Photography by Jason Spafford Venturing full-time into off-road realms on a KTM 500 and swapping my modular helmet for the Klim Krios Pro felt natural. In my sixth year of long-distance adventure riding, I put the Krios Pro through its paces, charting dirt trails across Baja and the American West. Crafted from a resilient handlaid…
2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison w/ RSI Smart Cap :: Classifieds
The Chevrolet Colorado is a popular choice on our forum. Recent offerings include this 2017 w/ Vagabond Drifter, 2018 ZR2 w/ Go Fast Campers V2, and 2019 w/ Alu-Cab Canopy camper. It’s a pinnacle choice for overlanding and was subsequently awarded Editor’s Choice in our Mid-Size Truck of the Year, with Publisher Scott Brady stating,…
Field Tested :: Leatt ADV Gear and Carbon Helmet
Leatt, known for their innovative motorcycle protection equipment and clothing, is taking on the adventure touring market. Their 7.5 ADV line for 2025 comprises DriTour gear for wet weather, FlowTour for warm rides, and MultiTour for all-season exploring. We selected MultiTour gear for its flexibility, pairing it with warm-season 7.5 X-Flow gloves. Leatt’s 9.5 Carbon…
Are Bush Planes Your Next Over Lander?
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady is joined by Dave Harriton from American Expedition Vehicles, an engineering and product design expert and a passionate backcountry flyer. The discussion delves into the world of bush planes, particularly tandem planes, and the similarities to overlanding. Dave shares his journey into flying, from…
Overland News of the Week
Apply for RealTruck’s Rugged Ridge Trail Access Program This week’s Overland News begins with RealTruck. Throughout 2025, RealTruck will award $20,000 in grant funding, with one $5,000 grant awarded each quarter to organizations that align with the program’s mission. Grants are designated for use to aid education, stewardship, legal fees, or any other activity advocating…
Supertramp Campers Unveils the Flagship HT Hard-Side Camper
Supertramp Campers has announced the release of its latest slide-in truck camper, the Flagship HT (Hard Top). This sleek-looking new model is designed to merge the openness of Supertramp’s LT (Lift Top) camper with the durability and simplicity of a hard-sided unit. The company plans to debut the Flagship HT at the SoCal Overland Expo…
Braai Essentials: A Barbeque Master’s Tools of the Trade
Cooking over an open fire and coals has been an essential element of human evolution ever since Homo erectus earned the ability to harness and manage fire. Sitting beside the flames and grilling a meal is something that we, as overland travelers, do more than most modern humans, and it is an important part of…
1991 Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ81 VX Limited :: Classifieds
The 80 Series is a popular choice on the forum, with recent examples including this 1993 VX Limited, 1994 FZJ80, and 1997 FZJ80. It was arguably the first Land Cruiser built with luxury in mind but was simultaneously engineered to be even more durable than its predecessor. Automotive expert Matt Scott states, “The Land Cruiser…
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser URJ200 Heritage Edition – Expeditions 7 South America :: Featured Classified
There’s no shortage of vehicles suitable for around the world travel, but a select few are considered pinnacle overland platforms. These include the Mercedes Geländewagen, Land Rover Defender, Nissan Patrol, and Toyota Land Cruiser. However, I’m confident that if we were to pitch these vehicles in a poll to our audience the latter would be…
The Explorers Club: Not Just for Scientists
Photography by Chris Collard Housed in a New York City building on East 70th Street lies the headquarters of the Explorers Club. Home to the Kon-Tiki globe, the Apollo 11 moon flag, and thousands of archival volumes, artifacts, and maps gathered since the club’s inception in 1904, the society’s mission remains “to explore by all…
The Starvision Adventure Home Trailer Sure Is an Interesting Concept, but Is It a Practical Concept?
The Starvision Adventure Home trailer, with its massive bedroom windows and skylight, is clearly intended to be bought by those who love the outdoors more than they value privacy. Appealing to enthusiastic bird watchers, exhibitionists, and unbridled extroverts, the Adventure Home trailer is essentially a rather basic trailer with limited appeal, except for the three…
Fancy a Cuddle? The Story Behind Aeronaut Outdoor
Aeronaut Outdoor Founders Brandon and Laura Davey say the company was born from a simple problem: sleeping outside kind of sucks. After more than 15 years of experience designing gear for brands like NEMO, Marmot, and Patagonia, the Southern Californian couple decided to take matters into their own hands, designing the Hoverquilt, a premium down…
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4×4 w/ Supertramp Flagship LT Camper :: Featured Classified
This is an exciting opportunity to purchase an almost new four-season rolling home at a great price. Cue today’s one-owner low mileage 2023 Chevrolet 2500 HD (28,000 miles) with desirable factory options, extensive aftermarket modifications, and an exceptionally well-appointed Supertramp camper. At $150,000 OBO, this is not a budget vehicle, but relatively speaking, it represents…
Challenger Motorhomes Has Introduced Its X Line In Europe
Anyone who has the exquisite pleasure of overlanding Europe will know that Europeans have a deep and passionate love for summer and sun and have for decades been perfecting the art of camper construction. European campers and RVs need to be capable and comfortable due to seasonal extremes and compact enough to travel the narrow…
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road Double Cab Long Bed :: Featured Classified
This venerable Toyota pickup continues to dominate the mid-size sector, with publisher Scott Brady stating, “The Tacoma has been the benchmark of compact overland trucks since its introduction, and the model represents 62 percent of all trucks reported in our reader surveys … the Tacoma is an exceptional vehicle, and one deserving of the Toyota…
Rivian Introduces the Desert Inspired California Dune Limited Edition
Rivian has introduced the California Dune limited edition of the ever-popular R1S and R1T models, an exclusive variant of its electric adventure vehicles. This special edition takes cues from desert landscapes and incorporates distinctive styling elements that set it apart from the existing Rivian lineup. Initial impressions suggest that the Dune limited edition is poised…
Gerber Compleat Cutting, Knife, and Cookware Set :: Field Tested
When traveling overland and living out of a relatively small-sized rig, compactness is a key factor when purchasing any indoor item, especially when it comes to kitchenware. Pots and pans are bound to take up a large amount of space unless you opt for collapsible items. Personally, I struggle to trust collapsible cookware. I am…
Clay and Rachelle Croft of XOverland on the Adventure of Travel, Life, and Love
Join host Scott Brady on the Overland Journal Podcast as he converses with Clay and Rachelle Croft, the dynamic duo behind the XOverland brand. Known for their extensive global travels and mastery of overlanding, Scott delves into their incredible adventures, the intricacies of their life, marriage, and maintaining family values amidst success. This episode offers…
Expedition Overland’s New Series, Spirit Of Adventure is Here!
For North American overlanders, a journey to Alaska is a right of passage through some of the planet’s most beautiful and seasonally unforgiving terrain. We are excited to travel that route again, this time through the eyes of the ever-impressive Expedition Overland (XOverland) team. XOverland has released its new series, Spirit of Adventure, produced in…
Iran Arrests and Charges Moto Adventurers Craig and Lindsay Foreman with Espionage
British motorcycle adventurers Craig and Lindsay Foreman have been detained in Iran and charged with espionage. Details surrounding their apprehension and current status are murky, but the government of Iran claims they had been collecting sensitive information from various locations around the country. The Foremans were on a worldwide overland tour and had been traveling…