Jeep has introduced its latest innovation, the Avenger 4xe, a model that brings together off-road capabilities with cutting-edge hybrid technology. The new Avenger 4xe is equipped with a hybrid 48-volt powertrain, offering a blend of a thermal engine and electric motors. This setup delivers a total of 136 horsepower, ensuring a robust performance across various…
Overland Events and Rallies You Don’t Want to Miss This Summer
Feature Image Courtesy of The Journal of Lost Time AMERICAN NORTHWEST Northwest Overland Rally When: June 20-23, 2024 Where: Leavenworth, Washington The Northwest Overland Rally caters to keeners curious about anything from winching to photography, off-pavement driving skills, or seasoning your cast-iron pot. Join a wine-tasting, whiskey-sharing, or happy hour session before the evening’s lively…
Top Overland Rigs for Real-World Travel from Overland Expo West
While exploring Overland Expo West I was searching specifically for vehicles that have the potential to carry an explorer as far as their heart might desire. Naturally, not all travelers are the same; their needs and the routes they might explore vary. Some might desire a large vehicle that can carry a family in comfort,…
Overland News of the Week
Hilleberg Introduces Two New Tent Models for Spring 2024 In this week’s Overland News of the Week, we’re excited to hear that Hilleberg, the well-respected, premium Swedish tent maker, is expanding its range with the Saivo 4 and the Rogen 3. The Saivo 4, part of the all-season Black Label series, is a robust 4-person…
Camp-Style Lu Rou Fan With Gon Dirtin’ and Mali Mish :: Video of the Week
Gon Dirtin’s Linhbergh Nguyen and Karissa Hosek have launched a brilliant new five-part series, Gon Cookin’, in which they recreate guest’s favorite dishes into camp-friendly versions. Presented by XOverland and driven by Mobil 1, the series is part Chef’s Table, part cooking class, and features recipes from Marco Hernandez, Stephanie Tea, Bound for Nowhere’s Mary…
Arctic Trucks Launches New Trucks At Overland Expo West And Announces North American Partners
Arctic Trucks introduced three new vehicles tailored for the North American market at the Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona. The vehicles presented were the AT35 and AT37 for the 2010-2023 Lexus GX460, the AT39 for the 2022+ Ford F-150 Lightning, and the AT44 for the 2017+ Ford Super Duty. There was also an incredible…
Top Gear Overland Expo West 2024
With every year that passes and the overland lifestyle grows in popularity, it becomes increasingly challenging to find innovative products that are practical and worthy of investment. A few years ago, we proudly discovered the Poolahoop, which we initially mocked and later praised. Was the Poolahoop the zenith of modern American overland innovation? No, it was not. Instead of…
Krug Expedition Introduces Bedrock XT2 Expedition Truck to US Market at Overland Expo West
I recently had the pleasure of working on a feature vehicle article for the upcoming Fall 2024 issue of Overland Journal, the subject being a young German couple who live in Australia and had an overland vehicle built in Europe for international travel. Their social media handle is @yoda.travels, and their sublime vehicle is a…
Overland Expo West 2024 :: Top Rigs
The 2024 edition of Overland Expo West was a blustery and wind-blown affair, in stark contrast to last year’s event which suffered one deluge after the other and was mired in mud for much of the weekend. Such is the variability of the weather in Arizona’s high country. But uncertainty from the skies does not…
The Principles of Overlanding :: Insights on Exploring the World by Vehicle
Lessons are often learned the hard way, which, in my case, includes screwing up, getting stuck, carjacked, impounded, detained, delayed, and generally mired in the throes of adventure. Even the worst scenarios had a silver lining (maybe not the carjacking) as my awareness grew, and I adjusted my traveling operating system. During my travels, I…
A Family Adventure Around The World – Lessons Learned
Something changed inside of us when we had our first kid. In hindsight, they were those typical feelings that come with becoming new parents. Excitement, trepidation, fear, joy, hope, and every other emotion you knew was there but didn’t know could arrive all at once. People said after having a baby we are going to…
DJI Power 1000 :: Field Tested
One of the challenges when overlanding is having a reliable source of sustainable electricity on tap to power lights, charge an array of electronics from cellphones to computers to drones, and run convenience items such as 12-volt fridges, 110-volt grills, and cooktops. Most off-road RV trailers have that covered with a deep-cycle house battery. But…
Ten Overlanding Game Changers :: Overland Journal Podcast
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 192 Matt and Scott are back together broadcasting from the Overland Journal World Headquarters in Arizona, and in this episode of the pod, they’re tackling the top ten game-changers for modern overlanders. From lithium batteries to satellite communications to vans, they break down the most significant advances in tech, gear, and…
Overland News of the Week
Storyteller Overland Acquires Taxa Outdoors In this week’s overland news, adventure lifestyle and adventure van manufacturer Storyteller Overland has acquired camping habitat and overlanding utility trailer brand Taxa Outdoors. Entrepreneur and former Global Brand President for Harley-Davidson Neil Grimmer will serve as the chief strategy officer of Storyteller Overland and CEO at Taxa. “With the…
Join Expedition Portal to Support Acalanes High School Body Shop’s Baja Adventure
Over the previous few decades, the traditional shop class has all but disappeared from American middle schools and high schools. Subjected to a wide range of diverse pressures, vocational education [career and technical education (CTE) as it is more correctly known] has slowly been whittled down to a stub of what it once was. Budget…
Inverted’s Electrified Classic 4WDs Are Sublime and Unattainable for Mere Mortals
As someone who devotes endless time, thought, and treasure to the maintenance and improvement of a 22-year-old Land Rover, it always amazes me what can be achieved by vehicle builders who are in the confident possession of talent, experience, and capital. While I experiment with reviving gray plastic with clear coats of affordable spray paint…
Visit the Expedition Portal and Overland Journal Team at Overland Expo West 2024
Overland Expo certainly has come a long way since the event’s humble beginnings, with events hosted nationally, namely Overland Expo West, Pacific Northwest, Mountain West, and East. Overland Expo West is closest to home for most of the nomadic Overland International (Expedition Portal and Overland Journal) team, and we have a soft spot for the…
Küat Ibex Bed Rack Lands Design Award
Organizing and securing your overland gear in a pickup can be something of a challenge. While the bed of the truck is a blank canvas with nearly endless opportunities for designing a build-out all your own, the sheer number of options can also be daunting. The bed rack is a neat and tidy solution to…
Crossing Continents Episode Three – Malawi :: Video
Crossing Continents Episode Three—Malawi follows Scott Brady’s journey through the landlocked nation, including his ongoing challenges with finding fuel. This stunning country is filled with beautiful, warm, and joyful Malawians, which added to the sense of wonder while traveling the length of the most stunning of the Great Rift lakes—Lake Malawi. I laughed out loud…
The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 Tire To Be Available in More Than 100 Sizes
Long considered an elite tire for overland travel, the BF Goodrich All-Terrain has reliably helped adventurers explore remote corners of the globe. The new All-Terrain T/A KO3 is being touted as a worthy successor to the widely respected All-Terrain T/A KO2. This new tire integrates advanced technologies to meet the increasing demands of off-road enthusiasts, promising…