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KRUG Expedition Unveils 2024 Rhino XL for Europe

Crafted in Austria, the Rhino XL is the culmination of KRUG’s dedication to creating supremely capable and “affordable” expedition vehicles; KRUG claims that the Rhino XL is “the world’s most capable expedition vehicle.” That is a bold claim indeed. The Rhino XL’s primary limitation is the nearly half-million dollar price tag, which puts it out…

The Norweld Bull 79 Is in a Class of Its Own :: Featured Vehicle

The “Bull 79,” a 2020 Toyota 79 series dual cab, is Isaac Edmiston’s masterpiece. Isaac, the big chief of Norweld Australia, initially dedicated eight months to creating a vehicle that is as practical as it is visually stunning. While we often feature the creations of DIY overlanders making the most of their resources, the Bull…

The Ushi Outdoors Ultralight Trailer is a Trail Chef’s Dream

Ushi Outdoors, a company based in Dallas, North Carolina, offers an innovative solution for outdoor enthusiasts with its all-in-one ultralight trailer, called the Ushi Ultralight. This compact trailer is designed to cater to various outdoor activities such as camping, tailgating, and fishing, providing a practical and convenient way to carry essential gear but not too…

Hymer Launches Eriba Car Camper at CMT Holiday Exhibition

European vanlifers rejoice! Eriba, the caravan specialist division of the Erwin Hymer Group, unveiled the Eriba Car camper at the CMT Holiday Exhibition held in Stuttgart, Germany, earlier this month. Building on six decades of expertise in creating iconic caravans, Eriba has extended its design philosophy to the camper van segment. The Eriba, based on…

Gon Dirtin’s 1994 Land Cruiser Troopy : Feature Vehicle Interior

“There’s no such thing as a perfect travel vehicle,” says Karissa and Linhbergh of Gon Dirtin. Built to support the LA-based couple’s careers as professional automotive photographers and overland chefs, their 1994 Land Cruiser Troopy suits their outdoor lifestyle, houses their two pups, Kyia and Stella, and acts as a rolling chef’s lab, from which…

Next Meridian Land Rover Defender Puma :: Feature Vehicle

The oldest-known wild bird is an albatross named Wisdom, now 71 years old. Given her age, biologists estimate this avian has flown more than three million miles in her lifetime. As extraordinary as this seems, it takes on greater significance once one understands the taxing nature of an albatross’ travel. An albatross can go years…

The Versatile Freedom Mog 2.0 Overland Camper Gives Us the Fizz

Dubai-based Freedom Overland, creators of some truly exceptional overland vehicles, has unveiled the Freedom Mog 2.0, and we are in love. This beautiful overland camper is built on the chassis of a 1985 Mercedes Unimog U1300L and is ready to take you on a grand world tour. It comfortably sleeps up to four individuals, making…

Be Old Later’s 1997 Mitsubishi Delica L400 :: Feature Vehicle

Photography by Richard Giordano During the summer of 2017, Candice Ciesla and Jordan Schilling summited Wyoming’s Grand Teton to exchange wedding vows. With a headpiece made of taffeta and feathers, Candice looped a climbing rope through Jordan’s harness, and he tied the knot, literally, to hers. The ceremony was officiated by a guide who took…

Two Dusty Travelers’ 2015 Jeep Wrangler :: Featured Vehicle Interior

Used for anything from short weekend trips to multi-week summer retreats from their Seattle-based home, Aaron Reddecliffe and Emily Scott’s 2015 Jeep Wrangler has been thoughtfully built to make the most of a small space. A teacher by trade, Aaron is a wizard at installing aftermarket accessories (including building a set of sliding drawers) and…

Olga, The 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 : Feature Vehicle

As Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty.” Experience has taught us that making a dream come true, more often than not, involves vision, persistence, and sacrifice. And, in the case of overland travel, making a dream come true involves a fair…

Harker Outdoors Expedition Driven Camper Is the Best of Both Worlds

When traveling overland for long periods of time, you soon realize that interior living space is the ultimate luxury, and almost no other aspect of an overland vehicle is as desirable, with the exception of maneuverability and reliability. At the Overland Expo Pacific NorthWest event, we came across the Harker Outdoors Expedition Driven Camper (EDC)…

1988 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ75 with Bimobil Camper : Featured Vehicle

If there is one thing to be said about European-designed and built overland vehicles, it is they tend to be practical above all else. While others may fit larger tires and bolt attractive light bars and a plethora of accessories to their vehicles, the continental Europeans tend to stay well within the manufacturer’s specifications. And…

The 1964 Volkswagen Bug That Could :: Feature Vehicle

Studies show that the act of witnessing the journey of an underdog instills a sense of hope. Whether we’re following a protagonist’s quest in a novel or watching Rocky, the experience affects our biochemistry, altering our mindset for several days. As any vehicle aficionado knows, this phenomenon extends to our daily drivers, the Land Rovers…

Land Rover Defender 130 with Four Wheel Camper :: Featured Vehicle

Images by Matthew Yeoman @ToyotaWorldRunners Parked on the beach in Mexico, my ears pricked to the hum and rattle of a Tdi motor, a sound which we know all too well and, coincidentally, the auditory prelude to another great Defender (Featured Vehicle) that of New Zealander Tom Marriot). We were to learn soon enough that the…

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