Jeep pulled out all the stops on their latest concept vehicle, building the ultimate Jeep Grand Wagoneer overland platform, complete with 35 inch tires, revised fender flares, high clearance bumpers, retro interior, and a full interior living space. The cherry on top is the premium Retail Overland carbon fiber roof top tent with hard sides…
Ibérica Overland on What You Should Know About Overlanding in Spain
Show notes for Ibérica Overland podcast 169 Based in Northern Spain, Enrique Pacheco and Iva Tasic ( Ibérica Overland ) spend their time overlanding Europe with their dog, Lisa, in a 2016 Ford Ranger and custom-built wedge camper. In this podcast from the field, the couple shares practical and helpful tips about overlanding Spain. YouTube: Website…
Understanding the Overland Industry
Episode Notes for Podcast 168: Understanding the Overland Industry Scott Brady and Brian McVickers discuss the opportunities, risks, and trends of the overlanding marketplace. They do a deep dive into current trends, income opportunities, and emerging segments, along with where the industry sits on the typical consumer trend lifecycle. Host Bio Scott Brady Scott is…
Brian McVickers on Saying Yes to a Life of Adventure
Show Notes for Podcast 167: Brian McVickers on Saying Yes to a Life of Adventure Scott Brady interviews his friend and business partner Brian McVickers, discussing Brian’s early life of competitive sailing and international travel. The conversation continues with meeting his wife Amy and their years of sailing the Caribbean and living for four years…
Overland News: Fall 2023 featuring the new Land Cruiser, ZR2 Bisons, Minimalist Travel Devices, and More
Show Notes for Overland News Podcast #166 Summary: Scott Brady and Brian McVickers launch a new series called Overland News, where we feature the latest from the overlanding industry, including new vehicles, camping equipment, travel gear and more. In 2007, Overland Journal launched the Overland News section of the magazine, and we are picking up…
Editor’s Choice Video—Overland Hard Case Testing
Overland Journal‘s Summer 2023 issue featured a Hard Storage Boxes Main Gear Review by Chris Cordes. This video features the semi-destructive testing used to draw some of the conclusions referred to in the test. Excerpt: Some people have an innate ability to learn their lessons from the wise words and experiences of others. As I…
Old School Cool: The Classic Kit of Overlanding
Show Notes for Podcast #165 Scott Brady and Matt Scott discuss era appropriate vehicle modifications, classic 4wds, and even investing in collector models. Most overlanders appreciate the simple and vintage travel equipment, including canvas slingback chairs or a Series Land Rover. They are not suggesting that classic overland gear is better, but it often times…
Episode 164 Principles of Overlanding: 30 Insights on Traveling the World by Vehicle
Show Notes for Podcast #164 Principles of Overlanding: 30 Insights on Traveling the World by Vehicle, an overview of the core tenets of overland travel. Scott Brady and Matt Scott discuss the Principles of Overlanding Tweet Storm. Lessons are often learned the hard way, which in Scott and Matt’s case includes screwing up, getting stuck,…
Episode 163 Great Scott! Random Show Podcast About Matt Getting Stuck, Goodwood, and More
Show notes and Summary for podcast #163. In the random show podcast, Scott Brady and Matt Scott riff on recent happenings in the overland sphere, including Matt getting stuck in the EarthRoamer, Scott getting stuck in the Grenadier, Matt going to Goodwood, buying a Tesla, and Scott ranting about payload again. . . Host Bios:…
Norweld Premium Tray System :: Video
We do the deep dive into the new Norweld premium tray system for full-size overland vehicles like the Ford F350. The tray is welded from aluminum and mounts to the vehicle frame, supporting additional storage boxes, a rear drawer, and a larger overall bed area (considerably wider). When the aluminum canopy is fitted, it provides…
Episode 162 Stanley Illman on Exploring the World by Gwagon and Porsche
Show Notes for Podcast #162 Stanley Illman on Exploring the World by Gwagon and Porsche Summary: Scott Brady interviews Stanley Illman, Co-founder of Front Runner, international businessman, and global explorer. Stanley has driven around the world in Land Rover, G-Class, and classic Porsche. Stanley shares important insights on product quality, vehicle preparation, and travel. His…
Episode 161 Expedition Rove on Overlanding South Africa and Namibia
Show notes for Episode #161—Expedition Rove Expedition Rove on Overlanding South Africa and Namibia Summary: Americans Mary Hannah Hardcastle and Brit Andy Ellis are currently driving their 2010 Land Rover Defender 110 throughout Southern Africa. In this podcast from the field, the couple shares practical and helpful tips on overlanding South Africa and Namibia. Guest…
Episode #160 Principles of Overlanding: Building a 70 Series Land Cruiser
Scott Brady and Paul Marsh discuss the Principles of Overlanding, selecting and modifying a 70 Series Toyota Land Cruiser. Paul shares his experience building hundreds of 70 series models for trans-continental journey (primarily in Africa), including his own projects. Paul also assisted with the preparation of the VDJ78 for Expeditions 7, setting it up for…
Episode #159 Crossing Africa with the Ineos Grenadier: South Africa and Mozambique
Scott Brady and Joe Fleming discuss their segment one of crossing the continent of Africa with the Ineos Grenadier. This includes vehicle preparation, fitting the Front Runner rack and sleeping platform, shipping the vehicle to Durban, and process of selecting and organizing support equipment. They go into detail about the route through South Africa and…
Episode 158 Paul Marsh on Preparing the Vehicle and Yourself for Overland Travel
Show notes for Overland Journal Podcast Episode 158 Paul Marsh on Preparing the Vehicle and Yourself for Overland Travel Summary: In the Overland Journal Podcast episode 158, Scott Brady interviews Paul Marsh, legendary vehicle consultant, and expedition leader. Paul prepares vehicles for continent-crossing expeditions and has worked in mechanical support roles for major vintage car…
Episode 157 Tom Sheppard on the Nobility of Wilderness, Crossing the Sahara, and Overlanding the Deserts.
Show Notes for podcast 157 Tom Sheppard on the Nobility of Wilderness, Crossing the Sahara, and Overlanding the Deserts. Summary: Scott Brady interviews the legendary Tom Sheppard, an icon of overlanding, and one of the most accomplished desert explorers in history. With overland projects and many solo, remote region, off-tracks Sahara expeditions to his name, Tom…
Episode 156 Wes Siler on Travel, Hunting, and the Case for the Ranger
Show notes for Episode #156 Wes Siler on Travel, Hunting, and the Case for the Ford Ranger Summary: Scott Brady interviews Wes Siler on his lessons learned hunting, backpacking, and overlanding around the globe. Wes has built a reputation for hard-hitting and deep-dive editorial about important topics that affect all strata of outdoor enthusiasts. Wes…
Episode 155 Toby Savage on Exploring and Photographing the World by Land Rover and WWII Jeep
Show notes for Episode 155: Toby Savage on Exploring and Photographing the World by Land Rover and WWII Jeep Summary: Scott Brady interviews desert explorer Toby Savage in episode 155 of the Overland Journal Podcast, a professional photographer, and Land Rover enthusiast. Tony shares his many adventures in his Land Rover and his significant work…
The 2023 Ram TRX: The World’s First Grand Touring Truck?
Scott Brady tests the 2023 Ram TRX pickup for backcountry travel, only to find it one of the most comfortable rides of any 4WD we have evaluated. When combined with the (absolutely mental) 700+ horsepower figure and premium interior, the Ram TRX becomes the ultimate Grand Touring pickup. 2023 Ram TRX 1500 Specifications: Base…
Episode 154 Principles of Overlanding: Expedition Campers
Show notes for Episode 154 Episode 154—Principles of Overlanding: Expedition Campers Summary: In episode 154 of the Overland Journal Podcast, your hosts, Matt Scott and Scott Brady, discuss the merits, considerations, and limitations of the expedition campers and how to best prepare your overland home on wheels. They do the deep dive on EarthRoamers, EarthCruisers,…