Christophe Noel, Author at Expedition Portal

An Overlander fat-tire bicycle with bags attached lies on a dirt path winding through a green, grassy landscape with moss-covered rocks in the foreground and rolling hills in the background.

Bicycle, Gear, Outdoor, Skills and Training, Uncategorized

Bikepacking: How to pack your bike for a successful trip

You decided what to take. Now you have to fit it onto your bicycle.

A black SOG tactical knife and its matching sheath rest on a weathered tree stump outdoors, surrounded by greenery and fallen leaves—an ideal companion for any Overlander exploring the wild.

Field Tested: SOG Seal Strike

Over the last many years, SOG has made a reputable name for themselves by creating knives capable of serving in demanding combat environments. The most unforgiving of testing grounds, time spent down range has proven that SOG understands the nuance of knife design and manufacturing. The SOG Seal Strike is a prime example of their…

An Overlander wearing a grey t-shirt and a blue-and-white headlamp stands in a dark environment, the headlamp’s beam shining brightly forward to illuminate their overlanding adventure.

Electronics, Gear

Gear Scout: LED Lenser SEO 7R

Over the last several months I have been evaluating many of the newer headlamps to hit the market. While many of them have been rather uninspired additions to an already crowed field, a few have stood out as impressive discoveries. The SEO 7R from LED Lenser falls into that latter category. With a maximum output…

Gear, Tools, Recovery and Safety

Field Tested: Spyderco Squarehead Folder Titanium

Thinking outside of the box, the Squarehead is if anything–unique.

A close-up of an orange and black handheld GPS or satellite communication device, essential for any overland adventure, showing navigation buttons, a slider switch, and a red SOS button. Fabric straps and clothing partially surround the device.

Tools, Recovery and Safety

What Happens When You Press the SOS Button?

Understanding GEOS and what happens when you summon their assistance.

A lightweight Overlander camping chair with a black mesh seat and bright green legs is set up outdoors on rocky ground, surrounded by trees and lush green foliage—perfect for your next overlanding adventure.

Camping, Gear

Field Tested: Therm-a-Rest Treo Chair

A superior sitter, we test the latest camp chair from Therm-a-Rest.

A yellow Overland SUV with roof cargo and gear navigates a rocky, uneven trail in a mountainous, grassy landscape. Another vehicle is partially visible in the background.

Four Wheel Drive

North America’s Aging Fleet of Overlanders

Has the golden age of the overland vehicle slipped the sands of time?

Four people stand silhouetted beneath a vibrant, star-filled night sky with the Milky Way visible—perfect for any overlander. White text at the center reads THE TOLL ROAD.

Adventure, Uncategorized

VOTD: The Toll Road (Preview)

There are things you shouldn’t miss, like this incredible video.

A multi-functional hatchet with a wooden handle is embedded in a fallen tree, set against a forest backdrop—perfect for any overlander exploring the wild, with tall pines and sunlight filtering through.

Camping, Gear

Gear Scout: Klecker Klax Lumberjack

When is a hatchet more than?

A person in full motorcycle gear sits on a black overland adventure motorcycle with saddlebags, parked on rocky terrain surrounded by bushes and trees under a cloudy sky.

Gear, Motorcycle

Trail Tested: Rukka Airman Jacket and Pants

Fear not the fierce heat of summer with Rukka’s alternative to open mesh.

A red fat tire overland bike is displayed on a wooden platform against a red wall. Large black tires with white lettering stand out. A seated man wearing a cap and badge is in the background.

News, Outdoor

Interbike 2015: Adventure Cycling Continues to Expand its Segment

Interbike, the annual convergence of cycling enthusiast from around the world, just wrapped up the 2015 show this week. Although many people including myself feel this show is dying a slow death as a trade show, it is still a place for manufacturers to showcase their latest offerings. For this year, the biggest advancements fell…

A pair of brown leather hiking boots with rugged light-colored soles rests on a lichen-covered rock, ready for your next overland adventure in the great outdoors.

Uncategorized

Field Tested: Mauna Lalo

Blending timeless designs with modern adventure.

A small black Coast HP5R penlight with a pocket clip is turned on, resting on a brown fabric surface next to a brass key ring—perfect for anyone needing a field tested light like the popular Coast HP3R.

Electronics, Gear, Tools, Recovery and Safety

Field Tested: Coast HP3R Penlight

Big power in a tiny package. The penlight reinvented.

Three black overlanding vehicles drive through a snowy forest, kicking up snow as they travel in a line with tall pine trees in the background.

Four Wheel Drive, News

The Wheels of Spectre: Are the Cars of the 24th Bond Film the Best Yet?

For fans of the James Bond franchise, today offered a good tease with the official unveiling of the cars from the 24th installment of Albert R. Broccoli’s now legendary series. Announced as the Cars of Spectre, the villains in the forthcoming movie have impeccable taste in vehicles. Our readers will undoubtedly drool over the Defender with…

A metal camping stove with a mug sits on rocky ground, ready for an overlander’s morning brew, with a red fuel bottle and green foliage in the background.

Camper and Trailer, Gear, Gear, Outdoor

Field Tested: Appalachian Titanium Alcohol Stove

Feather light but hotter than Hades

A multitool with pliers and several foldable components is opened and resting on a weathered tree stump outdoors—an essential companion for any overlanding adventure, set against a blurred natural background.

Uncategorized

Gear Scout: SOG SwitchPlier 2.0

I have been a long-time fan of SOG’s multi-tools. My SOG Paratool has been with me on nearly every outdoor adventure for more than 17 years. They were even frozen in a block of ocean water in the hull of my sea kayak for a full Alaskan winter and uncovered in the spring no worse…

A person wearing a helmet and backpack sits on a rock beside an overland mountain bike, overlooking a green valley surrounded by mountains and rocky peaks.

Adventure, Featured Vehicles, Outdoor