This venerable Toyota pickup continues to dominate the mid-size sector, with publisher Scott Brady stating, “The Tacoma has been the benchmark of compact overland trucks since its introduction, and the model represents 62 percent of all trucks reported in our reader surveys … the Tacoma is an exceptional vehicle, and one deserving of the Toyota…
1999 Toyota Dyna 4WD :: Classifieds
There’s no shortage of suitable vehicles for overlanding on the market, but when it comes to traveling around the world, Toyotas are hard to beat. Sure, they’re not always the most powerful or luxurious, but they are incredibly reliable and built to last. I’ve owned my Vanagon Syncro for over a decade, and I’m lucky…
1999 Toyota Land Cruiser Troopy FZJ75 :: Featured Classified
There’s no shortage of 4WDs on the market for overlanding, but for those serious about travel, the Land Cruiser remains a pinnacle choice. It’s a vehicle synonymous with absolute dependability and is, for all intents and purposes, over-engineered. The “Troopy” variant is widely considered the ultimate iteration for travel thanks to its extended wheelbase, generous…
2007 Toyota 4Runner Sport :: Classifieds
The 4Runner is a firm favorite on the forum, with recent builds including this 2000 Limited, a 2003 Sport, and a 2006. In short, it’s one of the best 4WDs to get out there and explore, which is why it was featured in Overland Journal’s recent Top Ten New Overland SUVs. The fourth gen is…
2016 AEV Prospector :: Classifieds
The Prospector is a desirable choice for expedition builds with recent adventure-ready offerings including this 2015, 2021 Mega Cab, and 2022 w/ OEV Camp X. AEV (American Expedition Vehicles) takes the already capable Ram 2500/3500 and overhauls it from the ground up with a range of rigorously tested parts and accessories to optimize it for…
2014 Ford E-350 Box Truck Camper :: Featured Classified
The E-350 is a popular choice for both the vanlife and overlanding community. It’s a commercial icon synonymous with reliability, practicality, and longevity. Due to the sheer volume sold, OEM parts are affordable and readily available for the E-350, and it enjoys access to extensive aftermarket support. The latter means that this 2WD workhorse can…
2021 Iglhaut Mercedes Sprinter Expedition Truck :: Featured Classified
The Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 has become one of the most popular vehicles for overland travel, and for good reason. The Sprinter cut its teeth as an industry workhorse and is fabled for its reliability, driveability, build quality, and relatively low running costs. It was for these reasons and more that it was soon the van…
Overland News of the Week
Gozney Launches the Tread, the World’s Most Portable Pizza Oven First up overland news from Gozney. The Tread is a hyper-portable, lightweight, and rugged pizza oven engineered for adventure that will cook a pizza in as little as 60 seconds. It’s available in two colorways (off-black or olive), weighs 13.5 kilograms (just under 30 pounds),…
2005 Land Rover LR3 SE w/ HD Package :: Classifieds
The Discovery LR3 is a fantastic budget-friendly vehicle for travel with recent adventure-ready offerings including this 2005 HSE w/ HD package, 2006 HSE, and 2008 HSE. It’s a proven platform that cut its teeth in events such as the 2006 G4 Challenge yet remains an underappreciated value. Cue today’s 2005 Land Rover LR3 SE (226,000),…
2022 Ram 1500 Rebel Night Edition w/ Super Pacific X1 Camper :: Featured Classified
From the factory, the Ram 1500 Rebel is engineered with the backcountry in mind and is an ideal choice for adventure. Automotive journalist, photographer, and contributor Chris Collard tested the first iteration for Expedition Portal back in 2015 and was very impressed. Since then, it’s gone from strength to strength. The combination of 4WD, a…
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport :: Classifieds
I recently listened to an episode of the Overland Bonfire Podcast titled 5 Essential Tips for Building Your Dream Overland Rig. During the conversation, the Blue Ridge Overland Gear team highlighted that most people do not own a dedicated overland rig and subsequently, the best vehicles are those that perform as both a daily driver…
2015 Toyota Tundra SR5 w/ Four Wheel Campers Hawk :: Classifieds
The Tundra is one of the most popular trucks on our forum with recent adventure-ready examples including this 2004 w/ AT Atlas, 2011 w/ Hiatus camper, and 2020 Platinum CrewMax. Publisher Scott Brady states, “Toyota trucks are legendary for their quality, durability, and reliability, with Tundras of any variant achieving million-mile service lives.” Cue today’s…
2021 Ford F-250 Lariat w/ OEV Aluma Tray and OEV Hudson Bay Edition :: Featured Classified
The F-250 remains one of the most popular trucks for overlanding on our forum, and for good reason. Its heavy-duty commercial underpinnings, rugged dependability, well-appointed interior, powerful motor, and class-leading payload are ideally suited to the rigors of the backcountry. It was for these reasons and more that the Tremor variant was awarded Overland Journal’s…
1999 Land Rover Defender 110 :: Featured Classified
The Land Rover Defender is an overlanding icon and is undoubtedly a pinnacle 4WD for exploration. It’s the vehicle of choice for our Senior 4WD Editor Graeme Bell who has travelled around the world with his family in a Defender 130. He states, “The Defender has a Td5, turbo-diesel five-cylinder engine with ECU, and has…
2010 Ford F-150 STX 4×4 :: Classifieds
The F-150 is a popular choice on our forum, with recent examples including a 1989 w/ Caravan Campershell, 2018 w/ GFC camper, and 2023 FX4 w/ AT Overland Equipment Summit. It’s the full-size pickup to beat and has remained the best-selling truck in the US for a whopping 46 years and is regularly featured in…
GXV Mercedes Unimog U500 :: Featured Classified
Working for Overland International, I see rigs ranging from a few thousand dollars to over a million, but in terms of expedition trucks, today’s GXV Mercedes Unimog U500 might be my favorite. GXV, or “Global Expedition Vehicles,” has forged a reputation for excellence and is widely considered the benchmark for luxury expedition vehicles. These no-expense-spared…
2000 Toyota 4Runner Limited :: Classifieds
The 4Runner is one of the most popular rigs on our forum with recent offerings including this 1992 SR5, 2005, and 2006. We recently celebrated 40 Years of Toyota 4Runner and maintain that today this model remains a pinnacle choice for travel. Cue today’s 2000 Toyota 4Runner Limited, which has been extensively modified for overlanding….
2003 Toyota Tacoma w/ FlipPac Camper :: Classifieds
The Tacoma continues to reign supreme on our forum with recent adventure-equipped offerings including this 2006 with a GoFast V2, a 2014 SR5 with a custom flatbed OVRLND camper, and a 2013 with an Alu-Cab Canopy Camper. It’s a legendary pickup, synonymous with longevity, capability, and class-leading build quality. It’s the ideal choice for anyone…
2004 Toyota Tundra w/ AT Atlas :: Featured Classified
The first-generation Toyota Tundra remains a pinnacle choice for overlanding with no shortage of inspiring builds online from the likes of Basil’s Garage, Trail Runner Customs, and Topo Toppers. However, when it comes to Gen 1 builds, “Sleepy” from Equipt Expedition Outfitters surely takes the crown. Built on a 2004 Toyota Tundra (262,300 miles), this…
2008 Mercedes G55 :: Featured Classified
The Mercedes G Wagen or “Geländewagen” is one of a select few 4WD platforms considered a pinnacle overland vehicle. Expedition Portal Senior 4WD Editor Graeme Bell recently celebrated the model’s 500,000th production milestone, stating, “The Land Rover Defender, Toyota Land Cruiser, and G-Wagen are hands down the three most iconic overland vehicles … Since its…