iKamper Launches Skycamp 4.0 Rooftop Tent Series iKamper has introduced the Skycamp 4.0 series, the latest evolution of its flagship rooftop tent platform, featuring a refined design that improves interior space while maintaining a compact external footprint. The updated lineup includes duo, trio, and quad configurations, expanding fitment across mid-size SUVs, crossovers, wagons, and truck…
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Jeep Celebrates 60th Easter Jeep Safari With New Concepts, Community Initiatives, and Expanded Consumer Experiences
The Jeep brand is preparing for a prominent presence at the 60th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, scheduled to run from March 28 through April 5, 2026. Marking both a milestone anniversary for the event and the brand’s 85th year, Jeep plans to showcase a range of concept vehicles, consumer engagement programs, and…
Speak Fluent Machine: Preventing and Dealing With a Breakdown
Our friends Chris and Erin Ratay have been traveling for decades. They hold a Guinness World Record for the longest motorcycle journey as a team and, a few years ago, bought a Defender in South Africa and drove it to Europe. Chris has a no-nonsense approach to dealing with vehicle maintenance and breakdowns, and he…
Ram ProMaster City Returns as Compact Vanlife/Overland Platform
A few years ago, while traveling south to Guatemala, we camped on the shores of Lake Atitlán and were surprised to find that the campsite was occupied not by one, but three Ram ProMaster vans. Each had arrived independently from the United States, yet they shared striking similarities—a New Age traveler type was parked behind…
27North Winston 27A Expands Brand Into the B+ Luxury Expedition Motorhome Segment
I am at an age now where I spend a great deal of time thinking about the ideal vehicle for a couple to travel the world, perhaps with an adventure bike strapped to the rear for short exploratory trips. In my mind, such a rig should offer many of the comforts of home while remaining…
Farfalla Camper Flip: Modular Towable Designed for Compact Touring
At first glance, the Farfalla Camper Flip may not project a rugged expedition aesthetic, yet it represents a thoughtful interpretation of the lightweight touring trailer. Its compact exterior proportions conceal a flexible living concept intended to maximize usable space once camp is established. Designed with seating and sleeping for up to three occupants, the Flip…
Acela Dispatcher 4×4: Compact Utility Platform with Overland Potential
For several years, attention has focused on the IMV 0, Toyota’s long-anticipated entry-level work truck, widely regarded as a platform with strong overland potential. Despite early enthusiasm, the model has so far been limited largely to markets in Southeast Asia, leaving many observers uncertain whether it will ever reach North America. In the meantime, a…
Rivian Launches RAD, an Adventure Department to Push the Limits of Electric Off-Road Performance
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has formally introduced the Rivian Adventure Department (RAD, such a cool acronym), a new internal division focused on testing the limits of the company’s vehicles through extreme exploration, performance development, and real-world adventure use. The initiative brings together engineers, designers, and experienced drivers, with the goal of translating demanding field experience…
Australia’s Tekton Lightweight CX-Series Composite Camper Canopy Revolutionizes the Overland Pickup Platform
Tekton Expedition Vehicles, based east of Melbourne, has introduced the CX-Series, a composite camper canopy designed to transform pickup trucks and utility vehicles into compact expedition platforms. Developed as part of the company’s expanding lineup of off-road travel equipment, the CX-Series aims to address common challenges associated with traditional touring canopies, including weight, thermal inefficiency,…
Mohab to Sponsor Overland Expo SoCal 2026 Ahead of Spring Launch
A relatively new overland adventure gear and mobile habitat company, Mohab (formerly imCamper), has announced it will sponsor Overland Expo SoCal 2026, scheduled to take place on March 14-15, 2026, at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California. The sponsorship comes ahead of the company’s planned North American launch later in the…
Custom 1989 Toyota Corolla GT-S “AWDROLA” Set to Compete in 2026 Mint 400 Gambler/Hooptie-X Class
A project that began as a digital concept shared on Instagram has developed into a sanctioned desert race entry. Randy Wimenta and co-driver Will Wimenta are preparing to compete in the 2026 Mint 400 in the Gambler/Hooptie-X Modified class, campaigning a custom-built 1989 Toyota Corolla GT-S known as AWDROLA that we featured on Expedition Portal…
Optics for Overlanding
Over time, I’ve come to view optics as a quiet force multiplier. They stretch human vision beyond its factory settings. They help you see farther down the trail, closer at what your aging eyes can’t quite see, and deeper into the dark when your imagination is running wild. In remote travel, where recovery trucks do…
MDC USA Introduces XT9 Off-Grid Extreme Compact Trailer
We get to see a lot of camping trailers here at Expedition Portal (see here, our Off-Grid, Off-Road Trailers Buyer’s Guide), and by far our favorite camper trailers are those designed primarily for exploration (rather than pure comfort). After all, for most of us, the goal of overland travel is to get out there and get…
Espionage Charges Bring 10-Year Term for British Overlanders in Tehran
More than five years after the high-profile detention of two Australian bloggers, another overland journey through Iran would end in far lengthier imprisonment. British nationals Craig Foreman and Lindsay Foreman, both in their 50s, entered Iran on December 30, 2024 during a round-the-world motorcycle expedition. They crossed from Armenia with valid tourist visas, an approved…
Light It Up
It was a hot, muggy night in early 2019. We had driven most of the day on terrible, muddy tracks and arrived in a small Gabonese town just before sunset. The air was thick with smoke, as much of the local economy seemed dedicated to turning healthy trees into charcoal, alongside the extraction of palm…
Bentley Debuts Bentayga X Concept, Testing a More Off-Road-Focused Future for Its Luxury SUV
Just over a week ago, we wrote about the Genesis X Skorpio, a vehicle with real power, genuine on- and off-road ability, and a striking presence that feels a little like a unicorn. Now, Bentley Motors has unveiled a new concept version of its Bentayga SUV, called the Bentayga X Concept, offering a glimpse into…
Will the Rivian R2 Be the Key to Reaching a Larger Market and Boosting Deliveries?
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian this week moved its newest SUV prototype from design labs to public roads, inviting a select group of journalists and creators to Southern California for a pre-production drive event of its next model, the R2. The event, held in the canyons surrounding the company’s headquarters in Irvine, California, marked a notable…
Trinitē Road Rally Announces Inaugural 2026 Event in Northern California, Concluding at Sonoma Raceway
The Trinitē Road Rally has announced plans for its inaugural event, scheduled to take place from May 4 through May 7, 2026, in the Golden Gate and Northern California regions, culminating at Sonoma Raceway. The rally’s organizers are associated with the team behind Rebelle Rally, and describe the event as a motorsport experience designed to…
Overland News of The Week, February 13th, 2026
Warn Industries Introduces Compact, Low-Profile Zeon XC Winches for Trucks and SUVs Warn Industries has expanded its Zeon winch lineup with the new Zeon XC, a low-profile, compact version designed for trucks and SUVs. Built in Clackamas, Oregon, the Zeon XC delivers the same core performance as the Zeon XD while offering easier fitment in…
The Awaken RV MorningStar-i
A mural of UFC fighter Justin Gaethje on the side of Ginaveve’s Market Place in Safford, Arizona, feels like the perfect marker for the kind of country the Awaken RV MorningStar-i is built for. Just outside town, the gravel road into Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area leads to scattered campsites, wide-open desert, and even a…