Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) by Mopar and the talented Dometic team used the opening day of Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona, to pull the cover off an inventive camping solution for the modern Jeep Wrangler owner. The awning and rooftop tent, or ARTT, concept marries an aerodynamic shelter with a 270-degree awning in a…
Holley Performance Brands Expands Annual Ford Fest
As the overlanding experience takes more people outdoors than ever before, the interest in off-road vehicles has grown exponentially. Overall, the off-road segment in the US has shifted from niche to near-mainstream, blending outdoor lifestyle, vehicle performance, and consumer enthusiasm in ways that continue to expand the market. In a nod to this trend, Holley…
Budget Hatchbacks Cross the Sahara in Preparation for “Driven to Extremes Sahara 2025”
We have said it before and will say it again: you do not need a top-of-the-range expedition vehicle to overland the planet. Earlier this year, we covered the launch of the Driven to Extremes Sahara 2025 Expedition, and, in a bold demonstration of determination and unconventional adventure, two second-hand Ford Focus hatchbacks have completed a…
American Expedition Vehicles Introduces 37-Inch Tire Clearance Kits
American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) has introduced its 37-inch Tire Clearance Kits for the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 AT4X AEV Edition and the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 ZR2 Bison. These kits are designed to enable owners to upgrade from factory-installed 35-inch tires to 37-inch tires, enhancing off-road capabilities without compromising vehicle integrity. Compared to 35-inch tires,…
Historical Overland Routes Created by Military Exploration That You Can Rediscover Today
Across the globe, a number of historic overland routes owe their origins to military endeavors. Often forged in response to logistical, strategic, or imperial needs, these routes connected remote regions, facilitated troop movement, or supported colonial administration. Remarkably, many of these once-militarized paths have endured as practical and even popular routes for modern overland travelers,…
The Best Protective Gear for Overland Mechanical Work
One of the essential skills for long-distance overland travel is being able to repair and maintain your own vehicle—a skill typically acquired through years of wrench-induced frustration and occasional triumph. This mechanical competence grants travelers the invaluable confidence needed to venture further and linger longer off-grid. Over our many years spent traveling, mostly in beautiful…
Overland Expo Has Debuted Its 2025 Overland Builds
Now in its fifth year, the Ultimate Build program allows Overland Expo’s editorial team and overland gurus to transform proven factory vehicles into their interpretation of the Ultimate Overland Build. The 2025 Ultimate Overland Build features the 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4X AEV Edition and the 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE. Hang the bike off…
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by Lamenting the 4WDs Mexico Has That We Don’t
Having traveled the length and breadth of Mexico more than a few times, I have often come across a variety of tough and relatively basic diesel-derivative vehicles that do the hard work as agricultural, municipal, military, and civilian private overland vehicles. And, while Mexico has had access to rugged, simple vehicles that many American overlanders…
Land Roamer Pioneer :: Feature Vehicle
Building an overland camper is not for the faint-hearted or those with shallow pockets. While most DIY camper builders tend to be optimistic enthusiasts with a passing grade in woodshop and skill with a saw, they soon realize that making a home on wheels is a project not to be taken on lightly, as there…
Classic Land Rover Defender Upgrades: More Capability and Greater Reliability
Our classic Land Rover Defender has been working hard since the day it rolled off the showroom in South Africa 23 years ago. “Mafuta,” as she is lovingly known, worked as a farm truck for six years before being rebuilt into our overland vehicle with a large rooftop tent for a family of four, a…
Overland News of the Week
Itchy Boots Book Launch Free Ride: Heartbreak, Courage, and the 20,000-Mile Motorcycle Journey That Changed My Life is Noraly Schoenmaker’s memoir chronicling her transformation from a geologist in the Netherlands to a solo motorcycle traveler. After discovering her partner’s long-term infidelity, she left her job and traveled to India, where she developed a passion for…
The 4WD Kia 2025 Tasman X-Pro Is Ready For Launch In Australia
Many years ago, I sat perched in a hot Mozambican bar with an ice-cold 2M beer cradled in my hand, debating with an Afrikaans farmer about which was better: the Land Rover Defender or the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Series. To my surprise and horror, he flipped the script and offered the Mahindra Scorpio pickup…
Subaru of America Unveils Seventh-Generation Subaru Outback
America sure does love a Subaru. In 2024 alone, the Japanese automaker sold over 667,000 vehicles in the US; a whopping 168,771 of those sales were of the ever-popular Outback. But why is the Outback so popular? Well, it’s safe and roomy enough for family travel, tough enough for off-road adventures (as Carey Lando has…
The Spec Ops Crashpad From Let’s Go Aero Makes Me Want To Dust Off My Cowboy Boots
Let me explain. Growing up in Africa, I had one dream and one dream only: to grow up to be a cowboy. At the age of eight, I spent my time playing with my Lego cowboy set, watching cowboy movies, and reading Louis L’Amour’s books. Some of the most daring overlanders in history have been…
Jeep Introduces Special Edition 2025 Jeep Wagoneer Overland
Jeep recently introduced the new 2025 Jeep Wagoneer Overland Special Edition, emphasizing off-road capability, comfort, and technological advancements. This latest Wagoneer variant is specifically tailored to enthusiasts and families seeking rugged, overland-style adventures without sacrificing comfort or practicality. Limited to a production run of 2,000 units, the Wagoneer Overland Special Edition debuted simultaneously at the…
Jeep Brand and Jeep Performance Parts Showcase Seven New Concepts at the 59th Annual Easter Jeep Safari
The Jeep brand, along with Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) by Mopar, is captivating off-road enthusiasts at the 59th Annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, from April 12 to 20, 2025. This year’s event features seven innovative concept vehicles, each uniquely designed to pay tribute to Jeep’s heritage while previewing future trends in off-road capability….
INEOS Automotive Announces Strategic Response To New 25 Percent Import Tariff Increases
INEOS Automotive has announced a strategic response aimed at shielding its American customers from the newly introduced 25 percent import tariff increases, which were prompted by policy decisions under President Trump. The company made this statement on April 4, 2025, from its Montvale, New Jersey location, emphasizing its commitment to minimizing the impact of rising…
Ford Australia announces Ranger Super Duty for 2026, Will Not Be Sold in the US
Ford has announced that the best-selling vehicle of 2024 in Australia, the Ford Ranger, will soon be offered as the Ford Ranger Super Duty. In a nutshell, this “Super Duty” variant of the Ranger is higher than standard models, has a wider track with flared fenders, and rides on 33-inch General Grabber all-terrain tires. It…
Overland Expo SoCal Set a New Benchmark
With Overland Expo West on the horizon, we thought now was a good time to look back at the recent Overland Expo SoCal that opened its doors to the public on March 15-16 in Costa Mesa, California. The event immediately set a new benchmark for inaugural events in the overlanding world, drawing more than 19,000…
Redarc Has Launched the Redworks Quickfit Power Panels
We recently completed installing a Redarc-based electrical system in our Defender camper, and we could not be happier with the result. Well, we thought we couldn’t be happier until we saw the launch of the Redarc RedWorks QuickFit power panels! This all-in-one power system will surely be a game-changer as it offers a simple and…