What allows us to seemingly ‘float’ over sand, climb slippery surfaces and crawl over rocks with improved floatation, more grip and less tire damage.
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Drive Nacho Drive: Searching for Little Cowboy Gil
Follow their adventure at Drive Nacho Drive
2014 Diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee: First Drive
The Expedition Portal team has the opportunity for a first-drive of the new 3.0L Turbo Diesel Grand Cherokee, and the 420-lb.ft. does not disappoint.
The Overlander’s Checklist: Personal Carry
The essentials
Driving in Russia
Even with the distinct possibility of death, it is so worth it
Along the Road of Bones, far eastern Siberia
The Top 10: Overland Vehicle Kit
Without a doubt the most common question we get at Expedition Portal is: “What do I need to buy to go overlanding, fourwheeling, car camping, etc?” With the assumption that the goal is exploration and not recreational ‘off-roading’ in a group, this is our top ten purchase list, in order of importance.
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Copper Canyon: Stories from the Vault
Cerocahui to El Fuerte on the Old Road
Introducing Stories from the Vault
4wd of the Year – International
What is the best overland vehicle in the world?
2011 SUV of the Year – North America
The 2011 Expedition Portal Overland Awards
4wd SUV of the Year – North America (US and Canada)
Best of Expo: NuKaiser 715: Mopar Concept Vehicle
The most difficult part of driving the NuKaiser is keeping the sand out of your mouth from smiling so much.
Black Rat Hand Winch
Reasons to Include a Hand Winch with Your Recovery Kit The hand winch provides several key benefits as either the primary extraction tool, or as a compliment to a vehicle mounted electronic winch. In my experience using the device, it is the unit’s flexibility that proves most compelling. With the hand winch, the operator has…
2011 Toyota Tacoma TX Pro
Images by the Expedition Portal Team Test Team: Joe Bacal and Scott Brady Introduction: It is difficult to describe how -57 degrees feels, the extreme cold of the arctic winter damaging my lungs with each successive breath. Our team had made camp at the Arctic Circle after successfully reaching the frozen Arctic Ocean via hundreds…
Adventure Trailers Chaser Model Review
We take a look at one of the best trailers on the market, the Adventure Trailers Chaser
Baja 500 2011
Sometimes you read about malfunction coasters at the newspapers, same with the races, but that is not the normal scenario.
Chiricahua Mountains
Date: 5/1-3/2004 Trail Time: 5-6 hours Location: Coronado National Forest, SE of Wilcox Arizona. The trail starts at the intersection of Route 181 and the Pinery Canyon Road (Note: I have detailed GPS and track data available for this trip, but would like to limit its recipients to properly equipped and environmentally conscious travelers. Please…
So You Want a Lightweight Adventure Travel Bike….
As my own adventure travel preferences have evolved, I have found off-road lightweight maneuverability and performance, coupled with longevity, paramount. Enter the interesting prospect of the Husaberg 570 FE…
Nissan Titan as an Expedition Vehicle
Our plan this time was to drive from Alaska to Argentina, and be on the road for 18-24 months.
The Truth About Expedition Sponsorship:
What actually works and doesn’t make you look like a jerk.
Long Range Desert Group Expeditions
‘Following in the footsteps of….’ etc. Few groups can be more heroic than The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) who operated in North Africa during World War 2
The Range Rover Classic: An iconic alternative for the overlander
Land Rover introduced the Range Rover in 1970 revolutionizing the 4×4 industry for years to come. In an era of rugged Jeeps, Land Cruisers and Land Rovers, the Range Rover was the first luxury 4×4.