Skip the waitlist and get yourself a 4X4 Mercedes Sprinter, fully built out and ready for an overland adventure. This 2016 4X4 Sprinter 2500 was designed for use as a full-time home on the road and has been meticulously maintained to go the distance. It’s all in the Details This 144-inch wheelbase, high-roof Mercedes…
RSI Smartcap is a Modular Stainless Steel Truck Topper
Hailing from Durban, South Africa, RSI’s design and manufacturing facility exists in a massive 88,000 square-foot space where they build truck accessories that are designed to endure traveling through African game reserves. Designer Mike Voss’ vision was a modular truck topper that would help keep gear organized, cargo secured, and provide a solid platform for…
Searching for Fall in Colorado’s High Country
The snowstorm on September 8 delivered an unexpected coating of fresh white to Colorado’s high country, and I immediately wondered if there would be any leaves left when I made my way into the mountains. It wouldn’t be the first time that I’d seen fall color thwarted by the state’s fickle weather, but it…
Pelican Cargo Cases have Landed
Pelican got its start in 1976, designing and manufacturing lighting and other waterproof items for the SCUBA diving industry. But when customers began repurposing their waterproof Pelican first aid kits to protect a wide range of delicate items, founder Dave Parker saw the future of his company. Over the years, a range of strategic business…
Video of the Week: Grind Hard Plumbing Co Goes Overlanding in Power Wheels
This video of the week celebrates the silly, the absurd, and the kid inside all of us. Grind Hard Plumbing Co, perhaps best known for their zany kids’ vehicle modifications, are back for an exceptionally ambitious adventure. “This is the story of a group of friends that got together the most heavily modified Power Wheels…
Destination: Nimmo Bay Resort, BC, Canada
Photos courtesy of Nimmo Bay Resort, OMG Photos, and Gizmodo. Located on Canada’s remote Pacific Coast, the Great Bear Rainforest is one of the last old-growth temperate rainforests in the world. This 6.4-million-hectare area extends from the Discovery Islands all the way to the British Columbia–Alaska border and includes all offshore islands within this…
Ford Unveils Overland Concept at Bronco Super Celebration East
Currently taking place in Townsend, Tennessee, the Bronco Super Celebration East is an event dedicated to all things Bronco. And Ford is present, making sure we continue to see just how fun and versatile the new Bronco can be with a Bronco overland concept build. This special 4-door model is on display at the event…
Topper Lift Makes Your Truck Topper a Camper
Here is an interesting camper and cargo storage system that can enhance the versatility and space offered by your pickup truck topper. It’s called the Topper Lift, and it’s an electric, universal truck topper lifting system that fits pickup truck beds ranging from 5 feet to 8 feet in length. No Hydraulics or Air,…
New Ironman 4X4 ATS 2-inch Lift for Subaru
Check out the new Ironman 4X4 ATS 2-inch lift kits with vehicle-specific valving for your Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, or Outback. These kits offer improved suspension and handling characteristics while maintaining safety and driving comfort thanks to twin-tube gas struts. The ATS 2-inch lift improves ground clearance to 10.7 inches on all three vehicles. Performance details:…
Expedition Portal Classifieds :: 2020 AWD Ford Transit Campervan Conversion
If you’ve been dreaming of a 2020 AWD Ford Transit campervan conversion, then keep reading. Pinnacle Campers, who operate out of Boise, Idaho, have a practically-new 2020 AWD Transit campervan build that they completed as a demo vehicle to be used this year. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, they won’t be able to take it on…
Overland News of the Week
Berkey Water Filters Finding potable water on extended road trips is fairly easy if you pass through developed areas. But just because water is safe to drink doesn’t mean that it tastes good. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve filled the tank in our RV only to be overwhelmed by the taste of…
Projekt Kodu Retreat and Eco-Hostel, Lahemaa National Park, Estonia
Feeling the need to reset and recharge? Projekt Kodu is a unique seasonal eco-friendly hostel and retreat located in the dense coniferous forests of Lahemaa National Park in Estonia. While rustic in appearance, the comforts and conveniences are more on the glamping end of the spectrum, with furnished canvas bell tents, a spa, daily yoga…
Featured Trailer :: Terra Trek TTE Expedition Trailer
The longer I write about trailers and campers, the more apparent it becomes to me that the Aussies really know how to design and build them. Perhaps it’s their easy access to rugged and remote 4WD tracks for product testing or the fact that their country has such a large diversity of terrain, including deserts,…
Hudski Debuts Doggler Bicycle in Three Purpose-built Configs
Bicycles have gotten pretty fancy lately, with electronic shifting, battery-powered pedal assist, and complex geometries all created in an effort to make the riding experience…better? But with electronic components and complex systems, there are ultimately more opportunities for component failures. This is where Sausalito, California, based bicycle company Hudski has bucked the trend and offered…
Taking Flight in Utah
We found ourselves rolling down I-70 at 85 mph, the dusk slowly descending on the valley like a blanket from the sky. As we pulled up to the house in Monroe, our friend Sarah greeted us warmly and showed us where we’d be spending the next week. We made this journey, a tiring eight-hour drive…
Video of the Week: Benji Hill is a Traditional Hunter and Minimalist
Hunting is a way of life for professional guide and survival instructor Benji Hill. He lives on game meat year-round which is no small task. Hill builds and hunts with his own gear which is more challenging but infinitely more rewarding. It can take as many as 300 hours of scouting, glassing, tracking, and stalking…
Expedition Portal Classifieds :: Award Winning F-550 Full Custom Camper
Are you looking for a go-anywhere, one-of-a-kind overlanding vehicle? Then this F-550 chassis, with its custom, pop-up, flatbed-mounted cabin could be your new off-grid home. Expedition Portal forum member Scott designed the living quarters of this rig in Solidworks and molded the composite cabin for this project himself. The main pop-up roof provides 6’10” of…
Salsa Releases Two New Shred-ready 29ers
Salsa is one of those bicycle manufacturers that garner lots of love from serious riders, even though they aren’t the biggest or most popular brand out there (the Marrakesh receives consistent praise for long-distance touring adventures). But in recent years, the company has been pushing further and further into the mountain biking segment with some…
Joshua Tree Folly: Off Grid SoCal Desert Retreat
Photos courtesy of Malek Alqadi, Dwell.com With the arrival of fall comes milder daytime temperatures and cool evenings—it’s the perfect time to escape to the desert (in the Northern Hemisphere). And if you happen to be near Southern California, Joshua Tree’s stark, rocky landscape offers shimmering starry skies and plenty of peace and quiet….
Expedition Portal Classifieds :: Custom 2019 F-450 Overland Build
Kurt and Martha Forgét, owners of Black Dog Cycle Works, manage their business remotely and take advantage of the freedom that they get in return. From summers spent traveling to winters in Baja, the couple certainly seems to have the work hard play harder modicum figured out. Ultimately, their love of travel and adventure dictated…