mid-October, bound for home. Hailing from 114 cities,…
Hasselblad X2D 100C :: Field Tested
When NASA needed a camera to capture Apollo 11’s landing on the moon, they trusted one brand—Hasselblad. Chances are you and I will never get to traverse the Sea of Tranquility or crawl out of a…