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Featured Vehicles, Four Wheel Drive

Featured Vehicle: ARB’s 100 Series Land Cruiser

From the glistening bull bar to the mud covered skid plates, we take a look at one hell of a hundred series

A man wearing a hat drives a yellow Land Rover Discovery through deep water, with only the upper part visible. Outfitted with overlanding gear and a Camel Trophy sign on the roof, this Overlander braves challenging terrain.

News: Return to Camel Trophy

A chance to revisit the adventure of the Camel Trophy

A metallic badge featuring the silhouette of a classic Jeep, the number 1941, and SEVENTY FIVE YEARS, celebrating Jeep’s 75 years with exclusive anniversary editions.

Four Wheel Drive, News

Jeep Celebrates 75 Years with anniversary editions

It’s amazing to think that 75 years ago the first Jeeps were rolling off the assembly line on their way to war. These amazing four-wheel drives changed the face of battle, and later the way America and the world look at back country travel. Thankfully, Jeep hasn’t forgotten what made their vehicles great all those years…

A portable stainless steel grill with meat cooking on top sits on a folding wooden table outdoors, perfect for an Overlander, while a German Shepherd dog lies on the grass nearby. Trees and open grassy area are visible in the background.

Field Tested: Esbit foldable charcoal grill

A charcoal grill that is as easy to store as it is to use

A white overlanding camper van is parked on a grassy field near a small pond, surrounded by pine trees, with dramatic rocky mountains and cliffs in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

A year in review: Overland International’s 2015

A stellar year of the team’s adventures in one single gallery.

An overlander stands beside an off-road vehicle parked on a wide, flat beach under a clear blue sky, with tire tracks in the sand and the ocean in the background.

Adventure, Adventure, Four Wheel Drive

Cornwall 2 Cape Horn: Living without limits

“You don’t travel to see different things, you travel to see things differently”

A white off-road overlander drives on a sandy desert trail surrounded by rocky hills and sparse shrubs, with another vehicle visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Camper and Trailer, Featured Vehicles, Featured Vehicles, Four Wheel Drive

Stuff of dreams: XV-JP #0001 for sale

A low mile Earth-Roamer with a low price-tag to match

A rugged overlanding vehicle with a trailer and rooftop tent is parked on rocky terrain in a desert landscape, distant mountains beneath a partly cloudy sky. Sparse bushes are scattered in the foreground.

Camper and Trailer, Camper and Trailer, Skills and Training

Is an off-road trailer really for you?

Why a trailer could be the best camping investment you’ve ever made, or your worst.

A rugged overlanding vehicle towing a silver teardrop camper with a large red-and-white medical cross on its side, parked on rough terrain beneath a cloudy sky.

Camper and Trailer, Featured Vehicles

Company Spotlight: Vintage Overland

A rugged trailer from a simpler time

Four Wheel Drive, News, Skills and Training

The Rebelle Rally announces women’s navigational event!

For the first time in the U.S., a Women’s only off-road navigation rally will be held

A green waterproof spiral notebook with water droplets on its cover lies on a stone surface, with a black pen resting diagonally across the notebook—an essential companion for any overlander’s journey.

Gear, Tools, Recovery and Safety

Rite in the Rain Notebook & Gerber Impromptu pen

The pen is indeed mightier than the sword

A white SUV and a camper trailer with an attached canvas tent are parked in a pine forest, sunlight filtering through the trees onto this peaceful overlanding campsite.

Camping, Gear, Gear

Shady Business: ARB’s 2000 Series Awning and Room

We take a look at one of our favorite purchases this year

A motorcyclist wearing blue and white gear rides a BMW adventure motorcycle on a dirt path, kicking up dust, with autumn trees and hills in the background—a true overlander embracing the spirit of overlanding exploration.

Motorcycle, News

Wunderlich Releases 2WD 1200GS

A BMW concept that is gaining some traction

Overlander vehicles, including a truck with a trailer, are parked on a grassy hillside surrounded by tall pine trees at sunset, with a colorful sky in the background.

Adventure, Adventure, Adventure, Camper and Trailer

36 Hours of Adventure: Eastern AZ and the Mogollon Rim

A dirt road, good friends, and two days are all you need for one heck of an escape.

A white overland vehicle with a roof tent drives along a narrow, gravel mountain road with steep slopes, overlooking a scenic valley and distant rugged mountains under a clear blue sky.

Camper and Trailer, Featured Vehicles

Schutt XVENTURE XV-2: The wrap up

After more than a year of use, we give a final look at living with the XV-2

A tan and green off-road pop-up camper trailer, perfect for overlanding, is parked on a driveway hitched to a dark SUV. The camper’s tent section is expanded with windows, while houses and a garage are visible in the background.

Camper and Trailer, Featured Vehicles

Featured Trailer Build: Rutdigger’s DIY UEV440

When you can’t get your hands on your dream trailer, just build it yourself

Gear, Luggage and Storage

Field Tested 5.11 Rush Delivery X-Ray

A place for everything and everything in its place.

A Toyota 4x4 Overlander labeled MAP PATROL speeds along a dusty desert trail, sending up clouds of dirt. A dry tree stands in the foreground, with sparse desert vegetation stretching into the background.

Adventure, Adventure, Four Wheel Drive

On the Devil’s Doorstep

Dust, bombs, smugglers, and one great adventure down the road of the devil.

A black, open-top overland vehicle with a soft canvas roof and rugged tires is parked on a street, backed by greenery. A spare tire is mounted on the rear, ready for any overlanding adventure.

Featured Vehicles

La Aduana: 1997 Land Rover Defender 110

A North America spec 110 soft-top

A black, yellow, and white overlander motorcycle helmet with a clear visor rests on a weathered log by a calm body of water.

Gear Scout: Touratech’s New Aventuro Mod Helmet

A dual-sport lid with the comfort and convenience of a modular touring helmet.