We always get a bit excited when a top-tier auto manufacturer debuts a new vehicle with the claim that it is the most off-road capable ever. Mercedes-Benz recently unveiled the highly anticipated all-electric G-Class, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of this iconic vehicle. Known for its formidable off-road prowess, the latest iteration of…
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Overland News of the Week, April 26th, 2024
Arc’teryx Introduces the ePE Beta First up in this week’s overland news, Arc’teryx has updated its best-selling Beta lineup with new PFAS-free Gore-Tex ePE in select models (the Beta Beta Lightweight jackets). Not only does this remove PFAS chemicals from their products but the new membrane provides enhanced performance. It’s lighter and thinner, which allows…
This Scarce 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser Could be Yours
A rare 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser has recently become the center of attention as it goes under the hammer at the Bring a Trailer online auction platform. This particular model is one of 133 units that were made available to civilian buyers, marking a distinctive chapter in Toyota’s history of automotive design, closely mirroring the rugged and military-inspired features of…
10 Things to Know About Overlanding Morocco
Photography by Richard Giordano In Marrakech’s House of Photography, time stands still. Silver photographs, glass plates, and autochromes capture market scenes and hooded figures from 1879 to 1960, confirming what I already know to be true about the country: it evokes a sense of timelessness. I feel it most while shopping in the souks or…
2025 Subaru Forester :: What Do You Want to Know?
I had the opportunity to pilot the all-new 2025 Subaru Forester this week among the pines and over the sage prairies of Western Montana. While I can’t talk about the driving experience of Subaru’s stalwart mid-sized SUV just yet, I can share some details and a handful of photos to get the conversation going. I…
The Alu-Cab ModCap System is Modular and Versatile
Alu-Cab is certainly not the kind of company to stand idle and allow grass to grow under its large and innovative feet. Recently, we featured the Hercules roof conversion for the Toyota Troopy. The ModCap does for pick-ups pretty much what the Hercules does for SUVs. The ModCap range has three main elements: the ModCap…
Toyota Launches the i-Force Max Hybrid Powertrain for 2024 Tacoma
2024 is going to be massive for Toyota, especially when it comes to their 4WD offerings. First, we were promised the Lexus GX 550 Overtrail late in 2023 (a division of Toyota), teased with the new Land Cruiser, and then, just a couple of weeks ago, we were all blown away with the new 4Runner. Now, as if we are…
The Toyota IMV 0 Champ Carryboy Camper Is Everything We Need
What is the point of rubbing the noses of our American readers in the awesomeness that is the Toyota IMV 0 Champ, knowing full well that the vehicle will not be available in the USA. It does seem ever so slightly mean, but the vehicle should be available in Mexico by 2025, and that means…
The Infanta Inkuzi Camper Is the Bull’s Horns
There is a sublime campsite a few miles east of the South African town of Swellendam. The camp is called Umshanti and is nestled between the mountains and a large dam brimming with large, tasty fish. We have camped there many times over the years and visited again a short while ago. Just off the…
Overland News of the Week, April 12th, 2024
Pol Tarrés Sets Motorcycle World Altitude Record In this week’s, Overland News of the Week, we celebrate Pol Tarrés’ most recent accomplishment. Two years after making history and setting an altitude world record on a Yamaha Ténéré 700, Pol Tarrés recently revisited Chile, surpassing his achievement. Not only did he break his previous record, but…
Finally, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner is Revealed!
I say finally, but some of you may already have seen the leaked images and specs of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, published either through mistake or malice. This puts us in an interesting position as we get to quietly mine various online forums before the official launch and glean an idea of what the fans…
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner Is Nearly Here and We Can’t Wait
The internet is buzzing with artist renderings and speculation as to what exactly we can expect from the new 4Runner, and given the excellent reputation of the 4Runner, we share that excitement. This evening, April 9th, Toyota will lift its 4Runner press release embargo and allow us to reveal the all-new 2025 Toyota 4Runner. So…
Texas-Based Merus Adventure Park, the First of Many
For years, I have dreamed of building an overland camp where people could come to relax and reconnect, a break from the road in the middle of an adventure across continents. My dreams are small compared to that of the Merus team. The Merus Adventure Park, nestled in the heart of Palo Duro Canyon in…
Ultra Overlanders: The Era of Grand Tour Overlanding is Here
Travel is supposed to be fun, and everyone has their interpretation of a joyful adventure. In the past decade, vehicle manufacturers have begun blurring the lines between performance, luxury, grand touring, and overlanding with a new crop of ultra overlanders. Why test these extreme vehicles at all? The strongest impetus is the overwhelming popularity of…
Land Rover to Launch the Most Powerful Defender Ever
I drive a Land Rover Defender, but unlike drivers of the powerful OCTA Defender, I have to panic and shuffle my weight in my seat when overtaking a long truck, even on a downhill. The thing is, my Defender was built in 2002 and features the breathless TD5 turbo diesel, which is burdened with a…
Moggy the Unimog :: Feature Vehicle
Imagine having the opportunity to relive your life. Reflect for a moment on the paths you would choose if youth, vitality, and wisdom were your constant companions. This is the story of a young couple who decided to answer these questions not just in thought, but through action, traveling far from home and building a…
Vanspeed Unveils the Sprinter-Based California Coast Van
The only thing standing between vanlifers and a lifestyle upgrade to the realm of “overlander” is where they are willing to drive their vans. Vanlife is Nickleback, overlanding is Hendrix; just sayin’. A well-equipped, well-driven van can take you around the world, and what better foundation for an overland van than a 144-inch wheelbase Mercedes…
Overland Events and Rallies You Don’t Want to Miss This Spring (2024)
Lead photo courtesy of Weird Wild West SOUTHWEST USA Adventure Van Expo When: April 13-24, 2024 Where: Scottsdale, Arizona The Adventure Van Expo series returns for 2024 with a packed schedule of events, including the first of the season in Scottsdale, Arizona. Lively music, food trucks, vendors, and camping converge in this all-ages celebration of…
Crossing Continents Episode Two – Mozambique :: Video
“I love your car!” “Do you have any cold drinks?” The enchanting nation of Mozambique is an under-the-radar overland destination in Africa, but it shouldn’t be. Extremely affordable, blessed with some of the best beaches on the continent, and full of incredible cultures and people, it’s well worth an extended stay. In Crossing Continents Episode…
Sending It With the 2024 Ranger Raptor at Ford’s Assault School
I spent a day in the new 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor, throwing it around corners and launching it into the air. Hold on to your socks, because this is definitely no ordinary Ranger. It’s Far More Raptor Than It Is Ranger Over 400 horsepower, front and rear lockers, a long travel suspension, 33-inch tires, racing-inspired…