In a week of exciting new announcements, the all-new Scout Kenai Overland Camper is a bright spot. It brings the comfort and spaciousness of their Kenai hard-side camper to the pop-up customer. Pop-top campers have numerous advantages for travelers, including better fuel economy, lower overall height for obstacle clearance, and the ability to pull the…
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Aterra ASI Slide-In Overland Camper
Overland News: AT Overland has been around since the earliest days of the overland industry, manufacturing some of the most capable and durable campers on the market. Their Aterra tray camper is renowned for being constructed for around-the-world travel in four seasons. They have now added to the line-up with their new slide-in camper. The…
Adrenalin Industries Debuts Their Insane Ram HD 5500
Adrenalin Industries is crushing it with their exciting project vehicles and robust Overland Campers. Owner Jud Eades has a passion for global travel and a penchant for unconventional adventure machines. His rally Audi R8 nearly broke the internet, and now he has done it again with this monster Ram HD 5500 overland platform. Travel is…
Tire Repair Essentials
While most travelers envision their first field repair as a bent tie rod or a punctured oil pan, the most common malady is a damaged tire. The correct tire repair equipment can reduce the need to bring a second spare tire or even use your primary spare. Repairing the tire quickly and efficiently is the…
Scout Announces Their New Full-Size Olympic Pop-up Camper
Scout has been turning the overland truck camper market on its head, releasing one new product after another to wide adoption and a blistering sales pace. Personally, I have purchased two Scouts and am testing and configuring my new Yoho Popup for remote travel. The hard-sided Kenai I owned was also durable, lightweight, and spacious….
Lexus LX700 Overtrail :: A Pinnacle Overlander
Few vehicles capture the spirit of overlanding like a Land Cruiser: rugged, capable, worldly, and trusted. For North America, Land Cruisers have been sold since 1958 and were available as the pinnacle overlander of choice for 62 years until the last Heritage Edition 200 Series left dealer lots in 2020. This left a significant void…
Four Wheel Campers CampOut: A 36 Hours of Adventure
This 36 Hours of Adventure is brought to you by Four Wheel Campers CampOut Early memories are so formative, often defining and informing the path of our lives. One of my early memories was camping in my dad’s 1970 Ford truck with a Four Wheel Campers Keystone in the bed. I still remember the…
36 Hours of Adventure: Exploring the Nevada Desert with EagleRider
This 36-Hours of Adventure Exploring the Nevada Desert is Presented by: EagleRider Rentals and Tours Last year, Las Vegas hosted 40 million visitors to its restaurants, hotels, shows, and casinos. Most never leave the strip, but there are untold adventures within a day’s ride of the city. During my recent trip to the annual SEMA…
The Taste of the Smoky Mountains
For episode Six of Exploring the Smoky Mountains, we embark on a culinary adventure, hosted by Sinuhe Xavier. The route continues with another visit to custom knife maker Tom Mohr and Ford’s Signs before music and BBQ at Doc’s 321 Café. Editor’s Note: Shortly after this series was produced, the Asheville area was devastated by historic…
The Fabric of the Smoky Mountains
For episode Five of Exploring the Smoky Mountains, we embark on a craftsman adventure, hosted by Sinuhe Xavier. The route begins in with the custom knife maker Tom Mohr and continues to Ford’s Signs where classic pin striping and sign making still lives on. Editor’s Note: Shortly after this series was produced, the Asheville area was…
SEMA 2024 Day One: Overlanding Heats Up!
The SEMA Show remains one of the most important events of the year for overlanding, with OEMs and major brands launching new products and developing their prospects for the following season. 2024 is no exception, and the excitement was palpable as I walked the halls for the first day seeing exciting new concepts from companies…
Exploring the Smoky Mountains: Trail Scout
For episode Four of Exploring the Smoky Mountains, we embark on a Trail Scout Episode, hosted by Sinuhe Xavier. The route begins in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and continues to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and ultimately the stunning overland route along the Old Buzzards Roost Road. Editor’s Note: Shortly after this series was produced,…
Exploring the Smoky Mountains: Planning Your East Coast Overland Adventure
For episode three of Exploring the Smoky Mountains, we review the process of planning your overland adventure to the East Coast. From mapping applications, to tire selection, and finally equipment and driving recommendations. The Smoky Mountains are filled with overland adventure opportunities. Editor’s Note: Shortly after this series was produced, the Asheville area was devastated…
Exploring the Smoky Mountains: Jeep Gladiator
For episode two of Exploring the Smoky Mountains, we look at Ben Wootten’s 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport with 37-inch Hankook Dynapro XT tires. As an overland and 4WD instructor with over 18 years of teaching experience and operates Classic 4×4 in Asheville North Carolina. Ben also shares his insights into vehicle preparation for the backcountry….
The Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion
It’s a Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion Thing! Each year, thousands of Jeep enthusiasts descend on the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge to meet vendors, stroll the show & shine, and connect with other brand enthusiasts. The event is also fairly priced at only $20 for an adult and $10 for children. Presented by Hankook Dynapro Tire…
Tires for Overlanding Episode 6 :: Overland Vehicle Preparation and Treading Lightly
Join us for episode six of our educational series on Tires for Overlanding, where we review selecting various tires, driving and recovery, vehicle preparation, Tread Lightly, and more. For this sixth episode, we discuss the importance of Overland Vehicle Preparation, including the ABCs and other essential items to make overlanding safe and enjoyable. We also…
Minimalist Wallets :: Best of Breed
Good times—at least of the sort we’re after—come with a downside. The hard truth behind adventure is that you can’t safely peace out beyond the confines of cell service with nothing but a sandwich in one hand and your car keys in the other. For those of us desperate for even a brief escape from…
Tires for Overlanding Episode 5: Recovery Techniques
Join us for episode five of our educational series on Tires for Overlanding, where we review selecting various tires, driving and recovery, vehicle preparation, Tread Lightly, and more. For this fifth episode, we discuss the fundamentals of overlanding recovery techniques, including using traction boards, a vehicle-mounted winch, and conducting a vehicle-to-vehicle recovery using a kinetic…
2025 INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster :: Overland Test and Project Part 1
After 25,000 kilometers, we rolled up to the Gulf of Aden. Yemen was just over the horizon, and the region was as close to all-out war as it had been in a generation. I had driven from Cape Town to Djibouti, crossing the continent of Africa and testing the limits of the Grenadier wagon in…
Crossing Continents :: Traversing the Cederberg Range to Cape Agulhas
The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way. – Marcus Aurelius With a crack of lightning, the lodestone is magnetized, becoming one of the most unusual and useful stones on earth, melding magnetic…