Editor’s Note: As an industry employee, I received a discount when purchasing this truck. However, I have not received any financial compensation for the opinions expressed in this article. The Expedition Portal full-size truck projects continue with the addition of a 2021 Ram 2500 Tradesman (with a 6.7-liter Cummins engine) to the Expedition Portal…
Overland Classifieds :: 1994 HZJ75 Land Cruiser + Alu-Cab Hercules
This listing is as much about the vehicle for sale as the team that made it. If you’re unfamiliar with The Fit Garage, then it’s best described as The Fast and the Furious meets Mad Max. It’s a garage where they’ve seemingly struck the perfect balance between creating exquisite, bespoke, one-off vehicles while simultaneously sodding…
Featured Vehicle :: Makoventure’s 1982 Toyota Chinook 4×4 Conversion
Photography by Richard Giordano In a sea of Tacomas and rooftop tents, it’s always refreshing to spot a one-of-a-kind vehicle build. This 1982 Toyota Chinook 4×4 conversion is indeed unique, and like the Creature from Frankenstein, it is a composite of body parts grafted together and reanimated by the use of electricity, a ton of…
The New 2022 Tundra is North America’s New Land Cruiser
Toyota has a singular driving principle called QDR (Quality – Durability – Reliability), which is the foundation of nearly every engineering and manufacturing decision made by the brand. This has never been more evident than with the Land Cruiser, a vehicle that embodies the fundamentals of longevity in every austere condition in the world. At…
Overland News of the Week
Snow Peak Pack & Carry Fireplace XL Snow Peak has just released the XL version of their popular stainless steel folding Pack & Carry Fireplace. The new XL is 170% larger than the size large, ensuring that you have plenty of warmth and ambiance for the entire camp. Because the Fold & Carry packs flat,…
New Land Rover Defender V8 Bond Edition Inspired by “No Time to Die”
Inspired by the Defenders which appear in the upcoming Bond movie No Time to Die, Land Rover announced a limited run of 300 Bond Edition Defenders based on the recently launched V8 Edition. In the US, the Bond Edition will be available exclusively in the 110 body style and showcases the Extended Black Pack with…
BFGoodrich Tires launches Trail-Terrain T/A Tire
I love the versatility, durability, and all-round functionality of BFGoodrich All-terrains, and over the past four years, I’ve put almost 100,000 miles on them (two sets). However, they’re not without drawbacks, and I’ve often wondered why manufacturers don’t produce more tires that strike a middle-ground between road and all-terrain performance. A tire that’s quiet and…
Utah’s Unique Land Cruiser Heritage Museum Inspires Adventure from its New Location
The Land Cruiser Heritage Museum offers a unique opportunity to experience one of the most iconic and longest-standing sport utility vehicles in the Toyota lineup. Its mission is to “celebrate the history of the Land Cruiser while preserving its legacy and inspiring adventure.” The museum planted its roots in a specially designed building at the…
Legacy Overland :: 1961 Land Rover Series IIA 88
One of my close friends owns a Series II Land Rover, and I’m not sure I’ve witnessed anyone simultaneously love and hate something so passionately. The breakdowns are endless, the ride agricultural, safety non-existent, fuel economy abysmal, and brakes—well, who needs them!? Nevertheless, the Series II was the workhorse of its time, easy to fix,…
The New Frontier of Overlanding
Nissan’s latest midsize offering checks so many boxes My earliest memories of any vehicle was my dad’s 240Z, the pumpkin-colored coupe firing to life as my dad worked the curved choke lever on cold Los Angeles mornings. Even being so young, I knew that car was just…cool. And my first exposure to a Nissan…
Jeep Partners with Nena Barlow and Teralin Peterit for 2021 Rebelle Rally
With just under a month to go until the 2021 Rebelle Rally, competitors are eagerly preparing for what looks to be a groundbreaking year. The sold-out event will see teams kick off technical inspection on the Arizona side of the iconic Hoover Dam. This is a first for the event, which called Tahoe home for…
Expedition Overland Announces Launch of New Overlander Network
After 10 years of publishing episodic content through platforms including YouTube and Amazon Prime Video, Expedition Overland is reimagining their distribution strategy, finding their home on the subscription video platform special.tv, where they have launched the all-new Overlander Network. The Crofts envision expanding the Overlander Network to include other overlanding filmmakers, adventure travelers, and storytellers….
Send It Foundation Partners with Backcountry for Second Annual SENDtember Campaign
One of the many joys of vehicle-based travel is the ability to spend time in the great outdoors, partaking in activities ranging from riding trails to fishing, camping, hiking, and mountain biking. Adventuring outside has become second nature to many of us, and if our health is sound, we often take this ability for granted….
More Power, Baby :: Exploring Colorado Backroads in a Jeep Wrangler 392
Photography by Richard Giordano We always seem to find ourselves at the brink of dusk with nowhere to camp. Richard and I were parked at a Whole Foods Market in Castle Rock, Colorado, and while my husband scrolled through the iOverlander app, I crammed the last of a Chipotle burrito into my mouth. We hopped…
Overland News of the Week at Expo Mountain West
Having just returned from my first Overland Expo, I’m a bit overwhelmed. I’ve never seen so many kitted-out vehicles and overland gear in the same place. I found myself being drawn in five different directions at the same time. Woah! Check out these bumpers…and, oh wow! Is that the Acela Monterra? It was like being…
Featured Vehicle :: 2006 Mitsubishi Canter 4×4 FG649—Trucking OZ
Japanese manufactured vehicles are the best—end of discussion. Okay, I accept that’s not always the case, but I bet you know at least one person who drives a Stone Age Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Mazda, or Suzuki that seemingly never breaks down, despite being redlined daily, rusted beyond fathom, or half-way up the Andes….
36 Hours of Adventure :: Exploring Colorado’s San Juan Range
This 36-Hours of Adventure is Presented by: Colorado’s San Juan mountain range is arguably one of the most spectacular groupings of peaks within the state. Characterized by extremely steep (and often crumbly) multi-colored slopes interspersed with vibrant green meadows and expansive stands of aspens, this region in Southwestern Colorado was formed by the collision of…
The Mortelleporter : A Cautionary Tale About Puppies and Truck Campers
Photography by Mike and Dani Mortell The Backstory Having never before set foot in Colorado, I decided to take a job that would land my partner, Mike, and me in the foothills of Boulder in 2018. As a couple of outdoor enthusiasts, we knew this state and its neighbors held boundless opportunities to keep us…
International Overland Vehicles of Expo Mountain West 2021
Photography by Richard Giordano Immediately upon entering the gates of any Overland Expo event, I quickly pass by the shiny things, gadgets, gizmos, whatsits, and thingamabobs and head to the Showcase and DIY Vehicle Area. This place feels like home. It’s where creativity comes to life, where travel tales are shared over cans of beer…
Behind the Wheel: 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Test Drive
2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Test Drive Electric Lime Metallic. It kind of sounds (and looks) like a Gatorade flavor. This bold new color, which is limited to the 2022 Tacoma TRD Pro, has already gotten a lot of attention. But after getting behind the wheel of this truck and exploring many (I repeat, many)…