We’re not sure if the cold fronts blasting the country have made us dream of warm beds, or the distant gleam of summer has us stoked for a road trip, but campers and vans seem to be on our minds lately. That’s probably why this 2017 Earth Cruiser FX caught our eye. The owners state…
Video of the Week: Crazy Russian Water Crossings
Russia is full of beauty. There are snow-capped mountains, immense lakes, rugged valleys, and wide open plains, but anyone who has perused videos of the country on Youtube will know there’s an equal amount of chaos to balance things out. Do a quick search for Russian driving and you’ll witness harrowing accidents, mind-boggling speeding videos,…
Form Meets Function
This will probably come as a surprise to exactly none of you, but I love Land Rover Defenders. I’m not sure if it’s their character, heritage, or looks that get me most, but I’ve often found myself dreaming of selling all my belongings and hitting the road behind the wheel of one of these classics….
ExPo Classifieds: A Toyota 4×4 Van for $7,500
If you’re itching to get on the van life plan, but don’t have $100,000 laying around for a sprinter, or $60,000 for a clean Vanagon or E-Series then we have just the thing for you. This 1987 Toyota Van has four-wheel drive, fresh Bilstein shocks and coils, a new set of General Grabber AT2’s, and…
ExPo Classifieds: 1988 Sportsmobile
Today’s classified ad is a totally righteous slice of 1980’s Americana. It started life as a 1988 two-wheel-drive Sportsmobile, but after the owner bought a matching 1988 Quigley van, the universe aligned to give us this beautiful retro creation. I’m sad to say that the advertisement doesn’t reveal quite as much as we’d like, but…
My Favorite Free Travel Apps
I have been living on the road for just over a year now, and one of the more common questions I receive is What are the best apps for travel and overlanding? As you can imagine, this is a tough question to answer. There are so many useful applications out there these days that I…
Gear Bag: February
Kovea Cupid Heater For those willing to brave the cold, winter camping can be a rewarding experience. It allows you to escape the fair-weather folk for a serene and secluded experience, giving you the chance to see nature in a whole new light. Just because you’re camping in the cold doesn’t mean YOU have to…
Quicksand Dreams
The Tacoma has long been a favorite among overlanders for its reliability, capability, and compact size, but the latest generation seems to be most popular yet. Sure, there are some mixed reviews, but there’s no denying that the internet is flooded with more third-gen Tacomas than it knows what to do with. That is a…
ExPo Classifieds: XOverland’s 4Runner and Tacoma
Expedition Overland has inspired thousands of people to get out there and explore the world around them. They have also spurred the birth of countless overland builds imitating their now famous Toyotas. Of course, few vehicles will ever come close, which is why today’s advertisement is so exciting. With new additions to the fleet, XOverland…
Video of the Week: Crossing Africa In An Alfa
Africa, a continent of beauty, danger, mystery, and wide open spaces. A place so many of us dream of, but very few would be willing to cross even with a brand new four-wheel drive. Yet one young European recently made a 22,000-mile, 9-month journey from the tip of Africa up through the continent and across…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: Basecamp F550
When I was a kid, I remember seeing a mountain bike that I wanted more than anything in the world. It was green, my favorite color, with knobby tires, big shocks, and a price tag that seemed impossible to an elementary school student. Every time I went to the store with my parents, I would…
Video of the Week: Dirt Sunrise
Overlanders always preach that travel is for everyone. That you don’t need to be rich, famous, or a world-class photographer just to hit the road—but it doesn’t always feel that way. That’s why we love people like Tim and Kelsey, two regular and wonderful people who decided that they weren’t willing to wait on their…
Overland Routes | New Mexico and the Continental Divide
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal, Fall 2017. When most people envision New Mexico, they picture the outlines of rocky plateaus, desert sunsets, and Native American culture. It’s understandable, as you can certainly find these things in abundance throughout the state, but there is also something more: the Continental Divide. Drivers…
Video of the Week: Bruder Jumps their EXP-4 and 200 Series
Most of us know that trailers don’t handle as well as vehicles off-road. Sure, advanced suspension systems with coil springs, airbags, and A-arms have improved their performance by leaps and bounds over the years, but they still tend to bounce and jar going down the trail. Apparently, Bruder didn’t get that memo though, because they…
GMC’s AT4 Brings Competition to TRD Pro Tundra, RAM Rebel, and Titan Pro-4X
GM hasn’t always been the first name that comes to mind when you think about an overland vehicle. However, this is quickly changing with the introduction of the Bison and now the newly introduced AT4. To find out about this newest offering, I hopped on a flight to San Diego, California, to put their new…
ExPo Classifieds: 2013 Nissan NV 4×4
We’ve seen several excellent Nissan NV builds since the platform’s release, but this 2013 has to be one of our favorites. What began as a basic 3500 HD high-top cargo van has slowly been converted into a true overland vehicle, complete with all the niceties you’d want in a home on the road. The owner…
Chasing the light
Do you ever stare at an advertisement and think, “I wonder what adventure led to that photo?” On the surface, it’s a girl standing atop a mountain, but how did she reach the summit, and what else did she see along the way? I used to stare at images and contemplate these questions all the…
Video of the Week: Tac Aero’s Alaska Expedition
As overlanders, we’re into nature, epic landscapes, and exploring the remote regions of our world, but there are some places we just can’t go. The roads and trails we love are also our biggest limitations, so if you want to really see the wild side of a place, you have to go truly overland. We’re…
Gear Bag: January
Blue Ridge XL Tire Bag Trash, firewood, fluids, muddy boots, and dirty gear are things we don’t want rolling around inside our vehicles on a camping trip, yet often times there just isn’t a better place to store them. That’s why Blue Ridge Overland Gear created the XL Tire Bag for the back of your…
Field Tested: Nemo Stargaze Luxury Recliner
As ridiculous as it sounds, camp chairs are a hotly debated subject these days. Everyone has their preference, and whether it’s small lightweight options or the most expensive canvas and wood campaign chair you’ve ever seen, each has its merits. I’ve been on the hunt for my own favorite for some time now, and after…