OEM engineers and product planners continue to embrace overland and backcountry 4WD travel. The newest Ford Tremor is a significant example of that trend, offering a factory full-size diesel truck with a locking differential, 35-inch tires, and a new Warn 12,000-pound winch. Warn has long supported OEMs with winch and hub offerings, including the wildly…
The Mojave Mailbox Isn’t Being Removed, but Here’s What Is
Recently, there have been a whole lot of rumors flying around about the possible removal of mailboxes on the Mojave Road. As you would expect, political tensions rose, people got in fights, and petitions were signed. The odd thing was that nobody could point to a definite source of this information, though, which is why…
Win the Defender 110 of Your Dreams and $20,000
At Expedition Portal, we firmly believe that the type of vehicle you drive and the modifications it has are less important than the places you take it. However, we also believe that winning a Defender 110 and $20,000 of gas money would make exploring a lot more fun! That’s why today we’re sharing this contest…
The New Defender Gets A Front Runner Rack
Expedition Portal Exclusive: Front Runner Outfitters Gives the New Land Rover Defender an Aftermarket Upgrade South African overland brand releases roof rack kit for the 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 The 2020 Defender has created a tremendous buzz in recent months, the anticipation building since concept models were teased nearly a decade ago. Now that…
At Least One New Defender Has Already Been Rolled
The only thing people love more than seeing spy shots of an awesome unreleased vehicle, is spy shots of someone wrecking an awesome unreleased vehicle, and today we’ve got just that. In a video clip released by Land Rover, small snippets of a new Defender 110 being jumped and subsequently rolled can be seen. In…
SEMA Overland Day 2
The overland theme continues into the South Hall for our coverage of 2019 SEMA day two. The Gladiator was certainly a darling of the show, but Tacomas and Colorados also filled the halls. One theme that was encouraging is a general trend towards functionality, with many of the parts reflecting better durability, improved coatings,…
SEMA Show Day 1 :: The Overland Experience Area
13 years ago, when Expedition Portal first displayed a vehicle at the SEMA show, there was only three purpose-built overland vehicles in attendance: The Turtle Expedition Ford, UJoint Offroad’s E350, and our 2004 Tacoma. Times have certainly changed and you cannot walk 10 feet without bumping into a roof tent or a snorkel. Even SEMA…
Ford and ARB Join Forces on the Ranger
The new Ford Ranger is developing speed in the aftermarket, and not just because of that sweet little EcoBoost turbocharged motor. It seems like every week, a new partner is announced, from the Yakima project vehicles to this co-development of off-road accessories with ARB. Most overlanders are aware of the ARB brand and their legendary…
Ram 1500 Off The Grid Overland Concept
Overlanding continues to permeate the automotive and outdoor landscape, now with vehicle manufacturers preparing purpose-built overland concept vehicles. The latest coming from Fiat Chrysler with the Ram 1500 Rebel Off the Grid (OTG). Mopar even incorporated swaths of Overland Journal’s definition of overlanding in their latest press release “Unlike traditional ‘four-wheeling,’ in overlanding the journey…
The Jeep Gladiator Camper
There is no denying the fervent popularity of the new Jeep Gladiator. Given the 5-foot bed and increased payload, the platform is ripe for the perfect camper solutions. While it would be easy to install a rack and roof tent, the opportunity to build-out a complete, weather-tight camping habitat is what really makes sense for…
INEOS Automotive’s “Ultimate 4×4” has a Home, a Name, and a Pulse
When production of the original Land Rover Defender ceased, Sir Jim Ratcliffe announced: “We want to build the world’s purest 4×4 and are aiming it at explorers, farmers and off-road enthusiasts across the globe.” That was in February 2017. The chemicals giant has since shared little of its progress…until today, when Dirk Heilmann, CEO, Tom…
AT Overland Launches Their New Tray Bed and Composite Boxes
Innovation can bring so many benefits to the consumer and the industry, driving excitement and addressing the needs of the vehicle traveler. As one of the companies that helped launch overlanding in the USA nearly 20 years ago, Adventure Trailers (AT Overland) has built a reputation of designing and producing quality overland accessories, campers, and…
Nissan’s New 400 HP Titan Pro-4X
Nissan continues to refine and improve their flagship pickup, the Titan. For the 2020 model year, they just announced a power increase for the 5.6-liter endurance V8, now making 400 horsepower and 413 pound-feet of torque. More importantly, this is paired with an all-new 9-speed automatic transmission that will improve both power delivery and overall…
The New Toyota 4Runner Venture Edition
The current Toyota 4Runner has been a runaway success, and continues to sell in significant volume each year. This not only speaks to the evergreen appeal of the model, but also to the general consumer appetite for a body-on-frame SUV. The 4Runner is both honest and capable at the same time, yet somehow achieves a…
Pelican’s New Air Travel Cases
Pelican has always been an honest brand, entirely focused on making the best product for the application. There is a reason Pelican cases have been the solution of choice for everyone from SOCOM to the Camel Trophy. I have hauled my camera gear around the world in a 1510, with all its scratches and stickers…
National Luna Releases Their Best Fridge Yet
It is often joked that the first thing a new overlander should by is a Land Cruiser 80 Series, and the next thing should be a fridge. In reality, there are few camp accessories that transform an overland trip more than a fridge, the ability to cool drinks, keep meat for weeks, or even make…
15% Off Overland Expo East :: Promo Code
The Overland Expo is one of the most exciting events of the year, a chance to reconnect with friends, listen to stories of adventure, and explore the newest products for overlanding. While the west show has been huge in recent years, the east event is also growing, and now changing venues to Arrington, Virginia and…
Warn Launches the VR EVO Winch
There are few accessory brands with the legacy and customer loyalty of Warn. Producing a winch is a risky endeavor, manufacturing something that might literally become an overlander’s lifeline. Warn was the first to pioneer the electric vehicle winch nearly 70 years ago, and we have used their winches around the globe and have found…
prAna Giving Away $100,000 To Pursue Your Dream Job
Have you ever dreamed of being a world-class photographer? Maybe you long to start your own overland tour company, run a dive shop in Tahiti, or become a renowned travel writer. Whatever your dream job is, prAna wants to make it a reality by giving you a $100,000 salary to quit your day job and…
The Destination Frontier
Why not start with a mic drop? The Nissan Frontier is not only one of the best options for overlanding, but it is also a runaway value. Nissan built a concept Frontier specifically for overland travel, and outfitted it with some of the best accessories on the market.