Toyota continues a steady drip of teasers ahead of the official launch of the 2024 Tacoma (the launch date itself remains a mystery). In addition to portable Bluetooth tunes, a Trailhunter trim package, and hybrid drive, the Big T announced this week that its class-leading mid-size truck will also come with a manual transmission option…
Video :: Preserving and Exploring the East Mojave Heritage Trail
Long-time denizens of Expedition Portal certainly will know our old friend and frequent contributor, Chris Cordes. Now with onX Maps, Chris has turned his passion for off-road exploration into a career helping others find their own way to unknown places. One such place is the American Southwest’s Mojave Desert. A sprawling patchwork of diverse landscapes,…
Video of the Week :: Restoration of a Land Rover Defender 90
A few precious videos on YouTube have inspired millions with a simple premise – an impressive project performed in a desirable setting, silent except for the impact of various tools (such wonderful ASMR!). In a digital world where creators clamber for attention by showing too much skin or having bombastic personalities, it is refreshing to…
Overland News of the Week
Gerber Gear Launches More Than Ready Camp Essentials As part of its More Than Ready campaign, Gerber Gear has released a wide range of multi-tools, knives, axes, and other camp essentials for 2023. Lightweight items like the Stake Out and Armbar Scout multi-tools feature a plain edge blade, bottle opener, and scissors in a compact…
Meal Planning for Overlanding: Tips for Preparing Delicious and Nutritious Meals
“We all eat, and it would be a sad waste of opportunity to eat badly.” –Anna Thomas “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well if one has not dined well.” –Virginia Woolf There are two comforts that I refuse to give up when on the road: my down duvets and regular gratifying meals (and…
The Sprocket is a Lightweight Off Road Trailer With DIY Potential
As a long-term, full-time overland traveler, I am forever challenged by the need for more space in my vehicle for the essential (and nonessential) gear that I love. I also wholly appreciate the idea of a base camp as we often camp for extended periods (a week or more) in one place and, though only…
2008 Toyota Tundra TRD Off-Road Overland Build :: MITS Alloy Tray and OEV Alpine Camper Installation
One of the biggest reasons we embarked on this project was to upgrade from a small wedge camper on a mini truck to a larger, more comfortable camper with generous inside living space—something that we could travel and work in for months at a time. We knew that a flatbed camper would allow for a…
Overland Expo Foundation Announces 2023 Grant Recipients
The Overland Expo Foundation has revealed the recipients of its grant program for 2023, which supports organizations and individuals working towards protecting public lands and maximizing rights for overland travelers. The foundation aims to fund projects aligning with its mission of turning passion into protection. One of the wholly deserving recipients of the grant is…
Iconic Gelandewagen Celebrates 500,000th Production Milestone With an Anniversary Model
The Land Rover Defender, Toyota Land Cruiser, and G-Wagen (as the Gelandewagen is commonly known) are hands down the three most iconic overland vehicles. With the classic Defender relegated to the nostalgia of history, only the Toyota and Mercedes remain, and we don’t know which of the two we prefer. That said, the G-Wagen anniversary…
JLR Moves Away From the Land Rover Brand Name While Boosting EV Investment
For many Land Rover enthusiasts, the iconic Land Rover brand entered a new phase when the last classic Defender rolled off the production line in 2015. You have to ask yourself, does the average 2023 Range Rover driver know that they are driving a Land Rover, and, more importantly, do they care? In a significant…
Küat Introduces Innovative IBEX Truck Bed Rack Ecosystem and More
Küat, a premium vehicle rack systems designer, has revealed its new IBEX family of truck bed racks, aimed explicitly at the overlanding market and featuring a unique open hoop design that enables complete side bed access and is finished in an eye-catching automotive finish. The versatile IBEX is built for performance and backed by Küat’s…
2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Desert Boss :: Vegas to Reno 500
Photography by Sinuhe Xavier Humans make upward of 35,000 remotely conscious decisions a day. Around 225 of those are related to food, and with only 122 of them being well-informed choices, that leaves an ocean of bad choices swirling around people’s brains. What to eat, what to watch, what to wear, what to buy—we are…
Featured Vehicle :: 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel With Utilitarian Four Wheel Camper
Log on to your favorite social media site, and you will no doubt scroll past endless displays of immaculately prepared and outfitted overland vehicles, from Toyotas on steroids sporting 37-inch tires and every outdoor gadget known to man to rebuilt Mercedes 4WD vans with wood-clad interiors, potted plants, granite tops, young bikini bodies, and a…
Toyota Previews Upcoming Tacoma Trailhunter for Adventurous Overlanders
Toyota has given a glimpse into their vision future of manufacturer-equipped, adventure-seeking vehicles with the Tacoma Trailhunter, designed to cater to the off-road and overlanding community. The company plans to build on its well-established reputation for rugged off-road capability by introducing the Trailhunter grade of outfitted trucks, first unveiled as a concept at the 2022…
Ineos Automotive Unveils Plans for a New Electric 4WD in 2026
In February 2023, we reported that Ineos Automotive was rumored to be working on releasing a smaller, electric version of the Grenadier based on a skateboard-style platform. This rumor has been confirmed by The Ineos announcement of a collaboration with leading automotive supplier Magna to develop and launch a new electric 4WD vehicle, slated for production in…
Overland News of the Week
America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 (AORA) Senators Joe Manchin (D – WV) and John Barrasso (R – WY) have reintroduced this bi-partisan bill in Congress. SEMA and the Sierra Club, among other organizations, support it. It is a wide-ranging bill and includes provisions for modernizing and updating campgrounds and other recreation sites across public…
Yakima Introduces RibCage, a Heavy-Duty Track System for Jeep Wrangler Hardtop Models
Jeep hardtop roof panels are designed from SMC (Sheet Molding Compound), essentially a compressed fiberglass base that will safely support a dynamic weight of up to 150 pounds (70kg). That is half the weight of the average rooftop tent. To safely increase the roof carrying capacity of your Jeep Wrangler hardtop Yakima has announced the…
Overlanding in the Underserved Communities :: Interview with Heike & Toshi from AWillandAWay
Overland travel is an exciting, rewarding, and enriching experience for anyone, but when you are limited to using a wheelchair, this experience comes with its own unique set of challenges. Heike, wheelchair-bound since age 15, has learned to overcome these obstacles and faced her fears while traveling the Pan-American highway, Europe, and Southern Africa. Heike…
First Drive :: 20th Anniversary Jeep Wrangler 4xe, 392, and AEV
We’ve known about the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary edition for a while now. You’ve likely already read an article or two about it. But did you know that it almost never came to be? The Jeep engineers working on the Wrangler in the early 2000s were true enthusiasts, in-touch members of the off-road…
GMC’s Refined 3.0L Duramax Diesel Engine Pegged for the 2024 Sierra 1500 AT4X
GMC recently announced that it would allocate the second-generation 3.0-liter inline-six Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine as standard for the “extreme” off-road Sierra 1500 AT4X trim. The updated 3.0-liter Duramax engine comes standard with a 10-speed automatic transmission and delivers maximum power of 305 horsepower and maximum torque of 495 pound-feet. These figures represent a 10% increase…