Warn Industries Announces Release of New Zeon XP Winch Lineup In this week’s Overland News of the Week we feature, Warn’s Zeon XP winch lineup, engineered in Clackamas, Oregon, which will be available starting December 12, 2024, incorporates feature upgrades to meet demanding recovery needs. With models offering 10,000-, 12,000-, and 14,000-pound capacities, these winches…
Toyota Unveils Concept Vehicles at SEMA
The 2024 Toyota exhibit is organized into several sections, each dedicated to a particular aspect of lifestyle adventure. The segments, including off-roading, tailgating, and performance driving, highlight the versatility and adaptability of Toyota’s vehicle lineup. A key feature in this year’s showcase is the TRD Forged Billet upper control arm kit, a new product developed…
Amongst Predators: Camp Safely in Unfenced Campsites Around Africa
Camping and self-driving in Africa’s national parks is one of the best ways to get to know the rhythm of the ecosystem. Each park on the safari circuit from South Africa to Kenya is different and unique in some way. What they mostly do have in common are the predators. Africa’s big cats stand at…
SEMA 2024 Day One: Overlanding Heats Up!
The SEMA Show remains one of the most important events of the year for overlanding, with OEMs and major brands launching new products and developing their prospects for the following season. 2024 is no exception, and the excitement was palpable as I walked the halls for the first day seeing exciting new concepts from companies…
Exploring the Smoky Mountains: Trail Scout
For episode Four of Exploring the Smoky Mountains, we embark on a Trail Scout Episode, hosted by Sinuhe Xavier. The route begins in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and continues to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and ultimately the stunning overland route along the Old Buzzards Roost Road. Editor’s Note: Shortly after this series was produced,…
Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl: Field Tested
While traveling Alaska’s Dalton Highway with friends, I stopped to take in the beautiful scenery and do some fly fishing. Alas, the river contained no fish, but fortunately, I was still able to employ my favorite fly to snag a real keeper: a single, Kevlar-lined, gauntlet-sporting chainsaw glove. Catch-and-release is not my style, and thus,…
First Look :: 2025 Ford Expedition
When a manufacturer launches a new vehicle, they often invite journalists for a sneak peek at the model before releasing photos and information to the general public. These are always fun events, particularly because we have the opportunity to chat one-on-one with the engineers and designers who worked on the car. After months and months…
Cool Vehicles of the 2024 Rebelle Rally
Photography by Richard Giordano, Regine Trias, Tim Sutton, Paolo Baraldi, and Ernesto Araiza After traversing over 2,600 kilometers of desert terrain, 128 women left California’s Johnson Valley in mid-October, bound for home. Hailing from 114 cities, 27 states and provinces, and six countries, they drove Jeeps and Fords, Toyotas, and Land Rovers. Some chose Subarus,…
Hasselblad X2D 100C :: Field Tested
When NASA needed a camera to capture Apollo 11’s landing on the moon, they trusted one brand—Hasselblad. Chances are you and I will never get to traverse the Sea of Tranquility or crawl out of a lunar crater, but that shouldn’t stop us from wanting to immortalize our own history in the making. Like the…
Colfax Design Works Q.D. Camera Strap :: Field Tested
Colfax Design Works (CDW) has set a new standard with its latest Q.D. camera strap. Built with rugged 1-inch MIL-SPEC nylon tubular webbing and equipped with the proprietary anti-binding CDW Quick Disconnect swivels, this strap is the epitome of versatility and durability. The intuitive design features a push-top button on the swivel that allows for…
Thinking Outside the Box: The Story Behind STEP 22
In this installment of the Expedition Portal series on brands that inspire us, Senior Editor Ashley Giordano profiles adventure travel gear manufacturer STEP 22. I recently found out, thanks to STEP 22 owner and founder Adam Wood, that the company’s name is an acronym for Storage Transportation Exploration Protection. There couldn’t be a more on-point…
RealTruck Partners with Bear Grylls and Chip Foose, Builds to Debut at SEMA ’24
RealTruck, a prominent manufacturer of aftermarket products and accessories for trucks, Jeeps, Broncos, and off-road enthusiasts, has announced an integrated partnership with adventurer Bear Grylls and legendary American automotive designer, fabricator, and artist Chip Foose. The collaboration with Bear Grylls marks a key feature of the inaugural season of Grylls’ new television show, “Adventure Garage…
The Georgia Traverse :: A Four-day Overlanding Adventure
In March, after months of meticulous planning and preparation, the Georgia Jeep Alliance Jeep Club took on the challenge of the legendary Georgia Traverse—a 390-mile route that passes through Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and ultimately, Alabama, across some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the southern US. Charted by the overlanding pioneers at Georgia Overland,…
Honda Showcases Off-Road Features and Accessories of the All-New 2026 Passport TrailSport
Honda has recently previewed features of the all-new 2026 Passport TrailSport, a model designed to be its most capable adventure SUV yet. The new Passport TrailSport aims to tackle rugged terrain with enhanced capability, featuring 31-inch all-terrain tires on specially engineered 18-inch wheels and bright orange heavy-duty front recovery points. A significantly shorter front overhang…
Overland News of the Week
Meet the New KC Hilites Solar Charge Hub This compact, plug-and-play charging solution directs solar panel energy to 12- and 24-volt vehicle batteries for easy charging and maintenance. Requiring no permanent installation, the hub features magnetic feet for easy placement and Bluetooth connectivity for monitoring and updates. At the heart of the hub’s weather-sealed aluminum…
Zero Labs’ Electrified Land Rover Series IIIs are Perfect (if that’s your cup of tea)
Since my Defender entered its third decade, I have begun to consider options for the future of the vehicle. Would electrification bring this classic vehicle quietly screaming into the future, and is electrification a viable option for my style of overland travel? These musings have brought my attention to the Zero Labs’ Land Rover Series…
Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner :: Pan-Am Highway With an Infant
The border crossing from Honduras into Nicaragua was an endless line of 18-wheelers at a standstill. Travelers who’d gone before instructed fellow overlanders to reach customs officials by passing the trucks on the right shoulder. This worked until it didn’t, at which point an agent appeared, waved, and conducted the movements of tractor trailers until…
Feature Vehicle: Steyr 12M18
With the explosion of the popularity of overland travel globally, we are seeing more and more people choosing to take the plunge and choose the path in life that we love dearly. Choosing and preparing an overland vehicle is the first, and some would say, the most crucial step to getting out on the road…
Exploring the Smoky Mountains: Planning Your East Coast Overland Adventure
For episode three of Exploring the Smoky Mountains, we review the process of planning your overland adventure to the East Coast. From mapping applications, to tire selection, and finally equipment and driving recommendations. The Smoky Mountains are filled with overland adventure opportunities. Editor’s Note: Shortly after this series was produced, the Asheville area was devastated…
The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV :: Is It the Next Best Overland Campervan?
If you’re a #vanlife person and live in the United States, vans like the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster, or conversions from Quigley or Sportsmobile may be the first vehicles that come to mind. But as the next generation of adventure vans hits the market, some may be electrified, changing the way we travel….