Aspen Frontiers Patagonia Black Hole Duffle Bag Hangers I get really excited when I see innovations in the campervan space, mostly because the industry seems to be maturing a bit and unique solutions are a little less frequent these days. But here’s something new: Black Hole duffel bag racks from Aspen Frontiers. This clever solution…
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Video of the Week :: Walking Through Fire—Crossing the Empty Quarter
Located in the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula and spanning 650,000 square kilometers, the Empty Quarter (Rub’ Al Khali) is the largest sand sea in the world. In this desolate but beautiful place, three women—Janey McGill, Atheer Al-Sabri, and Baida Al-Zadjali—chose to cross by foot, walking 758 kilometers from Ubar to Ibri in Oman’s…
2022 Easter Jeep Safari: Reinventing Fabtech
Newcomers and seasoned Jeepers congregated for the 56th annual Easter Jeep Safari last week, celebrating Moab’s challenging terrain as they took to the trails. Along with Jeep owners, a wide array of companies were also present to facilitate trail runs, show their latest products at vendor shows, and help those in need. One such company…
2022 Easter Jeep Safari: The Warn Industries’ Cliffhanger Media Run
Each year thousands of Jeep enthusiasts gather in Moab, Utah, for the much-anticipated Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) event. Hosted by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers club, this annual week-long affair tests drivers and their machines against the town’s numerous famous slick rock trails. From mild to massive, this southeastern high-desert region showcases a wide variety of…
Overlander Mexico
When you face the unknown—whether people, places, or concepts—the talons of fear have a way of gripping down relentlessly. The year was 2018, and my husband and I were facing doubts before overlanding into an unfamiliar country for the first time. We would have experienced less of a mental rollercoaster were it not for our…
iKamper Raises the Overland Roof Tent Bar With Their New Skycamp 3.0
iKamper releases their largest Skycamp yet, version 3.0, providing king-sized comfort. The roof tent has become a boon for vehicle-based travelers, providing tree-fort security with condo comfort. The trail can be rocky or muddy, and the car-top mounted tent keeps you clean and dry. The roof tent also offers the security of being off the…
The All-New Nimbl “Evolution” Camper is Now Full Carbon Fiber and Top Tier
The Nimbl camper is evolving continuously; this last year, the design and production team have focused on improving technology, molds, sourcing, and production. This new-generation camper aims to bridge the gap between the luxurious traveler and a highly capable overland vehicle by continuing to incorporate the amenities and services one might expect of a top-of-the-range…
Fifteen52 Launches Three New Off-Road Wheels for 2022
Fifteen52 has introduced three new off-road wheels to their off-road collection: the Range HD, Metrix HD, and Patrol HD. These new models all feature optimized spoke windows for brake system ventilation and are designed with maximum brake clearance in mind. The Range HD Bringing a motorsport style to Fifteen52’s off-road wheel collection, the Range HD…
Overlanding Norway’s Southern Fjordlands
For as long as I can remember, Scandinavia has held a particular magnetism for me. In my teenage days, I dreamed of the vast snow dunes of Lapland, fire crackling in the unforgiving cold, the northern lights showing the way through the endless night. The first time I traveled solo, I looked for the landscape…
Nissan Partners with Tread Lightly to Promote Responsible Recreation
Tread Lightly and Nissan announced a partnership to promote responsible off-road recreation through marketing, stewardship, and education programs to ensure outdoor recreation opportunities remain accessible for current and future generations. As part of this collaboration, Nissan will consult with Tread Lightly to ensure off-road activities are appropriately presented in promotional content. Nissan will also support…
Video of the Week: Van Life in The Artic with Living The Van Life
Chad DeRosa’s travels around the USA and Baja have been well documented for more than a decade. This video beautifully demonstrates that Chad is not only an excellent storyteller but also a courageous explorer, daring to take on the winter Arctic in his Mercedes Benz Sprinter. With temperatures dropping to -30F, Chad takes us on…
Overland News of the Week, April 15th, 2022
Let’s Go Aero Moon Unit In the search for the perfect overland shelter, there are many options to choose from (did you listen to our recent podcast about ground tents?). Personally, I have been intrigued by the hanging enclosures that integrate with some rooftop tents, creating a weather-resistant shelter annex with access to your…
Overland Pros Baja Wedge RTT and Wraptor 270-degree Awning
A brand new, high-quality wedge rooftop tent and 270-degree awning for less than $3,500? Impossible! On a recent tour across the width and breadth of the USA, we equipped a Range Rover Classic with a Wedge rooftop tent and a 270 awning, transforming the vehicle instantly into an overlander. In an age when recreational…
Is the new Silverado ZR2 the best overland half-ton?
“Chevrolet raises the bar with the most capable half-ton, full-size truck ever sold in North America.” Change can come from the most unexpected of places, the passion and commitment of a few individuals shifting the course of an organization. We witnessed that in the early 2000s with the Jeep team launching the Rubicon, and…
Ram 2500 Overland Build :: SPod Bantam X and Touchscreen Controller Installation
When I started researching how to install aftermarket lighting in my Ram 2500, I was very quickly overwhelmed with information. I was also discouraged to learn that making a small mistake could present a myriad of problems for the many computerized systems found in my vehicle. As someone with DIY ambitions who wants to understand…
2023 Pathfinder Rock Creek joins the Nissan Lineup
Here at Expedition Portal, we enjoy practical vehicles, and by that, I mean vehicles that can be used to serve many purposes. The Pathfinder Rock Creek is, in many ways, like a Subaru Outback on steroids and will serve you well as a weekday run around and a versatile road trip machine. There are a…
Moto Gear for 4WD Overlanding
There is nothing us old-school, long-distance overlanders love more than practical gear that serves more than one purpose, is lightweight, and more durable than a bad reputation. Bikers, generally, seem proud of their collective bad rep. But they are also creative and innovative when it comes to gear, as they only want to carry the essentials and…
Hummer EV: Futuristic Features, Monster Power
Bearing down on the steering wheel and settling into the seat of the Edition One Hummer EV, I prepared for the sensation of rapid acceleration that was about to be unleashed. My left foot was firmly planted on the vehicle’s brake pedal while my right foot simultaneously pressed the accelerator to the floor. A humming…
Is the new Hummer EV a Super Overlander?
The GMC team calls the new HUMMER EV a Supertruck, and the moniker is no doubt fitting. The vehicle boasts unimaginable specifications for a high-clearance 4WD, like 0 to 60 in 3 seconds, 11 second quarter mile, and 1,000 horsepower from three electric motors. For off-highway travel, the numbers get even more impressive, with 13…
Method Race Wheels Reveals New 706 Bead Grip Wheel Technology
Today, Method Race Wheels introduced its new 706 Bead Grip wheel, a revolutionary design that bridges the gap between conventional street and beadlock wheels. The 706 is DOT-approved and features Method’s patented Bead Grip technology, which provides the ability to safely run lower tire pressures without the stress of a tire de-beading. The wheels, available…