Nissan today announced its partnership with British adventurer Chris Ramsey to undertake the world’s-first all-electric driving adventure from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole. Departing in March 2023, the daring Pole to Pole expedition will see Ramsey and team in a Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE travel over 27,000 kilometers across several regions and continents…
The Coleman 1900 Range – Functional and Nostalgic
Coleman gear has been synonymous with exploration of the great outdoors since 1900 when William Coffin Coleman began selling gasoline pressure lamps. During WWII, Coleman camping stoves transformed the way soldiers ate in the field, and we have all admired the build quality and patina of classic Coleman gear found at garage sales and campsites…
BF Goodrich and Volcon To Co-Develop New EV Tire and Suspension Technologies
Volcon Inc, an off-road Powersports company, is collaborating with BFGoodrich Tires to potentially develop an optimized tire, tire pressure monitoring system, and vehicle suspension system which will enhance electric UTV vehicle performance. The two companies will work together on several phases of development which will be determined as they move forward. The Volcon Tech Innovation…
Teaser: Land Rover to Launch the New Defender 130 – Finally!
It has long been the opinion of many dyed-in-the-wool overland travelers that the original Defender 130 was, in many ways, the ideal overland vehicle. The robust and capable vehicle exuded a sense of adventure and practicality. Offering a relatively long wheelbase and high load capacity, the 130 could carry your team and their gear to…
2022 Toyota Tundra Stage 1 Suspension System Featuring 2.5 EXP Coilover
Icon Vehicle Dynamics has recently announced Stage 1 of their complete suspension systems for the popular 2022 Toyota Tundra (of which 30,000 have been bought in the U.S. so far this year). Stage 1 represents the entry-level performance suspension system, providing improved on- and off-road performance and front-end lift and leveling for a proper stance…
Toyota introduces the 2023 Tundra SX Package
Designed and built in the USA, the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra full-size pickup debuted last year and made an immediate impact on the segment, thanks, in part, to its two new twin-turbo V6 powertrains, with the hybrid version being the most powerful. Already offering a wide array of choices and options, the 2023 Tundra enters…
Land Rover Announces Defender 30th Anniversary Edition
In 1993 Land Rover unleashed the venerable Defender upon the North American market. Don’t you wish you had bought one then? To celebrate the original Defender, Land Rover North America will produce 500 adventure-ready Defender 30th Anniversary Edition vehicles. “The Defender 30th Anniversary Edition is a modern classic that pays homage to the heritage of…
Introducing Flated Inflatable Topper, Rooftop Storage Box, and Pickup Deck
A few years ago, my family volunteered to take care of a ranch in the mountains of Baja. Our pickup had carried us across the Americas and was soon stripped of all overland gear and repurposed temporarily as a farm truck. Unfortunately, I did not have the manpower to remove the aluminum topper, which had…
The Revolutionary Atlis XP Modular Electric Platform
I own one of the most incredible overland vehicles ever manufactured, the Land Rover Defender 130. I love the vehicle and would likely never consider selling her—she has become part of the family while transporting my family across continents. Time is marching ever forwards, though, and electric is the future; my beautiful dinosaur seems destined…
Is the 2023 Range Rover Sport the most “Off-road” capable Range Rover ever?
The first Range Rover Sport was manufactured in 2005 and has been highly sought after since, as the mid-size SUV consistently offers top-tier luxury, classic Range Rover lines, and blistering performance. Land Rover claims that the 2023 Range Rover Sport is the most dynamically capable version of Land Rover’s luxury performance SUV ever and the…
Dometic GO, the Camping Collection You Have Been Waiting For
The recently launched Dometic GO range attracted us at the bustling SEMA 2021 Dometic stall with its handsome, masculine functionality, clean lines, and premium quality design. We were fortunate enough to spend time with the Dometic Product Manager–Outdoor, Owen Mesdag, who took the time to show us the Dometic GO pre-production range. We did not…
Fore Winds Rugged and Luxe Camp Stoves
“The world, we are told, was made especially for man – a presumption not supported by all the facts – John Muir” This is the legend that greets you as you land on the Fore Winds website, and the implication is that this is a company that makes products tough enough to withstand the least…
Overland Classifieds: Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series – 1997-1FZ 4.5
There is a saying in Africa – Land Rover discovered Africa, but Toyota keeps Africa running. One of the easiest but least considered options for international overland travel is the “fly and drive” option. Many overlanders prefer to ship their home-bought and built vehicles to distant continents but the option to fly and drive presents…
The All-New Nimbl “Evolution” Camper is Now Full Carbon Fiber and Top Tier
The Nimbl camper is evolving continuously; this last year, the design and production team have focused on improving technology, molds, sourcing, and production. This new-generation camper aims to bridge the gap between the luxurious traveler and a highly capable overland vehicle by continuing to incorporate the amenities and services one might expect of a top-of-the-range…
Overland Pros Baja Wedge RTT and Wraptor 270-degree Awning
A brand new, high-quality wedge rooftop tent and 270-degree awning for less than $3,500? Impossible! On a recent tour across the width and breadth of the USA, we equipped a Range Rover Classic with a Wedge rooftop tent and a 270 awning, transforming the vehicle instantly into an overlander. In an age when recreational…
2023 Pathfinder Rock Creek joins the Nissan Lineup
Here at Expedition Portal, we enjoy practical vehicles, and by that, I mean vehicles that can be used to serve many purposes. The Pathfinder Rock Creek is, in many ways, like a Subaru Outback on steroids and will serve you well as a weekday run around and a versatile road trip machine. There are a…
Patriot Campers Welcomes a New Dealer in the USA
Patriot Campers has a reputation for quality, multiple award-winning off-road products. The Australian company recently announced that RV’s of America will now join Exploration Outfitters as the second US dealer to market and distribute Patriot campers. Based in Utah, RV’s of America, claims to be the first and premier off-road camper trailer dealer in America,…
Moto Gear for 4WD Overlanding
There is nothing us old-school, long-distance overlanders love more than practical gear that serves more than one purpose, is lightweight, and more durable than a bad reputation. Bikers, generally, seem proud of their collective bad rep. But they are also creative and innovative when it comes to gear, as they only want to carry the essentials and…
Mojave Road Adventure Festivus – April 22-24
Back in January 2022 we informed you that the Mojave Road has a new champion. Billy Creech has worked tirelessly and has organised an event which is packed with adventure, education and opportunity. The Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association (501c3 non-profit, a portion of the ticket sales go to MDHCA ) and OLAF Events…
The All New Brabus 800 Superwhite
Have you ever heard of Klaus Brackmann? No? He was an initial 50% shareholder in Brabus back in 1977 and sold his stock to Bodo Buschmann, the driving force behind Brabus, as Klaus had no interest in modifying vehicles. He sold the shares for 100 euros. The company is now worth billions of Euros and…