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 Summer 2007 issue, this article is part of that celebration. “Oh, by the way, you will also have to figure out how to get through the mine field…
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The Exhibit Curator: Slow Travel in a Series One Land Rover
Illustration by Michele Dallorso 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 2021 issue, this article is part of that celebration. I stepped out of the airy hall of Durban’s King Shaka International Airport with…
2019 Ford F-450 FX4 Platinum w/ Custom Flatbed & Nimbl Evolution Camper :: Featured Classified
I’ve lived on the road for the best part of 15 years, and for the most part I’m very satisfied with my overland rigs. However, I’ll forever be tempted by a full-size pickup with a fully equipped flatbed and camper, and today’s offering is one such example. This pinnacle rig is underpinned by an optioned-out,…
The Omidvar Brothers: Iranian Overlanding Pioneers Who Circled the Globe
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 Summer 2015 issue, this article is part of that celebration. We have celebrated many overlanding pioneers and the significant treks they have accomplished: Robert Fulton Jr., Theresa Wallach,…
2015 Ram 3500 w/ AT Overland Advanced Flatbed & Aterra XLF Camper :: Premium Classified
Working at the Overland Collective, I see thousands of dialed rigs, so it takes something decidedly special to stop me in my tracks, fumbling in excitement to write a cheque. However, it’s perhaps no surprise that the latest build to leave me wide-eyed and salivating is from none other than industry leader AT Overland. Over…
Overland News of the Week, October 23, 2026,
Jeep Named Official 4×4 of Moab Jeep and the City of Moab have announced a two-year partnership covering trail stewardship, community funding, and local events. Approved by Moab City Council and beginning in October 2026, the agreement names Jeep the city’s Official 4×4. Jeep will provide annual funding, sponsor events, and support trail maintenance intended…
EP329 | Graham Jackson on Launching a Two-Decade Adventure in Overlanding
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes back longtime contributor and former gear editor Graham Jackson as Overland Journal approaches its 20-year anniversary. Jackson recounts writing a major Issue 1 feature on nine months traveling in Africa, sharing how he compressed the journey into a story and persuaded his wife to join. He reflects on…
2001 Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4×4 :: Featured Classified
Expedition trucks are ideal for those planning a long-term trip, transitioning to life on the road, or traveling as a family. These 4WD goliaths often sit on heavy-duty commercial or military truck chassis and are over-engineered to safely carry large loads in any terrain or climate. Consequently, they’re the ideal platform for a camper or…
Modern Buggy’s Hopper Mini XL Offers a Larger Lightweight Camping Platform
My son is in the market for a lightweight trailer that he can turn into a VR and gaming pad when he is not exploring trails on his ATV. Modern Buggy’s 2027 Hopper Mini XL caught my eye because it combines a compact camping trailer with an outdoor galley and an optional rooftop tent, providing…
Classic Kit: The Brunton Pocket Transit
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 2009 issue, this article is part of that celebration. It is well to observe the force and virtue and consequences of discoveries; and these are to be…
2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road w/ 2022 Alu-Cab Canopy Camper :: Featured Classified – SOLD
Toyota has long been the brand of choice for missions where absolute reliability is critical. From overlanders to frontline agencies, militaries, and rebels alike, a Toyota pickup is always close at hand. Whether it’s a brand new third-gen Tundra or a dilapidated Hilux from the 80s, you can trust these vehicles to not only traverse…
Kawasaki Adds $7,699 KLR650 DF ABS to Its 2027 Adventure Lineup
The Kawasaki KLR is, in the world of adventure vehicles, akin to the classic Land Rover Defender: widely loved, capable, simple, and iconic. Kawasaki seems to take an “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” approach to the KLR, and the latest addition follows that philosophy. The company has expanded its 2027 KLR650 lineup with…
The New Drive Line Gear from XOverland and FHF
Overlanding has always benefited from adjacent markets, with many attributes and needs shared across backpacking, fly-fishing, military, hunting, fishing, and adventure travel. These categories can introduce solutions from the incubation of fresh perspectives. As Clay Croft and I were driving down the length of West Africa, I took note of the thoughtful features on the…
OV Conservation: SOTA Convoys Mobile Desert Oases
Burundi is a small country in the heart of Africa. There is a lovely road that runs from the largest city, Bujumbura, into the hills. “These hills are grass-covered and rolling, and [with continued apologies to Alan Paton] they are lovely beyond any singing of it.” Burundi is also the second poorest country in the…
On the Jaguar Trail: The Cats of Arizona’s Borderlands
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 Summer 2008 issue, this article is part of that celebration. Photography by Roseann Hanson, Jonathan Hanson, Scott Brady, and Brian DeArmon August 31, 1996 – Baboquivari Mountains, southern…
2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter :: Featured Classified
The Toyota Tacoma continues to dominate the mid-size category, and for good reason. From the factory, it boasts class-leading reliability, build quality, and capability, and is a truck you can depend on whatever the climate or terrain. It’s beloved by the overlanding community and has been a figurehead of various Overland Collective expeditions. Toyota has…
EP328 | Stephanie Brady Celebrates 20 Years of Overland Journal
Overland Journal Podcast Host Ashley Giordano welcomes Director of Design Stephanie Brady to celebrate the magazine’s 20-year anniversary. Brady recounts launching the print publication between 2006 and 2007 with a small team, limited funding, and learning design tools on the job. She reflects on early production challenges, printing the debut issue in Salt Lake City,…
Leitner Designs Launches Revolutionary Rack for Your Outback
Gone are the days when fitting a roof rack to your rig meant ordering some A1 towers and a couple of load bars from Yakima and calling it good. Roof gutters have long disappeared from the automotive design landscape, and model-to-model updates can subtly change roofline profiles and the hardware on factory rails. Hidden fasteners…
Classic Kit: Tea
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 Summer 2019 issue, this article is part of that celebration. I’ve had a few travel dramas in my time, but on my latest journey, a serious misfortune occurred….
Field Tested: Gnara x Livsn EcoTrek Overalls
The Gnara x Livsn EcoTrek Overalls are one of those rare pieces of outdoor clothing that feel genuinely designed for women who actually spend time outside. For a pair of technical, utilitarian overalls, they’re surprisingly comfortable, and I wear mine constantly, much to my husband’s disdain. He says I always look comfortable, but also like…