While most travelers envision their first field repair as a bent tie rod or a punctured oil pan, the most common malady is a damaged tire. The correct tire repair equipment can reduce the need to bring a second spare tire or even use your primary spare. Repairing the tire quickly and efficiently is the…
Scout Announces Their New Full-Size Olympic Pop-up Camper
Scout has been turning the overland truck camper market on its head, releasing one new product after another to wide adoption and a blistering sales pace. Personally, I have purchased two Scouts and am testing and configuring my new Yoho Popup for remote travel. The hard-sided Kenai I owned was also durable, lightweight, and spacious….
Lexus LX700 Overtrail :: A Pinnacle Overlander
Few vehicles capture the spirit of overlanding like a Land Cruiser: rugged, capable, worldly, and trusted. For North America, Land Cruisers have been sold since 1958 and were available as the pinnacle overlander of choice for 62 years until the last Heritage Edition 200 Series left dealer lots in 2020. This left a significant void…
The Best Tie-down Straps for Overlanding
Traveling safely isn’t just about navigating challenging terrain—it’s also about ensuring your gear is secure throughout the journey. The NHTSA and CPSC report that unsecured loads alone are responsible for nearly as many US deaths on-road as all off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation-related fatalities.¹𝄒² Remote wilderness travel usually involves some highway miles to get there. That…
Jessica Mans on the Past, Present, and Future of iOverlander
Jessica Mans is a co-founder of iOverlander and co-author of several e-books and the Life Remotely blog. In this episode from the field, Jessica and Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano discuss Jessica’s experiences traveling the Pan-American Highway with her husband and brother over a decade ago, how the trip sparked the beginnings of iOverlander,…
Nod to the Nordic: Winter Gear Straight From the North Atlantic
Photography by Richard Giordano Polar nights, deep fjords, the Arctic tundra, midnight sun, and boreal forests filled with silver birch and lichen form the Nordic playground, where people pride themselves on spending time outdoors in all seasons. The culturally learned rhythm of frilufstliv or free-air life aptly sums up the Nordic community’s connection with nature….
Aussie CRZRVan’s new K2 Double-Storey Caravan is Pure Luxury
CRZRVan’s new K2 Double-Storey Caravan has entered the Australian market with a design that seeks to combine comfort, space, and durability for travelers exploring both urban and remote destinations. Being Australian, CRZRVvan should be pronounced Cee Are Zed Are Vee van; you are welcome. This model combines a tough and ready exterior with a modern…
A Classic Land Rover And Trailer Just Sold For Over $400,000!
Image by Barrett-Jackson A friend emailed me the other day, explaining that the time has come to sell his 1995 NAS D90 with 300k+ miles on the odometer. He asked me how much he could expect to sell it for, considering that it had minimal rust and a decent interior but needed some attention to…
TruckHouse Redefines Light Weight and Capable Expedition Campers
Join hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott as they sit down with renowned engineers Dave Harriton from American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) and Matt Linder from TruckHouse. In this episode, they explore the creation of the TruckHouse BCR, an ultra-light, highly capable expedition vehicle. The conversation dives into the importance of a lightweight camper, the innovative…
Audi Teases Sublime Q6 e-Tron Offroad Concept
Portal axles, off-road suspension, and beefy tires? It’s almost as if Audi is trying to make us fall in love with an EV. Audi has recently taken the wraps off its Q6 e-tron Offroad Concept, revealing a glimpse of what the future might hold for the company’s electric SUV lineup. Audi CEO Gernot Döllner said,…
Four Wheel Campers Launches The CampOut Modular Pop-Up Truck Camper Series
Four Wheel Campers, an innovator for over 50 years in the truck camper industry, has announced the launch of CampOut, a modular pop-up truck camper series designed to meet a wide array of travel needs. The modular CampOut is not only attractive and practical but also, thankfully, surprisingly affordable. The unveiling took place on February…
Four Wheel Campers CampOut: A 36 Hours of Adventure
This 36 Hours of Adventure is brought to you by Four Wheel Campers CampOut Early memories are so formative, often defining and informing the path of our lives. One of my early memories was camping in my dad’s 1970 Ford truck with a Four Wheel Campers Keystone in the bed. I still remember the…
Four Seaons Review :: Firestone Destination X/T and M/T2 Terrain Tires
In the early years of the twentieth century Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone started taking regular camping trips together, sometimes with Thomas Edison, and often accompanied by the celebrated naturalist John Burroughs. They would ramble for weeks through the states along the Eastern seaboard in custom Model T trucks outfitted for sleeping, cooking, and off-road…
Principles of Overlanding: The INEOS Grenadier Models and Modifications
Join hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott in this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast as they delve deep into the INEOS Grenadier. Matt recently purchased a Grenadier, and Scott has driven one across Africa and Europe. They discuss core modifications, vehicle performance with minimal changes, and the competition. Alongside the positives, they also address…
Arctic Trucks Unveils The Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Prado AT37
In 2025, Toyota will celebrate 40 years since the light-duty Prado joined its global Land Cruiser family. This milestone year sees world-famous extreme mobility specialists Arctic Trucks (AT) once again redefining “cool and capable” with the debut of the highly anticipated Land Cruiser 250/Prado AT37. My first impression is that they have knocked this build…
Field Tested :: Ultimate9 evcX Throttle Controller
The contemporary 4×4 is a high-tech wonder, packed with a staggering amount of computing power that controls nearly everything in the vehicle: from operating cabin mood lighting and hands-free phone calls to crucial driving functions like fuel delivery and anti-lock braking. Even the humble gas pedal operates via ones and zeros, relaying driver input through…
Field Tested :: Sea to Summit Dry Storage
Paatuwaqatsi, “Water is life,” they say on the Hopi Reservation. In the drier corners of the world, like the American Southwest, this is undoubtedly the case. Perpetually in short supply, and the supply getting ever shorter, every drop is precious. However, there’s no denying we live on an overwhelmingly wet planet, and the humble H2O…
Coastline Vans Officially Unveils The Cosy Road 170
If you are a couple nearing retirement age with a taste for minimalism and the finer, simpler things in life, then the Cozy Road 170 was built with you in mind. Probably, the name itself doesn’t scream adventure; it whispers road trip. This vehicle is based on a 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170 chassis with four-wheel…
More New Garmin Nav and Moto Tech for 2025
Garmin has recently expanded its offerings for adventure enthusiasts with the introduction a revised and updated version of its popular Montana 700 series handheld GPS units and the all-new zūmo R1 Radar system for motorcycles. These devices are designed to enhance navigation and safety for off-road travelers and motorcyclists alike. Garmin Montana 700 Series Handheld…
Ram Confirms New Midsize Pickup for 2027
There are no official renderings yet, but executives at Stellantis are confirming that a new Ram midsize pickup will launch in 2027. It will be union-built in the United States at the currently shuttered plant in Belvidere, Illinois. Buyers can expect ICE, plug-in hybrid, and EV versions, but Ram won’t confirm whether it will bear…