I’ve lived and traveled in a 1986 Vanagon Syncro for more than a decade and will never get over the magic of adventuring in a classic. A veteran rig engages you in a way that a modern vehicle simply never will. Every drive transports you to a time when people were not consumed by their…
2005 Ram Power Wagon 2500 :: Classifieds
The Power Wagon is a favorite on our forum with recent offerings including this 2006, 2016 AEV Prospector, and 2021 w/ Four Wheel Campers Hawk and Bowens Customs flatbed. It’s one of a select few full-size trucks engineered from the factory to perform when the tarmac ends and boasts a heavy-duty 4WD system with front…
2018 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series :: Featured Classified
Many consider the Land Cruiser of any iteration to be a pinnacle overland vehicle, and the 200 Series is no exception. When Expeditions 7 visited Japan to collect the 70 Series vehicles for their around-the-world trip, the lead Land Cruiser engineer challenged their choice on the grounds that the 200 Series was the toughest generation…
2008 Chevrolet Express AWD :: Classifieds
The Chevrolet Express is a great option for travel with recent examples including this 1999 Quigley 4×4, 2004 Quigley 4×4, and 2008 AWD. This platform cut its teeth in the commercial sector but has since been adopted by both the vanlife and overlanding communities. Highlights include a powerful and long-lived motor, generous interior space, access…
1989 Toyota FJ62 Land Cruiser :: Classifieds
The 60 Series is a 4WD icon and a popular choice on our forum, with recent offerings including this 1983 FJ60, 1986 FJ60, and 1987 FJ60 w/ GFC rooftop tent. The Land Cruiser of any iteration is considered a pinnacle overland vehicle, and the 60 Series is no exception. With its legendary reliability, heavy-duty 4WD…
2005 Ram 3500 :: Featured Classified
Full-size trucks are swiftly becoming the default choice for overlanders planning long-term trips or living on the road full-time (listen to Why Full-Size Trucks Should Be Seriously Considered for Overlanding on the Overland Journal podcast). The reality is that big pickups offer many advantages over their mid-size counterparts with limited drawbacks and are, in most…
2025 International HV Bliss Mobil :: Featured Classified
Working at Overland International, I’m fortunate to see a multitude of premium expedition trucks, so it takes something decidedly special to stop me in my tracks. With this in mind, cue today’s low mileage 2025 International HV 507 4×4 chassis (10,600 miles) topped with a Bliss Mobil 15-foot Standard habitation box and boasting huge amenities…
1994 Toyota Pickup w/ Go Fast Camper V2 :: Classifieds
Toyota trucks of any size, age, or spec are synonymous with bulletproof reliability and build quality and can be found bumbling around the world’s most inhospitable locations. Unsurprisingly, they’re a coveted platform for backcountry travel with recent offerings such as this 1996 HZJ75, 1998 Hilux Dual Cab, and 1998 T100 Xtracab SR5 w/ Super Pacific…
2013 Chevrolet 3500 HD 4×4 Tiger Bengal :: Featured Classified
There are few brands within the industry with the same reputation for excellence as Tiger Adventure Vehicles. Established in 1986, the company has spent almost four decades engineering adventure-ready RVs and today creates some of the most coveted 4WD campers on the market. The all-in-one construction is underpinned by a choice of proven heavy-duty, full-size,…
Bikepacking Crete :: Top 10 Gear Picks
I grit my teeth and take a few more steps. Sweat drips down my nose as my heart pounds. Progress is measured in feet, not miles, on these ascents. The goats make it look so easy. Occasionally, a shepherd will pass in a beat-up Toyota Hilux; a simple nod is sufficient. It may be December,…
2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail w/ Alu-Cab Gen 3.1 Rooftop Tent :: Featured Classified
The 4Runner of any iteration is considered a pinnacle overland platform and continues to set the benchmark for reliability and build quality. We recently celebrated 40 Years of Toyota 4Runner and acknowledged that the Fifth Generation is the most extensively proven and best-selling to date. Publisher Scott Brady explains, “Starting with the Fifth Generation 4Runner,…
2013 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport w/ Go Fast Campers V2 :: Classifieds
The Tacoma is undoubtedly the most popular truck on our forum, with recent examples including this 2003 w/ FlipPac camper, 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road Double Cab Long Bed, and 2019 TRD Off Road w/ Alu-Cab Canopy Camper. Since it hit the US market in 1995, its dominated the mid-size segment, with publisher Scott…
2002 Ford F-350 Crew Longbed w/ Topper :: Classifieds
The F-350 is a firm favorite for overland builds on the forum, with recent examples including this 2004 w/ Cummins diesel conversion and a Bison Overland Flatbed camper, a 2015 XLT w/ XP Camper V1, and a 2016 XLT FX4 w/ Four Wheel Campers Raven. Full-size trucks such as this are optimal for travel since…
2015 Ford F-150 XLT w/ Go Fast Camper XL :: Classifieds
The F-150 is a motoring icon and a firm favorite for overlanding, with recent examples including this 2010 F-150 STX, 2018 w/ Harker EXO, and 2023 FX4 w/ AT Overland Equipment Summit. It’s a vehicle that can seemingly do it all with desirable commercial attributes, powerful and relatively frugal motors, well-appointed interiors, and international access…
1992 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ75 Troopy :: Classifieds
The Toyota Troopy is ubiquitous in the developing world and for good reason. It is in all respects overengineered to endure daily punishment and is subsequently the vehicle of choice for frontline agencies around the world. However, it’s a rarity in the US, with only a handful previously listed on our forum, including this 1985…
2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison w/ RSI Smart Cap :: Classifieds
The Chevrolet Colorado is a popular choice on our forum. Recent offerings include this 2017 w/ Vagabond Drifter, 2018 ZR2 w/ Go Fast Campers V2, and 2019 w/ Alu-Cab Canopy camper. It’s a pinnacle choice for overlanding and was subsequently awarded Editor’s Choice in our Mid-Size Truck of the Year, with Publisher Scott Brady stating,…
1991 Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ81 VX Limited :: Classifieds
The 80 Series is a popular choice on the forum, with recent examples including this 1993 VX Limited, 1994 FZJ80, and 1997 FZJ80. It was arguably the first Land Cruiser built with luxury in mind but was simultaneously engineered to be even more durable than its predecessor. Automotive expert Matt Scott states, “The Land Cruiser…
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser URJ200 Heritage Edition – Expeditions 7 South America :: Featured Classified
There’s no shortage of vehicles suitable for around the world travel, but a select few are considered pinnacle overland platforms. These include the Mercedes Geländewagen, Land Rover Defender, Nissan Patrol, and Toyota Land Cruiser. However, I’m confident that if we were to pitch these vehicles in a poll to our audience the latter would be…
2001 Toyota Tundra :: Classifieds
The first-generation Tundra remains a favorite on our forum with recent examples including this 2001 TRD w/ Four Wheel Campers Hawk, 2004 w/ AT Atlas, and a 2006. This iteration was the first full-size truck built in North America by a Japanese manufacturer, which was significant for several key reasons. It brought fabled Japanese build…
2008 Land Rover LR3 :: Classifieds
The LR3 is a favorite with our audience with recent builds including this 2005 w/ HD Package, a 2006 SE, and a 2008 HSE. The Discovery provides many of the same desirable traits as the Defender and some key advantages. Publisher Scott Brady states, “While I can certainly respect the desire to pilot a 110…