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…
The Global Expedition Vehicles Adventure-XT is a Colossus
So, you just sold your start-up for a squillion bucks and are looking to take a year or two off from the rat race to travel overland with the family to distant shores. You have done your research on Expedition Portal and have concluded that you need a vehicle that offers all the comforts of…
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…
1978 C304 6×6 TGB13 Volvo :: Featured Vehicle
We first made contact with Benjamin Napper more than a decade ago when he was living in Australia, working on various technical projects and dreaming of a life less ordinary. For many, a dream remains a dream, but Ben took the opportunity to start anew in Colombia after a significant change in his personal life….
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)…
The 2023 Ram TRX: The World’s First Grand Touring Truck?
Scott Brady tests the 2023 Ram TRX pickup for backcountry travel, only to find it one of the most comfortable rides of any 4WD we have evaluated. When combined with the (absolutely mental) 700+ horsepower figure and premium interior, the Ram TRX becomes the ultimate Grand Touring pickup. 2023 Ram TRX 1500 Specifications: Base…
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…
Roam Overlanding’s 2018 Toyota Hilux Revo :: Featured Vehicle Interior
Johannesburg-based filmmaker Adrian Abrahams of Roam Overlanding has witnessed a shift in the overlanding scene in South Africa. Australian-inspired tray and canopy systems have taken the region by storm, and Adrian’s 2018 Hilux Revo fits right in. A local company called Bushtech Aluminum Canopies has been busy developing an overland solution for the Toyota Land…
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Trailhawk—The Ultimate Overland Grand Cherokee?
Scott Brady reviews the new Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Trailhawk, which has proven to be the most comfortable and capable Grand Cherokee ever released. From the center and rear locking differentials to the 31-inch tires, multi-height airbag suspension, and driver-selectable front sway bar disconnect to the 30-mile electric-only range and road-trip comfort—this may be the…
1997 Ford F-350 Camper Bringing Dreams to Life :: Featured Vehicle
With a shared background in engineering and an unquenchable thirst for adventure, Italians Antonio and Valentina have, since falling in love, embarked on a journey that would not only reshape their lives but also redefine their understanding of travel and exploration. The spirited duo has made a transformational journey, which began in their homeland and…
Overland Expo West 2023—Top Ten Rigs
April showers bring May rigs; at least, that’s how it works at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona. The annual global overland event wrapped up last weekend, and owners and exhibitors of all stripes brought out the newest and most impressive hardware on the road. Two wheels or four, there’s something for everyone—from giant, world-trekking…
Toyota World Runners’ Land Cruiser Chinook :: Feature Vehicle
It is simply astounding what can be achieved when you combine talent with motivation, hard work, and creativity. Everyone loves the old Toyota Chinook, but we all know that the old, stock vehicle has its limitations. Likewise, we all have a healthy respect for the 80-Series Land Cruiser but understand that the vehicle, too, has…
Feature Vehicle :: 1985 Toyota FJ62 Land Cruiser Fit for the Saudi Arabian Desert
Editor’s Note: This Toyota FJ62 article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2023 Issue. Photography by Richard Giordano Few can say they’ve purchased a vehicle from the Saudi royal family; even fewer own a Land Cruiser as meticulously spotless as off-road and automotive shop owner Luai Alsheheli’s. “This 60-Series Land Cruiser was one of many that…
Feature Vehicle :: 2005 Toyota Tundra from Basil’s Garage
Photos: Basil Lynch The first generation Tundra marked a turning point in Toyota’s evolution as an automobile manufacturer. In fact, you could say that when this North America-only full-size truck hit the market in 1999, Toyota was actively reinventing itself. In the process, it permanently altered the landscape for big pickups in the US. Although…
Featured Vehicle :: Jerry the Defender 110
Camping on our favorite isolated Mexican beach, we heard the distant clunky rumble of a Tdi Land Rover, a unique sound pleasing to an enthusiast’s ear. Eventually, a white, right-hand drive Defender trundled into view, effortlessly rolling over the deep, white beach sand and loose, round stones. The young, mustachioed driver returned a friendly wave…