The term “overland rig” gets thrown around a little loosely these days when referring to any vehicle with big wheels and a lift. It’s therefore refreshing when a build is listed to the Expedition Portal Forum that has been designed from the ground up to be a four-season, go-anywhere rolling home. Today’s example is not…
Aidan Klimenko – Toyota Troopy
There’s no shortage of travel photography and overland content online, which means it takes someone decidedly unique to stand out. The success of an adventure photographer is not guaranteed through beautiful imagery alone but rather its ability to tell a story. The more compelling the narrative and imagery the more it captures the hearts and…
1997 Ram 3500 w/ Alaskan Camper :: Classifieds
We’ve had a number of Ram 3500 listed to the forum recently including this 2004 Cirrus Camper, a 2005 with a Four Wheel Camper’s Hawk, and a 2020 Norweld touring setup. These full-size trucks are prized for their generous payload and towing capacity (up to 3,186-pound payload and 7,900-pound towing capacity), powerful and long-lived motors,…
2001 Ram 3500 Xplorer Excursion :: Classifieds
The Ram 3500 is a popular rig for overlanding with recent adventure-ready examples including this 2004 with a Cirrus camper, a 2015 custom camper, and a 2021 with Aluma tray and OEV camper. This full-size platform is a great option for expedition builds thanks to long-lived Cummins motors, well-equipped interiors, and respectable backcountry performance. In…
Overland News of the Week
Danner Announces First Modern, Recraftable Hiking Boot First up in this week’s overland news is the Mountain 600 Leaf GTX which represents “a step forward in Danner’s mission to combine outdoor performance with a reduced carbon footprint.” The boot is available for both men and women and can be resoled and reconditioned via Danner’s Recrafting…
2015 EarthRoamer XV-LT :: Classifieds
They say that necessity is the mother of invention. In 1998, when EarthRoamer founder Bill Swails realized there was no off-the-shelf go-anywhere rolling-home for extended off-grid exploration, he decided he’d build his own. In 2003, he built the first EarthRoamer production unit, which was “an all-weather, all-season vehicle designed from the ground up to be…
Overland Classifieds :: 2006 Land Rover Discovery LR3
The cost of used Land Rover Defenders has skyrocketed in recent years, with the divisive new model making the revered older generation a sound investment. Unfortunately, this has meant that for many of us, this iconic platform is becoming increasingly inaccessible, with many low-mileage stock offerings selling for over $50,000 and expedition-ready builds closer to…
Overland Classifieds :: 2016 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
The Toyota 4Runner is a respected platform for overlanding with the TRD Pro variant being considered by many as the crème of the crop. This package uprates this already capable 4WD with a locking rear differential, skid plates, Bilstein shocks, Crawl Control, and more. In short, it’s a vehicle that from the factory is overland-ready…
Toyota World Runners – Overlanding Mexico Is Not What You Think… It’s Better :: Video of the Week
Overlanding is booming, and there’s no shortage of YouTube videos documenting vehicle travel. Subsequently, it takes a channel and story decidedly unique and inspiring to stand out, and Toyota World Runners are the perfect example. I lost track of how many conversations I heard Toyota World Runners mentioned, and after reading Graeme Bell’s feature vehicle…
Overland Classifieds :: 2019 Ford Transit Quadvan 4×4
The Transit AWD is hot on the heels of the Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 and it’s clear with the release of the Trail Edition that Ford have adventurous travellers firmly in their sights. The standard AWD model is surprisingly capable on rough trails as demonstrated on the Expedition Portal YouTube. However, this system has its limitations…
Overland Classifieds :: 2001 Ford F-250 w/ Alaskan Camper on an Aluminium Flatbed
The Ford F-250 is a sought-after truck for overland builds with recent examples including this 2021 Tremor with a 2020 OEV Camp-X, a 2006 with A/T Overland Habitat, and a 2009 FX4 Off-Road. This dependable full-size platform provides up to a 3,500-pound payload, 10,000-pound towing capacity, and desirable all-terrain features. In addition, today’s 2001 offers…
UltraRomance aka Ronnie Romance Interview
Legend has it that he invented the wheel during his stewardship of Atlantis and that his golden locks were gifted from Samson himself. His business strategy laughs in the face of search engine optimization, profit margins, and early retirement. Instead, his success is fuelled by a passion for cycling so hot it would make Aphrodite…
Overland Classifieds :: 2014 Toyota Tundra w/ 2018 FWC Hawk Expedition Camper
The Toyota Tundra, like the midsize Tacoma, is one of the most popular trucks on our forum with recent adventure-ready examples including this 2013 TRD Supercharged, a 2019 TRD Off-Road with a A/T Overland Atlas camper, and a 2018 1794 Edition with an RSI Cap. The Tundra’s V8 motor may not be the most economical…
Overland Classifieds :: 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80
Matt Scott, Overland Journal podcast host and a leading expert in automotive adventure, wrote an article titled: Why The Land Cruiser 80 Series Is The Next Classic 4WD. In short, he explains that “the 80 Series has plenty of character compared to a modern car, but it doesn’t have vintage car inconveniences.” In other words,…
Overland Classifieds :: 2004 Ford E-350 Sportsmobile EB50 w/ Penthouse Top
The E-350 is a favorite for overland builds with recent expedition-ready examples, including this 2001 UJOR 4×4, 2011 Quigley 4×4, and 2003 Quadvan 4×4. These rigs are sought after for their long-lived motors and drivetrains, comfortable cab, generous interior space versus modest external dimensions, and excellent aftermarket support. Crucially, the Ford enjoys access to readily…
Overland Classifieds :: 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road
I was recently listening to an interview with Publisher Scott Brady of the Overland Journal, during which he discussed the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road: “If built light, the Tacoma offers the perfect balance of capability, reliability, and durability for overlanding.” This perspective is not unique, which is why this mid-size Toyota is the most…
Overland Classifieds :: 2016 Ram 2500 Power Wagon AEV Prospector
The Ram Power Wagon and the AEV (American Expedition Vehicles) Prospector are two very popular full-size vehicles on our forum and extremely capable in their own right. However, today’s rig is a unique 2016 Ram Power Wagon that has been upfitted with the AEV Prospector package. This means you get the Power Wagon’s standard backcountry…
Overland Classifieds :: 2014 Mercedes G550
The G-wagon, or Geländewagon, is considered by many as overlanding royalty. Originally developed in Austria by Steyr-Daimler-Puch, it was then sold by Mercedes as a military off-roader. It was function over form and, in every respect, designed to be the ultimate go-anywhere, utilitarian vehicle. However, over the years, the G-Wagon has been increasingly adapted for…
Overland Classifieds :: 2013 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport w/ Super Pacific Camper
It’s interesting that despite fierce competition, the Toyota Tacoma remains top of the mid-size category. We recently showcased the new GMC Canyon AT4x, which is overland-ready from the factory, and the first comment was, “I’ll stick with the Tacoma.” I’d argue that the Tacoma’s unwavering popularity demonstrates that the overlanding community value build quality and…
Overland Classifieds :: 2006 Ford E-350 Sportsmobile EB50 w/ Penthouse Top
The E-350 is a favorite for overland builds with recent expedition-ready examples, including this 2001 UJOR 4×4, a 2011 Quigley 4×4, and a 2003 Quadvan 4×4. These rigs are sought out for their long-lived motors and drivetrains, comfortable cab, generous interior space versus modest external dimensions, and excellent aftermarket support. Crucially, the Ford enjoys access…