I was camping in eastern Washington a month ago. We had a gorgeous spot right on a river and plenty of space for three vehicles and six dirt bikes. On arrival, I jumped out of the truck and headed into some trees to relieve my water-filled bladder. Walking a few feet away from camp, I…
Category Archives: Four Wheel Drive
JPP Offers Gorilla Glass Replacement Windshields for Latest Wrangler & Gladiator
Corning Gorilla Glass, the same chemically strengthened yet lightweight glass used in cell phone screens, is now being offered by Jeep Performance Parts in the form of replacement windshields for the latest Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models. These new windshields were most recently featured on the Wrangler Orange Peelz concept vehicle at Easter Jeep Safari…
Overland News of the Week, July 10th, 2021
Hyperlight Mountain Gear Camera Pod Hyperlight Mountain Gear, makers of über-lightweight sewn outdoor goods, have just dropped their new Camera Pod, and if it’s built like their other products, I have no doubt that it will survive many miles on the trail. Hyperlight is one of the pioneering companies responsible for popularizing Dyneema (aka Cubin…
Video of the Week: Hummer EV 0-60 in 3 seconds with Watts to Freedom Launch Control
The look on your passenger’s face will be priceless when you turn your head and tilt your shades down before saying, “hold on, I’m putting the Hummer EV in WTF-mode.” That’s Watts to Freedom, in case you were wondering. Basically, this user-selectable driving mode lowers the Hummer’s Adaptive Air Suspension two inches and delivers optimal…
REDARC wants to kit out your overlanding rig with $20K in gear
Consider this your notice: REDARC is giving two lucky winners $20K in prizes this summer with their Power Your Wild giveaway. What is Power Your Wild? Well, in a nutshell, REDARC will be giving the two grand prize winners full vehicle fit-outs including REDARC off-grid power systems as well as gear from ARB, all professionally…
Featured Vehicle :: Land Rover Defender Ambulance – “Coco Overland”
Purists look away; Jannis Josten is in the house! Josten is one of the most talented, ingenious, ambitious, and outright mad engineers I’ve ever met. He’s also the owner of today’s featured vehicle, a BMW-powered 1987/1997 Defender, featuring a 1969 Land Rover Series II ambulance body and a suspension setup that would make Dakar drivers…
Icon Vehicle Dynamics Pro Series Rear Bumper for Jeep Gladiator JT
Icon Vehicle Dynamics, led by head engineer and Score champion driver Dylan Evans, is a performance manufacturer in aftermarket suspension components for trucks, SUVs, and off-road suspension development. The company now “brings that same dedication to excellence in armor, bumpers, and off-road accessories under the Icon Impact product line.” The Impact bumper and armor offerings…
A Self-Drive Adventure Through Botswana
In January 2021, my wife, Kirsten, and I went on a self-drive safari in Botswana in a vehicle from Chobe 4X4. We are camping idiots and always depart with a slight sense of trepidation that we may not return. It is not being in the wild that worries us; it is our profound mechanical ignorance. …
Warn Industries Expands its Ascent XP Bumper Lineup—Updates its Multi-Mount, Adds New Plow Application
Warn Industries continues to expand and update its products and is now offering three new applications to its line of rugged Ascent XP bumpers, has updated its versatile Multi-Mount portable winch mount, and added a new plow for Can-Am ATVs. The Ascent XP front bumper is intended for truck buyers who want “the aggressive style…
Toyota Reveals All-new 300-Series Land Cruiser
The anticipation is finally over as Toyota unveils the all-new 300-Series Land Cruiser at a premiere in Dubai. This will be the first new Land Cruiser SW (station wagon) model since the release of the 200 in 2007 and will take its place as the new flagship in the SUV range. Since its launch in…
Featured Campervan :: 1977 Mercedes Benz LA 911 B – “Akela”
People often assume that we’re able to travel full-time because we’re millionaires, but they couldn’t be more wrong. Nevertheless, I always say, yes, I am. I’m a “time millionaire.” I may not have lots of money, but I have time, and that’s most important. -Leander Nardin Akela World is comprised of Leander, Maria, their son,…
Video of the Week: Overland Journal Lexus GX470 Build
On my first trip to Prescott, Arizona, I remember seeing Scott’s 2007 Lexus GX470 at Overland HQ and asking him about it. At the time, I was considering the vehicle for an overland build myself (which I ultimately abandoned in favor of a full-sized truck, primarily because I needed more robust towing capability). Scott and…
#WorkFromAnywhere with GMC and Win a Sierra AT4
June 24 is National Work From Home Day, a slightly strange thing to celebrate given the widespread transition to remote work out of necessity during the pandemic. Despite the sobering cause of this change, the transition to remote work has been welcomed by many. And while skipping the commute is great, working remotely comes with…
Featured Campervan :: 1993 Volkswagen LT 4×4 – “Gertrude”
I first stumbled upon Fabian’s Instagram profile (4x4_fabian) a few years ago when I was seriously considering swapping my 1986 Volkswagen T3 Syncro for an LT 4×4. The LT 4×4 is, at first glance, the obvious upgrade to the Syncro, and as my life on the road was permanent, I figured the extra space would…
Field Tested: Nomad Grill and Smoker
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2021 Issue. There is nothing better than a satisfying meal after a day of adventure in the backcountry, and it needn’t consist of hotdogs and Kraft singles on white bread. Enter the Nomad, the low-mess solution to smoking and grilling. As travelers, we…
Red Line Synthetic Oil Products Prepare Vehicles for Hot Weather Conditions
As we enter the summer months it’s important your vehicle is running efficiently, and Red Line Synthetic Oil offers consumers a variety of key products that promise to bolster performance and reliability in warmer weather. Founded in 1979, Red Line began creating lubricants for the racing industry, but today manufactures more than 100 products that…
Video of the Week: 600-pound ATerra Tacoma Overland Camper
A fully enclosed four-season sub-600-pound flatbed truck camper? Yes, it’s true, and it’s a first for the North American market. The ATerra camper was designed by Tern Overland and is being sold exclusively through AT Overland. After 25 months of development, the main engineer behind the project, David Soza, gives Scott the first glimpse of…
REDARC’s New Manager30R Gets Color Display and App Connectivity
The name REDARC is synonymous with off-grid power systems, and the newest version of their fan-favorite battery management system, the Manager30R, has added a handful of new features, including a RedVision color display and app connectivity. *It is also compatible with REDARC’s RedVision Vehicle Management System. The idea behind the Manager30R is simple: bring the…
Ballistol Oil
A few blissful years ago, I stood near Lake Bodensee, which borders Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, helping a meticulous German man called Olaf attach a folding bracket and stainless steel sand ladders to my Land Rover. He worked diligently and took pride in his work; the bracket and sand ladders had been designed and manufactured…
Expedition Portal Project :: 2021 GMC AT4 Diesel
There is no question that full-size trucks are becoming the new vehicle of choice for North American overland travel, offering robust payload and towing capabilities. Most of the reason for this shift is the generally anemic mid-sized offerings, some providing less payload than a sedan. The full-size truck also affords notable improvements in durability, with…