The city of Nogales, Arizona, has long been our preferred border crossing as we make our way down, or up, from our base in central Mexico. Yes, the Baja route south is far more fun, but…
OV Routes: Coronado Borderlands Arizona Traverse


The city of Nogales, Arizona, has long been our preferred border crossing as we make our way down, or up, from our base in central Mexico. Yes, the Baja route south is far more fun, but…
Triumph’s flagship ADV mount, the venerable Tiger, has sometimes lagged behind some of its competition from BMW and Ducati in the technology and amenities department: No longer. Triumph has announced the 2027 launch of its fully…
Expedition trucks are a great choice for those planning a big trip, traveling as a family, or transitioning to life on the road. They remove many inconveniences of vehicle travel and instead offer many of the…
To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2007 issue, this article is part of that…
Illustration by Michele Dallorso To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2021 issue, this article…
I’ve lived on the road for the best part of 15 years, and for the most part I’m very satisfied with my overland rigs. However, I’ll forever be tempted by a full-size pickup with a fully…
To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2015 issue, this article is part of that…
Working at the Overland Collective, I see thousands of dialed rigs, so it takes something decidedly special to stop me in my tracks, fumbling in excitement to write a cheque. However, it’s perhaps no surprise that…
Jeep Named Official 4×4 of Moab Jeep and the City of Moab have announced a two-year partnership covering trail stewardship, community funding, and local events. Approved by Moab City Council and beginning in October 2026, the…
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes back longtime contributor and former gear editor Graham Jackson as Overland Journal approaches its 20-year anniversary. Jackson recounts writing a major Issue 1 feature on nine months traveling in…
Expedition trucks are ideal for those planning a long-term trip, transitioning to life on the road, or traveling as a family. These 4WD goliaths often sit on heavy-duty commercial or military truck chassis and are over-engineered…
My son is in the market for a lightweight trailer that he can turn into a VR and gaming pad when he is not exploring trails on his ATV. Modern Buggy’s 2027 Hopper Mini XL caught…
To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2009 issue, this article is part of that…
Toyota has long been the brand of choice for missions where absolute reliability is critical. From overlanders to frontline agencies, militaries, and rebels alike, a Toyota pickup is always close at hand. Whether it’s a brand…
The Kawasaki KLR is, in the world of adventure vehicles, akin to the classic Land Rover Defender: widely loved, capable, simple, and iconic. Kawasaki seems to take an “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” approach…
Overlanding has always benefited from adjacent markets, with many attributes and needs shared across backpacking, fly-fishing, military, hunting, fishing, and adventure travel. These categories can introduce solutions from the incubation of fresh perspectives. As Clay Croft…
Burundi is a small country in the heart of Africa. There is a lovely road that runs from the largest city, Bujumbura, into the hills. “These hills are grass-covered and rolling, and [with continued apologies to…
To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2008 issue, this article is part of that…
The Toyota Tacoma continues to dominate the mid-size category, and for good reason. From the factory, it boasts class-leading reliability, build quality, and capability, and is a truck you can depend on whatever the climate or…
Overland Journal Podcast Host Ashley Giordano welcomes Director of Design Stephanie Brady to celebrate the magazine’s 20-year anniversary. Brady recounts launching the print publication between 2006 and 2007 with a small team, limited funding, and learning…
Gone are the days when fitting a roof rack to your rig meant ordering some A1 towers and a couple of load bars from Yakima and calling it good. Roof gutters have long disappeared from the…