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…
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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…
Hower Built’s Innovative Electric V2 Pop-up Campers
At Expedition Portal, we have unparalleled access to a seemingly endless stream of new vehicles, campers, trailers, and the latest and greatest outdoor gear to review or feature for our readers. There is a common trend, though, a trend that many of our readers and followers have been quick to point out, and that trend…
Outdoor Adventure X: A Mountain Festival Tailored for the Adventurer, June 17-18, 2023
We often encourage overland travelers to travel with a purpose, and what better purpose could there be than to turn to adventure to explore the great outdoors? The famed Snowbasin Resort in Huntsville, Utah, is set to be the stunning alpine location for Overland Expo’s cousin event, namely, the Outdoor Adventure X festival. This festival…
1997 Ford F-350 Camper Bringing Dreams to Life :: Featured Vehicle
With a shared background in engineering and an unquenchable thirst for adventure, Italians Antonio and Valentina have, since falling in love, embarked on a journey that would not only reshape their lives but also redefine their understanding of travel and exploration. The spirited duo has made a transformational journey, which began in their homeland and…
Patriot Campers Debuts Gen2 Model Range of Camper Trailers
If you want to learn about business, speak to an American; if you’re going to learn about engineering, the Japanese have you covered. And, if you want to learn a thing or two about off-road trailers, the Australians are the undisputed experts, with the South Africans and Americans chomping at their heels. Recently, we have…
The New Brüder EXP-7 Trailer Blends Luxury and Aussie Toughness
Catering to well-heeled adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts, Brüder, based in Brisbane, Australia, has emerged as a leading name in the outdoor trailer industry thanks to its range of highly capable outdoor trailers. Their latest offering, the Brüder EXP-7 trailer, is built to take on the roughest terrain in style with two different variants available…
Expedition One’s New Defender Range of Products
The new Land Rover Defender walks in the shadow of an off-road and overland giant, the Classic Land Rover Defender, which some claim as a classless vehicle that only does essential things. And ever since the new vehicle was eventually unveiled in September 2019, we have been waiting for the aftermarket accessories industry to provide…
The Tuff Track Escape is Almost an Award Winner Down Under
The Ozzies are crazy about the bush and the beach, and they are mad about trailers and campers, and 4WDs; over the years, the Australian outdoor industry has proven to be innovative, with a reputation for producing high-quality gear and products. In early May, Far Horizon Campers made the finals of the Camper of the…
The VanCubic Modules Are Genius
VanCubic is based in western Spain, just south of the city of Pontevedra and a stunning coastline where vans and campers hug the hilly shore, and yachts of all sizes and value bob on the clear, blue Atlantic Ocean, likely seeking refuge from the Bay of Biscay and her rowdy, boat-bashing killer whales. As long…
Roofnests’ Condor 2 New Foldout Rooftop Tents
Rooftop tents have come a long way from the bulky, side-hinged canvas, aluminum, and wood tents that popularised the concept in the late ’90s and early ’00s. Innovation is the name of the game for modern overland gear, and Roofnest, based in Boulder, Colorado, has introduced the newest iteration of their popular foldout rooftop tent…
Made in the USA : Quality Gear to Last a Lifetime
Editor’s Note: This Made in the USA article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2023 Issue. American industriousness has set the stage for modern society since the Industrial Revolution, and the country’s creativity is enjoying a rebirth as entrepreneurs and creators seek to provide local solutions to local needs. The pandemic has exposed the…
Overland News of the Week, May 26th, 2023
XOverland New Season Six Plans and Exciting Additions for Fans XOverland revealed that the highly-anticipated sixth season of their renowned Apex Series will take place in the mesmerizing landscapes of Southern Africa and will include the entire Croft family for a two-month expedition alongside a diverse group of global guests. They’ll be traversing remote Africa…
Hardest Overland Trail in North America
The title of this video, “Hardest Overland Trail in North America (We Almost Died),” at first appears to be run-of-the-mill YouTube clickbait, which it is. However, after the first slow fifteen minutes, the action clips up a notch, and the viewer is drawn in by the landscapes’ beauty, the traveler’s affable character, and the trail’s…
Lexus LX600, Overland Expo’s Ultimate Overland Vehicle 2023
Overland Expo debuted the Ultimate Overland Vehicle 2023 at the Overland Expo West event along with the Ultimate Overland Motorcycle 2023 Triumph Tiger. The vehicle is based on the popular 2022 LX600 model and incorporates cutting-edge components from 25 exhibitors, establishing it as the pinnacle of overland vehicles for those who like a lot of…