Whether folks were driving, pumping iron at the gym, scrubbing stubborn bathroom tiles, or taking Fido for a walk, an estimated 120 million listeners tuned in to an endless supply of podcasts in 2021. This figure will undoubtedly rise by the end of 2022 as podcast popularity continues to grow and the holiday season wraps…
The Worst Off-Roader Ever Made, Anywhere
Back in the 1970s, during the dark, torrid days of Apartheid, South Africa fought a Cold War proxy conflict against a collective of international communists in Angola. Due to the oppressive, racist regime and the policy of “separate development,” international sanctions were imposed against the country, limiting the average consumer’s options for purchasing everything from…
Mercedes-Benz Concept EQT Marco Polo Revealed
As the motoring industry embraces EVs and straight-off-the-showroom-floor campers, Mercedes-Benz has combined both in a compact and attractive package. Scheduled to be launched in the second half of 2023, the EQT Marco Polo will offer buyers the reliability and driver experience expected from the brand with a practical and fully electric small van based on…
Overlanding in the Underserved Communities : Interview with Kirk Williams
Kirk Williams, a Coloradan, is an active outdoorsman, storyteller, and adventurer who courageously travels overland despite a physical mobility impairment. When Kirk was in his early twenties, he had an unfortunate mountain biking accident, broke his neck, and was relegated to a wheelchair. That, however, has not hindered his drive and zest for life. Kirk…
The Camp Trap
It is inevitable that after a few arduous weeks or months on the road, you will eventually roll into an overland camp with the intention of staying only a night or two just to shower and rest or perhaps repair a limping vehicle. Blink and three weeks have flown blissfully by, grass may have grown…
Is It a Bollinger, Is It a Defender? Yes and No. It Is the Munro MK1
You might be forgiven for thinking that the boxy Scottish Munro EV MK1 is a repurposed Bollinger EV SUV as the two vehicles are remarkably similar. The reason for this is quite simple: Ross Compton, the creative force behind Munro MK1 was, before the shelving of the Bollinger B1 and B2 SUVs, a member of…
Stranded in the Simpson
This is a story of preparedness, teamwork, resilience, and love. It is an insight into the power of the press, the positives and negatives of the digital world, and an intimate, raw, and self-effacing account of an overlanding disaster. In 2021, nearing the end of their 14-month Australian adventure, the Zavros family, also known as…
Video of the Week :: Blue Line Co. Goes Fishing for an Isuzu
Overlanding isn’t only a pursuit for itself. In fact, many of us fell into overlanding while chasing other passions. Backroads travel, mountain biking, climbing, fishing, or just regular old car camping can be the inspiration to build an overland rig all your own. A well-thought-out adventure vehicle will help get you to more isolated campsites,…
Overland News of the Week
The Polydrop Trailer The Polydrop trailer is designed primarily with EVs in mind and is not strictly a camping trailer; it is a personal travel space you can take with you wherever you go. This distinction is important as you will notice that the trailer does not come equipped with the gear and accessories one…
Classifieds :: 1974 Pinzgauer 712 6×6 on auction
If you are looking for a vehicle with more character than a Tarantino flick, this Pinzgauer 6×6 featured on Bring A Trailer may be just the vehicle for you! This Pinzgauer 712 was manufactured by Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG in Austria, and the ambulance conversion was most likely executed by German coachbuilder Miesen. The rear box of…
Classifieds :: Royal Land Rover Series 1 on auction
Land Rovers are synonymous with the Royal family, who travel to informal events almost exclusively in Range Rovers and about their vast estates with Defenders and Series vehicles. When people comment that my Defender’s steering wheel is on the wrong side of the vehicle, I remind them that the Queen drove her Defender with the…
Featured Vehicle :: Rafiki on Tour Defender 110
The Land Rover Defender 110 is, in our humble opinion, the quintessential overland vehicle. They are so charming and quirky that they become more than just a simple conveyance as you travel and explore—a Defender becomes the center of your universe. No matter how many hours you spend driving (or repairing) them, at the end…
Feature Vehicle :: Staples in Tents’ 200-Series Toyota Land Cruiser
Built to have sustained operation and endure the harshest conditions and places on the planet, the Land Cruiser is Toyota’s samurai sword. It is crafted to do one thing very well: to reliably deliver occupants and cargo to an away place, without delay, for 25 years. It is difficult to overstate how well-built the Land…
ROK GC Espresso Maker
Minimalism, weight saving, and packing just the essentials are common themes throughout my articles, and crucial when planning an overland trip. Do you need that extra pair of shoes? No. You’re seriously packing three cups? Why haven’t you cut your toothbrush in half? Those extra ounces make a difference! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m…
What These Toyota Engineers Want You to Know About Women in Motorsports and the 2022 Tundra
Photo by Tim Sutton Since its inception in 2015, the Rebelle Rally has seen fairly solid support from various original equipment manufacturers. From Jeep to Lexus, Rivian, and even Rolls-Royce, the event is touted as a proving ground for off-pavement testing, ideas, and concepts—but there’s one name that, until 2021, had been curiously absent: Toyota. …
Exped Field Tested:: Mega Mat, Widget Pump, Mega Pillow
Exped Mega Mat 10 LXW Exped’s Mega mat hit the car camping scene in 2011, raising the bar for sleep comfort to a superior level with its plush, perfect-density, open-cell polyurethane foam—or so I’d been told by numerous co-workers and friends. I’ve used many sleep mats over the years but found a happy place with…
Feature Vehicle :: Carey Lando’s Subaru Outback
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 regular of the Rebelle Rally and an explorer who travels the US extensively. Carey knows the Western USA like…
Nissan e-4ORCE System: A Revolution in All-Wheel-Drive Electrified Technology
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 engineered for electric and electrified vehicles to offer confident and reassuring performance in all conditions. Essentially, the system will…
2022 Overlanders of the Year :: Lisa Morris and Jason Spafford of Four Wheeled Nomad
Our list of candidates for 2022 included many worthy travelers, all mixing it up in a world that has been decidedly shaken rather than stirred these past few years. Ultimately, we chose long-time travelers Lisa Morris and Jason Spafford for their propensity to embrace change and create adventure no matter their whereabouts. Formerly known as…
