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…
The GMC 2024 Canyon AT4X AEV Edition is Overland Inspired
As if we needed more proof that overland travel, once the reserve of outsiders and hard-core explorers, has become a mainstream concept, GMC is investing heavily in the overlanding and off-road arena with the unveiling of the 2024 Canyon AT4X AEV Edition. Following on the heels of the 2023 Canyon, GMC is taking the capability…
Is the CaraBoat the Ultimate Floating Camper Trailer?
“Don’t Worry Be Happy” is playing on the Walkman; your mullet, mustache, shoulder pads, and denim short shorts are gnarly. A ski boat and water skier cut lines in the still lake, disturbing your perfect relaxing fishing afternoon, “Eat my shorts!” Eddy Murphy laughs, “Her, Her, Her.” Is it 1988? No, it is the summer…
The “Goose” All-In-One Motorcycle Camping System is Trail and Road Ready
Fresh out of high school, I bought a Yamaha XS 1100 Special and hit the road in every direction as often as possible from my dull, mining company hometown. I soon learned that good gear made the difference between a good ride and a great ride, and had the bike not been stolen and had…
TruckHouse Partners with American Expedition Vehicles to Introduce the BCR, a Cutting-Edge Carbon Fiber Expedition Vehicle
The Sierra Nevada-based company, TruckHouse has recently announced the launch of their newest 4WD camper, the BCR, and if the artist renderings are anything to go by, this vehicle is going to be a genuine globe touring tour de force. The state-of-the-art vehicle results from a collaboration between TruckHouse and American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), a…
Toyota Renews Commitment to the Rebelle Rally
The Rebelle Rally stands as the inaugural off-road navigation rally raid exclusively designed for women in the United States, growing in strength year after year and merging a passion for driving with the near-unique trial of accurate navigation. Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), recognizing the growing relevance and impact of the rally, has reaffirmed its…
Total Composites Camper Kits are Arctic Ready and Now Available for the Gladiator, Tacoma, and Chevy Colorado
We built a hard-side camper on a Land Rover Defender frame six years ago. The vehicle was crafted to take on the harshest conditions and completed a journey across Europe to Turkey, then down the West Coast of Africa before touring Southern Africa for a year. The panels which we sourced to build the camper…
California with a Defender 130 – Costa Rica Hasta Alaska :: Video of the Week
Some travel videos are packed with action shots, loud music, over-the-top personalities, and, let’s be honest, contrived adventure. And while there is undoubtedly a demand for such entertainment, some of us prefer a calmer, more authentic experience. Nore Gomez, of Costa Rica Hasta Alaska fame (his Instagram account is on fire), takes the latter approach…
The Top Five Vehicles of the 2023 North West Overland Rally
There is a reason the North West Overland Rally or NWOR (and cousin event, the British Columbia Overland Rally, BCOR) is considered one of North America’s premier overland events. Unlike the larger, ever-popular, and more commercially driven Overland Expo events, the NWOR is more focused on bringing together the overland tribe, whoever they may be…
Xtrusion Overland Debuts Customizable, Durable Bed Rack for Rivian R1T Truck
Electric Vehicles are becoming more common on the trails and roads less traveled (we came across a Tesla on the lonely frozen Dempster highway to the Arctic Ocean in March), and aftermarket accessory manufacturers are gradually filling their catalogs with products aimed at making these vehicles more versatile and user friendly. Xtrusion Overland, a manufacturer…
Halite Kraken and Void Bags :: Field Tested
Editor’s Note: This Halite Field Tested article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2023 Issue. We received two Halite bags in mid-2019 as we were planning a journey from Cape Town, South Africa, to Vladivostok, Russia. We were looking for waterproof bags to store on the roof of the Defender to contain soft goods: the…
Land Rover Defender 130 with Four Wheel Camper :: Featured Vehicle
Images by Matthew Yeoman @ToyotaWorldRunners Parked on the beach in Mexico, my ears pricked to the hum and rattle of a Tdi motor, a sound which we know all too well and, coincidentally, the auditory prelude to another great Defender (Featured Vehicle) that of New Zealander Tom Marriot). We were to learn soon enough that the…
Tribe Trailers Offer Three Innovative Travel Trailers and a Five Sleeper Truck Camper
Tribe Trailers is an Arizona-based, family-owned enterprise born from the shared passion for adventure of father and son duo Brett and Sean Maister. The flagship range includes three trailers (the Basecamp, Expedition 500, and Traveler) and El Cap, a cab-over-truck camper, each tailored to different adventurers’ needs and budgets across the spectrum. El Cap Tribe’s…