The 2024 Toyota Tacoma was revealed today at the Toyota booth at the Overland Expo West event, being held in Flagstaff, Arizona. This unveiling follows the vehicle’s official world premiere last night in Pauko, Hawaii. The Trailhunter grade, explicitly designed for overlanding, comes equipped with various features such as specialized shocks, rock rails, high-strength steel…
Patriot Campers X3 Trailer Delivers Overland Capability and Comfort
Patriot Campers X3 Trailer is their most comfortable and luxurious trailer to date, combining Patriot’s legendary capability and durability with a live-inside camper. Complete with a queen-size mattress, the X3 includes a separate changing and sitting area, forced air heater, and interior storage. Additional systems include a diesel water heater, full outside galley, and extensive…
The Polaris Xpedition May Be the Perfect Base Camp Exploration Vehicle
Polaris Off-Road has unveiled an entirely new platform for side-by-side vehicles, and boy, do we wish it was street-legal. The 2024 Polaris Xpedition includes the Xpedition XP and ADV models and has, according to the press release, “introduced a unique category of ‘adventure side-by-sides,’ thereby amalgamating traditional off-road capabilities with the comfort and cargo features…
Five Things to Know About Overlanding the UK
The UK is an absolute riot to drive through. Twisty, narrow roads bordered by mossy stone walls lead to lush glens filled with bluebells, quaint towns whispering of a captivating past, and seaside coves that stretch for miles. Charmingly, it’s impossible to escape the bahs of baby sheep in the spring. Whether you’re passionate about…
Grenadier Pricing and Availability Announced for North America, and It Was Worth the Wait
Overlanders have been on the edge of their seats to order the new Ineos Grenadier, with information coming out on availability, packages, options, and pricing. It feels like a dream that the Grenadier even exists at all in 2023, a premium and capable vehicle-based adventure platform made specifically for us. And now we know how…
Feature Vehicle :: 1985 Toyota FJ62 Land Cruiser Fit for the Saudi Arabian Desert
Editor’s Note: This Toyota FJ62 article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2023 Issue. Photography by Richard Giordano Few can say they’ve purchased a vehicle from the Saudi royal family; even fewer own a Land Cruiser as meticulously spotless as off-road and automotive shop owner Luai Alsheheli’s. “This 60-Series Land Cruiser was one of many that…
Land Rover 75th Diamond Jubilee, June 14-18, 2023
Land Rover celebrates 75th Diamond Jubilee, and while my own Defender is only a touch over 30 years old, sometimes it feels like it’s 75. No matter—three-quarters of a century of off-road adventure is something worth celebrating for this segment-defining brand. The Association of North American Land Rover Clubs (ANARC) is holding its 75th Diamond…
Field Tested :: Renogy DCC30S Solar Charge Controller
Editor’s Note: This Fieldsheer article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2023 Issue. Dual-isolated batteries have been a fixture of overland vehicles for decades, and in recent years, the price of solar and lithium batteries has dropped enough to become the go-to choice. Correctly isolating batteries is essential to preserve the vehicle starting battery, and keeping batteries…
Off Highway Van Unveils the Spur Camper Van
Off Highway Van (OHV), a prominent camper van designer and manufacturer based in Salt Lake City, Utah, has unveiled the Spur. This new camper van model simplifies the van life experience by providing essential amenities without the burden of unnecessary extras. Conceptualized for adventurers who value ease and practicality, the Spur is designed to offer…
Mammoth Overland Unveils ELE Off-Road Trailer, Designed for Ultimate Survival in Extreme Conditions
Are you a prepper with an unshakable conviction that the end is nigh but still want to get out there and enjoy nature while the Four Horsemen streak across the sky? Are you a danger tourist looking to explore war-torn territories or spend a season living among the grizzlies, or do you live in and…
Video of the Week :: Bored With Your Nine-to-Five? Try a Microadventure.
Photo by Alastair Humphreys British author and adventurer Alastair Humphreys cycled around the world for four years, raced a yacht across the Atlantic Ocean, completed an unsupported crossing of Iceland by foot and packraft, and walked 1,000 miles across the Empty Quarter desert in the southern Arabian Peninsula. But not all of us are cut…
Overland News of the Week
The Overland Embassy, Transportation for Motorcycles over the Darién Gap The Overland Embassy (located in Parque Lefevre, Panama City) is offering shipping and airfreight transportation for motorcycles. The airfreight option takes just three days from “drop off to drive off” in Bogotá, Colombia. Alternatively, you can opt for the shared container option, which is significantly…
Arksen Unveils Range of Overland Vehicles
Arksen, better known for constructing top-tier exploration and adventure marine vessels, has made landfall by introducing a series of overland vehicles. With Arksen Overland, the company aims to apply its technical prowess and engineering expertise in developing an array of specialized overland vehicles, broadening its presence in the adventure and exploration sectors beyond maritime offerings….
The All New 2024 Ford Ranger and Ranger Raptor
Ford has announced an all-new lineup of Rangers. The new 2024 Ford Ranger isn’t just offering new color options and random accessories. Ford did its work and talked with current Ranger owners and consumer groups around the world to ask and learn what they wanted to see in the next evolution of the model. I’ve…
Feature Vehicle :: 2005 Toyota Tundra from Basil’s Garage
Photos: Basil Lynch The first generation Tundra marked a turning point in Toyota’s evolution as an automobile manufacturer. In fact, you could say that when this North America-only full-size truck hit the market in 1999, Toyota was actively reinventing itself. In the process, it permanently altered the landscape for big pickups in the US. Although…
Ignik Grows Product Line, Launches Tank Accessories
We love practical, multi-purpose gear which is well-designed and constructed to survive harsh environments and heavy use. Ignik, the outdoor brand headquartered on Bainbridge Island, Washington, is set to expand its product offerings with the introduction of propane tank accessories; the company has unveiled the 20-pound Tank Case/Seat and 20-pound Tank Tote, designed to facilitate…
Will the Overland Ready GMC Canyon AT4x Rule Them All?
Capability matters, and few manufacturers deliver. As most vehicles become more fragile, impossibly complex, and reliant on “appearance packages,” a few brands are bucking the trend and doubling down on authenticity. GMC is one of those brands; their entire culture is focused on trucks and SUVs, with their AT4x line squarely targeted to overlanders. GMC…
Six Months of International Travel with Starlink
“Stay calm; call 911!” I instructed Luisa as I carefully brought the Nimbl to a stop on the icy road deep within the Yukon. The van lay wedged in the snow on its roof, the wheels spinning in the air like a stranded, upended tortoise’s legs. I jumped out to assist my inverted convoy mate…
Overland Expo West Returns to Flagstaff, May 19-21
Like the proverbial swallows to Capistrano, overlanders will be returning to Flagstaff, Arizona, for the 2023 edition of Overland Expo West, May 19-21. Ticket prices range from $490 for the full, weekend-long Overland Experience pass to just $20 for a one-day pass on Sunday. Held again at the sprawling Fort Tuthill County Park, you can…
Overland News :: Ineos Announces Grenadier Pricing and Ordering Information Day
The Ineos Grenadier is one of the most anticipated new models for overlanders in decades. The North American Ineos Automotive team just announced via email to early order holders and information subscribers about their May 17th information day. Before the Overland Expo in Flagstaff, Arizona, information on launch specifications, options, trim packages, pricing, and sales/service…