The Nevada Trophy 2022 will be the 26th year of the event which makes this GPS “rally raid” the oldest in North America, preceding geocaching. The event is is based on the Camel Trophy and the organizers have chosen to expand the event which will take place from the 16th to the 19th February 2022 in…
Live Work Wander to Present at Mule Outfitters
We are all familiar with Live Work Wander and the amazing work that they have done documenting their journey within the USA and abroad over the last decade. Not only are they gifted film-makers and writers, the couple have built some incredible overland vehicles, we have seen their newest Land Cruiser and it is exceptionally…
Nimbl Evolution Camper Review
The Donner Pass has a formidable reputation, and this festive winter found a South African family driving a marvelous vehicle over record depths of ice and snow—white-knuckled. Us Southern Hemisphere people know as much about snow as you might about sangomas and umqombothi, and to be perfectly honest, we avoid the white stuff as we travel…
The Million Dollar SOD Rise Unimog Camper is Out of This World!
The luxury camper market caters to a small but influential slice of the market, and the overland segment of that market is smaller still. To make an impact and remain competitive, a company must display innovation and creativity. The SOD Rise is in a class of it’s own, providing all the comforts of a small…
Toyota Announces Premium Equipped Tundra “Capstone”
The new Tundra Capstone grade provides a premium collection of features and upgrades for those who appreciate luxury mated to capability. As the new flagship in the Tundra lineup, Capstone builds on the features of Toyota’s all-new, full-size truck and will be arriving at dealerships this spring. Pricing is yet to be confirmed, but we…
Icon Alloys 8-Lug 18-inch Compression Wheel
Icon Alloys has launched a new 8-Lug 18×9 wheel in one of their best-selling styles, the masculine and attractive Compression’wheel. The Compression wheel is designed for optimal fitment on ever-popular 2500 and 3500 HD trucks and is available in several eight-lug bolt patterns and with application-specific fitment dimensions. These new wheels yield a 4,000-pound load…
Bronco Van Concept by Samir Sadikhov
Vans are popular because they offer functional, usable space. Traditional 4WD vehicles are popular as they offer rugged good looks and go-anywhere capability. Both vehicle styles have their limitations and it is natural that vehicle designers and users are attracted to hybrid concepts which offer the best of both worlds, on paper at least. The…
The Decked Build of the Month
Decked has recently released images of their latest overland project using the Toyota Tundra as a base. This vehicle is a head-turner, tastefully prepared and not at all overbuilt, but with significant key upgrades. Suspension Camburg’s Elite Suspension Kit is a set of bolt-on components that makes the rough, smooth and promises excellent traction. The…
OHV launches a Limited-Slip Differential for Mercedes Sprinter
Off Highway Van “OHV” based in Salt Lake City, Utah, has launched a bolt-in limited-slip differential for 2WD or 4WD Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans in both the NCV3 (2007-2018) and VS30 (2019+) chassis. The OHV limited-slip differential is designed for the build and upfit community as well as fleet services with the goal of improving off-road…
The Rare GMC DUKW Truck
The DUKW (known as a Duck) is a six-wheel-drive modified amphibious truck used by the US military during World War II and D-Day beaches of Normandy. General Motors Corporation and Sparkman & Stephens designed this truck to transport troops and goods over land and water, but some enthusiasts have taken to restoring them and utilising…
2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe for the European Market
Orders for the new Jeep Wrangler 4xe opened yesterday in Jeep showrooms across Italy, Spain, Belgium and Serbia and will progressively open across Europe during the month of December. Launched last summer, the new Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid is reportedly the most capable, powerful, efficient, eco-friendly, technically advanced and connected Wrangler ever introduced in the European market and marks a…
All New Toyota Tundra 2022 Comes to Life at Toyota Texas
The “full-size” 2022 Toyota Tundra will offer two impressive new powertrains: a twin-turbo V6 engine and a hybrid twin-turbo V6; the hybrid powertrain will be the most powerful of the two. Mated to both engines will be a 10-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with intelligence (ECTi). The new 10-speed features a sequential shift mode, uphill/downhill…
Chefchaouen – This Blue Moroccan City Will Steal Your Heart
Early in 2019, we were traveling across the rugged Rif Mountain range in Morocco and suffered a breakdown which would leave us stranded in the blue city of Chefchaouen for six weeks. We grew to love the city and her people as we became temporary residents. We camped high above the small city. The first…
Icon Leveling Lift Kit for Ford Bronco
Lifting the body of a vehicle is often achieved by installing a suspension upgrade, which is more often than not a costly exercise. The Icon Leveling Lift Kit for 2021 and newer Ford Broncos provides an easy to install, economical, and performance-enhancing method of gaining the necessary clearance to run larger tires. The kit consists…
Overland Classifieds: Defender 130 Expedition Camper
A few months ago, Matthew Sanda set out to build the perfect expedition vehicle to drive from Cape Town to Shanghai. The result is really quite exceptional, but Matt realized after the shakedown trip that a more compact vehicle would suit his needs better as he was only using about 25 percent of the useable…
Mountain State Expeditions Opens 2022 Registrations
The East Coast of the United States is underrated as an overland travel destination as it is too often compared to the incredible opportunities for adventure out West. The East is home to the Appalachian Trail, and you do not need to be a long-distance hiker to explore this spectacular area, but local knowledge is…
Rhino-Rack Introduces the Reconn-Deck
Developed with a sleek and rugged design, the Rhino-Rack is a versatile truck bed system featuring a modular design—the Reconn-Deck lets you create your own platform. The deck can be configured for virtually an unlimited number of uses which offers stylish versatility. The system is built on four towers at a fixed height of 11…
EV Future
I honestly do not understand the resistance, sometimes passionate, to the electric vehicle revolution. For the last few months, I toured the USA in an old, under-powered V8 Range Rover and the dismal 10 mpg mileage combined with near-record gas prices ate up most of my travel budget. It would have been cheaper to rent…
Video of the Week: 1100 HP Trophy Truck Tested For The Baja 1000
It is that time of year, soon the big guns will be heading to Baja for the Baja 1000 and we are getting excited for the action we have come to expect from this incredible event. “Plaster City, CA has long been the benchmark for desert truck testing in the US. It’s home to some…
Ironman 4×4 Jeep Raid Series
Ironman 4×4, established in Australia back in 1958, is well known for its range of high-quality parts designed for the 4WD market. The company has released a range of products known as the Raid Series, designed specifically for the Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Wrangler JT. Essentially, the range consists of full-length or stubby version…