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Reviving a Tired 4Runner from the Ground Up

New Falken Tires and an ICON Suspension create a solid foundation to keep this truck out exploring!

A vintage 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer with faux wood paneling is parked on a driveway, surrounded by green grass and trees on a sunny day. This classic SUV has just 36,000 miles, making it a rare find.

La Aduana: 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 36,000 miles

While this probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think overland vehicle, it’s certainly a taste of classic americana

A deserted two-lane road stretches into the distance through Utah backcountry, crossing a flat, arid landscape toward a large, rocky butte beneath a cloudy blue sky. Power lines run parallel to the road, echoing themes of risk and reward.

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Risk and Reward in the Utah Backcountry

Epic scenery, endless backroads, and more mud than you would ever want.

A person stands with arms raised on top of a Madventure Travel overland truck, surrounded by mountains and blue sky—a true bus tour adventure.

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Not Your Average Bus Tour: Madventure Travel

Feel like three weeks of adventure? Got it. Sixty-four weeks more your style? Got that too! These guys have an adventure for every time span and every destination.

A vehicle braves a narrow, partially flooded road surrounded by water and trees—an adventurous scene reminiscent of Drive Nacho Drive, with cloudy skies and mountains in the background.

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Drive Nacho Drive: A Landslide Brought it Down

Overlanders arent all the fond of mud, and they’re even less fond of the kind that blocks their road to adventure.

A red Volkswagen Westy Wolfsburg Edition camper van with a raised pop-top roof is parked on a street near a building with a garage door. Another similar van is parked nearby in the background.

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La Aduana: VW Syncro Westy Wolfsburg Edition

While the price tag isn’t low, it’s a good deal for a Van that is 100% turn key for world travel.

A vintage book titled 20,000 Miles South stands upright near a window, beside a wooden box filled with old glass bottles and overlanding papers, with sunlight streaming in.

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Expedition Reads: 20,000 Miles South

An every day couple and their dog drive from the Arctic Circle to Tierra Del Fuego in an amphibious Jeep. What could be more fun to read about than that?

A silver Land Rover Discovery II SUV with a roof rack and spare tire is parked on a dirt road in a mountainous landscape, ideal for anyone consulting a buyer's guide before purchasing an adventure-ready vehicle.

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Buyer’s Guide: Purchasing a Discovery II

There are many reasons why these vehicles hold such sway over our emotions, and make no mistake, Land Rover ownership is first and foremost an emotional decision.

Tall, narrow reddish-brown rock formations and cliffs rise in a Southwest canyon, with several green pine trees growing among the rocks, illuminated by soft natural light.

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Overlanding Meets Film Making in The Southwest

Building funds on landscape photography gave these videographers the chance to produce their dream film, “The Southwest”.

Four off-road vehicles embark on a Scenic Run along a narrow dirt trail winding through green, hilly terrain with sparse trees and shrubs, set against a backdrop of larger mountains under a cloudy sky.

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Overland Open House: The Scenic Run

Beautiful views, great food, and even better friends, made this year’s open house run a smashing success

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Taking an XPCamper to Burning Man

We take one of worlds coolest overland vehicles, to one of America’s coolest festivals.

A silver 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with off-road tires and a hardtop roof is parked indoors on a light gray surface, with a black backdrop behind it.

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La Aduana: 2003 AEV Jeep 112

It’s not every day you see an AEV Jeep, and it’s certainly not every day that you see one like this.

Side view of a classic 1978 Porsche 911 SC with number 14, featuring Martini Racing stripes, sponsor logos, and rally modifications in the style of a Porsche Safari, parked in a studio with a neutral background.

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1978 Porsche 911 SC ‘Safari’

I’m not usually one for Porsches, but I would give up an arm and a leg for one like this.

An olive green 1987 Land Rover Defender with a spare tire mounted on the hood is parked on grass, surrounded by trees. The vehicle has a hardtop and military-style features, including a British flag sticker on the front bumper.

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La Aduana: 1987 Land Rover Defender 110 Tihonus

If you’ve ever wanted a Defender 110 for traveling the world, this would be the one to have

A portable ARB 47L Fridge Freezer in a protective gray cover sits on rocky ground outdoors, with trees and weathered wooden structures blurred in the background—perfect for a long term review of its durability.

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Long Term Review: ARB 47L Fridge Freezer

Three years later we look back on our trusty ARB Fridge. We had high expectations of this product, and it certainly didn’t disappoint.

A black Mahindra USA pickup truck is parked on rugged, rocky terrain in front of large boulders, with dry grass and bushes in the background under an overcast sky—capturing the spirit of an adventurous final chapter.

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The Mahindra USA Saga Nears the Final Chapter

It seems that yet again, the U.S. will be blocked from a compact diesel truck

Side-by-side photo: on the left, a blue Volkswagen T3 Syncros double-cab pickup parked outside La Aduana garage; on the right, a green Volkswagen T3 van parked in a driveway in front of a house.

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The Volkswagen van is undoubtedly an iconic automobile by just about any standard. The 60s bus model, while mainly associated with hippies, peace, and a rather questionable plant, helped people all over the world get out on the road and experience the joy of “motor-homing”. It was a cheaper and more practical RV that granted…

Modern industrial building with large windows and a Front Runner sign out front. Three Overland vehicles are parked outside on a paved driveway under a clear sky, ready for your next adventure.

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News: Front Runner Flagship Store

If there was ever an overland part heaven, this would be it

A beige 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser Troopy camper with a raised pop-top roof is parked on a paved surface, surrounded by lush green trees. The vehicle features off-road tires, a front bumper winch, and side storage compartments.

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La Aduana: 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser Troopy

Finding a troopy in the U.S. is rare, but finding one with a pop-top is unheard of

A beige Kexby car seat with a headrest, viewed from the front, features sleek lines and comfort. Set against a plain light gray background, it pairs perfectly with matching car seat covers for a stylish interior upgrade.

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Kexby Car Seat Covers

Black vinyl may be a good choice for car seats if you are in the cold and damp of a typical English summer. In the the hot desert sun of the American southwest, it’s not such a good choice. Since we do a lot of exploration in Arizona and Nevada we needed to address the…

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