Christophe Noel, Author at Expedition Portal

A rugged, dark-colored Toyota Overlander SUV with off-road tires, roof rack, rooftop tent, and orange X graphic is parked on rocky terrain among trees and boulders in a natural, outdoor setting.

Featured Vehicles, Four Wheel Drive

Featured Vehicle: Expedition Overland’s Toyota 4Runner

We take a closer look at one of XO’s two Toyota’s. Not just show ponies, they’ve logged hard miles.

Apparel, Camping, Electronics, Gear, Luggage and Storage, Vehicle Accessories and Protection

Outdoor Retailer Winter Show 2016

New toys for the overlander.

An orange Ford Ranger Overlander pickup truck is parked on a muddy path in a lush, green forest, surrounded by tall trees and dense vegetation.

Four Wheel Drive, News

The Ford Ranger In America: If You Could Buy One, Would You?

2018 may see the return of Ford’s alternative to the F-150.

A portable solar panel, power bank, small keyboard with a tablet, and a wireless router—field tested—all set up on wooden planks outdoors. Perfect for carry-on workflows or pairing with Pelican ProGear Elite cases.

Electronics, Gear, Uncategorized

Road Work: The Pocket Office Built for Adventure

We evaluate five advanced tools that allow you to work from anywhere.

A rugged brown canvas duffel bag with leather straps rests on a rock ledge overlooking a vast forest and distant mountains. Perfect for any overlander, it sits ready as smoke rises in the distance beneath a cloudy sky.

Gear, Luggage and Storage

American Overlander: Frost River Navigator

It’s my favorite find of the year and the bag I never leave home without.

A white and gray motorcycle jacket and matching pants with black and blue accents, perfect for any Overlanding adventure, are laid out on a gravel surface.

Gear, Motorcycle

Long Term Test: REV’IT! Dominator GTX Jacket and Pants

REV’IT!’s flagship riding suit offers the ultimate in crash and weather protection.

A black Pelican hard case with wheels and a handle stands upright on a gravelly surface near wooden rails and a metal structure—ready for any overlanding adventure.

Gear, Luggage and Storage

Field Tested: Pelican ProGear Elite Carry-on

The time tested hard case built for utility gets more refined for travel.

A silver, modern Ford Bronco SUV with large tires and tinted windows is parked indoors in a bright, industrial-style building with large windows and high ceilings.

Four Wheel Drive, News

Ford’s Dream Machine: Why the Bronco Concept Will Never Be Reality

Fool me once…

A silver SUV drives down a rocky, uneven dirt path surrounded by trees and shrubs on a hillside under a clear blue sky—perfect terrain for an overlanding adventure.

Featured Vehicles, Four Wheel Drive, News

First Drive: 2016 Range Rover TD6

We get behind the wheel of the latest full size diesel SUV to arrive in the States.

A weathered stone shrine sits atop a rocky hill where colorful prayer flags flutter—an inspiring sight for any overlander, with snow-capped mountains rising in the background under a bright blue sky.

Adventure, Adventure, Outdoor

Destination: Nepal

In the Wake of the Quake: Nepal is Open for Business

A Jeeps front grille is decorated with a Merry Christmas sign, a small elf doll, and a string of mini red-and-white stockings—perfect festive flair for any Overlander gearing up for an overlanding holiday adventure.

Gear, Uncategorized

Expedition Portal’s 2015 Holiday Gift Guide

It’s time again for our annual wish list.

A green camping tent is set up on a grassy area with trees and rocks in the background, creating the perfect scene for an overlander enjoying a peaceful outdoor or wilderness adventure.

Camper and Trailer, Gear

Field Tested: Wild Country Zephyros 3 Living Tent

We look at Wild Country’s backcountry big top.

A lone Overlander drives down a wide, dusty dirt road surrounded by dry, barren desert landscape under a blue sky with thin clouds.

Adventure, Adventure, Four Wheel Drive

Inside California’s Forgotten Grasslands

Filled with hidden canyons created by the San Andreas fault and home to the only antelope in Southern California, the Carrizo Plain is a fascinating, inhospitable, alien world. And one you probably haven’t heard of, much less visited. Let’s change that. No one would ever hold it against you for not knowing that the Carrizo…

A multifunctional metal bracelet with hexagonal and screw tool shapes is draped over weathered wood, surrounded by green grass and natural elements—a rugged accessory perfect for any Overlanding adventure.

Gear, Tools, Recovery and Safety

Gear Scout: Leatherman Tread

Wearable tools? What will they think of next?

A Morakniv carbon steel knife with a black handle rests on a rough, weathered log—an essential tool for any overlander—while blurred greenery sets the perfect overlanding backdrop.

Uncategorized

Field Tested: Morakniv Bushcraft Black

Quality knives needn’t always command a hefty price. And reasonably priced knives don’t always deman compromised features or materials. Take for example the Bushcraft Black from Morakniv. With a high quality carbon steel blade with an anti-corrosion coating, and a sturdy rubberized handle, there’s not much to it, but it is everything it needs to be….