Super Pacific Campers Launches Network for Installs, Demos, and Support Super Pacific has announced a satellite network of shops in Oregon, California, and Colorado, offering delivery and installation, and, beginning in April 2023, in-person demos, warranty support, and customer service. Prospective buyers may choose between several delivery and pick-up options, including installation at one of…
The Enduro Super Tourer Composite Truck Camper is Simple and Practical
The combination of a compact camper mated to a robust American truck will always be a hit within the growing and ever-evolving overland scene. The Enduro Super Tourer is designed explicitly for full-size pickups, and the ultralight expedition cabin is built for extreme off-road use. The manufacturer claims it is engineered and tested to withstand…
Bowler Motors Celebrates Defender Milestone With a Defender 90 Road Car Conversion
Bowler Motors, the UK-based high-performance vehicle manufacturer, has unveiled its 100th Edition Bowler Defender 90 Road Car Conversion. The bespoke model has been expertly engineered to mark the 100th full commission of a 90-wheelbase Defender by Bowler, with several custom features added. The 100th Edition Bowler Defender 90 Road Car Conversion is built on the…
Jetour Releases Official Images of New Traveller SUV, You Might Recognize It
Do you remember the Landwind X7 (you know, the Land Rover Evoque rip-off?). After a few years of litigation, a Beijing court, surprisingly, ruled that Landwind had copied five unique design elements of the Evoque and ordered a cease of production and sales as well as financial compensation to Jaguar Land Rover. Now, Chinese SUV…
Feature Vehicle Interior :: Destined for Wild’s 80-Series Land Cruiser
When Josh and Vanessa’s 1994 Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser broke down on the side of the highway near Guadalajara, Mexico, the experience affirmed the modifications they had made before departing from their hometown in British Columbia, Canada. Easy access to tool rolls, spare parts, and recovery gear was paramount for Josh, who diagnosed a broken…
The Sword Hardshell Family Roof Top Tent Will Save You Big Bucks and Precious Time
Equipt Expedition Outfitters is now stocking the Sword Hardshell Roof Top Tent, the newest addition to the Eezi-Awn K9 line of camping accessories designed for small families. This spacious rooftop tent has a larger footprint, accommodating two adults and two children more comfortably than other clamshells or pop-up designs. Not only will you not have…
Volkswagen California Surf Edition Now Available in the United Kingdom
The California 6.1 has been one of the most successful vehicles of its kind ever, with more than 175,000 units produced across four generations, and remains a popular van for moderately adventurous families. The California has hardly wavered from its original design philosophy, is beautifully packaged, and, in true German style, is built to remarkably…
Colorado Teardrops Unveils the Boulder :: An EV Charging Camper Trailer
Colorado Teardrops, a leading outdoor recreational vehicle manufacturer, has unveiled the Boulder, an electric vehicle (EV) charging camper trailer that provides a comfortable and luxurious camping experience while enabling EVs to achieve their original non-towing range. The trailer is a funky fusion; think Storm Trooper helmet mated to a wood cabin interior. The Boulder features…
Dacia Introduces Sleep Pack as Part of its InNature Accessory Range for Europe
Joining the list of cool, compact, and clever European, outdoor-oriented vehicles which cannot be bought in the US are the Dacia Jogger and Jogger Extreme. To add insult to injury, Dacia has announced the release of its Jogger Sleep Pack, the first item in the brand’s newly founded InNature accessory range. The Sleep Pack enhances…
Why Overlanders Are Choosing Iraq as the Gateway to the Middle East
Lead image by Olga On Tour When Swiss overlanders Marcel and Chiara Fuerst drove through Iraq in November 2021, they stopped at roughly a hundred military checkpoints. Heavily armed military escorts were required through certain areas, and they tackled the stretch from Baghdad to Jordan in one go due to the risk of ISIS terrorist…
Overland News of the Week
Boreas Campers Teams up With Garmin Boreas Campers have teamed up with Garmin on the EOS-12, an off-road, off-grid, four-season camper trailer. The EOS-12 comes standard with the Garmin ONE system, which connects and controls all onboard systems at the touch of a button. The system is accessed via the Garmin tablet, which can be…
Icon Vehicle Dynamics Unveils Impact Bumpers for Ford Super Duty
Icon Vehicle Dynamics has announced the release of new products designed to improve the off-road capabilities of Ford Super Duty trucks from 2017 onwards. The company has introduced several new additions to the Icon Impact product line, including the Pro Series front and rear bumpers. Icon designed the Pro Series bumpers to offer the best…
The Fiat Panda 4WD Returns in 2023 with an EV Option
Italian carmaker Fiat is set to release two new electric vehicles this year, one of which is expected to be a small SUV under the Fiat Panda badge. The announcement is part of parent company Stellantis’ plan to push for more EVs in Europe. The company’s European EV portfolio is set to increase from twenty-two…
Featured Vehicle :: Australian Range Rover Classic
Endak Hudson’s Range Rover Classic is one wonderful element of a broader, beautiful story. Dak (as he is known to his friends) and his sister were adopted by an Australian family nearly twenty years ago and relocated from Ethiopia to a new world of love and opportunity in a picturesque town called Lane Cove, a…
Overland Journal Put Synthetic Rope Winches to the Test. Here are the Results.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Gear 2023 Issue. The year 2009 was a memorable year for many reasons: US Airways Flight 1549 hit a large flock of geese shortly after takeoff and successfully landed in the Hudson River, the swine flu ravaged the world, and Overland Journal printed their 12-volt winch…
Range Rover Sport Deer Valley Edition Limited Release
Over 25 inches of snow fell in Park City, Utah last Tuesday night. Spotlights atop the Range Rover House just off the main street highlighted huge, tumbling white snowflakes as a car cover was pulled back to reveal a jaw-dropping vehicle: the Range Rover Sport Deer Valley Edition. This bespoke run of only 20 vehicles…
Video of the Week :: Off-Road in Oman
Swiss/German couple, Sybil and Christian, have embarked on an exciting journey to explore the world as full-time travelers in their 2011 Mercedes Benz Vario 4×4, affectionately known as Benny. While the Vario camper is larger than your average garden variety off-road vehicle, the couple seems confident in the Mercedes’ ability to take on relatively challenging…
2008 Toyota Tundra TRD Off-Road Overland Build :: Rear Suspension, Gears, and ARB Air Locker
Toyota never intended the Tundra to be fully laden at all times. The stock suspension, gear ratio, and Auto LSD were designed to keep the average consumer happy—someone who normally keeps the bed empty other than an occasional trip to Home Depot or IKEA. The next stage of this build will have us installing a…
Optima Batteries Hosts First Ever Off-Road Event
Optima Batteries has successfully hosted its first-ever electrified off-road vehicle event during the dust and roar of King of the Hammers race week. The Optima Unplugged event took place in Johnson Valley and was free to attend for electric vehicles capable of off-road travel, thanks to the support of partners DCE, Volta Power Systems, and…
2004 Mitsubishi Fuso 4WD Dump Truck Camper
One sunny day in Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico, a vehicle rolled into camp. It stood out from the crowd despite being surrounded by every shape and size of overland vehicle imaginable. The Fuso, bearing the license plate “I’m Gone,” drew us in with its charm and character. We had to say hello and find out…