As overlanders, protecting and preserving the open spaces we visit is our obligation. Our rigs carry us to pristine mountains, deserts, and beaches, and we aspire to leave them in better condition than we found them. By nearly all measures, Costa Rica, home to over five million residents, is a tropical paradise. Over the past…
2014 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter FG 4×4 w/ Pronghorn Expedition Vehicles Habitation Box :: Featured Classified
The Mitsubishi Fuso 4×4 is widely regarded as one of the most desirable expedition truck platforms, which is why it’s long been the chassis of choice for many industry-leading builders/outfitters, including EarthCruiser, SLRV Expedition Vehicles, and All Terrain Warriors. From the factory, it’s well-appointed for exploration with a body-on-frame architecture, 4WD, a heavy-duty suspension, solid…
1990 Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ75 Troopy :: Featured Classified
The Troopy is widely considered a pinnacle overland platform and remains one of the most desirable vehicles for serious international trips. It was not primarily engineered for the recreational market, but rather for commercial, agricultural, and military applications, and is subsequently over-engineered to a degree not seen on most civilian vehicles. With its heavy-duty, body-on-frame…
The Genesis X Skorpio Could Be the Answer to Our Dreams, If It Ever Becomes a Reality
Lumbering through the dunes outside Lima, Peru, after a month spent winding over the Andes, I found myself wondering what vehicle would be better suited to this terrain than my Defender 130—especially for a solo traveler. A motorcycle sits at the top of the list: light, fast, and packed minimally, with enough power in reserve…
Elspeth Beard: One of the First British Women to Motorcycle Around the World
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with adventure motorcyclist, author, and traveler Elspeth Beard, who was one of the first women to ride around the world by motorcycle. Elspeth dives into the details of her two-year round-the-world trip, from 1982 to 1984 on a 1974 BMW R60 bike, and how…
Flex Automotive Brings Japan’s Classic Land Cruisers to the US—and Invites Buyers to Travel to Japan to Take Delivery
Buying a classic four-wheel-drive vehicle is almost always an exciting experience, yet the nostalgia tied to its past is often limited to small clues left behind in a glove compartment or tucked beneath the seats, particularly when the vehicle is purchased in largely original condition. The history is there, but it is usually fragmented, abstract,…
Canada Drops Chinese EV Tariffs
When it comes to foreign vehicle imports and tariffs, Canada has largely followed the US, especially when it comes to Chinese Electric Vehicles (EVs). The 100% import tariff imposed by Canada and the US effectively doubles the price of those vehicles. Not surprisingly, none of the Chinese automakers have established a presence because of that,…
Overland Conservation: Deserts
Photography by Akela World Conditioned from childhood to view the desert as a place where rain doesn’t fall, things don’t grow, and life can’t thrive, we can be surprised by what we encounter when we go. Camped off a remote trail system in the region outside Phoenix, Arizona, just before the first day of spring,…
2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 4×4 :: Featured Classified
The GMC Sierra is a model we know and love at Expedition Portal since it was our first full-size project vehicle. After extensive field testing Executive Publisher Scott Brady concluded, “I have driven the Sierra 29,000 miles, usually loaded with the camper, which I spent two months living out of. Most days, I was off-highway,…
Into the Valley of the Grizzlies
The graceful placement of enormous paws straddles the yellow line while small ones are clumsily dropped around on either side. It is a fragile relationship with the residents, who give them a wide berth, as Momma grizzly makes her way through the middle of town with her cubs in tow. Curious, they dart around while…
Cape York at Last: Celebrating ARB’s 50-Year Anniversary via the Telegraph Track
Photography by Michael Ellem and Scott Brady Australia looms as an explorer’s sentinel, terra incognita to the mind, with vast expanses stretching across a sea of sand, spinifex, and rock. This most ancient of continents is also replete with contradictions, with Tasmania pressing into the Roaring 40s at the south and Cape York clawing into…
2022 Ford F-450 Platinum w/ FX4 Off Road Package :: Featured Classified
With more opportunities than ever to work remotely, there’s never been a better time to take that big trip or transition to life on the road. To this end, full-size trucks are optimal since they boast the payload necessary to safely transport multiple occupants and a fully outfitted camper or habitation box (learn more on…
XOverland’s 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road “Atigun” :: Featured Classified
The third-generation Tacoma has forged a reputation for excellence and is the best-selling and most proven iteration to date. It’s a truck synonymous with uncompromising build quality and best-in-class reliability, and remains the mid-size pickup to beat. It’s a favorite with the Overland Collective team, with Executive Publisher Scott Brady stating, “The Toyota Tacoma has…
The Blackcamp Freeda Camping Trailer Is Turning Heads and Going Viral
True innovation has become increasingly difficult to find, with many new products amounting to variations on existing ideas, differentiated only by incremental—if occasionally meaningful—design changes. The Blackcamp Freeda trailer stands apart from this pattern, combining a genuinely fresh approach to compact trailer design with a marketing strategy that is clearly as well considered as the…
Kurt Williams Shares His World Expedition Travel Experiences and Lessons
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady chats with longtime friend and veteran overlander Kurt Williams. Kurt, a seasoned traveler known for his expertise with Land Cruisers and extensive global expeditions, discusses his adventures across six continents, including his latest trip through West Africa. Together, they delve into favorite travel memories,…
Overland News of the Week
Midland Releases the MAV60 Magnetic Mount Holder A handheld radio mount should be low-profile, strong, and easily accessible. Compatible with Midland FRS and GMRS walkie-talkies and the MicroMobile MXT115, MXT275, and MXT575, Midland’s latest offering features the world’s strongest magnet thanks to stainless steel N50 neodymium construction. The MAV60 mount base is affixed with 3M…
How to Buy a Rig on Bring-a-Trailer
I have an unhealthy habit of scrolling through rigs on Bring a Trailer—daily—most of which I definitely could not afford. My alerts have been dialed in for years, quietly feeding the addiction. When my son decided he needed a Kei truck, we began what can only be described as a wildly optimistic search: first locally,…
Jetboil Flash 1.0L Fast Boil System :: Field Tested
As a full-time overlander, I love to cook outside. But when preparing coffee in the morning or an afternoon cup of tea, I don’t always want to set up the propane stove just to boil water. Instead of a kettle, I’ve been using the newly updated Jetboil Flash. The Flash boils water fast (approximately two…
27th Annual Off-Road Expo : Exploring the San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild, and Pine Cove California with Hankook Dynapro Tire
Southern California provides a unique opportunity to experience a wide variety of environments within a short drive. As our Expedition Portal team was in Costa Mesa for the 27th Annual Off-Road Expo to learn more about the Hankook Dynapro XT rugged-terrain tire, we explored the San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild, and Pine Cove. From the Pacific…
Rumors of a 2026 Suzuki Samurai Revival Stir Enthusiasm Among Off-Road Enthusiasts
Persistent rumors surrounding a possible 2026 revival of the Suzuki Samurai have sparked renewed interest in one of the most recognizable compact off-road vehicles of the late 20th century. But these rumours may be motivated mostly by wishful thinking, as there may be limited room in the modern market for the Samurai, unless significantly modernized….