June 25, 2020 :: Press Release In late June 2005, expeditionportal.com (known as ExPo) went live, serving initially as a community forum, and now as one of the world’s largest online overland resources for the vehicle-based adventure traveler. While the website has grown continually since 2005, growth has accelerated in recent years because of the…
Featured Adventurers :: Jamie aka ‘Captain Manicorn’ & Sandra
Sometimes you have to hit rock-bottom before you can realize your true potential, and for Jamie Leibert that meant landing in federal prison. This incredible low taught him what can happen when you lose your way. But after serving his time, Jamie decided to completely turn his life around. He abandoned his vices and took…
Maiden Voyage | Tail Lamp
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal, Summer 2020. I woke up to find my tent in my face. Why had my shelter collapsed, leaving me wrapped up in a lasagna of damp nylon? I lay motionless, listening for any clues that might suggest the cause of my predicament. It was early and quiet,…
53rd Annual Sierra Trek (update) is Cancelled
Editor’s Note: Due to COVID developments, Sierra Trek has been cancelled. The 53rd Annual Sierra Trek, which takes place on the shores of Meadow Lake, is officially on for 2020, August 6-9. The Sierra Trek is one of California’s most well-known OHV events, with over five decades of family fun in the history books. It…
Montana by Land Rover
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal, Summer 2020. Even by the standards of Montana Land Rover clubs, this idea seemed like a pipe dream under the paired influences of Scottish ale and mid-winter cabin fever. The proposal was such: a weeklong overland foray in early May into some of the most remote country…
Nitro Gear’s Restored Trakka Troop Carrier | Feature Vehicle
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal, Summer 2020. All too often, the vehicles we love are eventually lost. Old muscle cars are traded in for more practical sedans or wind up in a ditch, road trip vans succumb to high miles and blown motors, and our trusty camping trucks begin to rust after…
Telecommuting from the Backcountry
For years I’d coveted the idea of working remotely, but like many “normal” folks, the 9-to-5 wouldn’t let me escape the confines of a brick and mortar office. But if there is one certainty of the human species, it’s that we’re incredibly adaptable and always find ways to adjust to changes. Due to the widely…
Five Things We Love About The Jeep Gladiator Mojave
Fox 2.5-inch Internal Bypass Remote Reservoir Shocks This is the money item on the Mojave, and what really transforms it from a Wrangler truck to something you’d feel comfortable throwing around the desert. For overlanding, I’m a big fan of OE engineering. While it may not result in the same performance you could get from…
Webasto and XOverland Team Up for Cold Weather Overlanding Solutions
Webasto has become a household name in the campervan world where their diesel (and gas) forced-air heaters are the gold standard for keeping warm in cold environments. Webasto heaters are versatile and compact, so it’s no surprise that we are seeing them more and more of them in the overlanding world as well as being…
Front Runner Outfitters Releases Slim Line II Rack For Jeep Gladiator
South African overlanding gear manufacturer, Front Runner Outfitters, is well-known for its robust selection of vehicle accessories. New for 2020, Front Runner Outfitters has released a 2019-current Jeep Gladiator compatible Slim Line II roof rack system. The Slimline II allows unencumbered removal of the Jeep’s hardtop roof panels, allowing owners to keep their OEM…
Ford Announces Transit Trail for 2020 in UK
As if we weren’t already excited enough for the electric Ford Transit and AWD Ford Transit, here’s some recent news that’s sure to get your blood pumping. Ford has just announced “Go-anywhere” Tail and Active variants for the 2020 Transit and Tourneo. The bad news? They’ll only be available in the UK (North American residents…
New Sprinter-Compatible Method 901 Dually Wheels
Sprinter owners take note, Method Race Wheels, known for their high-performance products that promise to be “lighter, stronger, faster” has just released the 901 Sprinter dually. This matte- black front and rear wheelset is manufactured from solid A356 aluminum with T6 heat treatment construction. The 901 Sprinter Dually has the iconic 12-window design, a…
Titus Adventure Vehicles Adds Mountain Biking Packages
Founded in 2019, Titus Adventure Company (TAC) is a one-stop adventure vehicle and gear rental company offering overland-ready rigs out of Denver, Colorado. As outdoor adventurers who care about preserving the natural resources that we all love, TAC offsets all of the carbon emissions from their fleet through regenerative agriculture via a partnership with the…
Warn’s Legendary 8274 Now Pulls 10,000 Pounds
There are few products that are truly legendary, and the Warn 8274 winch is one of them. This winch has served explorers around the globe for over 60 years. Originally, it was called the Belleview winch, and was manufactured from 1959-1973. In 1974, it was improved and strengthened, taking on the name 8274. “By the…
Why The Jeep Gladiator Mojave Is a Middle Finger To The Competition
Aimed at those more likely to blast through the desert on the weekend as opposed to hitting the trail to crawl, The Gladiator Mojave is Jeep’s answer to competitors like the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and the Colorado ZR2. Still equipped with a solid front axle (yay!) the Mojave behaves a bit differently than the…
Overland Expo Postpones Events Until 2021
Citing the ongoing threat to public health from the coronavirus, Overland Expo has just announced that they will be postponing all 2020 in-person events. “The safety and health of our attendees, exhibitors, and staff are of the utmost importance to us. After months of deliberation, research, and consultation with local officials, we have decided…
Mitsubishi Fuso Halts New Truck Sales in NA
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America has just announced that they will be discontinuing new truck sales in the United States and Canada. According to Mitsubishi, existing dealerships will be given the option to transition to service and parts supply to offer continued support for Mitsubishi Fuso trucks into 2028. Justin Palmer, President and CEO of…
XOVERLAND :: Arctic Solo Series, Ep 2
Expedition Overland’s newest series, Arctic Solo, tells the story of Richard and Ashley (@DeskToGlory) as they finish their Pan-American road trip by completing the final leg of their journey: Canada’s Northwest Territory to the Arctic Sea. Episode one gave us a rundown of the trip and the rig Richard and Ashely are driving to…
Featured Vehicle :: Brett’s 1992 Toyota Townace A’m Craft Camper
I first crossed paths with action-sports photographer Brett Wilhelm in Driggs, Idaho, back in 2018. I was en route to Victor, Idaho, to run an event, and Brett was making his way south for a photo assignment. We chatted photography over a cup of coffee before going our separate ways. I connected with Brett…
Overlander Lubricant – Drink Responsibly
It has been a long, hot, and trying day. The rig has been behaving badly, the last of 20 checkpoints involved a locked and loaded Kalashnikov, your convoy partner has been very hard work, and there is a difficult multi-day remote mountain pass ahead. It is at times like these that all an overlander needs…