The silence of the Alvord Desert is all-consuming. The column of quiet that descends on the dry lakebed in the evenings reaches through you. Sounds that would be swallowed by the regular cacophony of a workaday wilderness are amplified, like they’ve been plugged into a Marshall stack—the rumble of a pickup truck on the county…
The Mission Overland 2024 Summit Adventure Trailer is Expedition Ready
The Mission Overland Summit Adventure Trailer is designed to offer a safe, accessible, and comfortable living space for adventurers seeking an out-of-the-ordinary outdoor experience. Its robust construction features insulated aluminum frames and reliable power and water systems, ensuring long-term support in remote locations. The Summit’s compatibility with various vehicles, from lightweight SUVs to larger trucks,…
Bush Lapa Unveils Off-Road Caravan Models in the USA
While exploring the recent Overland Expo PNW, we rounded a corner and came across the impressive sight of three off-road trailers equipped with everything an explorer could ask for. Since its inception in 2010, Bush Lapa Offroad Caravans have been synonymous with robust and versatile off-road recreational vehicles designed and built in South Africa. This…
Next Jump Flatbed Trays are Lightweight and Affordable
Next Jump Outfitters has introduced a new line of aluminum flatbeds designed to enhance the versatility and functionality of trucks for a variety of uses. These aluminum flatbeds promise a combination of durability, lightweight construction, and practical design, making them an attractive option for truck owners looking to maximize their vehicle’s utility. We had to…
The Moonlander by Radica Products
So, you’re a young, hip, Carharrt-clad individual with more on your mind than how many watts of solar you need to express an espresso. You want to get out there and live, surf, camp, and explore the world while painfully conscious of how much life costs these days. You have the old Tacoma and are…
Land Rover Introduces the Defender Octa Promising Extreme Performance On- and Off-Road
Last year, we had the honor of attending the Land Rover Trek media event held in Texas (which we very nearly won). We were impressed by the Defender’s off-road performance, agility, and power and could not imagine then that the Defender needed more capability. Land Rover, always pushing the envelope, knew it could do even…
Rust To Glory – The Ultimate Overland Movie – Is Now Streaming
Rust To Glory redefines the overland adventure documentary genre by capturing the trials and tribulations of three unique teams and their unlikely vehicles as they tackle the world’s largest amateur rally, the Budapest-Bamako. “We wanted to show what it’s like to compete in this grueling overland rally in three junkyard rescues,” said Andrew G. Szabo,…
Getting Unstuck: Recovery Items to Keep You Moving
Okay, let’s be honest. Just because I’ve been driving four-wheel drive vehicles for 50 years and just because I’ve covered most of the major four-wheel-drive events in the United States (including numerous trips over the Rubicon Trail, the Jeepers Jamboree, All 4-Fun, Sierra Trek, and Moab’s Easter Jeep Safari), I am not a “four-wheeler.” Getting…
The Jeep x Addax Gladiator Overlanding Camper Ships Summer 2024
The Jeep Gladiator overlanding camper by Addax Overland is purpose-built and designed to provide a comprehensive and comfortable solution for Jeep overland enthusiasts. This camper complements the Jeep Gladiator’s robust off-road capabilities with specialized camping amenities, creating a versatile and durable mobile shelter suitable for extended outdoor adventures. We got to have a look at…
Ineos Launches the Detour and Unveils Future 4×4 Prototypes
IneosAutomotive has introduced the Grenadier Detour, the inaugural limited edition from its newly established Arcane Works division. Limited to just 200 units, the Detour showcases bespoke design elements and allows customers to personalize their Grenadier. The Detour, revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, maintains the Grenadier’s renowned off-road capabilities but is clearly targeted at…
Feralosophy: A Ladies-Only Overlanding Experience is Coming This October
(feral-os-o-phy) (noun): In a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication. Belief or doctrine. The Ozarks regularly appear on Expedition Portal and in Overland Journal for good reason. Overlanders frequent the forested mountains that stretch across five states, taking in springs, rushing waterfalls, lakes, caverns, and other karstic landforms. Add some off-pavement trails,…
Magic at The Meadow – 2024 Sierra Trek
Back in 1966, a group of Jeepers gathered in the northern Sierra Nevada along the banks of Fordyce Creek. They were in search of a long-forgotten wagon route that led to an 1860s mining camp known as Summit City. Perched on grassy alpine shores above Meadow Lake, in its heyday, Summit City boasted 4,000 residents,…
The TrekTwo Is a Camper Built for Comfort and Mobility
The TrekTwo Camper features German design and American build quality. Its core is the Toyota Tacoma, a vehicle that needs no introduction in overland circles. World Travel Vehicles has capitalized on Tacoma’s inherent strengths by integrating a camper unit that complements the truck’s capabilities. The result is a fusion of automotive engineering and practical design…
Reza Pakravan :: Modern Explorer
Photography by Kevin Merrey and Mark Game It was 70 days into Reza Pakravan’s bicycle expedition from Norway to South Africa before he cracked. His body weak with a recent bout of malaria and severe food poisoning, Reza and his expedition partner, Steven Pawley, slogged through the Kenyan desert in 40°C temperatures, out of water…
Overland News of the Week
Snow Peak Long Beach Campfield In this week’s Overland News of the Week, we’re excited to share the news that Snow Peak recently established the Long Beach Campfield between Seattle and Portland, along Washington State’s Long Beach Peninsula. This 25-acre luxury campground redefines outdoor leisure while offering a unique camping experience. The campfield offers three…
Eco-Hack! | Video of the Week
Armed with lasers, terrestrial rovers, drones, and 3D-printed fake tortoises, conservation biologist Tim Shields looks like he belongs on a science fiction film set in the Mojave Desert. Really, though, his target is specific and aligns more with Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds. Shields is on a mission to save desert tortoises from going extinct by…
Top Gear :: Overland Expo Pacific North West 2024
While exploring the booths at this year’s Overland Expo West PNW, I realized that the products worth highlighting should not only be ones I would personally use (and those backed by powerful PR firms) but, more importantly, those created by entrepreneurs. As someone who has been an entrepreneur, self-employed, and a freelancer for most of…
Arksen Has Unveiled The Arksen P110 “Project Ituri”
The Arksen P110 “Project Ituri,” is a meticulously restored and upgraded Land Rover Perentie designed for modern-day adventures. The Australian Perentie Land Rover, produced by JRA Limited under license in the mid-1980s to early 1990s, was developed to meet the stringent needs of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Based on the Land Rover 110 platform,…
BMW Marks 25 Years of the X5 with Special Off-Road Edition
Ah, BMW, the “ultimate driving machine,” but not necessarily a brand that leaps first to mind for rough-road prowess or as an overland platform. In fact, the BMWs we tend to cover on Expedition Portal have two wheels, not four. However, the Bavarian brand was among the first to stake a claim in the burgeoning…
Portable Fire Pits for Every Season
I learned to explore the outdoors when I was quite young, and one of my early mentors-in-adventure was a scoutmaster who was exceptionally cautious about when and where he built a campfire. “Every campfire needs the right campsite, but not every campsite needs a fire,” he would say. These are wise words to live by….