In continuation of its legacy of building award-winning camper trailers, Ultimate Campers has introduced the highly anticipated Xscape camper trailer, a worthy successor to the acclaimed X25 model. This latest addition to Ultimate Campers’ lineup has once again secured top honors, clinching prestigious awards in Australia, including ‘Most Innovative,’ ‘Best Compact of the Year,’ and…
iKamper Expands BDV Rooftop Line With a Range of Accessories
Customizing your outdoor adventure rig is essential, as the “one size fits all” model doesn’t work and we all have our own style of travel and specific needs. The iKamper lineup of BDV (an) accessories is designed to enhance the functionality and customization options for your adventure vehicle. Noteworthy features include optimized gear storage, vista…
Toyota Unveils Upgraded Land Cruiser 70 Series in Australia
With all the fuss surrounding the recent launch of the 2024 Land Cruiser in the USA, you might not have noticed that, a day later, Toyota unveiled an upgraded Land Cruiser 70 Series in Australia! That’s the good news. The bad news is that there is no clear sign that this superb vehicle will be…
2024 Nissan Titan Unveiled
The Nissan Titan is a vehicle that probably does not get as much attention as it deserves despite an excellent reliability track record since its release in 2004 and a class-leading 5-year/100,000-mile basic warranty. Sales of the first generation Titan peaked in 2005 with nearly 87000 sales, followed by another peak of close to 53000…
Overlanding Challenges in Sandwich Harbor and Skeleton Bay, Namibia :: Video of the Week
Kai and Irati are from Germany and Spain, respectively, and are currently on a full-time overland journey. After quitting their jobs and the safety of home, they left Germany in March 2022 and traveled with their Land Rover Defender 110 to Namibia. They are currently on an adventurous journey along the Namib coast, facing the…
Harker Outdoors Expedition Driven Camper Is the Best of Both Worlds
When traveling overland for long periods of time, you soon realize that interior living space is the ultimate luxury, and almost no other aspect of an overland vehicle is as desirable, with the exception of maneuverability and reliability. At the Overland Expo Pacific NorthWest event, we came across the Harker Outdoors Expedition Driven Camper (EDC)…
Toyota Unveils the All-New 2024 Land Cruiser. Do We Love It?
After a three-year hiatus, the highly anticipated 2024 Land Cruiser is making its triumphant return to the US market, boasting a plethora of cutting-edge features and improved capabilities. This latest iteration of the Land Cruiser is designed, engineered, and tested to conquer the harshest environments, so say Toyota USA, and the Land Cruiser will be…
Seven Leading Automakers Collaborate to Boost Electric Vehicle Charging in North America
The argument against the change to Electric Vehicles (EVs) is varied, sometimes emotional, and often complicated, but a consistent core criticism of the EV revolution has been that there is a lack of infrastructure to ensure that EVs are able to travel long distances. This argument is entirely valid, especially in a country like the…
The Cube Camper is an Innovative Hard Sided Pop-Up
Pop-up campers have been around as long as there have been campers; as portability, maneuverability, living space, and comfort are rarely simpatico. Canvas is generally an excellent material for outdoor activities but has limitations when faced with turbulent and extreme weather or, Lord forbid, sharp claws and blades (the chances of being attacked in your…
Revere Overland Explores the Pony Express Trail :: Video of the Week
This week’s video, Part 1 in a series, showcases an adventure the Revere Overland team took as they embarked on a journey to explore the legendary Pony Express Trail, commencing in Utah and heading eastward. The Pony Express Trail operated between 1860 and 1861, facilitating mail delivery from San Francisco to St. Joseph, Missouri. Before…
Rockworx Introduces Innovative Tow Hitch Step/MultiTool
One tool to rule them all? As minimalist overlanders, we are always attracted to gear that is not only compact but also serves many purposes. It seems that it has all been done before, but every once in a while, a product comes along that is quite unique; the Rockworkx Step/Multi-Tool is one of those…
Will the New Toyota Land Cruiser Be the Vehicle We Want It to Be?
Toyota has once again teased us with a press release confirming the release of an “all-new Toyota Land Cruiser” that will make its world debut on August 1st, 2023, at 9:20 p.m. EDT. The solitary image accompanying the press release is of a handsome and dusty nose and bumper (facia) in front of a 1990’s…
TNT Customs Launches JT Seat Deletes for Jeep Gladiator 2020+ Models
Double cab pickup trucks offer an exceptional base for overland travel, and the rear passenger area is ideal for conversion to a rear cargo area, should you not need to carry extra crew. Whether you need a convenient space to locate your luggage, camera gear, fridge, or crated pooch, a rear seat delete frees up…
The Australian Invasion and Overland Innovation
The United States and Australian nation states both boast wide open spaces and populations with a general love for the great outdoors where, for many, overland travel is a way of life. The Americans, however, have mountain ranges and annual snow, both of which most Australians have heard of but many have yet to really…
Winnebago and EcoFlow Join Forces to Offer an Innovative RV with Integrated Energy Solution
As more and more Americans embrace the mobile lifestyle, the demand for innovative power solutions integrated with comfortable and versatile vehicles is on the rise, albeit at a higher cost range. In response to this surge in demand, Winnebago has teamed up with EcoFlow, the energy solutions provider, and has unveiled the groundbreaking Solis Pocket…
Redarc Launches the Alpha150 Lithium Battery for Extreme Conditions
It makes sense that Redarc should finally release a lithium battery in North America to complement an already extensive range of electronic products, including monitoring and management systems for outdoor and military applications. This new product brings the company closer to being a “one-stop shop” with a complete range from relatively basic to highly advanced…
Gear Round Up Overland Expo PNW 2023
There are three main reasons to visit any of the Overland Expos including the PNW and other nationally, and those are (in order) the people, the vehicles, and the gear. While the people and the vehicles are generally easy to spot, even if some do insist on being clad in camouflage, finding the newest, best…
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ75 with Bimobil Camper : Featured Vehicle
If there is one thing to be said about European-designed and built overland vehicles, it is they tend to be practical above all else. While others may fit larger tires and bolt attractive light bars and a plethora of accessories to their vehicles, the continental Europeans tend to stay well within the manufacturer’s specifications. And…
The Mighty Military Dodge M37
Editor’s Note: This Dodge M37 article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2023 Issue. Photography by Richard Villacres Old trucks are special. They exude character, strength, and personality; they appeal to our nostalgia; and they are living, breathing, handmade machines which often require skill to drive and maintain. Nothing beats the smell of leather, canvas,…
Overland News of the Week
Helinox HDB Collection If you’re looking for stylish and luxurious packable furniture for your outdoor adventure, then take a peek at the HDB Collection. A variety of chairs, chef tables, and high cots will ensure a comfortable vacation when camping, glamping, or some time away at the vacation home. The HDB Collection is comprised of…