Back in May, we named the RLD Designs truck canopy as one of the coolest products you might have missed at Overland Expo, and for good reason. These beefy caps are made in South Africa entirely from stainless steel, pack some seriously cool camp features, and carry a 700-pound dynamic load rating while weighing as…
ARB’s Zero Fridge Line Has Dual Zones, Can Hold Up To 144 Cans, and Pulls 2.9 Amps
SEMA is here, and with it, a slew of new product releases from brands big and small. We’ve seen several awesome unveilings thus far, but one that caught our eye right away was a new line of fridges from ARB they’re calling the Zero. Besides a tough color-scheme and design, these new fridges boast two…
AT Overland Releases Atlas Camper Shell
The lightweight camper market has been on fire lately, with loads of innovation and fierce competition in the wedge camper segment specifically (you can read our comparison of them all here). But one manufacturer has continued to stand out not only through quality, but by their variety of pop-tops, and that’s AT Overland. They started…
Pacific Crest Overland Route
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal, Summer 2017. My heart sank as the axe gave way with a resounding crack beneath my gloves. What had felt like hours of chopping had scarcely brought us two-thirds of the way through the downed tree, and now our only cutting tool was gone. It…
The Vans and Campers of Overland Expo East
Overland Expo is a fantastic event for so many reasons. It’s a place to meet world travelers, make new friends, eat great food, and learn new skills. You can take classes in driving, find new ways to pack, get advice on planning your trip, and even receive tips and tricks on how to cross a…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: 1988 VW LT40
The Syncro Vanagon is easily one of the most beloved adventuremobiles of our time, combining all the funkiness of a VW with the capability of a four-wheel drive and space efficiency of a van. Yet, far fewer people in North America have heard of the VW LT, even though it boasts all the same ingredients…
Our Favorite Fall Camp Gear for Overlanders
It’s safe to say that autumn is in full swing. Temperatures are falling, leaves are turning colors, and some of the best camping of the year has finally arrived. We’re talking crisp morning air, cool nights around the bonfire, and splashes of red, yellow, and orange like only fall can provide. Of course, with this…
The Coolest Overland Video You’ll See All Week
It’s Friday, and most of us are coming off of a long work week and ready to relax. So regardless of what you have planned for the next few days, we’ve got a little dose of dirt roads and dust to kick things off. This video from Benyamin Senkal follows his family’s adventure through the…
Is Garmin’s Overlander Worth $700?
This past summer, Garmin unveiled the first GPS navigation device designed specifically with the overlanding community in mind. It boasted exciting features ranging from offline maps and campground databases to satellite communications and inclinometers, but at a price many of us found hard to swallow. We wanted to know if the Overlander was worth the…
Overland Expo East 2019: First Look
The past few years of Overland Expo East have been interesting, to say the least. Vendors and attendees alike have stood against hurricanes, ice storms, 11 snowstorms, and quantities of mud and flooding that can only be described as epic. They’ve faced recovery scenarios in the parking lot and required tracked vehicles just to drive…
Sunflare Solar Panels for Your Tent, Car, or Camper
Between powering refrigerators, running lights at night, and charging phones, tablets, and cameras, we burn a lot of power as overlanders. Solar panels have become the go-to solution for keeping up with these draws, but understanding what components you’ll need, and then choosing high-quality ones among the sea of options these days is no small…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: 1995 Ford F-350 7.3L Camper
For many people, a 1995 Ford F-350 is far from a dream truck. It’s not quite a classic, isn’t particularly fast, and won’t be dazzling your friends with its curb appeal. Yet for someone seeking an adventuremobile, it’s hard to find a better fit. They boast the legendary reliability of the international 7.3L diesel, have…
The Roofnest Falcon is Ultra-Thin and Uber Cool
I bought my first rooftop tent 10 years ago, a used Howling Moon with a tan cover, weather-worn canvas walls, and a folding floor made of wood. At the time, overlanding had just begun to emerge in the United States, so to me, and most everyone who saw it, this soft-shell tent was the pinnacle…
Video of the Week: A Birthday Adventure
What’s there really to say about this video? It’s short, it’s sweet, and it’s a perfect introduction to your weekend. Now get out there and enjoy it!
A Weekend Overlanding Michigan’s UP
The Western United States is a fantastic place, filled with wide-open spaces, diverse scenery, and enough backroads and public lands to keep you occupied for years, if not your entire life. It’s little wonder why overlanders from all over the world travel there to explore, but for those of us lucky enough to live in…
Main Line Overland’s Norweld Tacoma
Main Line Overland demonstrates that the art of building tough, versatile four-wheel drives is far from dead.
Hymer’s Vision Venture Sprinter Might Have The Coolest Interior Ever
If you’ve been perusing Instagram lately, chances are that you’ll have spotted Hymer’s Vision Venture concept floating around. This beautiful adventuremobile is based on the new Sprinter and has a lot to brag about, including features such as four-wheel drive, an inflatable pop-top, a redesigned body, and more than 20 innovative materials from BASF which…
Field Review: RoamBuilt V-Nose Shovel
It seems a little odd that shovels have become such a hot commodity in the overland marketplace—people are crazy for them. You can buy shovels pointed, square, or round, ultralight or tactical, and even carbon-fiber models with titanium blades. At times, the designs and indeed the price tags can seem a little absurd, which is…
Overland Routes | The Rim Rocker
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal, Summer 2019. Eastern Utah and Western Colorado encompass some of the most beloved off-pavement trails and backcountry terrain in all of North America. Moab, specifically, draws in thousands of visitors each year, stunning them with secluded escapes amidst serene landscapes, but times are changing. Thanks to increases…
TReK’s Triumphant Return
That’s right, after 16 long years, the TReK competition is back! In honor of the reintroduction of the Defender to Land Rover’s lineup, the brand has revived the legendary event which followed the Camel Trophy in 1996. Like the original TReK, the 2020 event will pit Land Rover retail staff and technicians across the US…