To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Gear 2019 issue, this article is part of that celebration. “Hey guys, no one panic, but a snake is heading your way.” I looked at James and, with…
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Off the Map: Essential Paper Maps for Overlanding
My first proper job in the mid-1990s was as a salesperson working out of a major city. Prospective clients were scattered across the urban center, the surrounding suburbs, and as far as the platinum-rich west, often a half-day’s drive away. Each morning began with cold calls and confirmed appointments, followed by time spent at my…
STO Fest 2026: An Oasis at Lasertown
Lasertown sits in the dry lake country that King of the Hammers made famous. In October, the days run warm and the nights fall steep into cold. Storyteller Overland chose this ground for STO Fest, its first national owners rally, October 15 to 18, 2026. By 2:00 in the afternoon there was a parade of…
Clean, Safe Water: Filters and Purifiers for Overland Travel
Photography by Brian Slobe To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2009 issue, this article is part of that celebration. “Filthy water cannot be washed.” –West African proverb While the proverb’s lesson probably had…
Hat Tricks
To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2016 issue, this article is part of that celebration. Since taking the editorial helm of Overland Journal in 2011, I’ve had several people make tongue-in-cheek comments that…
1996 Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ75 Troopy :: Premium Classified
A few years ago, I took the leap and bought a Toyota Troopy, and it remains one of the best decisions I ever made. Prior to owning my Land Cruiser, I’d spent almost a decade on the road in my 1986 Vanagon Syncro, and while I love my old Volkswagen, I was growing tired of…
Steve Irwin’s V8 LandCruiser Troopy Heads for Terrain Tamer’s California Display
Likely to tug at the heartstrings of classic Land Cruiser enthusiasts and fans of the late Steve Irwin, the conservationist’s former 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser HJ47 Troop Carrier will be displayed at Terrain Tamer’s North American distribution center in Stockton, California, after the 2026 SEMA Show. The Australian four-wheel-drive parts company acquired the vehicle through…
Toyota Fits Five Snowhunter Concepts With Tracks for SEMA 2026
Toyota has announced five tracked Snowhunter concepts for the 2026 SEMA Show, applying a winter exploration theme to the Tundra, Tacoma, 4Runner, Land Cruiser, and Sequoia. Practicality may be a secondary consideration, but that is often the case with concept vehicles. They provide an exercise in creativity, demonstrate what is possible, gauge public interest, showcase…
Desert Dreams and Dirt Roads: Meet Jeep’s Scrambler SRT Concept
My first impression of the Wrangler Scrambler SRT Concept came from a fleeting glance at the thumbnail accompanying Jeep’s official press release. “Is that a new Rambo Lambo (LM002)?” I asked myself. The resemblance is passing but clear: flat body panels, a pointed nose, and an aggressive stance, with an obvious retro influence in the…
Kawasaki Announces 2027 KLE650 ABS, Starting at $8,799
Recently, we reported on Kawasaki’s 2027 KLR650 ABS, a motorcycle with a long history of global adventure travel and a dedicated following. Now Kawasaki has announced the 2027 KLE650 ABS and KLE650 SE ABS, introducing a 649 cc parallel-twin adventure motorcycle with standard electronic cruise control, traction control, and selectable ABS. Compared with the enduring…
Trekking Under an Endless Sky: Swapping Troopies for Camels in Egypt’s White Desert
To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2025 issue, this article is part of that celebration. A small announcement on Facebook promoting a possible trekking expedition in Egypt’s White Desert hit an immediate chord….
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon w/ Alu-Cab Canopy Camper :: Featured Classified
The Jeep Gladiator is one of the few pickups engineered from the factory for when the tarmac ends, and you can drive it from the dealership around the world. The Rubicon package boosts all-terrain performance with rugged hardware and intelligent assists, including Dana 44 axles, front and rear lockers, a front sway-bar disconnect, lifted and…
Testing the Ice: A Moto-adventuring Trio and a 1993 Ural Sidecar Take on the Arctic
To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2015 issue, this article is part of that celebration. There are two basic prerequisites for a motorbike trip: a motorbike and the ability to ride one. We…
1978 Mercedes Unimog U1300L Expedition Truck :: Premium Classified
As someone who has lived on the road for ~15 years, I totally understand the appeal of expedition trucks. At a glance, it’s easy to assume they’re excessive or indulgent, but this is often in the eye of someone who spends most of their time in conventional housing. Once you’re committed to a long-term trip…
Overlanding Meets Physics: 6 Storage Solutions to Beat the Laws of Thermodynamics
To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2007 issue, this article is part of that celebration. The second law of thermodynamics strikes early on overland trips. If you remember the basic version from Physics…
EP330 | Gary and Monika Wescott on their Return to South America
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Ashley Giordano interviews Monika and Gary Wescott, seasoned photojournalists with 50 years of travel experience. They share insights into the Turtle Expedition, detailing the custom build and features of their Turtle V vehicle. The Wescotts also reflect on the evolution of travel photography, communication on the…
Soggy in Sota: Bikepacking Minnesota’s North Shore
Ten years ago, Minnesota wasn’t on my bikepacking radar. Or any radar, really. But love has a way of changing things, introducing your horizons. When I fell for a woman who called the North Shore home, the state earned an unlikely corner in my adventure catalog. It’s a destination that draws me back with its…
Exploring the North Rim’s Back Roads on a Royal Enfield
To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Gear 2011 issue, this article is part of that celebration. “On that?” The ranger in the North Rim Ranger Station stopped filling in my backcountry camping permit and…
The White Desert: The Expeditions 7 Team Crosses Antarctica
Photography by Chris Collard and Scott Brady To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2015 issue, this article is part of that celebration. Beyond the windscreen, I can barely make out the edge of…
The Machines and People of Off-Road Expo 2026
Back for the 27th year is the King Shocks Off-Road Expo in Costa Mesa California. On October 3-4th, thousands of Off-Road enthusiasts gather at the OC Fairgrounds for two days of vendors, community meetups, and airborne vehicles. Presented by Hankook Dynapro Tire What is Off-Road Expo? With 27 years of history, the King Shocks Off-Road…