Redarc, the Australian mobile power solutions company whose products have earned our trust over the years, will unveil three innovative products at the Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, AZ, tomorrow, Friday, the 16th. According to the press release, these new offerings have been designed, engineered, and rigorously tested in Australia’s toughest conditions. With these launches, Redarc aims…
Overland News of the Week
Storyteller Overland Acquires Taxa Outdoors In this week’s overland news, adventure lifestyle and adventure van manufacturer Storyteller Overland has acquired camping habitat and overlanding utility trailer brand Taxa Outdoors. Entrepreneur and former Global Brand President for Harley-Davidson Neil Grimmer will serve as the chief strategy officer of Storyteller Overland and CEO at Taxa. “With the…
Join Expedition Portal to Support Acalanes High School Body Shop’s Baja Adventure
Over the previous few decades, the traditional shop class has all but disappeared from American middle schools and high schools. Subjected to a wide range of diverse pressures, vocational education [career and technical education (CTE) as it is more correctly known] has slowly been whittled down to a stub of what it once was. Budget…
Inverted’s Electrified Classic 4WDs Are Sublime and Unattainable for Mere Mortals
As someone who devotes endless time, thought, and treasure to the maintenance and improvement of a 22-year-old Land Rover, it always amazes me what can be achieved by vehicle builders who are in the confident possession of talent, experience, and capital. While I experiment with reviving gray plastic with clear coats of affordable spray paint…
Visit the Expedition Portal and Overland Journal Team at Overland Expo West 2024
Overland Expo certainly has come a long way since the event’s humble beginnings, with events hosted nationally, namely Overland Expo West, Pacific Northwest, Mountain West, and East. Overland Expo West is closest to home for most of the nomadic Overland International (Expedition Portal and Overland Journal) team, and we have a soft spot for the…
Three Surfers Murdered While Overlanding in Baja, Mexico
Three Mexican nationals, two males and a female, have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend, Jack Carter Rhoad. This development follows the discovery of three bodies (there are recent reports of a fourth body being found) at the base of a cliff in…
The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 Tire To Be Available in More Than 100 Sizes
Long considered an elite tire for overland travel, the BF Goodrich All-Terrain has reliably helped adventurers explore remote corners of the globe. The new All-Terrain T/A KO3 is being touted as a worthy successor to the widely respected All-Terrain T/A KO2. This new tire integrates advanced technologies to meet the increasing demands of off-road enthusiasts, promising…
MegaRexx Trucks Introduces the MegaRexx SVN Overland
Is the MegaRexx SVN Overland the new full-size king? Well, it is certainly unique and priced like royalty; how practical it would be for real, everyday overlanding is debatable, but this is the right vehicle for the right person. The most obvious modification to this vehicle is the all-aluminum roof that seamlessly upgrades the Ford…
The All Electric Mercedes G-Wagen Is the Most Off-Road Capable G-Class… Ever?
We always get a bit excited when a top-tier auto manufacturer debuts a new vehicle with the claim that it is the most off-road capable ever. Mercedes-Benz recently unveiled the highly anticipated all-electric G-Class, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of this iconic vehicle. Known for its formidable off-road prowess, the latest iteration of…
Overland News of the Week
Arc’teryx Introduces the ePE Beta First up in this week’s overland news, Arc’teryx has updated its best-selling Beta lineup with new PFAS-free Gore-Tex ePE in select models (the Beta Beta Lightweight jackets). Not only does this remove PFAS chemicals from their products but the new membrane provides enhanced performance. It’s lighter and thinner, which allows…
This Scarce 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser Could be Yours
A rare 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser has recently become the center of attention as it goes under the hammer at the Bring a Trailer online auction platform. This particular model is one of 133 units that were made available to civilian buyers, marking a distinctive chapter in Toyota’s history of automotive design, closely mirroring the rugged and military-inspired features of…
2025 Subaru Forester :: What Do You Want to Know?
I had the opportunity to pilot the all-new 2025 Subaru Forester this week among the pines and over the sage prairies of Western Montana. While I can’t talk about the driving experience of Subaru’s stalwart mid-sized SUV just yet, I can share some details and a handful of photos to get the conversation going. I…
Toyota Launches the i-Force Max Hybrid Powertrain for 2024 Tacoma
2024 is going to be massive for Toyota, especially when it comes to their 4WD offerings. First, we were promised the Lexus GX 550 Overtrail late in 2023 (a division of Toyota), teased with the new Land Cruiser, and then, just a couple of weeks ago, we were all blown away with the new 4Runner. Now, as if we are…
Finally, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner is Revealed!
I say finally, but some of you may already have seen the leaked images and specs of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, published either through mistake or malice. This puts us in an interesting position as we get to quietly mine various online forums before the official launch and glean an idea of what the fans…
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner Is Nearly Here and We Can’t Wait
The internet is buzzing with artist renderings and speculation as to what exactly we can expect from the new 4Runner, and given the excellent reputation of the 4Runner, we share that excitement. This evening, April 9th, Toyota will lift its 4Runner press release embargo and allow us to reveal the all-new 2025 Toyota 4Runner. So…
Land Rover to Launch the Most Powerful Defender Ever
I drive a Land Rover Defender, but unlike drivers of the powerful OCTA Defender, I have to panic and shuffle my weight in my seat when overtaking a long truck, even on a downhill. The thing is, my Defender was built in 2002 and features the breathless TD5 turbo diesel, which is burdened with a…
Overland Events and Rallies You Don’t Want to Miss This Spring
Lead photo courtesy of Weird Wild West SOUTHWEST USA Adventure Van Expo When: April 13-24, 2024 Where: Scottsdale, Arizona The Adventure Van Expo series returns for 2024 with a packed schedule of events, including the first of the season in Scottsdale, Arizona. Lively music, food trucks, vendors, and camping converge in this all-ages celebration of…
Sending It With the 2024 Ranger Raptor at Ford’s Assault School
I spent a day in the new 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor, throwing it around corners and launching it into the air. Hold on to your socks, because this is definitely no ordinary Ranger. It’s Far More Raptor Than It Is Ranger Over 400 horsepower, front and rear lockers, a long travel suspension, 33-inch tires, racing-inspired…
Overland News of the Week
Super Pacific Announces Integration With Truma VarioHeat Furnace Now available for integration with Super Pacific’s X1 truck camper, the Truma furnace provides a heating solution for year-round comfort. The furnace mounts under the canopy door, while the exterior port allows for an easy propane connection. When paired with the optional ThermaPuff insulation kit, Super Pacific…
Jeep Unveils Four Concept Vehicles at the 58th Easter Jeep Safari
At the 58th Annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, taking place from March 23 to 31, 2024, the Jeep brand and Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) by Mopar will unveil four “mission-capable” concept vehicles, blending heritage-inspired designs with cutting-edge technology. Bill Peffer, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America, remarked, “Easter Jeep…