The world-famous annual SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) showcases all things auto-related. SEMA has revealed the winners of its prestigious Best New Products Awards during the 2023 SEMA Show. These awards celebrate the most innovative and forward-thinking automotive aftermarket products that will become available in 2023. These products are evaluated across 18 award categories, with…
Craghoppers Winter Gear
I stood on the Arctic Ocean in March between two pingos, my beard frozen and a smile on my lips. I monitored my body for cold and found that only the exposed skin on my face was cold, as I had recently removed my fleece garter to drink a rapidly cooling cup of coffee poured…
Into the Heart of Colombia by 4×4 Toyota World Runners :: Video of the Week
A Pan American Highway overland journey is always exceptional, and we have the privilege of following Toyota World Runners thanks to their excellent filmmaking skills and consistency (a true challenge when living on the road). Amidst the bustling streets of Manizales, Matthew and Stacey decide to head back towards the serenity of Colombia’s central Andean…
The Versatile Freedom Mog 2.0 Overland Camper Gives Us the Fizz
Dubai-based Freedom Overland, creators of some truly exceptional overland vehicles, has unveiled the Freedom Mog 2.0, and we are in love. This beautiful overland camper is built on the chassis of a 1985 Mercedes Unimog U1300L and is ready to take you on a grand world tour. It comfortably sleeps up to four individuals, making…
The Global Expedition Vehicles Adventure-XT is a Colossus
So, you just sold your start-up for a squillion bucks and are looking to take a year or two off from the rat race to travel overland with the family to distant shores. You have done your research on Expedition Portal and have concluded that you need a vehicle that offers all the comforts of…
We Almost Won the 2023 Land Rover Media TReK!
I touched down in Austin, Texas, after two taxi rides and two flights from my home base in Mexico, where I had left my family and my Classic Land Rover Defender 130 waiting. For the last week, I had been preparing for the Land Rover TReK Media event, refreshing my handheld compass, winch, and recovery…
Inside Rivian’s Triumph at the Rebelle Rally
On October 27th, 2023, history was made at the Rebelle Rally as Rivian engineers Lilly Macaruso and Alex Anderson, part of team #187 Limestone Legends, crossed the finish line in a Rivian R1T. What’s remarkable about this victory is that it marked the first time a fully electric vehicle emerged as the champion of this…
Namibia’s Best Kept Secret, Khaudum in a Land Rover Defender Camper :: Video of the Week
We have said it before and will say it again and again: Namibia is an overlanders paradise. This week’s video has all the goods – Harry and Chloe, a young British couple traveling through the Khaudum National Park in Namibia with their 110 Land Rover Defender Classic. Khaudum National Park is an isolated Nature Reserve…
The Grounded G2 Electric Campervan for Sustainable, Slow Overland Travel
Straight off the bat, the G2 Campervan reminds us vaguely of a Mercedes Benz Vario; this is a good thing. The Vario has a reputation as an excellent overland vehicle, and we have seen them everywhere, from Gabon to Guatemala. What they lack in off-road driving ability, they make up for with space—acres and acres…
How to Prepare for and Survive Inclement Weather While Overlanding
Lead photograph by Michnus Olivier, Piki Piki Overland More than a decade ago, we camped in a large wooded campsite in Punta del Este, a coastal town in Uruguay. Despite extensive overland travel in Africa, we were relative rookies. It was our first night in South America, the Defender had been released from the port…
Decked Unveils the Latest Generation of Pickup Truck Drawer Systems
If we were asked to pick only two products to transform an everyday pickup into an overland-ready vehicle, those two products would, undoubtedly, be a rooftop tent and a drawer system. No other off-the-shelf products are as convenient or fundamentally essential. Decked manufactures storage and organization systems for mid- to full-sized pickup trucks and has…
Landmark Achievement for Fully Electric Hilux in Australia
Without a doubt, the Toyota corporation is ever-evolving and ever-competitive. The company has committed to a holistic approach to achieving carbon-neutral transportation by utilizing a range of customized powertrain solutions to meet users’ specific needs and the diverse operating conditions worldwide. An example is the hydrogen fuel cell electric Hilux prototype, recently unveiled in the…
The Skinny Guy Camper’s Armor Camper is Getting Attention
Skinny Guy Campers, operating under the banner of Bontrager Outdoors, has introduced its latest creation, known as Armor. This camper distinguished itself via a minimalist design and robust features and has been creating a bit of a fuss online and in the real world, thanks to an attractive, practical design, extensive range of accessories, and…
Camp365 Introduces T Model Truck Bed Camper for Electric Trucks
Camp365, based in Minneapolis, has taken an idea and run with it, creating several different aerodynamic, fold-out, towable cabins. They liked the concept so much that they decided to add the Camp365 T Model truck camper to the expandable line-up. Designed specifically for electric vehicle (EV) owners seeking a truck bed camper with minimal impact…
New Products Showcased at Overland Expo East
The Overland Expo events, held nationally in the US, continue to grow from strength and have become the event of choice for manufacturers to launch and showcase new products. From top-tier vehicle manufacturers to up-and-coming gear and overland-related producers, the thousands of attendees of each event can expect to find the cutting edge of what’s…
The New and Improved Munro EV SUV Order Book Opens
Almost a year ago, we wrote about the launch of the Munro MK1, and recently, the Series M was unveiled, introducing a flexible range of all-electric 4WDs. The production-ready Munro is now offered in two distinct variations: the 170 kilowatt M170 and the 280 kilowatt M280; these vehicles are available in Utility or Truck body…
1978 C304 6×6 TGB13 Volvo :: Featured Vehicle
We first made contact with Benjamin Napper more than a decade ago when he was living in Australia, working on various technical projects and dreaming of a life less ordinary. For many, a dream remains a dream, but Ben took the opportunity to start anew in Colombia after a significant change in his personal life….
Alpha Motor Unveils the NightWolf EV Concept
It is perhaps serendipitous that a motor vehicle manufacturer named Alpha has produced a vehicle with a front end that reminds us of an Alfa Romeo of old, specifically the Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA (to be honest, all the Alpha vehicles remind us of old Alfas). But that is where the similarity ends; this unique…
Survivors: Nigeria, Murder, and Mayhem
A shot rang out, followed by a scream, loud and very close—too close. Our new Nigerian friends scattered as one without hesitation, cowering as they ran as if expecting a hail of bullets. They disappeared into the building beside which we were camped, leaving us bewildered, on our feet, and alarmed. There had been a…
Boreas Campers Introduces the EOS-12 Camper Trailer
Boreas Campers has recently launched the latest addition to its lineup, the EOS-12 (named after the Greek goddess of the dawn), with a 12-foot cabin length. The EOS-12 features a powder-coated steel chassis, all-terrain tires, and independent Cruisemaster suspension, with an impressive 20 inches of ground clearance. What sets it apart is the zero-wood construction…