The Full-size Revolution is upon us, with an increasing number of travelers transitioning from mid- to full-size trucks. As more people commit to longer trips, remote working, or even full-time travel, they require the additional power, comfort, and payload these larger vehicles provide. Expedition Portal Publisher Scott Brady explains, “What was smaller is now bigger,…
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys 4×4 :: Featured Classified
The Wrangler is an overlanding icon, with a whopping 156,581 units sold in North America last year alone. It is one of the few contemporary 4WDs that has remained true to its origins and not relinquished its rugged backcountry credentials in exchange for luxury mall crawler status (*cough* new Defender). It’s remarkable that to this…
Overland News of the Week
Yeti Announces Limited Edition Color Collections First up in this week’s Overland News, Yeti announces new limited edition color collections, Agave and King Crab. The former is inspired by the Mexican tradition of hand harvesting mature agave plants (aka magueys), which are used to create “mezcal’s boldness, tequila elegance, and the hidden charm of raicilla.”…
2020 Ford Ranger XLT FX4 :: Classified
The Ford Ranger is a popular choice for overland builds on our forum, with recent examples including this 2021 XLT 4×4, 2006 with a Go Fast Camper, and 2020 with an Alu-Cab Khaya. If you want to take a deep dive into the benefits of this mid-size platform, then I recommend listening to Scott Brady’s…
2020 Four Wheel Campers Woolrich Edition Hawk :: Classifieds
I recently picked up my rolling home, a 1986 Vanagon Syncro, from the body shop with a bill of $4,000. This certainly wasn’t the first time I’ve invested this sort of money into bodywork during my decade of ownership, and it sure won’t be the last. However, this is my home, and replacing the van…
2004 Land Rover Discovery II :: Classifieds
The Discovery is a great budget-friendly alternative for those seeking Land Rover capability without the Defender price tag. The latter may take most of the limelight, but the Discovery similarly proved itself as an extremely capable vehicle during the gruelling Camel Trophy events (watch it in action here). Subsequently, it’s a desirable platform on our…
1998 Mercedes Sprinter 312D 4×4 :: Featured Classified
The Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 bridges the gap between vanlife and overlanding and is a great choice for those planning a long-term trip or living on the road full-time. The first-generation Sprinter or T1N is considered by many as one of the best and is often the choice for around-the-world trips. Today’s 1998 Mercedes Sprinter 312D…
2014 Ram 3500 w/ Custom Trailer :: Featured Classified
The shift to remote jobs is accelerating, and there are more opportunities than ever to work flexible hours anywhere in the world. As a result, travel is not simply limited to weekends and holidays but can be managed around a working week. As a result, more people than ever are transitioning to living and working…
Everlanders – High Altitude Overlanding | A Glacier-Edged Adventure in Peru’s Andes
Meet Canadians Jason and Kara, aka Everlanders, who are on the trip of a lifetime in their custom-built 2004 Ford F-550 expedition camper. The duo sold everything back in 2018 and headed south to explore the United States and Central America before shipping to Colombia and heading to the southern tip of South America. I…
2020 Nissan Armada 4×4 – SOLD :: Classifieds
The Nissan Armada is not the first 4WD that comes to mind when we think about overlanding platforms but that makes it all the more interesting. It’s curious that the Armada, much like the Frontier or Titan, doesn’t have anywhere near the same popularity as its Toyota counterparts. It’s certainly not a reflection of its…
2019 Ram 1500 Rebel w/ Alu-Cabin – SOLD :: Classifieds
There is a lot to love about the Ram 1500 Rebel: exhilarating on-road performance, a plethora of all-terrain features, and a respectable towing capacity and payload. We tested the Rebel back in the Spring 2015, with Chris Collard concluding that it “fits a niche that enthusiasts were waiting to have filled, and Ram did a…
2021 Ram 2500 Power Wagon 75th Anniversary Edition – SOLD :: Classifieds
When it comes to backcountry capability the Power Wagon is the full size by which all others are measured. It’s one of the few vehicles that is engineered from the factory to perform optimally when the tarmac ends with desirable attributes that include beadlock-capable wheels, front and rear lockers, winch, an electronic disconnecting sway bar,…
2013 Land Rover LR4 HSE HD :: Classifieds
The Land Rover Discovery LR4 seamlessly blends luxury and capability. Today’s one-owner 2013 Land Rover LR4 (175,804 miles) is a great example and benefits from both the rugged HD package (with locking differential) and well-equipped HSE (high specification equipment) interior trim. This means you can conquer the backcountry while enjoying heated leather seats, an infotainment…
1992 Land Rover Defender 110 w/ Alu-cab Icarus :: Classifieds
The Land Rover Defender is widely considered a pinnacle overland vehicle and is a popular choice for round-the-world adventures. We’ve featured no shortage of drool-worthy builds with recent adventure-ready examples such as this $113,000 2012 TD4 with a Globe Camper, an $80,000 2007 TD4 with Alu-Cab pop top, and a $70,000 1993 Hardtop. Today’s 1992…
2003 Ford E-250 :: Classifieds
A wide array of overland vehicles is posted to our forum every day, ranging from a few thousand dollars to the best part of a million. However, it’s the affordable rigs that impress me the most, as they serve as a reminder that we don’t need to spend a fortune to see the world and…
2015 All-Terrain Warrior Alpha Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4×4 :: Featured Classified
Over the years, Japanese car manufacturers have forged a reputation for class-leading build quality and reliability. Unsurprisingly, they’re a desirable choice for travel with vehicles such as the Toyota Land Cruiser considered the 4WD by which all others are measured. The Fuso 4WD is another highly regarded platform and is favored globally for a wide…
2018 Ford F-150 XLT 4×4 w/ GFC Camper :: Featured Classified
A few months back, we featured this stunning 2022 Ford F-550 Kokopelli Expedition Truck built by Shiro Overland Camper Co., and we were flooded with interest. Based out of Boulder, Colorado, the family-run company produces a small number of bespoke overland vehicles that showcase painstaking attention to detail and unique features. Their latest rig for…
2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU Rubicon w/ Ursa Minor J30 :: Classifieds
The popularity of the Jeep Wrangler within the overlanding community continues to go from strength to strength. It’s undoubtedly one of the most popular 4WDs on our forum with recent builds such as this 2018 American Fastbacks Badlands, 2017 with an Ursa Minor, and a 2020 AEV Upfitted Rubicon. The Wrangler is widely considered the…
2023 Norweld Deluxe Canopy :: Featured Classified
Spring is fast approaching, which means many of us have already begun planning trips for the upcoming season. However, if like me, you’re in the middle of building out your rig, it can also be a time of frustration with considerable wait times on products and services as demand steadily outstrips supply. If you’re in…
2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon :: Classifieds
The Gladiator is one of the few modern vehicles that remains functional first and is engineered from the ground up to excel when the tarmac ends. It carries forward the capability of the Wrangler while addressing the former’s shortcomings with a longer wheelbase, class-leading payload, and a better-equipped interior. Further still, aftermarket care allows owners…