This article was updated on 06 December 2023 The roof top tent has become an omni-present fixture 0f the overlanding world. As such, we have published dozens of reviews and op-eds espousing the benefits of truck-top sleeping as well as comparative thoughts on soft-sided tents versus their hard shelled counterparts. Without rehashing that debate yet again, let’s…
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Solo en Baja
I had never been to Mexico prior to this trip. Also, being Swedish meant that my Spanish was pretty much non-existent. That wasn’t going to stop me. I could not have been more excited about my solo road trip to the Baja Peninsula in Mexico. I had been planning it for quite some time. What…
Landcruising Adventure: Life in Argentina’s Wilderness, the Chaco
It’s dry, hot, and profoundly remote. Just where we would expect to find Karin and Coen.
Field Tested… A lot: The ARB Bumper
The year was 1975, and on the horizon a travel worn Land Rover sent clouds of dust swirling into the air. Behind the wheel, an off-road enthusiast by the name of Tony Brown shifted gears, while mulling over a very big idea. You see Tony was fed up with the sub-par standards of Australian four-wheel drive…
36 Hours of Adventure: Hills and Horns
The bull was less than pleased to see me approaching the edge of his fence. He snorted as I slowly knelt for the photo, and then proceeded to stare disapprovingly as my shutter clicked once and then twice. Lowering the camera to read the sign once more, a smile crept across my face. Prayer is the…
Women Adventurers Who Pioneered Overlanding
For International Women’s Day, Expedition Portal celebrates six women overlanders
Porsche 911 Safari – The Keen Project
Roebling Road Raceway was first opened in 1959 and still maintains many of its simple charms today. The paddock primarily consists of grass and dirt with the exception of a small paved route that carries cars to and from pit lane. Approximately eighty percent of the track is surrounded by a small pine forest…
Be Cool: How to Get the Most Out of Your 12V Portable Fridge
These tips are not in most manuals, but they’ll help keep your beers cold longer with less power.
Featured Vehicle: Expedition Overland’s Toyota Tacoma
The next evolution of XO’s Toyotas is complete and ready for their biggest adventure yet.
Total Recall: 2017 Jeep Compass
Jeep overhauls the Compass for the global compact-SUV market.
Head to Head: Mud or All-Terrain Tires
Big lugs or little knobbies. Which is best for you. We address some of the basics.
2017 Ram Truck: Heavy Hauler or High Jumper
Ram’s 2017 Power Wagon reveals its wild side in the Nevada desert.
Travel Tip: How to Maintain Your Zippers
Never deal with a stuck zipper again
2016 Overlanders of the Year: Richard and Ashley of Desk to Glory
Two adventure-seekers and one red pickup.
Overland Skills: Knowing When to Turn Around
It’s not a defeat if you live to travel another day.
La Aduana: Two 1989 Bandeirante FJ45 Land Cruisers
Finding a diesel FJ45 in good condition these days is hard, but finding one for less than a small fortune is impossible. This is especially true of the four seat models, which are so rare that their prices are simply absurd. So what is the Cruiser enthusiast to do when they don’t have hundreds of thousands…
First Impressions: Bundutec BunduTop Tent
Setup and breakdown camp with the push of a button
Field Tested: ARB Touring Awning
ARB’s new awning packs in loads of shade and value
Featured Vehicle: The AEV Ram 2500
We get the scoop on American Expedition Vehicle’s first full-size Ute.
Land Rover to Release Brand New 1978 3-Door Range Rover
A classic reincarnate: Land Rover’s reborn program does it again.