Germany-based Boxmanufaktur has introduced the Denali 720 Q, a new compact expedition vehicle that combines refined craftsmanship with serious off-grid and mild off-road capability. Making its debut at the 2025 Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, the Denali 720 Q builds upon the company’s established expertise in premium composite construction and thoughtful design for long-term overland living….
Field Dented :: 2026 Ram 1500 Warlock
Orange and blue are on opposite sides of the color wheel; this is a major reason why photography from the desert Southwest is often so striking. The eye immediately registers the high variance between the two hues—the tangerines and vermillions of sandstone and soil set against the azures and cobalts of a deep and arcing…
2025 Bronco Stampede Episode 2: All-terrain Tires Up Close with the Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme
One of the things we like best about events and annual gatherings like the 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is the engagement between attendees and the supporting sponsors and vendors. At this year’s 3rd annual Bronco Stampede, we had the opportunity to catch up with the Hankook Dynapro team and…
Building Your Adventure: Goose Gear’s Journey from Ideas to Interiors
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Matt Scott sits down with Brian Fulton from Goose Gear. They dive deep into converting vehicle interiors into livable spaces, discussing various types of setups for different vehicles. Brian talks about his latest project with the Grenadier, sharing insights and lessons learned along the way. They…
Overland News of the Week
Cover image by Drew Martin BFGoodrich Launches 12 Additional All-Terrain T/A KO3 Tire Sizes The rolling launch of BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 tires continues, with 95 out of 100 sizes now available, with more to follow in 2026. The KO3s were designed with improved wear performance, increased gravel road durability, and effective snow traction while…
Toyota is Breaking the Internet with the 300 HP Scion 01 Concept at SEMA 2025
Toyota is setting off-roaders’ hearts aflutter with the unveiling of the Scion 01 Concept, an advanced off-road vehicle that merges hybrid technology with high-performance engineering. The concept made its debut at the 2025 SEMA Show, representing both a tribute to Scion’s history of innovation and a vision for Toyota’s evolving approach to adventure-focused mobility. Conceived…
Wild Land Has Launched the Double Decker Wingman Camping System in the US
A new modular camping system from Wild Land, identified as the “Automatic Liftable Pickup Truck Mate – High Cap with Camping Deck” (model name: Wingman), is now available in the US for pickup-truck platforms. According to the manufacturer, the system features a double-layer, liftable structure with automatic operation and is engineered for straightforward installation on a…
The Best-Laid Plans: Overlanders Share Their Trip-Planning Tips
Cover photo by Chris Cordes In 1997, Russell Harris and Shaun Fenton embarked on a random journey guided only by a pair of green dice. The Diceman series aired on British cable television until 2002, and by then, Harris and Fenton had traveled 18,000 miles from Iceland to Poland, the USA, Greenland, and Germany, rolling…
Toyota Showcases Four Outdoor-Inspired Builds at SEMA 2025
Toyota never disappoints, consistently delivering vehicles that strike a balance between innovation, reliability, and thoughtful design—meeting evolving customer needs while staying true to its reputation for quality and dependability. At the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Toyota is highlighting its versatility and engineering depth with four distinct concept vehicles designed to explore the intersection…
SEMA 2025 :: Innovation, Heritage, and Performance Unite in Las Vegas
The 2025 SEMA Show gathers the world’s leading automotive brands and innovators to unveil groundbreaking products and visionary builds that celebrate both engineering excellence and creative design. We’ve reached out to PR partners and industry friends to highlight what we believe will be some of the most exciting displays at this year’s event. As overland…
Supertramp Campers Launches the Megatron: A Premium Flagship Expedition Vehicle
Long before Supertramp Campers rolled out its carbon-reinforced Megatron, another Supertramp was preaching the gospel of freedom—armed not with diesel torque but saxophones and guitars. The British rock band’s anthems (my old man’s favorites), like “Take the Long Way Home” and “Breakfast in America,” made wandering sound romantic, restless, and just a little bit rebellious….
Embracing Remote Adventures: Life in a Sprinter Van with Kathy and Peter Holcombe
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, Matt Scott hosts Peter and Kathy Holcombe from FamaGogo, exploring their 11-year, full-time travel journey. From their early days in a Honda Civic to their current adventures in a Sprinter van, the Holcombes share their experiences traversing the Pan-American Highway, kayaking in Ecuador, facing vehicle breakdowns in…
Transglobal Car Expedition: The First Wheeled Surface Navigation of the Earth Through Both Geographic Poles
Photography by Max Badulin Their mornings start no different than ours—with a hot cup of coffee. Once the dregs are drained, though, their days differ wildly. Drinking water is from snow melt, the sun never drops below the horizon, and daytime hours are spent checking ice thickness and hacking ice hummocks with long, sharp spears,…
Roam Overlanding Launches 7-part Africa Overland Series
Following Bound for Nowhere’s 5-part video series, the “Applied Theory of International Overlanding,” Expedition Portal and Overland Journal’s next XOverland-produced series sees South African filmmaker Adrian Abrahams undertake an unforgettable journey spanning 40,000 kilometers across Southern Africa and beyond. Now available on the Expedition Portal YouTube channel, “Reasons to Roam” follows Adrian as he embarks…
Update 10/25 – EarthCruiser has Restructured and is Back in Business
Update: EarthCruiser is back in business. Check out this article for more details. EarthCruiser USA, LLC, has announced that it will be ceasing operations, marking the end of its 16-year journey in the overland travel market. The company, known for its innovative designs, will officially close its doors on April 25, 2024. Citing economic challenges…
Bidding Closes October 29 for Overland Expo Foundation’s Ultimate Overland Builds
Adventure enthusiasts and collectors have just hours left to bid on two one-of-a-kind machines that celebrate the very best in overland design and engineering. The 2025 Ultimate Overland Vehicle Build and Ultimate Overland Motorcycle Build are live now on Bring a Trailer, with auctions closing October 29. The annual auction raises funds for the Overland…
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Introduces Hurricane 4 Turbo and Streamlined Lineup
The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee marks a new chapter for one of America’s most decorated SUVs, debuting the all-new 2.0-liter Hurricane 4 Turbo engine alongside interior, exterior, and technology upgrades. As part of Jeep’s broader rollout of four new vehicles for the North American market, the refreshed Grand Cherokee aims to redefine the balance between…
Toyota’s Global Platforms Unite: The Land Cruiser FJ and IMV 0 Share DNA and a Mission for the Majority World
The new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ and the much-anticipated IMV 0—also known as the HiLux Champ—may differ in style, purpose, and price, yet both vehicles spring from the same foundation and guiding philosophy. Each draws upon Toyota’s Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle (IMV) architecture, a global body-on-frame platform designed for strength, adaptability, and accessibility. Together they…
Overlanding with Purpose: Remote Journeys with TrailRecon
Join Matt Scott and Scott Brady on the Overland Journal Podcast as they sit down with Brad Kowitz from TrailRecon. They discuss his remarkable career transition from the US Navy to creating noteworthy content in the technical four-wheel-drive world. Delve into topics such as expedition planning, vehicle builds, medical preparedness in remote travel, and the…
Gon Dirtin’ Debuts “Gon Cookin’,” a 6-Part Food and Travel Series
For many, the most enjoyable moments of an overland trip include learning about cultural practices, visiting new places, and tasting regional food specialties. But what if, after returning home, there was a way to campify the dishes you enjoyed so much during your travels? Following the XOverland-produced series by Bound for Nowhere and Roam Overlanding,…