Acme Overland is an upfitter that designs and executes custom builds for a wide range of budgets. Their name, Acme, is derived from Greek and roughly translates to peak, zenith, or prime in English. This name is fitting, not just because Acme Overland offers high-end conversions of cargo vans, but because they strive to offer…
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ARB and Ford Partner on New Bronco Accessories
ARB 4×4 Accessories has just announced a strategic partnership with the Ford Motor Company in developing a complete line of aftermarket accessories for the new Bronco platform. Not only have these accessories been developed to match Bronco’s heritage and performance, but they will also flawlessly integrate into the vehicle’s original design, thanks to a collaborative…
Act Quickly and Get FREE Parts for Your Primus Stove with “Service for a Reason”
This month, Swedish stove manufacturer Primus is offering free stove replacement parts through its Service for a Reason sustainability initiative. “We encourage you to use this pre-season as an opportunity to troubleshoot and test your Primus Multi-fuel or Backpacking stove. If your current inline stove needs a part replaced because it is worn out, let…
Video of the Week: Bridges (in Baja)
This week’s video of the week is a short film by Andrew Godaire and the Journal of Lost Time. Bridges takes us to two tombolos (or sand bridges) and the turquoise waters of Baja California Sur. For many rubber tramps and overlanders, Baja is not just an escape from the cold, but an opportunity to unplug…
The California 395 Corridor Should be on Everyone’s Bucket List
Sitting down to write an article about the California 395 corridor stirs a conflicting range of emotions within me, mostly because I want to share this magical area with others, but in doing so, I worry that these places might end up getting “loved to death”. But then I remembered two things. One, anyone should…
New Compact Sony G-series Lenses: 24, 40, and 50mm Focal Lengths
Sony has just announced three new G-series prime lenses which are compatible with their E-mount cameras, including a 24, 40, and 50mm focal length. These new lenses offer modest apertures ranging from f/2.5 to 2.8, but make up for speed with smaller than average form-factors and weights. But as with all Sony lenses bearing the…
Featured Travel Trailers :: Happier Camper HC1 and HCT
As we feature more and more trailers on Expedition Portal, the excitement of coming across a previously unknown innovation, like the Adaptiv system from Happier Camper, becomes increasingly exhilarating to me. This unique trailer infrastructure lets users rearrange the foundation of their living spaces, almost as easily as if the interior of their trailer or…
Video of the Week: The Cradle of Adventure
For many world travelers, Africa is the epitome of adventure. The communities, landscape, flora, and fauna are as unique and diverse as it gets, and with 54 different countries (according to the United Nations), there is practically an endless selection of destinations to explore. In this week’s video of the week, we visit Kenya, Uganda,…
Destination: Fogo Island Inn, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
When you picture the rocky, windswept shoreline of the rugged Newfoundland and Labrador coast, you probably didn’t imagine anything quite like this. But somehow, despite the fact that it stands out from the surrounding environment, the contemporary appearance of the Fogo Island Inn and accompanying buildings feel appropriately located, anchored to the craggy shore of…
Overland News of the Week, March 19th, 2021
Ooni Gas-powered 12-inch Pizza Oven As someone who grew up less than an hour from Manhattan, I take pizza somewhat seriously. To me, good pizza has a thin crust, and it needs to be cooked quick and hot. Generally, this is difficult to achieve in a conventional oven, let alone while traveling in a vehicle,…
Is the Monocoque Darc Mono the next “Ultimate Expedition Vehicle”?
The Darc Mono is billed as the ultimate expedition vehicle, but what exactly makes this new monocoque carbon-fiber globetrotter stand out from the rest? And is it deserving of its self-proclaimed title? Having seen a flurry of recent web coverage, I decided to dig into the Darc website and see what I could discover. …
New Expedition Overland SOLO Series Premieres Thursday, March 18
The newest SOLO series from Expedition Overland premiers on YouTube this Thursday, March 18. On this journey, we’ll join Expedition Overland’s very own Clay and Rachelle Croft and their sons, Cyrus, Ryder, and Eli as they explore their wild and rugged home state of Montana, overland style. “It’s an adventure in itself to take the…
“Defender Above & Beyond Service Awards” Honors Community-focused Charitable Orgs
Recognizing seven US-based charitable organizations, Land Rover’s “Defender Above & Beyond Service Awards” will identify and reward these champions of community service with one of seven custom-designed Defenders. Why seven? In recognition of seven decades of Land Rover vehicles helping humanitarian efforts across the globe. “Across seven decades, Land Rover vehicles have earned a unique…
Overland Journal Podcast: Principles of Overlanding – Wheels and Tires
Wheels and tires are a common area of discussion amongst four-wheel-drive enthusiasts that often result in a wide variety of opinions. Is there an answer to the question: What is the perfect wheel/tire combo for your vehicle? In this week’s Overland Journal podcast, Scott Brady and Matt Scott review the different considerations for tire selection,…
Sandstone Canyon Solitude
I first visited this canyon on the border of Utah and Colorado eight years ago. The adventure was suggested by my friend J, who I had met when we both worked as interpretive rangers for the Clear Creek ranger district back in 2009. On our inaugural trip, we descended into this rarely visited wilderness area…
Briter Products: Innovating Solar and Lithium for the RV Industry
In the world of RVs, electricity has historically been produced by onboard generators or delivered from shore power hookups, but both of these options are slowly going the way of the dinosaurs. Thanks to improvements in solar panel efficiency and lithium battery technology, more and more RVers are making the switch to solar and enjoying…
Overland Classifieds :: 2013 Tacoma TRD Off-road with AT Overland Summit
Chris Janeway knows a thing or two about off-road vehicles. Between his work with Juniper Overland and Rocky Mountain Four Wheel Campers, he’s got plenty of experience upfitting vehicles for a variety of users, from weekenders to longer-term overland adventurers. That’s one of the reasons I was so excited to see this 2013 Toyota Tacoma…
Driving a Solar-powered EV from Alaska to South America with Route Del Sol
Photos by Joel Gregory Hayes & Keegan Taccori, Courtesy RouteDelSol.com In the world of unique camper builds, there is an almost infinite pool of inspiring vehicles out there. Trust me, I’ve done a lot of digging online and across social media, and I’m still surprised on an almost weekly basis by what I come…
Rent the Rustic Cedarwood Cabin near Mt.Hood, Oregon
Images courtesy AirBnb Tucked into the misty evergreen forest of Clackamas County, Oregon, near Mount Hood, is a retreat that captures the true essence of Pacific Northwestern living. It’s called the Cedarwood cabin, and this rustic rental is an affordable escape for up to four guests from the nearby crowds and urban environment of…
Video of the Week: 972 Breakdowns On The Landway to New York
972 Breakdowns: On The Landway to New York is the story of five artists riding four motorcycles, traversing three continents (43,000 kilometers), over two and a half years. It was directed by Daniel von Rüdiger and is making the rounds in a handful of film festivals including the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, French Riviera…