In this week’s video, Chris Cornette gives us a detailed look at his one-of-a-kind F350 Super Duty flatbed overland camper build. Chris chose the short-bed extended-cab F350 chassis for a variety of reasons including the generous payload, short-wheel-base, and gearing options from the factory. He then had a custom Norweld flatbed tray installed which supports…
2022 GMC Sierra AT4X: Front & Rear e-lockers, Factory Rock Sliders, Multimatic DSSV Shocks & More
The cat’s out of the bag: the GMC Sierra AT4X will arrive in 2022 as the most capable and comfortable Sierra 1500 yet, with improvements across the board, including specific nods to off-road performance and durability. “Sierra’s momentum continues to accelerate, as the fastest-growing model in the segment,” said Duncan Aldred, global vice president of…
Interview with Makoventure
Austin and Ashley are an Alaskan couple who, along with their dog, Ivy, have chosen to seize life by the horns. We caught up with them at the Overland Expo West and were immediately impressed by their can-do attitude, resourcefulness, and self-built camper. Over a campfire, we became friends, and I realized that this couple…
Mitsubishi Delica L300 4×4 – “SLACKERvan”
The Mitsubishi L300 4×4 has a cult-like following in the world of overlanding, and for good reason. This “small but mighty” vehicle is built on a modified Pajero chassis and thus benefits from the go-anywhere performance of a proper 4WD, whilst offering the space and functionality of a short wheelbase van. I love compact overland…
2022 Tundra First Drive :: Is This the Best Toyota Truck for Overlanding?
Toyota Tundra SR5 TRD and TRD PRO PAYLOAD, 1885 (SR5) and 1,600 (TRD PRO) | $Pricing Not Finalized The newest Tundra has the heart and bones of a Land Cruiser Toyota trucks are legendary for their Quality, Durability, and Reliability, with Tundras of every variant achieving million-mile service lives. The 2000-2006 model was one of…
Q: What’s more fun than a 702HP Supercharged Pickup Truck? A: Nothing.
Speed is relative. Case in point, I thought my 2500 Cummins was fast, that is, until I got behind the wheel of Ram’s supertruck, the 1500 TRX. Lurking under the hood of this sporty-looking beast is the Hellcat, a 702-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter V8 Hemi that can propel the TRX from 0-60 mph in under 4…
2022 HUMMER EV Electric Super Truck :: First Off-Road Drive
The GMC HUMMER EV is designed to be an off-road beast, with all-new features developed to conquer virtually any obstacle or terrain. There are moments in history when dramatic change occurs, much to the chagrin of the status quo. Much like Motorola was convinced that the flip phone would never be eclipsed by a smartphone,…
The Ball and Buck Jeep CJ8
I have a deep affinity for the early 80’s Jeeps, I remember as a 7 year old riding with my mother from Tahoe City to Minden, Nevada where she traded in her Volvo station wagon for a white 1980 CJ7 with a baby blue interior. She threw a Warn winch on the front of it…
2021 Overland Expo West :: Day 2
In addition to an incredible visitor turnout, day two of Overland Expo brought plenty of sunshine, a lot more gear, and the opportunity to visit with some more vendors. Join Scott as he chats with the folks at onX, Skinny Guy Campers, Big Country, Protector Gear, iKamper, Shower Pouch, and Staples in Tents!
2021 Overland Expo West :: Day 1
Overland Expo West is officially underway in Flagstaff, Arizona. Day one brought beautiful weather and an enthusiastic crowd of attendees, all of them eager to see what the 400+ exhibitors from the overlanding and offroad industry had on display. The Expedition Portal film crew eagerly jumped in the mix, visiting a variety of exhibitors, including…
Editor Project Vehicle: 2021 Ram 2500 Cummins
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…
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
Editor’s Note: We have received a specification update from Toyota indicating that the payload of the TRD PRO variant will be 1,600 pounds, not the 1455 indicated on the door sticker shown below. This is exciting news, seeing this significant increase in the available capacity of such a capable model. Toyota has a singular driving…
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….
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)…
Exclusive :: GMC Canyon AT4 OvrlandX
Photography by Sinuhe Xavier We have come into a golden age of vehicle options for overland travel, with more capability and choice than ever before. A decade ago, there were just a few mid-size truck offerings, and now there are models available from all of the major manufacturers. Companies are also paying attention to the…
Featured Vehicle :: Mercedes Vario 4×4 – “Le Truck World”
There’s a big difference between a campervan and a motorhome; generally, the former is more compact and offers basic amenities, whilst the latter provides generous living accommodation and the comforts of home. I appreciate these are sweeping statements, and there are numerous exceptions to the rule, but broadly speaking, one remains a “van,” whilst the…
Featured Vehicle Interior :: Overland Site’s 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Vehicle features here on Expedition Portal offer a wealth of information about overland builds, including specifications, modifications, and upgrades. While they are helpful in a general sense, I want to dig deeper. I want to know what’s in drawer systems, how dry food storage is organized, what kind of toiletry kits overlanders swear by, and…
RedArc Tacoma TRD Off-Road build showcases 12-volt power and capability
RedArc has just unveiled the newest truck in their fleet, which also happens to be their first North American vehicle build. The 2021 RedArc Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road build was upfitted for off-highway travel, backcountry camping, and to showcase the full potential of RedArc’s 12-volt power system, and judging by these initial images, it looks…
Featured Vehicle :: 1989 Volkswagen T3 Syncro – Guanabana Overland
Some of you will know that I ordinarily live (pre-Covid) full-time in my 1986 Volkswagen T3 Syncro and thus have a soft spot for this iconic classic. I follow hundreds of 2WD Vanagons and Syncros online and frequently contribute to the various Volkswagen forums. There are simply thousands of incredible rigs out there, as diverse…