There is no question that full-size trucks are becoming the new vehicle of choice for North American overland travel, offering robust payload and towing capabilities. Most of the reason for this shift is the generally anemic mid-sized offerings, some providing less payload than a sedan. The full-size truck also affords notable improvements in durability, with…
Overland SUV of the Year
Above: We made every effort to test each platform thoroughly, with evaluations occurring on five continents and over thousands of miles. While technical terrain performance is the most compelling (like testing the Defender in Namibia as shown), it is but one of six categories we scored. Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland…
Expedition Exchange Celebrates 20 Years
While it may feel like overlanding is the hot new thing, there have been companies selling quality vehicle-dependent adventure equipment for decades—the godfathers or original gangsters of the industry. There are few organizations as fitting of this title as Expedition Exchange (EE) in Southern California. EE was incorporated in 2001, founded by John Lee and…
36-Hours of Adventure :: In Search of Terra Incognita
This 36-Hours of Adventure is presented by Nimbl Vehicles. Nimbl also provided a loan of their Evolution camper, which we used for this journey. Curiously, one of the last significant unexplored regions of North America was the Sierra Pinacate, a vast desert of lava and sand stretching from Southern Arizona to the Sea of Cortez….
Field Tested: Guzzle H2O Stream Water Filter
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2020 Issue. Sustained remote travel typically requires a means of resupplying water stores, with vehicle-based camping, bathing, cooking, and drinking. Why leave that idyllic mountain stream campsite when all you need is a proper volume filter to supply 2-3 gallons per day, per person?…
SDi’s Auto-Adjusting Overland Suspension Test
Technology changes everything and provides the types of innovation that ushers in the future. Not long ago, drivers bemoaned fuel injection, then ABS, and, more recently, traction control, and vehicle stability control. All of that technology has transformed vehicle reliability and safety while also (in most cases) improving performance. With current-generation ABS systems, each wheel…
Navigating Adventure
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2020 Issue. As travelers, we embrace the serendipity and randomness of travel, the paper map unfurled on a dusty hood, each direction yielding a wonder. There are also times when we get two flats in one day and just really, really want to find…
The Minimalist’s Travel Knife
As travelers, we always need a knife, but it is difficult to carry a blade that meets all international regulations. For example, knife laws in London are some of the most restrictive in the country, but you can carry a folding blade of less than three inches. Regulations vary widely, but we still need a…
36 Hours of Adventure :: An Origin Story
This 36-Hours of Adventure is Presented by: Origins I remember the first fish I caught, my grandfather smiling as I pulled the heavy (to my six-year-old frame) trout out of the pond. I am not sure how many fish my sister caught, but it was likely several more than me, my reputation as a dubious…
We Are Hiring! Senior Editor 4WD, and Director of Operations
At Overland International, we are grateful to have experienced growth during the challenges of 2020. As a result, we are expanding our team with two new positions. The Director of Operations is a functional and technical role that will focus on solving (in cooperation with our CTO) operational needs through technology solutions. The Senior Editor,…
TerraScout :: A New Clothing Company With Overland DNA
Bend, Oregon, is shockingly beautiful, a remote nirvana positioned between mountains and grasslands, bisected by the Deschutes River and tributaries of breweries and coffee shops. We were in town to test the newest EarthCruiser and were introduced to Rob Williams of Terrascout, a local startup crafting premium adventure clothing and luggage in North America. The…
Exploring with the Hasselblad X1D
The Hasselblad is a compact, durable, and exceedingly elegant travel camera. The dust in the Namib is extreme, a vast expanse of the oldest erg system in the world. We had stopped the diesel 2020 Defender 110 for a moment to investigate a roadside stand of Himba, their handcrafted wares besting anything from Etsy. There…
Building A Wrangler For Someone Who Gives
These are challenging times, with hardly a week in 2020 passing without a notable disruption to normalcy. However, there are also wonderful joys that have transpired, like reconnecting with family, or the daily acts of kindness and sacrifice from public servants, neighbors, and medical professionals. Recognizing this, our team sought out a small way to…
Overland Classifieds :: 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD w/Camper (SOLD)
For Sale: 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Crew Cab with Habitat Camper Current Miles: 43,000 Asking Price: $SOLD Owner Contact Details: Andre Status: Vehicle is SOLD, Arizona, with a clean title Trail Modifications Andre wanted trail protection to be a consideration, to shield the expensive new sheet metal and provide proper recovery and jacking points. For…
The Hummer EV is Electric Overland Nirvana
Within a few minutes of reviewing the images and video of the new Hummer EV, I was quite honestly in shock. Not only did the new Hummer look really good, it included a list of attributes, features, and technology that brought the future of electric vehicle travel to reality. To see the vehicle navigating Moab…
Overland Classifieds :: 1995 LWB Range Rover Classic
This Range Rover Classic hits close to home, as it is a vehicle that I owned for several years and sold back to the same traveler I purchased it from (Andy Biggs). Andy spent a few years refurbishing the Range Rover to its current condition, which included significant body and frame restoration. Here are the…
The Lexus J201 (Land Cruiser) Project
There are few vehicles on the planet that have earned the respect of a J-Series Land Cruiser. Having toured the Toyota plant in Nagoya, quality was evident at every corner, even the janitor had the power to stop the production line if something was amiss. While most OEM manufacturers have parking lots filled with vehicles…
Imprisoned in Iran :: The Way Overland is Released
A compelling watch from fellow overlanders that were imprisoned in Iran.
Camp Fare
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2020 issue. While many of us travel with dehydrated meals, a shelf-stable meal can be a good alternative. What they give up in shelf life, they make up for in ease of heating and convenience. Notably, they also require no additional water, as the fluids used…
The Combar Adventurer Tool
Simplicity affords adventure, as the more we reduce complexity, the greater the opportunity for discovery. This is true of most things in our lives, but it is even more significant with the gear we use. Any opportunity to reduce, combine, consolidate, or simplify will typically reward us with more time to enjoy the moment. It…