The combination of a compact camper mated to a robust American truck will always be a hit within the growing and ever-evolving overland scene. The Enduro Super Tourer is designed explicitly for full-size pickups, and the ultralight expedition cabin is built for extreme off-road use. The manufacturer claims it is engineered and tested to withstand…
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Bowler Motors Celebrates Defender Milestone With a Defender 90 Road Car Conversion
Bowler Motors, the UK-based high-performance vehicle manufacturer, has unveiled its 100th Edition Bowler Defender 90 Road Car Conversion. The bespoke model has been expertly engineered to mark the 100th full commission of a 90-wheelbase Defender by Bowler, with several custom features added. The 100th Edition Bowler Defender 90 Road Car Conversion is built on the…
Jetour Releases Official Images of New Traveller SUV, You Might Recognize It
Do you remember the Landwind X7 (you know, the Land Rover Evoque rip-off?). After a few years of litigation, a Beijing court, surprisingly, ruled that Landwind had copied five unique design elements of the Evoque and ordered a cease of production and sales as well as financial compensation to Jaguar Land Rover. Now, Chinese SUV…
Feature Vehicle Interior :: Destined for Wild’s 80-Series Land Cruiser
When Josh and Vanessa’s 1994 Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser broke down on the side of the highway near Guadalajara, Mexico, the experience affirmed the modifications they had made before departing from their hometown in British Columbia, Canada. Easy access to tool rolls, spare parts, and recovery gear was paramount for Josh, who diagnosed a broken…
Volkswagen California Surf Edition Now Available in the United Kingdom
The California 6.1 has been one of the most successful vehicles of its kind ever, with more than 175,000 units produced across four generations, and remains a popular van for moderately adventurous families. The California has hardly wavered from its original design philosophy, is beautifully packaged, and, in true German style, is built to remarkably…
Dacia Introduces Sleep Pack as Part of its InNature Accessory Range for Europe
Joining the list of cool, compact, and clever European, outdoor-oriented vehicles which cannot be bought in the US are the Dacia Jogger and Jogger Extreme. To add insult to injury, Dacia has announced the release of its Jogger Sleep Pack, the first item in the brand’s newly founded InNature accessory range. The Sleep Pack enhances…
Lightship, America’s First All-Electric Recreational Vehicle (RV)
San Francisco-based startup Lightship has announced the launch of what they claim to be America’s first all-electric recreational vehicle. The Lightship L1 is an aerodynamic, battery-powered travel trailer. The title of “first” may very well be warranted as the purpose-built trailer has a self-propulsion system that enables near-zero range or mile-per-gallon efficiency loss for the…
Why Overlanders Are Choosing Iraq as the Gateway to the Middle East
Lead image by Olga On Tour When Swiss overlanders Marcel and Chiara Fuerst drove through Iraq in November 2021, they stopped at roughly a hundred military checkpoints. Heavily armed military escorts were required through certain areas, and they tackled the stretch from Baghdad to Jordan in one go due to the risk of ISIS terrorist…
SoCal Meetup Hosted by Super Pacific and Rhino Adventure Gear
Overland event season is slowly unfolding for 2023, and those lucky enough to live in the sunkissed land of Southern California get the benefit of some of the earliest meetups. Still snowbound in Montana, I can’t help but feel a little wistful for some warm breezes and gentle ocean currents this time of year. Super…
Overland News of the Week, March 3rd, 2023
Boreas Campers Teams up With Garmin Boreas Campers have teamed up with Garmin on the EOS-12, an off-road, off-grid, four-season camper trailer. The EOS-12 comes standard with the Garmin ONE system, which connects and controls all onboard systems at the touch of a button. The system is accessed via the Garmin tablet, which can be…
Icon Vehicle Dynamics Unveils Impact Bumpers for Ford Super Duty
Icon Vehicle Dynamics has announced the release of new products designed to improve the off-road capabilities of Ford Super Duty trucks from 2017 onwards. The company has introduced several new additions to the Icon Impact product line, including the Pro Series front and rear bumpers. Icon designed the Pro Series bumpers to offer the best…
The Fiat Panda 4WD Returns in 2023 with an EV Option
Italian carmaker Fiat is set to release two new electric vehicles this year, one of which is expected to be a small SUV under the Fiat Panda badge. The announcement is part of parent company Stellantis’ plan to push for more EVs in Europe. The company’s European EV portfolio is set to increase from twenty-two…
Featured Vehicle :: Australian Range Rover Classic
Endak Hudson’s Range Rover Classic is one wonderful element of a broader, beautiful story. Dak (as he is known to his friends) and his sister were adopted by an Australian family nearly twenty years ago and relocated from Ethiopia to a new world of love and opportunity in a picturesque town called Lane Cove, a…
Overland Journal Put Synthetic Rope Winches to the Test. Here are the Results.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Gear 2023 Issue. The year 2009 was a memorable year for many reasons: US Airways Flight 1549 hit a large flock of geese shortly after takeoff and successfully landed in the Hudson River, the swine flu ravaged the world, and Overland Journal printed their 12-volt winch…
Video :: The 2022 Land Rover Defender 130
Scott Brady visits the Land Rover training grounds in North Carolina to evaluate the new Defender 130 SUV, which combined the capability of the Defender 90 and 110 with 13 inches of additional length aft of the rear axle. The 130 feels premium, while simultaneously being competitively priced with Sequoia, Yukon, Tahoe, Wagoneer, and Expedition. The advantage…
Range Rover Sport Deer Valley Edition Limited Release
Over 25 inches of snow fell in Park City, Utah last Tuesday night. Spotlights atop the Range Rover House just off the main street highlighted huge, tumbling white snowflakes as a car cover was pulled back to reveal a jaw-dropping vehicle: the Range Rover Sport Deer Valley Edition. This bespoke run of only 20 vehicles…
2008 Toyota Tundra TRD Off-Road Overland Build :: Rear Suspension, Gears, and ARB Air Locker
Toyota never intended the Tundra to be fully laden at all times. The stock suspension, gear ratio, and Auto LSD were designed to keep the average consumer happy—someone who normally keeps the bed empty other than an occasional trip to Home Depot or IKEA. The next stage of this build will have us installing a…
Will the Ford Maverick Tremor Off-Road and Overland? :: Video
Scott Brady tests the new Ford Maverick Tremor Off-Road and Overland, including deep snow and rocks that push the limits of ground clearance and traction. This pint-sized adventure truck is a surprising value at $32,000, and even with a GoFast Camper and a few accessories, it would come in under $40,000 as a drive-around-the-world overlander….
All-New 180-Degree Awnings from Eezi-Awn
Equipt Expedition Outfitters has recently announced the release of their latest product line, the Eezi-Awn Dragonfly awning. As the exclusive distributor of Eezi-Awn in the US, the company has once again cemented its position as an industry leader in high-quality vehicle expedition equipment. The Dragonfly is a lightweight and user-friendly roll-up bag awning that offers…
Overland News of the Week, February 17th, 2023
HydraPak Introduces New Water Filtration Systems HydraPak has introduced water filters designed to work seamlessly with their existing selection of flexible bottles, water storage, and reservoir lines. HydraPak President Matt Lyon states, “Adventure depends on water, and we’re constantly looking for the best way to help keep athletes hydrated so that they can continue…