Ford has revealed a range of updates for the 2025 Bronco; the SUV sold almost 90,000 units in 2024 despite supply chain issues and a tumultuous economy. The 2025 Bronco continues the company’s dedication to off-road capability while integrating new features in style, technology, and comfort. Building on the Bronco’s “Built Wild” legacy, the 2025…
What These Rebelles Want You to Know About Rallying Older Vehicles
Lead photo by Richard Giordano There are so many parallels between competing in the Rebelle Rally with an older vehicle and overlanding in one. Usually, the vehicle is already parked in our driveway, budget prohibits the purchase of something newer and comfortable, and the vehicle isn’t just a mechanical object transporting us from one place…
Onions and Sage :: Into Oregon’s Owyhee Country
Full Disclosure: Firestone Tires invited Expedition Portal and several other content creators to explore Oregon’s Owyhee Valley for a week and to try out their new M/T2 mud-terrain tires. Firestone covered our travel expenses and food. Nyssa, Oregon, is a tidy farming community of just 3,000 souls hard up against the Idaho border on the…
Proffitt’s Resurrection Cruisers’ 1959 Land Cruiser FJ28 Pickup “Taco Tuesday” Honors Toyota Legacy
Proffitt’s Resurrection Cruisers has unveiled their latest project, a meticulously restored 1959 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ28 Pickup dubbed “Taco Tuesday.” By maintaining a focus on Toyota components, the build aims to show the restoration community that sticking with authentic parts can not only preserve the reliability and spirit of a classic Land Cruiser but also…
The Rover Boys: Bristol Foster and Robert Bateman Reflect on Their Round-the-World Expedition
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 trees, offering endless opportunities to identify warblers and flycatchers, blue jays, and thrushes. At least, that’s how it was…
36 Hours of Adventure: Gear Testing in the Alpine Loop with Dometic
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 friends like Karissa and Linghbergh from @gondirtin and Chef Sarah Glover (@missarahglover) along for the ride, we spent days…
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 mild dismay when it was revealed that there were no plans for these vehicles to enter production. The EV9…
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, 2024, incorporates feature upgrades to meet demanding recovery needs. With models offering 10,000-, 12,000-, and 14,000-pound capacities, these winches…
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 key feature in this year’s showcase is the TRD Forged Billet upper control arm kit, a new product developed…
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 unique in some way. What they mostly do have in common are the predators. Africa’s big cats stand at…
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 the R1T’s 4.5-foot bed, while the topper doubles the secure cargo volume. The development of a camper for the…
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 the opportunity to chat one-on-one with the engineers and designers who worked on the car. After months and months…
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, 27 states and provinces, and six countries, they drove Jeeps and Fords, Toyotas, and Land Rovers. Some chose Subarus,…
Colfax Design Works Q.D. Camera Strap :: Field Tested
Colfax Design Works (CDW) has set a new standard with its latest Q.D. camera strap. Built with rugged 1-inch MIL-SPEC nylon tubular webbing and equipped with the proprietary anti-binding CDW Quick Disconnect swivels, this strap is the epitome of versatility and durability. The intuitive design features a push-top button on the swivel that allows for…
Thinking Outside the Box: The Story Behind STEP 22
In this installment of the Expedition Portal series on brands that inspire us, Senior Editor Ashley Giordano profiles adventure travel gear manufacturer STEP 22. I recently found out, thanks to STEP 22 owner and founder Adam Wood, that the company’s name is an acronym for Storage Transportation Exploration Protection. There couldn’t be a more on-point…
RealTruck Partners with Bear Grylls and Chip Foose, Builds to Debut at SEMA ’24
RealTruck, a prominent manufacturer of aftermarket products and accessories for trucks, Jeeps, Broncos, and off-road enthusiasts, has announced an integrated partnership with adventurer Bear Grylls and legendary American automotive designer, fabricator, and artist Chip Foose. The collaboration with Bear Grylls marks a key feature of the inaugural season of Grylls’ new television show, “Adventure Garage…
The Georgia Traverse :: A Four-day Overlanding Adventure
In March, after months of meticulous planning and preparation, the Georgia Jeep Alliance Jeep Club took on the challenge of the legendary Georgia Traverse—a 390-mile route that passes through Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and ultimately, Alabama, across some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the southern US. Charted by the overlanding pioneers at Georgia Overland,…
Honda Showcases Off-Road Features and Accessories of the All-New 2026 Passport TrailSport
Honda has recently previewed features of the all-new 2026 Passport TrailSport, a model designed to be its most capable adventure SUV yet. The new Passport TrailSport aims to tackle rugged terrain with enhanced capability, featuring 31-inch all-terrain tires on specially engineered 18-inch wheels and bright orange heavy-duty front recovery points. A significantly shorter front overhang…
Overland News of the Week
Meet the New KC Hilites Solar Charge Hub This compact, plug-and-play charging solution directs solar panel energy to 12- and 24-volt vehicle batteries for easy charging and maintenance. Requiring no permanent installation, the hub features magnetic feet for easy placement and Bluetooth connectivity for monitoring and updates. At the heart of the hub’s weather-sealed aluminum…
Zero Labs’ Electrified Land Rover Series IIIs are Perfect (if that’s your cup of tea)
Since my Defender entered its third decade, I have begun to consider options for the future of the vehicle. Would electrification bring this classic vehicle quietly screaming into the future, and is electrification a viable option for my style of overland travel? These musings have brought my attention to the Zero Labs’ Land Rover Series…