In recent years, the trend of converting vans and SUVs into mobile living spaces has grown in popularity, driven by the desire for freedom, adventure, and the convenience of having a home on wheels. This surge in interest has led to the rise of van and SUV camping conversion kits—pre-packaged systems that simplify transforming a…
Ford Debuts Sasquatch Off-road Package For Bronco Sport
The popular Ford Bronco Sport compact crossover SUV is built on the unibody C2 platform, which it shares with the Ford Escape crossover and the Maverick pickup. The Bronco Sport sold just under 130,000 units in the USA in 2023, and sales are on track in 2024 to reach, but likely not exceed that milestone….
Overland Expo Mountain West with Scott Brady and Steve Edwards
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 204 Join Scott Brady and Steve Edwards for a bonus episode of the Overland Journal Podcast this week as they explore the highlights of the Overland Expo Mountain West. From new vehicles and equipment to innovative camping solutions and industry trends, they discuss their favorite finds, share insights on market changes,…
David Sullivan on Military and Automotive Leadership
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 203 In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady speaks with David Sullivan, a seasoned veteran of the automotive industry. David shares his journey from serving as a Marine officer to becoming a marketing director at Subaru and now at Ineos for the new Quartermaster. The conversation delves…
Overland Expo Mountain West 2024 :: Top Rigs
Overland Expo is always a showcase for the latest and greatest in adventure builds, from big global travel rigs to ADV bikes to creative takes on vintage iron and even seeing what the OEMs cook up for their newest models; there’s always something for everyone. Below, we have a selection of some of the top…
Airstream Launches Limited Edition Interstate 19X LE Outland Touring Coach
The limited edition Airstream Interstate 19X LE Outland Touring Coach recently launched at Overland Expo Mountain West and seems geared towards the younger generation with fun on the mind. Only 30 units of the Interstate 19X LE Outland Edition (an expanded version of the Airstream Interstate 19X) will be manufactured, and the vehicle offers a…
Overland Expo Mountain West :: Top Gear
The 2024 overland show season keeps churning, and the most recent stop for its marquee event, Overland Expo, was in Loveland, Colorado. Every Overland Expo has its own character, and the show owner, Emerald Expositions, is trying hard to lean into those differences: Expo West is where the travelers gather, Pacific Northwest feels the “crunchiest,”…
Overland Events and Rallies You Don’t Want to Miss This Fall
AMERICAN NORTHWEST Descend on Bend When August 30-September 2, 2024 | Where Yamhill River, Oregon Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Descend on Bend returns with live music, a daily maker’s market, a community potluck, a raffle, and workshops. The inaugural event occurred in 2014 when 15 VW Vanagon Westfalia enthusiasts gathered at Bend’s Hole-in-the-Ground crater and vowed to…
Jan and Leoné Vorster – A Life of Daring and Adventure
To this day, Jan and Leoné Vorster still live in a leafy suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, mere miles from where I was born and mostly raised. But, before I was conceived, this Afrikaner couple had already traveled far and wide and achieved what most, even today, consider near impossible. Jan and Leoné traveled overland…
Mystery Ranch :: Field Tested
As overlanders, we aim to travel light and avoid excess gear that can be cumbersome, especially as a family of four where space is always an issue. We truly appreciate well-designed storage solutions and carriers for when we’re out and about, and Mystery Ranch consistently delivers. Mystery Ranch was co-founded by Dana Gleason and Renée…
All Wheel Drive (AWD) vs. Four Wheel Drive (4WD), What’s the Difference, Really?
We’ve all been there: navigating your heavily modified 4WD along a twisting, mildly challenging trail or remote track, feeling like a modern-day Camel Trophy adventurer, maybe even in low range (because, why not?). Then, you round a corner and, to your dismay, find yourself face to face with an AWD Subaru Outback, a Honda CR-V,…
Off-Road Queen :: The Land Rovers of Elizabeth II at Pebble Beach
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II would have been proud to watch 10 of her royal Land Rovers march through the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance as though they were Trooping the Colors at Horse Guards Parade. This was the first time this collection of vehicles made their way to the United States, and they put…
Arctic Campers Has Introduced The Frost 13
It might seem counterintuitive that an Australian camper brand is going by the frigid name of Arctic Campers with a model called the Frost. Truth be told, it does not make that much sense until you discover, as a foreigner, that an Australian winter can be pretty chilly during the winter month, with temperatures dropping…
Wallpaper for a 1979 MAN KAT :: From Military to Cozy
Wallpapering a camper van might seem to many like an unconventional choice, but it’s one that is becoming popular among a new generation of vanlifers and RV enthusiasts looking for ways to combine their wanderlust with a chance to showcase their styles. For some, however, creating an environment on the road that feels like a…
Overland News of the Week
Pakmule Launches the Motomule Moto Hauler In this week’s, Overland News of the Week, we introduce Pakmule’s Motomule. A motorbike is a great overlanding accessory, but hauling bikes has always been a challenge. The Pakmule Motomule is an innovative hitch-mounted moto hauler designed for the easy loading and transport of dirt bikes and light adventure…
The 1 of 1 Mojave Van is a Superb Off Grid Overland Vehicle
I am not a van guy, truth be told. Of all the vehicles available for overland travel, I tend to be biased toward solid-axle 4WD vehicles such as the Land Rover Defender 130 or the Land Cruiser Troopy. These vehicles give me the fizz and, more importantly, suit my style of travel as I prefer…
The Ford Ranger Raptor Is Legit :: Video
Last summer, I had the good fortune to review Tune’s impressive M1 truck camper. It did not hurt that the M1 was bolted to the back of a 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor. I can safely say that I had a pretty good three weeks with that truck. The driving experience over any and all terrain…
It’s All in the Name: The Story Behind Goose Gear
In this installment of the Expedition Portal series on brands that inspire us, Senior Editor Ashley Giordano profiles overland industry leader and vehicle-based storage solutions manufacturer Goose Gear. It’s easy to notice the quality of a Goose Gear product at a glance. Burly slides hold expertly crafted wood drawers. Marine-grade plywood coated with a proprietary blend of bedliner…
Overlanding North Africa with Kids in the 1970s
Editor’s Note – Valentina Vallinotto’s father, Angelo, was an ambitious explorer. Piling his young family into a series of Land Rovers, IVECOs, and Toyotas, he tackled uncharted routes across North Africa and the Sahara Desert throughout the 1960s all the way until the early 1990s. The 1970s was a particularly exciting decade for overland adventurers…
Nissan Announces 2025 Nissan Frontier Upgrades
Nissan pickup sales are not what they should be in the US, ostensibly due to factors such as strong domestic competition, infrequent updates, lower resale value, and a smaller dealer network. Just over 50,000 Frontier units were sold in the US in 2023, as opposed to the Toyota Tacoma, selling almost 250,000 units. But that…