If there has ever been a full-size truck that best captures the needs of overlanders, it has been the Power Wagon. It was the confluence of capability, comfort, capacity, and durability, all on top of a…
Ram Answers Our Power Wagon Prayers
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EP331 | Reliving Iconic Overland Journal Stories with Chris Collard
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano interviews automotive journalist and former Overland Journal Editor in-Chief Chris Collard (2011–2018) as the publication approaches its 20-year anniversary. Collard discusses recent Sierra Nevada conservation initiatives, trips through Baja and…
El Gran Desierto de Altar: Crossing the Largest Sand Sea in North America
Photography by Sinuhe Xavier, Scott Brady, Ho Chung, and John Lee 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 News of the Week, November 6, 2026
Hest Nest Blanket and Sleep Goggles Hest continues to elevate the camping experience with its new Nest Blanket and Sleep Goggles. The Nest Blanket is available in hydrophobic down or 100% recycled synthetic and is designed…
2023 Ford F-250 4×4 :: Featured Classified
Ford introduced the F-Series in 1948, and for almost half a century it has sold more pickups in the US than any competitor (it’s also one of the world’s best-selling vehicles). Its monumental success is no…
Ford’s Frostwarden Bronco Showcases a 1,200-Plus-Horsepower Megazilla V8
How much power is too much for off-road driving? The answer depends on the terrain, the driver, and the task at hand. Set practical considerations aside, however, and there is a certain appeal to squeezing as…
Lost in K’gari: Exploring Australia’s Fraser Island
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 Gear 2019 issue, this article is part of that…
Off the Map: Essential Paper Maps for Overlanding
My first proper job in the mid-1990s was as a salesperson working out of a major city. Prospective clients were scattered across the urban center, the surrounding suburbs, and as far as the platinum-rich west, often…
STO Fest 2026: An Oasis at Lasertown
Lasertown sits in the dry lake country that King of the Hammers made famous. In October, the days run warm and the nights fall steep into cold. Storyteller Overland chose this ground for STO Fest, its…
Clean, Safe Water: Filters and Purifiers for Overland Travel
Photography by Brian Slobe 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 2009 issue, this article…
Hat Tricks
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 2016 issue, this article is part of that…
1996 Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ75 Troopy :: Premium Classified
A few years ago, I took the leap and bought a Toyota Troopy, and it remains one of the best decisions I ever made. Prior to owning my Land Cruiser, I’d spent almost a decade on…
Steve Irwin’s V8 LandCruiser Troopy Heads for Terrain Tamer’s California Display
Likely to tug at the heartstrings of classic Land Cruiser enthusiasts and fans of the late Steve Irwin, the conservationist’s former 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser HJ47 Troop Carrier will be displayed at Terrain Tamer’s North American…
Toyota Fits Five Snowhunter Concepts With Tracks for SEMA 2026
Toyota has announced five tracked Snowhunter concepts for the 2026 SEMA Show, applying a winter exploration theme to the Tundra, Tacoma, 4Runner, Land Cruiser, and Sequoia. Practicality may be a secondary consideration, but that is often…
Desert Dreams and Dirt Roads: Meet Jeep’s Scrambler SRT Concept
My first impression of the Wrangler Scrambler SRT Concept came from a fleeting glance at the thumbnail accompanying Jeep’s official press release. “Is that a new Rambo Lambo (LM002)?” I asked myself. The resemblance is passing…
Kawasaki Announces 2027 KLE650 ABS, Starting at $8,799
Recently, we reported on Kawasaki’s 2027 KLR650 ABS, a motorcycle with a long history of global adventure travel and a dedicated following. Now Kawasaki has announced the 2027 KLE650 ABS and KLE650 SE ABS, introducing a…
Trekking Under an Endless Sky: Swapping Troopies for Camels in Egypt’s White Desert
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 2025 issue, this article is part of that…
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon w/ Alu-Cab Canopy Camper :: Featured Classified
The Jeep Gladiator is one of the few pickups engineered from the factory for when the tarmac ends, and you can drive it from the dealership around the world. The Rubicon package boosts all-terrain performance with…
Testing the Ice: A Moto-adventuring Trio and a 1993 Ural Sidecar Take on the Arctic
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 Spring 2015 issue, this article is part of that…
1978 Mercedes Unimog U1300L Expedition Truck :: Premium Classified – SALE PENDING
As someone who has lived on the road for ~15 years, I totally understand the appeal of expedition trucks. At a glance, it’s easy to assume they’re excessive or indulgent, but this is often in the…
Overlanding Meets Physics: 6 Storage Solutions to Beat the Laws of Thermodynamics
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 Spring 2007 issue, this article is part of that…