Waking up to a blisteringly cold wind strong enough to rock our Land Rover from left to right and with temperatures well below zero, we got out from under our thick layer of wool blankets and opened the tailgate. We walked to a viewpoint where we could see just enough to distinguish the silhouettes of…
Category Archives: Four Wheel Drive
Field Tested :: Toyo Open Country AT/III
I have always believed that a person’s shoes are the building blocks of their personal gear. This is a perspective based on form and function. If your shoes look good and can perform, it matters less how your pants look or what logo lives on your shirt. The same goes for the shoes that my…
Video of the Week :: Return to Namibia
If you listened to the Overland Journal Podcast recently or saw Joe Fleming’s stunning photo essay from his moto adventure in Southern Africa just a few weeks ago, you probably have a little Africa travel itch you need to scratch. I know I do. It’s almost impossible to take a bad photograph in Namibia, and…
Overland News of the Week, March 31st, 2023
Black Diamond Introduces New Pursuit Packs, Trekking Poles, and Apparel Black Diamond’s Pursuit Series of packs, poles, and apparel is lightweight gear perfect for springtime adventures. Products include unisex FLZ trekking poles, which incorporate ergonomic cork grips, interchangeable carbide tech tips, a Z-pole collapsible system, Solution 2.0 wrist straps made from post-consumer recycled fibers, and…
Ineos Grenadiers US VP Answers Your Questions
Grenadier, the automotive start-up aiming to produce an off-road vehicle in the spirit of the original Land Rover Defender, recently held its second Q&A session. Executive Vice President of Ineos Automotive Americas, Greg Clark, fielded questions from the public, covering issues such as timing, driving events, and vehicle specifics. Mr. Clark also talked about the…
Jeep Unveils New Concepts for 57th Annual Easter Jeep Safari Trail Adventure
Jeep enthusiasts and off-road enthusiasts alike are in for a treat this year at the 2023 Easter Jeep Safari, as the Jeep brand and Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) by Mopar design teams have created seven unique concept vehicles that are equipped with advanced powertrains and cutting-edge technology. These vehicles are designed to take four-wheeling to…
Sinuhe Xavier to Present at GTFOverland This Saturday, April 1st
Award-winning director, photographer, and professional adventurer Sinuhe Xavier will be welcomed to GTFOverland on Saturday, April 1st, to celebrate his recent cover of Overland Journal and showcase his photo essay found within. The event will kick off at 11:00 AM and include a captivating slideshow presentation of his stunning photographs along with a Q&A session…
GMC and EarthCruiser Join Forces to Create an Innovative Overlanding Solution for Electric Vehicles
Detroit-based automotive manufacturer GMC, and Oregon-based overland vehicle manufacturer, EarthCruiser, have announced their collaboration to create an innovative overlanding upfit solution for electric vehicles (EVs). The companies plan to integrate EarthCruiser’s renowned overland vehicle and global field expertise with GMC’s world-class reputation for designing and building premium off-road EV trucks and SUVs to create a…
Overlanding Europe? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Schengen Zone.
Whether you’re a history buff, espresso fanatic, art lover, off-road adventurer (or a combination of the above), there are many compelling reasons to tour the European continent by vehicle. For North Americans, shorter driving distances and a wide variety of foods, languages, and scenery make the region a particularly rewarding travel destination. Or, perhaps you’re…
Land Rover Owner Magazine Grinds to a Halt
Land Rover enthusiasts around the world are mourning the loss of one of, if not the most beloved magazines, devoted entirely to the Land Rover brand. The magazine recently posted the following statement on its website: “We are very sorry to announce that our publisher has decided it is no longer viable to continue publishing LRO. We…
Traversing the Georgian Arctic
“Coen? Where are you?!” I yelled. Silence reigned. I called him on my phone. “Where are you? Back at the Land Cruiser?” “Here, at the church entrance, waiting for you.” “Well, come to the other side, down the hill. This is fantastic, a field full of ornamented tombstones as we have never seen before!” Soon…
The Nimbl Evolution X AEV Prospector XL is the Expedition Vehicle You Have Been Waiting For
Nimbl Vehicles, a leading manufacturer of expedition vehicles, has partnered with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), a premier supplier of OE-quality performance-driven aftermarket vehicle parts and accessories, to offer customers the Nimbl Evolution atop the AEV Prospector XL Cab Chassis. The partnership brings together two companies with the same values of American-made products, reliability, high engineering…
2008 Toyota Tundra TRD Off-Road Overland Build :: Armor from C4 Fabrication and TRD
When used as a daily driver, we never felt the need to add an aftermarket bumper to our 2008 Toyota Tundra. We used it on long, flat gravel roads for the last four years to get us to local campsites or hiking trailheads. The truck does have a set of CBI full-length steel skid plates…
Video of the Week :: Iconic MEGA 6×6 LandCruiser crosses the Mojave Desert
If you are a Toyota Land Cruiser fan, we have a treat for you! In this “Patriot Games” episode, the Australian Montesalvo family set off directly from SEMA in Nevada on an adventure through the Mojave Desert. In convoy for this trip are Justin & Sarah with the Mega6x6 and Patriot Campers X3, Christian &…
The Australian Hardkorr Camper is Innovative and Built for the Bush (or Beach)
Hardkorr Campers, a Queensland-based manufacturer, has been in the camping trailer industry since 2015 and has established a reputation for building affordable and compact camping trailers and larger caravans. Hardkorr Campers has recently launched the HKC Xplorer camper trailer, which boasts high levels of versatility and innovation. The top-of-the-range Xplorer camper trailer has a modular…
iKamper Launches PNW-Inspired Roof Tent at Seattle Store Launch
iKamper, the innovative outdoor equipment and rooftop tent brand, has announced the release of its first limited-edition rooftop tent called the PNW Edition. The tent will be available in both Skycamp 3.0 and Skycamp 3.0 Mini models. Based in the Pacific Northwest region of the US, the company has created this unique version to celebrate…
Hummer EV SUV Brings All the Toys
Thirty years ago, AM General began selling a civilian version of their M998 Humvee. The original Hummer was equal parts capable, commanding, and entirely unique—they were legendary. The 1992 model came equipped with independent front and rear suspension, torsion differentials, and 37-inch tires. Now three decades into the future, Hummer has released another wagon, arguably…
Defender Pretender? :: Old and New Defenders Shoot It Out in Botswana
I could just about smell Johannesburg, less than 321 km to go. We had been up since 5:00 am, our plan was to drive from Kasane, on the banks of the charming Chobe River in northern Botswana, to Johannesburg, 1200 km away. We are breaking my first rule of African travel, don’t drive at night….
Can I Get a Lift? :: Baseline Mods for the Subaru Forester
The Subaru Forester has long been a respected platform, sold worldwide as the ultimate inclement weather wagon, complete with good ground clearance and notable interior storage volume. The Subaru brand harkens back to the Fuji corporation and their first vehicle, the Fuji Rabbit, a motor-scooter constructed from spare WWII aircraft parts. Their first automobile was…
Overland News of the Week, March 17th, 2023
Super Pacific Campers Launches Network for Installs, Demos, and Support Super Pacific has announced a satellite network of shops in Oregon, California, and Colorado, offering delivery and installation, and, beginning in April 2023, in-person demos, warranty support, and customer service. Prospective buyers may choose between several delivery and pick-up options, including installation at one of…