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We’ll make it to camp by noon…
An easy day cruising dirt roads changes unexpectedly to narrow trails, big rocks, and an impromptu river crossing. Sometimes even your best plans must be laid aside to have a true adventure.
Overland Expo 2014: Final Day
And another Overland Expo is in the books.
Overland Expo 2014: Day Two
The second day of Overland Expo is always the busiest. This year was no different.
Overland Expo 2014: Day One
Overland Expo’s first day reels in thousands of attendees from around the globe. Here’s a photo and video snapshot of todays events!
Featured Vehicle: Toyota Land Cruiser BJ74
Troy Bignell gets behind the wheel of a rare Toyota Land Cruiser BJ74.
Overland Expo 2014: The Setup Day
After a full day of setup at Overland Expo 2014, it looks like this year’s event is going to be bigger and better than ever.
Destinations: Southern Colorado’s Alpine Loop
It is one of the most beautiful corners of the world and it’s right here in the United States. In fact, it’s a half day’s drive from the Expedition Portal office and a frequent destination for our crew of adventurers. It would be tricky for me to account for all of my visits to this…
A Budget Overlander, Forester Part II: Protection
Adding a sheet of Primitive Racing’s armor to the Expedition Portal Forester
Adventure Interview: Lacey and Luis of the Lost World Expedition
They call it the Lost World Expedition, and it all began in 2009 when Lacey and Luis sold everything and hit the road.
Field Tested: Goal Zero Yeti 400
Early last fall I made the decision to upgrade my aging and much-used Goal Zero Extreme 350 with the brand’s newly released Yeti 400. I have used Goal Zero products since they first entered the market and for the sake of full disclosure, have not always had a uniformly positive experience. It was then…
The Mercedes Geländewagen Entdecker
Overland Journal tests one of the finest Geländewagen ever produced—the Entdecker
James Baroud Evasion Evolution RTT
There’s a quote that states without struggle there is no progress. Well if putting up your tent and dealing with the wind noise is considered struggle, then the James Baroud is certainly progress.
36 Hours of Adventure: Sedona
Not every overland adventure crosses a continent or even a county. Busy schedules often conspire to postpone extended travels, but that only opens the door for shorter excursions which can be no less challenging and fun. For the coming year, the Expedition Portal team will set out to prove that all you need is 36…
The Americas with Tubby Xplorer: Part 12
The founder of Eezi-Awn continues his world adventure, this time updating us in South America
Pronghorn Overland Gear’s MFES for the Jeep JK
In the back of my mind, as I walked past a seemingly endless inventory of JK bumpers, was an image of something entirely different, the Pronghorn MFES.
Drive Nacho Drive: Trouble on the Pakistani Border
Brad and Sheena Van Orden have been circumnavigating the globe for the past two years in their VW van affectionately referred to as Nacho. www.drivenachodrive.com is a beautifully presented chronicle of their colorful adventures.
Then and Now: The Classic Jeep
From humble beginnings to the off-road and overland icon it is today, we take a look at the history of the Jeep Wrangler
Gorillas in the Jungle: Bwindi, Uganda
As the birthplace of Ebola and AIDS, and the deathbed of untold millions in the tribal clash between the Hutus and the Tutsis. I wasn’t enthusiastic about driving our old Volkswagen campervan into such a volatile region.
Jumping the Shark? Land Rover’s Discovery Vision Concept
A quarter century after its inception, the Discovery is on the precipice of a significant metamorphosis and as if the protagonist in a Greek tragedy, is headed for an imminent and dramatic fall. Or, is it?