TruckHouse BCT Luxury Overland Rig The BCT from TruckHouse is a composite expedition truck built on a Toyota Tacoma TRD PRO chassis. This niche market has traditionally featured full-sized and heavy-duty trucks but the BCT bucks that trend, filling the void of mid-sized expedition vehicles. But just because the BCT is smaller doesn’t mean that…
Best Overland Trailers of 2020
The Best Overland Trailers of 2020 I began considering the utility of an overland trailer while I was still traveling full-time in my RV, and here’s why. In the RV, I was frequently debating if I should leave the pavement, the lurking fear of needing to back down an off-camber dirt road ever present in…
Overland Classifieds :: Custom F450 Superduty 4×4 Ambulance Conversion
One platform I’m surprised I don’t see more of in the expedition and full-time, live-in vehicle ranks is the humble ambulance. After checking out a few of these rigs in person, I think it’s fair to say that the unassuming, boxy silhouette doesn’t convey this platform’s potential. This particular ambulance was found in Denver, Colorado,…
Patriot Campers Introduces Toy Hauler Range of Off-road Trailers
The new Toy Hauler line of trailers from Patriot Campers makes transporting your favorite OHV a snap. With three different sizes to choose from, these Toy Haulers are more than just high-clearance trailers. All three incorporate a “base camp” module up front by the drawbar, which offers everything from secure storage compartments for your gear…
Destination: The Historic Crystal Mill in Crystal, Colorado
Destination: The Crystal Mill in Crystal, Colorado Colorado has plenty of beautiful destinations and scenic vistas, and more often than not, a handful always seems to rise to the top, like the Crystal Mill, aka, the Sheep Mountain powerhouse. It’s one of those images of “classic Colorado,” and I’d wager a guess that you’ve already…
Video of the Week: 3 Weeks Inside Afghanistan
This video of the week gives us an insightful and beautiful look into the country of Afghanistan. Leigh and Steph, aka GrizzlyNbear Overland, find that despite the worries and fears expressed by many, their trip through this unique destination is characterized by warm welcomes and generous, friendly people. “It’s too dangerous, don’t go, you guys…
Featured Teardrop Trailer :: The Mink 2.0
Featured Teardrop Trailer :: The Mink 2.0 The Mink travel trailer is mildly reminiscent of a space ship escape pod, ready for a quick departure from urban environments to more rustic destinations. Founded in Iceland in 2015, Mink travel trailers are designed and constructed with a focus on minimalism, functionality, quality manufacturing, and robustness. At…
Destination: Green Mountain Modern House, Vermont
Photos: Courtesy Green Mountain Modern House If the rolling green hills, farms, and mountains of Vermont are your kind of escape, then you’ll love the Green Mountain Modern House. This contemporary box-shaped dwelling is located in the heart of the Green Mountain National Forest near the town of Jamaica, Vermont, just minutes away from…
Featured Vehicle :: Off Grid Adventure Vans Rambler
Photos: Courtesy Off Grid Adventure Vans As far as campervan builds go, there are a handful of layouts that you tend to see over and over, mostly because they have proven their utility. For instance, the galley is located on the passenger side, in the middle of the vehicle, partly extending in front of…
Overland News of the Week
GoSun Brew If you think there are too many coffee gadgets available to us caffeine-loving, shaky-handed, hot-drink enthusiasts, I hate to break it to you, but you’re wrong. There are never enough coffee gadgets (wink, wink). And if you are one of those folks who like to brew coffee on the go, then say hello…
Destination: Red Canyon Ranch, South Dakota
Photos: Courtesy VRBO South Dakota is almost at the top of the list when it comes to the least-populated states in the U.S., but despite its low population density, there is plenty of public land (over a million acres) just waiting to be explored. This includes the Black Hills National Forest and Badlands National…
Best Campervans of 2020
Best Campervan of 2020 Best campervan of 2020: my head almost instantly began spinning when I tried to envision what my selection would be. Why the anxiety? Well, to begin with, there’s the challenge of distilling a huge amount of information into a digestible piece of writing for you, the reader. Campervan of the year…
Scout Campers Kenai now Available for Preorder
Known for their lightweight, hard-walled truck campers, Scout has just released their newest and biggest model, the Scout Campers Kenai. Coming in at 1,370 pounds (dry weight) with sleeping capacity for as many as six adults, the Kanai is spacious and, dare I say, svelte. It’s designed for full-sized pickups with short or long beds,…
Expedition Portal Classifieds :: 2005 Tiger CX on a 4X4 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD
If you are looking to hit the road and full-time it for a bit, this 2005 Tiger CX can be your home on wheels. The chassis of this compact camper is a Chevy Silverado 2500 HD extended cab with an 8.1-liter engine. Owners Doug and Fran have driven this vehicle all over the Americas (a…
Expedition Portal Classifieds :: Custom LR Defender Turbo Diesel Pop-top
Here is a unique expedition vehicle with an impressive amount of custom work and upgrades. It recently showed up in the Expedition Portal forum, and we immediately knew we had to give it a feature. It’s a custom pop-top Defender titled as a 1972 Series-88 diesel, but the original frame was rotted and replaced with…
The Getaway Cabin Network is an Escape from the Urban Environment
Images courtesy of Getaway House When you ask most people where their ideal getaway is, one common answer tends to be “a cabin in the woods.” And while some of you likely live in rural areas where forested escapes are a bit closer at hand, those of us who reside in more urban settings…
Video of the Week: Overlanding the Altar Desert
If you are not already subscribed to the Expedition Portal YouTube channel, drop what you are doing and make it so (if you don’t want to miss our newest content, that is). In addition to hands-on vehicle tests and the Overland Journal podcast, there are beautifully-edited overlanding videos like the one below: Overlanding the Altar…
BFGoodrich Releases New Off-road Wiper Blades
What’s more off-road than BFGoodrich T/A KO2 tires? How about BFGoodrich off-road wiper blades! If you have a confused look on your face, don’t worry, I was a little perplexed as well. Here’s the deal: BFGoodrich has built quite the reputation with their KO2 all-terrain tire, and now they’re taking a stab at wiper blades….
Featured Campervan Upfitter :: Benchmark Vehicles
Benchmark def: a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed. As the definition would suggest, Benchmark Vehicles positions themselves as the standard by which quality campervan conversions are measured, and that’s no small task. There are hundreds (thousands?) of upfitters out there, and many offer high-quality builds for the…
Boreas Campers Make Cameo in New Ford F-150 Tremor Announcement
Showcasing its capability in the world of outdoor recreation, Ford has debuted their new F-150 Tremor hitched to a Boreas XT camper (read our XT12 camper feature here). With Covid-19 hanging around longer than most people anticipated, outdoor recreation has become more important than ever, offering a reasonable way to get out and have fun…