As the motoring industry embraces EVs and straight-off-the-showroom-floor campers, Mercedes-Benz has combined both in a compact and attractive package. Scheduled to be launched in the second half of 2023, the EQT Marco Polo will offer buyers the reliability and driver experience expected from the brand with a practical and fully electric small van based on…
Field Tested :: Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail 225/60R17 Tires
Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail 225/60R17 Test vehicle: 2017 Subaru Forester Limited Starting tread depth: 11/32 Tread depth, 10,000 miles: 9/32 Weight per tire: 29.3 pounds Disclaimer Falken sent me tires to test and review at no cost. I was not paid for this review, and my results are displayed honestly and without influence. I am…
Video :: Is the Rivian R1S One of the Best SUVs Ever Made?
We test the new Rivian R1S across numerous conditions, including driving it to the most remote point on a road in the 48 states. This is the best EV we have tested, and it is arguably one of the best SUVs we have tested. . . period.
Overlanding in the Underserved Communities : Interview with Kirk Williams
Kirk Williams, a Coloradan, is an active outdoorsman, storyteller, and adventurer who courageously travels overland despite a physical mobility impairment. When Kirk was in his early twenties, he had an unfortunate mountain biking accident, broke his neck, and was relegated to a wheelchair. That, however, has not hindered his drive and zest for life. Kirk…
The Camp Trap
It is inevitable that after a few arduous weeks or months on the road, you will eventually roll into an overland camp with the intention of staying only a night or two just to shower and rest or perhaps repair a limping vehicle. Blink and three weeks have flown blissfully by, grass may have grown…
Is It a Bollinger, Is It a Defender? Yes and No. It Is the Munro MK1
You might be forgiven for thinking that the boxy Scottish Munro EV MK1 is a repurposed Bollinger EV SUV as the two vehicles are remarkably similar. The reason for this is quite simple: Ross Compton, the creative force behind Munro MK1 was, before the shelving of the Bollinger B1 and B2 SUVs, a member of…
Video : GMC Sierra AT4 ExPo Build :: Project Wrap Up
For this wrap-up video, we review our time with the Sierra 1500 AT4 Duramax diesel truck, including our modifications. We added an Eibach suspension, Timbren SES jounces, Hellwig overloads, AEV Crestone wheels, and Kenda 35×10.5″ tires. Additional modifications includes Tuffy storage boxes, Garmin GPS, and a Scout Kenai camper.
Stranded in the Simpson
This is a story of preparedness, teamwork, resilience, and love. It is an insight into the power of the press, the positives and negatives of the digital world, and an intimate, raw, and self-effacing account of an overlanding disaster. In 2021, nearing the end of their 14-month Australian adventure, the Zavros family, also known as…
Ram 2500 Overland Build :: Super Pacific Switchback X1 Truck Camper
Ram 2500 Overland Build :: Super Pacific Switchback X1 Truck Camper Of all the additions I have added to my Ram 2500 overland build, the Super Pacific Switchback X1 truck camper has been the most significant in terms of size and infrastructure. It provides a variety of solutions for vehicle-based travel, all in one neat,…
Field Tested :: Appalachian Gear Company Utilizes Alpaca Fibers in Its Performance Fabric
Merino wool is on most people’s radar, but alpaca fiber is one of the new kids on the block of “natural” performance fabric. A familiar friend to those in the Andes region, it is a completely different animal (literally) when compared to sheep’s wool or llama fibers, with a more slippery origin material that’s…
Overland News of the Week
The Polydrop Trailer The Polydrop trailer is designed primarily with EVs in mind and is not strictly a camping trailer; it is a personal travel space you can take with you wherever you go. This distinction is important as you will notice that the trailer does not come equipped with the gear and accessories one…
Classifieds :: 1974 Pinzgauer 712 6×6 on auction
If you are looking for a vehicle with more character than a Tarantino flick, this Pinzgauer 6×6 featured on Bring A Trailer may be just the vehicle for you! This Pinzgauer 712 was manufactured by Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG in Austria, and the ambulance conversion was most likely executed by German coachbuilder Miesen. The rear box of…
Classifieds :: Royal Land Rover Series 1 on auction
Land Rovers are synonymous with the Royal family, who travel to informal events almost exclusively in Range Rovers and about their vast estates with Defenders and Series vehicles. When people comment that my Defender’s steering wheel is on the wrong side of the vehicle, I remind them that the Queen drove her Defender with the…
Featured Vehicle :: Rafiki on Tour Defender 110
The Land Rover Defender 110 is, in our humble opinion, the quintessential overland vehicle. They are so charming and quirky that they become more than just a simple conveyance as you travel and explore—a Defender becomes the center of your universe. No matter how many hours you spend driving (or repairing) them, at the end…
Canoo Delivers Light Tactical Vehicle to US Army for Analysis and Demonstration
Canoo has delivered its new light tactical vehicle (LTV) to the United States Army for Analysis and Demonstration in fulfillment of a $67,500 contract awarded in July 2022. The $70,000 question is, will the single-cab configuration of this unique vehicle be made available to the civilian market? If it’s good enough for the US military,…
2022 Overland Holiday Gift Guide :: 20 Gifts OVER $100 For Your Favorite Adventurer
Photo courtesy of Featured Friends With December well underway, the countdown to holiday gift gifting season has officially begun. Out of fresh ideas for 2022? We test a lot of gear throughout the year as Expedition Portal editors and have carefully curated this over $100 list of gifts for the adventurer in your life. Whether…
2022 Overland Holiday Gift Guide :: 20 Gifts UNDER $100
With the holiday season upon us, the quest for the perfect gifts for family, friends, and adventurers has officially begun. Featuring cookbooks and knives, whiskey, shot glasses, and blankets, we hope this under $100 holiday gift guide not only sparks joy but offers suggestions to delight even the hardest to please. Whether you’re shopping for…
Feature Vehicle :: Staples in Tents’ 200-Series Toyota Land Cruiser
Built to have sustained operation and endure the harshest conditions and places on the planet, the Land Cruiser is Toyota’s samurai sword. It is crafted to do one thing very well: to reliably deliver occupants and cargo to an away place, without delay, for 25 years. It is difficult to overstate how well-built the Land…
ROK GC Espresso Maker
Minimalism, weight saving, and packing just the essentials are common themes throughout my articles, and crucial when planning an overland trip. Do you need that extra pair of shoes? No. You’re seriously packing three cups? Why haven’t you cut your toothbrush in half? Those extra ounces make a difference! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m…
What These Toyota Engineers Want You to Know About Women in Motorsports and the 2022 Tundra
Photo by Tim Sutton Since its inception in 2015, the Rebelle Rally has seen fairly solid support from various original equipment manufacturers. From Jeep to Lexus, Rivian, and even Rolls-Royce, the event is touted as a proving ground for off-pavement testing, ideas, and concepts—but there’s one name that, until 2021, had been curiously absent: Toyota. …