The current semiconductor shortage combined with shipping delays has made purchasing new vehicles challenging. So instead of placing orders with dealerships, many buyers are looking to the used vehicle market instead. Even though prices are up, there are still deals to be had on lightly-used vehicles, both stock and fully-kitted. The Expedition Portal forum classified…
Featured Truck Camper :: Loki Basecamp Icarus
In Greek mythology, Icarus flew too close to the sun, melting the wax that held his wings together. He subsequently plunged into the sea and drowned. Fortunately, you don’t have to suffer the same fate when traveling in a Loki Basecamp Icarus, a slide-in truck camper designed to handle hot and cold environments. Loki achieves…
7 of the Best Overland Camp Tables
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2021 Issue. When I venture into the great outdoors in search of nature’s simplicity, there are many items that I am eager to leave at home, like my laptop, cellphone, and internet connection. But one thing that I’ve come to consider essential gear…
Garmin Introduces Three New Tread Series Off-road GPS Devices
On January fourth, Garmin announced the addition of three new GPS navigation devices to their popular Tread line of off-road focused products; the Tread Overland Edition, Tread XL Overland Edition, and Tread SxS Edition. Garmin says, “the Tread series is purpose built for powersports enthusiasts seeking adventurous rides off the beaten path and for overlanders planning…
Is this Weird Whale Travel Trailer the Future of Camper Design?
When the Whale Trailer Cabin was brought to my attention, I laughed at what I saw and was stunned to learn that it had won a Red Dot Design Award. But after taking some time to contemplate this camper’s design principles, I found myself looking past its odd shape and paint scheme and instead considered…
Overland Classifieds :: 2004 Stewart & Stevenson M1088A1 6×6 Truck with Composite Habitat
This 2004 Stewart & Stevenson M1088A1 6×6 military truck was purchased with the intent of outfitting it for overland travel. Starting with the chassis, the owner began upgrading a variety of components including the suspension and fuel tank. He also installed a 16-foot Total Composites habitat with a queen-sized bed platform. But unfortunately, due to…
Video of the Week :: Forgotten Island
The island of Socotra is located in the Indian Ocean, just off the coasts of Yemen and Somalia. While it is an unlikely destination for paragliding, that fact couldn’t deter this group of four highly-skilled test pilots from trying their luck on remote sand dunes rugged cliffs. Much more than a film about flying, this…
Overland News of the Week
Voormi Men’s Base Layer Bottoms If you appreciate the qualities of merino wool – antimicrobial, biodegradable, warm-when-wet – then Colorado/Montana-based outerwear manufacturer Voormi should be on your radar. I recently had the opportunity to test one of their base layers and I was amazed at how well the natural fibers managed body odor, even after…
Overland Classifieds :: 2016 Mercedes Benz 144 Sprinter 4×4 with 150k-mile Warranty
In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past year (understandable, given the circumstances), you should know that the demand for campervans has been skyrocketing. In fact, many upfitters are booked out a year or more, forcing prospective buyers to plunk down a deposit and be patient or search for pre-owned vans (which…
GMC Announces All-electric Sierra Denali Pickup Truck, Official Reveal Planned for 2022
While the information is limited, it is still exciting: GMC has just announced its intention to add an all-electric Sierra Denali pickup truck to its EV lineup. Joining the ranks of the Hummer and Hummer SUV, the electric Sierra will only be produced in a Denali trim and will be built on the Ultium Platform….
Toyota to Offer 30 Battery-powered EV Models with 3.5M Annual Global Sales Goal by 2030
Some interesting EV strategy updates from automotive powerhouse Toyota have been announced at a recent press conference, including manufacturing and sales goals for the decade ahead and an entirely new line of EVs dubbed the bZ (beyond zero) series. This collection of five vehicles leads with the recently announced bZ4X electric SUV which is scheduled…
The Cyberlandr Could Redefine Truck Campers, in a GOOD Way
*Editor’s note: Some readers have expressed concerns about Stream It Inc. regarding the legitimacy of their Cyberlandr camper and the ability to bring it to market. We are currently investigating and will amend this article once we have more information. Here’s why I’m intrigued by the new Cyberlandr pop-up camper for Tesla’s Cybertruck: it…
Overland Classifieds :: 2014 Mercedes Benz G Wagon (G 550)
A new Mercedes Benz G Wagon is one of those coveted overland platforms that is financially out of reach to most of us. But as a used vehicle, the price becomes a little bit more palatable. Gotta love depreciation! Originally designed as a military vehicle, the G Wagon, short for Geländewagen (need some G Wagon history?…
Destination: Sequoia National Forest, California
Covering 1.1 million acres of terrain across three counties in Southern California, the Sequoia National Forest is a diverse and beautiful landscape with opportunities for overland travel and human-powered outdoor recreation. Located in the heart of the Eastern Sierras, it encompasses both King’s Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Golden Trout Wilderness,…
1988 Toyota FJ62 Rolls out of TLC Automotive’s new 28,000 Sq-Ft Facility
Keeping the Classic Land Cruiser FJ62 Alive Since 1996, TLC Automotive has been restoring vintage Toyota Land Cruisers, like this 1988 FJ62, with painstaking attention to fit and finish. Through lengthy frame-off restorations that take thousands of man-hours, they give new life to these vehicles, adding in a few modern touches here and there for…
“Deck your Sleigh” Holiday Gear Giveaway from CBI Offroad Fabrication offers $25K in Prizes
Editor’s note: Expedition Portal and Overland Journal are participants in this giveaway. This may be one of the biggest holiday gear giveaways in recent history: CBI Offroad Fabrication and many other overland-focused companies have put together an incredible selection of prizes for a holiday gear giveaway worth $25,000 in total value. Twenty-five winners will…
Fourth Overland Expo Coming to Redmond, Oregon, July 2022
Year 2021 brought a lot of uncertainty surrounding in-person events, but despite the challenges of bringing large groups of people together, Lodestone events coordinated an incredible Overland Expo series that saw the biggest turnout in the history of the event. A total of 59,000 attendees and 855 exhibitors partook in the excitement across the three…
Thanksgiving Overland Gift Guide
Presented by GCI Outdoor Beyond Clothing Guide Lite Gloves Gloves are one of those small, crucial items that can protect your fingers from cold weather, winch cables, tool handles, and grime. However not all gloves are created equal, and few (in my experience) are often up to the task of protecting your delicate…
Overland Classifieds :: 2021 Ram 2500 Tradesman 4×4 w/ 6.4L Hemi, Ute Flatbed & FWC Hawk
Overland Classifieds :: 2021 Ram 2500 Tradesman Flatbed w/ FWC Hawk Full-sized trucks have exploded in popularity for overland travel in North America thanks to their generous payload and towing capacities. Consequently, they are one of the best platforms for flatbed camper setups, which is exactly what we’re sharing here today. Expedition Portal Forum user…
36 Hours of Adventure :: Grand Canyon Overland Trail Ride
This 36 Hours of Adventure is Presented by: Red sand clings to the deep treads of our Defender as it slowly claws its way up a steep, rocky stretch of trail above the ghost town of Grafton. We’re just outside St. George, Utah. Originally homesteaded in 1859, Grafton’s population topped 168 individuals at its…