The Jeep Wrangler is considered overlanding royalty and one of the most popular 4WDs on our forum, with recent examples including this 2017 Rubicon, 2021 Unlimited Willys, and 2018 Recon with an Ursa Minor camper. In a world where “4WD” has become code for “luxury mall crawler,” the Wrangler remains something of an outlier harking…
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2020 OEV Camp-X :: Featured Classified
As I write this, I’m dealing with my third engine failure in three years. As a full-timer, I depend on my rolling home, so it has been a major setback. I’ve had to build an entirely new vehicle at considerable expense and stress just to get me through the coming months. This scenario is just…
1998 Toyota Hiace 4WD :: Classifieds
I’m fortunate to see new overlanding builds every single day ranging from budget 4WDs to million-pound expedition trucks. However, occasionally a vehicle is listed that I want for myself and today’s Toyota is one of them. The Hiace is perhaps not the first option that comes to mind when we think about overlanding but it…
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road w/ Alu-Cab Canopy Camper :: Featured Classified
First introduced to the US market in 1995 as a replacement for the Hilux, the Tacoma faced the seemingly impossible task of living up to its predecessor. Yet, against all odds, it not only lived up to the Hilux’s legendary reputation but in many ways surpassed it. The Tacoma carried forward its forebear’s bulletproof build…
2000 Ford F-250 w/ 2022 Scout Kenai Camper :: Featured Classified
I have a lot of respect for off-the-shelf overland rigs and campers and they certainly have their benefits. However, it’s the self-builds, one-of-ones, that really get me excited. These vehicles are as unique as their owners and are oftentimes the culmination of years of blood, sweat, tears, and an obscene amount of money. Cue today’s…
Next Meridian Expedition – Our Defender is in Australia! Time for Upgrades :: Video
Next Meridian, aka Nick and Mathilde, are on a mission to travel 88 countries and seven continents over four years. So far, they’ve explored Europe, North America, Central America, South America, and have recently arrived in Australia for the next leg of their journey. The first episode in The Land Down Under provides an insight…
1994 Mitsubishi Montero :: Classifieds
Despite fabled Japanese capability and reliability, and impressive backcountry credentials, the Montero remains an impressive value in an otherwise over-inflated marketplace. Today’s 1994 Mitsubishi Montero (135,000 miles) may incorporate many of the same desirable attributes as its Land Cruiser contemporary but is advertised at a fraction of the price. This hasn’t gone unnoticed with an…
2006 Ford E-350 4×4 High Top Camper :: Classifieds
The E-350 4×4 is a favorite on our forum with recent examples including this 2002, 2010, and 2006 with a Stahl Service body and pop top. There are many reasons why I love this platform for travel but above all else, it provides generous interior living space within a modest external footprint. Cue today’s 2006…
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon w/ Go Fast Camper :: Classified
The Jeep Gladiator is one of the few midsize trucks that was engineered from the ground up for backcountry applications. In addition, it showcases a best-in-class payload and towing capacity, front and rear lockers, and is the aftermarket darling. Since its inception, it has been a huge hit with overlanders in North America, but in…
2005 Lexus LX470 :: Classifieds
The LX470 seamlessly blends interior luxury with legendary Toyota build quality and durability. This platform carries forward the favorable backcountry attributes of the 100-Series Land Cruiser while introducing Lexus’ fabled refinement. It’s a winning formula that removes a great deal of driver fatigue from the challenging conditions faced by overlanders and allows travelers to focus…
Ford F-350 4WD XL w/ Total Composites Camper :: Classifieds
The F-350 is a popular full-size truck on our forum and is the platform of choice for many expedition builds, such as this stunning 2021 Nimbl Evolution. Key highlights include a dependable Power Stroke diesel motor, generous payload and towing capacity, a well-equipped interior, and excellent aftermarket support. Today’s 2022 Ford F-350 4WD XL has…
2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road w/ AT Overland Summit Camper :: Featured Classified
Despite fierce competition in the segment, the Tacoma remains the midsize truck by which all others are measured. Expedition Portal and Overland Journal Publisher Scott Brady states: “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 ……
2017 Subaru Outback :: Classifieds
It’s easy to become fixated on heavily modified 4WDs and convince yourself that to overland, you need a lifted rig rolling on 35s with front and rear lockers. However, the reality is that most of us will be traversing vast stretches of paved roads and well-documented and accessible backcountry routes. Hence, these “rocklanders” are often…
1991 Iveco Daily 4×4 :: Classifieds
The Iveco Daily is hands down one of my favorite overland vehicles, and for good reason. It finds a sweet spot between a 4WD van and a much larger expedition platform. Subsequently, it provides generous interior living space (akin to a Sprinter AWD or Total Composites box) while still being relatively affordable to run and…
2021 EarthCruiser FX :: Featured Classified
EarthCruiser creates no-expense-spared expedition trucks and over almost two decades has forged a reputation for excellence. Founded in Australia in 2009 and based out of Bend, Oregon, since 2013, the company explains that its ability to produce “world-class” vehicles is the result of “hard-earned extreme field experience traversing some of the world’s most intimidating terrain.”…
1998 Land Rover Defender 90 :: Featured Classified
The Land Rover Defender is an overlanding icon and seamlessly blends exemplary backcountry credentials with charismatic styling. Growing up in rural England, I saw Defenders being used daily by the military, emergency services, forestry commission, power companies, farmers, dockyards, and more. Needless to say, It’s first and foremost a built-for-purpose 4WD and that makes it…
1Up USA SD Super Duty Rack and Add-Ons
My overlanding journey began with long bikepacking trips, so for me, vehicle travel and cycling have always been inextricable. In the past, there were limited options for mounting a bicycle to a vehicle, and many solutions left much to be desired. Fortunately, times are changing, with 1Up USA being at the forefront of the bike…
Overland News of the Week, April 26th, 2024
Arc’teryx Introduces the ePE Beta First up in this week’s overland news, Arc’teryx has updated its best-selling Beta lineup with new PFAS-free Gore-Tex ePE in select models (the Beta Beta Lightweight jackets). Not only does this remove PFAS chemicals from their products but the new membrane provides enhanced performance. It’s lighter and thinner, which allows…
2012 Land Rover LR4 HSE :: Classifieds
I recently spent time in a Land Rover LR4 exploring Norway and was really impressed. The vehicle in question was owned by my friend and full-time traveler Kasper Hoglund, and he has owned and lived in it for the best part of a decade. Despite traveling hundreds of thousands of kilometers around Scandinavia in extreme…
2020 Ram 2500 Laramie Night Edition w/ OEV Camp X Camper :: Classifieds
The Ram 2500 is one of the most popular full-size overland platforms on our forum, and for good reason. We’ve recently featured a number of dialed adventure-ready builds, including this 2020 Laramie with a Supertramp Flagship LT camper, 2022 AEV Prospector XL with an OEV Camp X, and a 2009 with GFC Topper. The benefits…