A new camping box designed by QUQUQ and available from Nevada-based RRE Global was recently unveiled at Overland Expo West and is now available for the INEOS Grenadier, providing a versatile and convenient solution for overland enthusiasts. The “GrenBox,” adhering to QUQUQ’s established principles, features a comfortable bed and a fully equipped kitchen within a…
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Jeep Launches the Avenger 4xe in Europe
Jeep has introduced its latest innovation, the Avenger 4xe, a model that brings together off-road capabilities with cutting-edge hybrid technology. The new Avenger 4xe is equipped with a hybrid 48-volt powertrain, offering a blend of a thermal engine and electric motors. This setup delivers a total of 136 horsepower, ensuring a robust performance across various…
Top Overland Rigs for Real-World Travel from Overland Expo West
While exploring Overland Expo West I was searching specifically for vehicles that have the potential to carry an explorer as far as their heart might desire. Naturally, not all travelers are the same; their needs and the routes they might explore vary. Some might desire a large vehicle that can carry a family in comfort,…
Overland News of the Week, May 24th, 2024
Hilleberg Introduces Two New Tent Models for Spring 2024 In this week’s Overland News of the Week, we’re excited to hear that Hilleberg, the well-respected, premium Swedish tent maker, is expanding its range with the Saivo 4 and the Rogen 3. The Saivo 4, part of the all-season Black Label series, is a robust 4-person…
Arctic Trucks Launches New Trucks At Overland Expo West And Announces North American Partners
Arctic Trucks introduced three new vehicles tailored for the North American market at the Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona. The vehicles presented were the AT35 and AT37 for the 2010-2023 Lexus GX460, the AT39 for the 2022+ Ford F-150 Lightning, and the AT44 for the 2017+ Ford Super Duty. There was also an incredible…
Top Gear Overland Expo West 2024
With every year that passes and the overland lifestyle grows in popularity, it becomes increasingly challenging to find innovative products that are practical and worthy of investment. A few years ago, we proudly discovered the Poolahoop, which we initially mocked and later praised. Was the Poolahoop the zenith of modern American overland innovation? No, it was not. Instead of…
Krug Expedition Introduces Bedrock XT2 Expedition Truck to US Market at Overland Expo West
I recently had the pleasure of working on a feature vehicle article for the upcoming Fall 2024 issue of Overland Journal, the subject being a young German couple who live in Australia and had an overland vehicle built in Europe for international travel. Their social media handle is @yoda.travels, and their sublime vehicle is a…
Arksen Overland :: Video of the Week
In this video of the week, we follow Ron Smith, a 92-year-old adventurer, and his son Jaser on a journey that celebrates a lifetime of exploration and a call to embark on new adventures. Ron’s passion for travel began nearly 60 years ago when he launched his dealership, and this video captures their expedition to…
Redarc Unveils Three Revolutionary Products at Overland Expo West
Redarc, the Australian mobile power solutions company whose products have earned our trust over the years, will unveil three innovative products at the Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, AZ, tomorrow, Friday, the 16th. According to the press release, these new offerings have been designed, engineered, and rigorously tested in Australia’s toughest conditions. With these launches, Redarc aims…
Hotomobil Campers Now Available in the USA
San Juan Vans, a vehicle outfitter based in Bayfield, Colorado, has recently expanded its product offerings by becoming the US dealership for Hotomobil, the truck campers manufactured in Turkey with offices in Germany. This partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies, each aiming to capitalize on the growing trend of adventure travel and outdoor…
The Cube Series Pop-Up Trailer
We do love a pop-up camper, having traveled many thousands of miles with two vehicles built with pop-up roofs, one manual and soft-sided and the other fancy and hard-sided. The logic is that a streamlined vehicle performs better on and off-road, and top-heaviness should be avoided at all costs; I cringe when I see tall…
Inverted’s Electrified Classic 4WDs Are Sublime and Unattainable for Mere Mortals
As someone who devotes endless time, thought, and treasure to the maintenance and improvement of a 22-year-old Land Rover, it always amazes me what can be achieved by vehicle builders who are in the confident possession of talent, experience, and capital. While I experiment with reviving gray plastic with clear coats of affordable spray paint…
Visit the Expedition Portal and Overland Journal Team at Overland Expo West 2024
Overland Expo certainly has come a long way since the event’s humble beginnings, with events hosted nationally, namely Overland Expo West, Pacific Northwest, Mountain West, and East. Overland Expo West is closest to home for most of the nomadic Overland International (Expedition Portal and Overland Journal) team, and we have a soft spot for the…
Three Surfers Murdered While Overlanding in Baja, Mexico
Three Mexican nationals, two males and a female, have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend, Jack Carter Rhoad. This development follows the discovery of three bodies (there are recent reports of a fourth body being found) at the base of a cliff in…
Dirtbox Overland Offers Overland Solutions for American Origin Vehicles
Here at Expedition Portal, we are exposed to many overland-related products, many originating abroad from markets such as Australia and South Africa, where overland travel is a way of life for many. While the Australian offroad industry benefits from proximity to Asia, and the South Africans benefit from a significant purchasing power parity advantage (both…
The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 Tire To Be Available in More Than 100 Sizes
Long considered an elite tire for overland travel, the BF Goodrich All-Terrain has reliably helped adventurers explore remote corners of the globe. The new All-Terrain T/A KO3 is being touted as a worthy successor to the widely respected All-Terrain T/A KO2. This new tire integrates advanced technologies to meet the increasing demands of off-road enthusiasts, promising…
BRS Gen 3 Sherpa Camper Trailer Now Made in the USA
The Gen 3 Sherpa earned the coveted Camper of the Year award in Australia, and the latest iteration integrates the proven elements of its predecessors with insights gained from North American camping experiences. The result is an all-season, robust camper equipped with an upgraded suspension system—dubbed “terraform”—that not only increases payload but also simplifies the…
Overlanding Storage with Sea to Summit :: Field Tested
For many years, we have been searching for ideal packing solutions for storing various items both inside the camper and on the roof rack of our Land Rover Defender. Since we have traveled as a family of full-time nomads, we need to transport all of our on-the-road essentials and have had to be equipped for…
MegaRexx Trucks Introduces the MegaRexx SVN Overland
Is the MegaRexx SVN Overland the new full-size king? Well, it is certainly unique and priced like royalty; how practical it would be for real, everyday overlanding is debatable, but this is the right vehicle for the right person. The most obvious modification to this vehicle is the all-aluminum roof that seamlessly upgrades the Ford…
@4xoverland Delivery Van Converted To Full-On 4×4 Off-Road Platform :: Video of the Week
In his latest video, Andrew St Pierre White explores the potential of transforming a Toyota HiAce van into a superior overland vehicle, thanks to a four-wheel drive conversion by Queensland company Bus 4×4. This initiative piqued White’s interest enough to undertake the project himself despite the unknowns surrounding the new four-wheel drive system. His goal…