Rigs, rigs, rigs. Overland Expo was founded as an educational event where travelers from all over the world could gather and share their experiences, knowledge, and skills with like-minded adventurers. But let’s be honest—we also love Expo for the largest number of the most diverse rigs you can find concentrated in one place. If ogling…
ARB Introduces New Old Man Emu MT64 Shock Absorber Engineered for Overlanding
It is not often enough that we get properly excited by the introduction of a new product, but any new Old Man Emu product is the reason for enthusiasm. ARB’s renowned Old Man Emu brand, a global pioneer in off-road suspension systems with a rock-solid reputation, has unveiled a new shock absorber explicitly crafted to…
Leitner Designs Unveils Versatile Universal Roof Rack and Rooftop Cargo System
Leitner Designs chose to unveil their new rooftop cargo system at this weekend’s Overland Expo Mountain West. The Active Cargo System Roof and GearPod Roof integrated rooftop storage system combines a platform rack and a dedicated rooftop cargo box under the umbrella of a single brand. The two products may be used independently but are…
EarthCruiser Unveils All-Electric GMC Hummer EV EarthCruiser Overland Upfit
The times they are a-changing. Not too long ago, some scoffed at the idea of an all-electric overland vehicle, while others heralded the EV revolution as the future of overland travel. Today, the future is here as EarthCruiser introduced the long-awaited all-electric GMC Hummer EV EarthCruiser, publicly unveiled today and set to debut at the…
The Kerfton is an Innovative Automotive Styled Camper Trailer
There is something familiar about the Kerfton camper trailer, it reminds us of a certain Japanese brand of 4WD pickup, which may very well have been the inspiration behind the design. And why not? Form follows function. As we all know, Australia produces some amazing camper trailers and in just the last year, we have…
The Vantage 2.4 Slide-On Camper is Quite Unique
At first glance, the Vantage 2.4 reminds us of only one overland camper, the venerable and unmistakable Nimbl Evolution (built in Colfax, California), as the Vantage also features a curved roof and is mounted to a flatbed (it does not, however, offer a camper to cab walkthrough). But, the Vantage 2.4, built by Active Campers…
Overland Events and Rallies You Don’t Want to Miss This Fall
AMERICAN NORTHWEST Descend on Bend When: Sept 1-4, 2023 Where: Oregon Outback This family-friendly overland event near Pinnacles National Park is accessible to all vehicles, including motorcycles and rental cars. Live music, a daily maker’s market, and morning yoga are some of the highlights, while the event website sold me on its “coffee and affogato…
Overland News of the Week
Space Acacia Camping System In this week’s overland news is the Space Acacia camping system; a unique glamping tent that gives you a cozy interior while camping out in the wild. The tent is made with ultra-durable 300D Oxford cloth with a waterproof coating and can withstand wind speeds up to 45 miles per hour….
Colorado’s High Passes Remain Closed Deep Into Summer
Like many states in the American West, Colorado saw record snowpack levels in the winter of 2022-2023. Some parts of the state saw as much as 140 percent of average accumulation, and stream runoffs are still high across the Centennial State. As a result, many of Colorado’s high passes remain closed deep into the summer season….
The Award-Winning Australian Xscape Camper Trailer is Packed with Innovative Features
In continuation of its legacy of building award-winning camper trailers, Ultimate Campers has introduced the highly anticipated Xscape camper trailer, a worthy successor to the acclaimed X25 model. This latest addition to Ultimate Campers’ lineup has once again secured top honors, clinching prestigious awards in Australia, including ‘Most Innovative,’ ‘Best Compact of the Year,’ and…
Is Your Overland Vehicle Overweight? Here Is a Possible Solution
Editor’s Note: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is a carefully determined specification developed by auto manufacturers in conjunction with the federal government to determine a particular vehicle’s legal status. It also indicates the absolute engineering limits of the vehicle in question for all its materials and systems, including the frame, suspension, brakes, and other components….
Toyota Unveils Upgraded Land Cruiser 70 Series in Australia
With all the fuss surrounding the recent launch of the 2024 Land Cruiser in the USA, you might not have noticed that, a day later, Toyota unveiled an upgraded Land Cruiser 70 Series in Australia! That’s the good news. The bad news is that there is no clear sign that this superb vehicle will be…
2024 Nissan Titan Unveiled
The Nissan Titan is a vehicle that probably does not get as much attention as it deserves despite an excellent reliability track record since its release in 2004 and a class-leading 5-year/100,000-mile basic warranty. Sales of the first generation Titan peaked in 2005 with nearly 87000 sales, followed by another peak of close to 53000…
Overland News of the Week
Princeton Tec Snap 450 RW A quality headtorch is essential for life on the road and the Snap 450 RW is a great option. Princeton Tec adopted a modular design that allows users to seamlessly switch from headlamp, bike light, flashlight, and lantern. Additional features include a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, IPX7 waterproof rating, and a…
Harker Outdoors Expedition Driven Camper Is the Best of Both Worlds
When traveling overland for long periods of time, you soon realize that interior living space is the ultimate luxury, and almost no other aspect of an overland vehicle is as desirable, with the exception of maneuverability and reliability. At the Overland Expo Pacific NorthWest event, we came across the Harker Outdoors Expedition Driven Camper (EDC)…
Toyota 2024 Land Cruiser 250 Reveal
Earlier this week in Salt Lake City at the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum, Toyota enthusiasts from around the automotive industry gathered among the largest collection of Land Cruisers in the world for the 2024 Land Cruiser reveal. The old steel foundry is home to rare examples, including the very first 1953 Toyota BJT, one of…
Toyota Unveils the All-New 2024 Land Cruiser. Do We Love It?
After a three-year hiatus, the highly anticipated 2024 Land Cruiser is making its triumphant return to the US market, boasting a plethora of cutting-edge features and improved capabilities. This latest iteration of the Land Cruiser is designed, engineered, and tested to conquer the harshest environments, so say Toyota USA, and the Land Cruiser will be…
The 2023 Ram TRX: The World’s First Grand Touring Truck?
Scott Brady tests the 2023 Ram TRX pickup for backcountry travel, only to find it one of the most comfortable rides of any 4WD we have evaluated. When combined with the (absolutely mental) 700+ horsepower figure and premium interior, the Ram TRX becomes the ultimate Grand Touring pickup. 2023 Ram TRX 1500 Specifications: Base…
Rockworx Introduces Innovative Tow Hitch Step/MultiTool
One tool to rule them all? As minimalist overlanders, we are always attracted to gear that is not only compact but also serves many purposes. It seems that it has all been done before, but every once in a while, a product comes along that is quite unique; the Rockworkx Step/Multi-Tool is one of those…
Will the New Toyota Land Cruiser Be the Vehicle We Want It to Be?
Toyota has once again teased us with a press release confirming the release of an “all-new Toyota Land Cruiser” that will make its world debut on August 1st, 2023, at 9:20 p.m. EDT. The solitary image accompanying the press release is of a handsome and dusty nose and bumper (facia) in front of a 1990’s…