AMERICAN NORTHWEST KTM Adventure Rider Rally When September 17–19, 2026 | Where Kellogg, Idaho The KTM Adventure Rider Rally heads to the Silver Mountain Resort for its 21st Anniversary edition this September. The event kicks off with the Ready to Race experience, where adventurers begin with a rally and, from there, shift into ride days….
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Ford Planning a Bronco Pickup
Not content to rest on their laurels after the Bronco outsold the Jeep Wrangler for the first time ever, reports indicate Ford are now aiming to take a slice out of Jeep Gladiator sales too. According to Automotive News, Ford is developing a pickup version of the Bronco that could arrive before the end of…
2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road w/ Alu-Cab Camper :: Featured Classified
The third-gen Tacoma is the best-selling and most proven to date and continues to dominate the mid-size category. It’s the pickup of choice for those seeking a minimalist setup that prioritizes experiences above all else and is subsequently a figurehead of the North American overlanding community. Whether you’re planning weekend adventures or an around-the-world trip…
2003 Land Rover Discovery II :: Featured Classified
Is there any vehicle as evocative as a classic Land Rover when it comes to overlanding? Whether it’s a Series, a Defender, or indeed a Discovery, they’ve all played a fundamental role in pioneering vehicle travel. However, it’s fair to say that the Discovery is somewhat underappreciated in light of the almost unparalleled success and…
Defender Dakar Translates Rally-Raid Engineering Into a Road-Legal 4×4
The “new” Defender has faced controversy since its launch, having been given the nearly impossible task of replacing a legend. Critics (myself included) argued that it was too modern, relied on too many electronic control units, and would never prove as dependable or capable as the classic model. My experience with the L663, however, has…
Rachael Elseman and the Overland Expo Foundation
Overland Journal Podcast Host Scott Brady interviews Rachael Elseman, executive director of the Overland Expo Foundation and Overland Collective event coordinator. Rachael discusses living off-grid in a self-converted school bus in Baja, managing solar power and water. She also details bicycle touring from Vancouver to Tijuana after working in Alaska, sharing lessons on minimalism and…
2015 Itasca Navion 24J 4×4 :: Featured Classified
It’s easy to romanticize a minimalist rig for travel, but with three of my own (including a Fiat Panda 4×4 with a bed platform), I can share firsthand that for longer trips, working remotely, or living full-time on the road, it can become laborious. Consequently, there’s a lot to be said for an overland rig…
2027 Ram 1500 Drops Efficiency Complications
After years of adding technology to make the venerable 5.7 liter HEMI V8 cleaner and more efficient, Ram is making an unusual move for 2027. The Ram 1500 HEMI will lose its 48 volt eTorque mild hybrid system and engine stop start (ESS) system, returning to a simpler time with less electronics. A limited number…
2004 Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 – “Lazu the Blue” :: Featured Classified
The Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 has become one of the most popular overland platforms and has a devoted following worldwide. It’s a van synonymous with class-leading reliability and build quality, legendary commercial attributes, backcountry capability, and huge aftermarket and community support. For many, the older T1N remains best of the breed, since it provided the basic…
Riding 50cc Kreidler Florett Bikes in Australia with Bea and Helmut of Time to Ride
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes Bettina “Bea” Höbenreich and Helmut Koch to discuss the impacts of returning to ADV basics, answering the question “How minimalist can you go and still function in expedition conditions?” Join us as Bea and Helmut share their incredible journey of traveling the world on vintage 50cc motorcycles, exploring…
The Ford Bronco EV You Can’t Have
The Ford Bronco has become one of the most recognizable names in the modern off road world, recently outselling the Jeep Wrangler it was designed to imitate. What most people don’t realize about Ford’s modern Bronco is a fully electric version not only exists, but can be had for as little as $32,000. Just not…
2014 EarthRoamer XV-LT :: Featured Classified
Since 1998, EarthRoamer has been producing no-expense-spared luxury expedition vehicles that seamlessly balance backcountry capability with uncompromising interior luxury. Over the past three decades, these overlanding goliaths have remained in a constant state of evolution, but the core mission has remained: to access remote camp spots and stay for extended periods courtesy of huge amenities…
2023 Toyota Tundra Limited Crew Max w/ Alu-Cab Canopy Camper :: Featured Classified
The Overland Collective has extensively field-proven the third-gen Tundra, most recently completing a 25,000-mile, cross-continent expedition that included traversing the West Coast of Africa. This was just one of a series of international expeditions that rigorously tested Toyota’s legendary full-size pickup (previous trips included the Nordic Series, Africa, and Return to Africa). Throughout, the third…
Doug Patteson: Spycraft Travel
In this Overland Journal Podcast episode, Scott Brady interviews Doug Patteson about his journey from Texas ranching roots to a covert CIA career. Patteson details the intense recruitment process, deployments in Southeast Asia, and the vital intelligence lessons now informing his global travels: flexible planning, rapid decision-making, and the “rule of the stupids.” He highlights…
Overland News of the Week, August 14, 2026
AEV Base-size Recovery Kits The AEV Base recovery kit is a convenient, all-in-one solution for overlanders who want the essential recovery gear required for backcountry adventures. It’s available in both mid-size and full-size configurations, with each kit tailored to its respective vehicle class. These products eliminate the guesswork of building a custom kit and ensure…
36-Hour Adventures: EP1 | Sedona | Presented by General Tire
The best trips don’t always begin with months of planning or a passport stamp—sometimes they start on a Friday afternoon with a packed rig, a downloaded route, and just enough daylight to reach dirt before dark. Expedition Portal’s 36-Hour Adventures (36HRS) presented by General Tire is a video series about making the most of whatever…
Rivian R3X Delayed
When electric automaker Rivian unveiled the next generation of it’s vehicles, the R2, R3, and R3X in March 2024, the company positioned the smaller models as the key to bringing Rivian technology to a much larger audience. The R3X was the performance focused model, combining a compact footprint with serious off road capability and rally…
2027 CFMoto Ibex 950 Brings 112 Horsepower and Long-range Equipment to the Adventure Market
CFMoto has officially confirmed the 2027 Ibex 950 for the United States, introducing a larger and more powerful flagship to its expanding adventure motorcycle range. Having owned and traveled with an Ibex 450 for the past few months, I have been impressed by its build quality, practicality, and performance both on and off pavement. That…
Ford Confirms Sub-$30,000 Starting Price for Upcoming Fathom Electric Pickup
Ford has confirmed that its forthcoming midsize electric pickup will carry a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $28,350, excluding a $1,595 destination charge. The resulting entry price of $29,945 places the four-door truck just below the $30,000 threshold and positions it as an electric alternative to compact gasoline-powered pickups and crossovers, and as a…
Ram SUV to Launch in 2028
Ram has spent more than a decade building one of the strongest truck brands in North America, but one major gap has remained in its lineup. While Ford offers the Expedition, Chevrolet has the Tahoe and Suburban, GMC sells the Yukon, and Toyota fields the Sequoia, Ram has never had a full size SUV wearing…