A Sponsored 36-hour Adventure By: Amanda Goad, Dometic This summer, we loaded up the new Dometic CFX5 Series and hit Colorado’s Alpine Loop—a rugged 75-mile stretch through the San Juan Mountains, climbing to 10,000 feet. With friends like Karissa and Linghbergh from @gondirtin and Chef Sarah Glover (@missarahglover) along for the ride, we spent days…
Magic at The Meadow – 2024 Sierra Trek
Back in 1966, a group of Jeepers gathered in the northern Sierra Nevada along the banks of Fordyce Creek. They were in search of a long-forgotten wagon route that led to an 1860s mining camp known as Summit City. Perched on grassy alpine shores above Meadow Lake, in its heyday, Summit City boasted 4,000 residents,…
Expedition Portal Staff’s Favorite Trips of 2023
With international tourism reaching over 90 percent of pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year, 2023 marked an enthusiastic and eager return to the travel scene for many of us, both domestically and internationally. Overland Journal publisher and co-founder Scott Brady began his much-anticipated long-axis Trans-Africa continental crossing in the capable Ineos Grenadier, while…
25 Holiday Gifts for the Overlander in Your Life
Presented by Küat Racks Have you heard a Mariah Carey song blasting over the speakers at your local grocery store yet? If so, it’s probably time to start thinking about the quickly-approaching holiday gift giving season. From ADV riders to bikepackers, vehicle aficionados, and tent campers, there’s something for everyone in this Expedition Portal gift…
25 Black Friday Gifts for the Overlander in Your Life
Presented by Nitto Tire Now that Halloween ghosts have been replaced by twinkling reds, greens, and golds, it’s time to start thinking about the fast-approaching holiday season. Luckily, the Expedition Portal team has been busy amalgamating our favorite gear picks just in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While Associate Editor Steve Edwards has…
Could You Win this New Jeep Gladiator? :: The Cal4 2023 Giveaway Is Here
Have you dreamed of cruising down the trail in a decked-out rig with a seven-slot grill? If the answer is yes, now is your chance to score one for less than the cost of a slab of coldies. For the past 50 years, the California Four-wheel Drive Association (Cal4) has outfitted a Jeep for backcountry…
Video of the Week :: New Outlander Series
It is always good to see new overland video stories. Hit YouTube and share the excitement and joys of vehicle-based adventure travel.
All About That Base: High-performance Pieces for Every Season
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2022 Issue. Photography by Richard Giordano and Amanda Winther Base layers have come a long way since the waffle-patterned cotton tops and bottoms that we used to layer under our snowsuits as kids. Thanks to performance fabrics like merino wool and polyester, we now have…
Sierra Trek Celebrates 55th Anniversary
The morning sun streamed through tall stands of fir and pine, taking the edge off the alpine chill and illuminating a dusty two-track that disappeared into the forest. Ed Dunkley poured a cuppa joe and glanced down the row of Jeeps, Broncos, and Scouts before him. They were lined up for a new trail ride…
Eye-Catching Rigs of Overland Expo West 2022
Overland Expo West is the premier overland-inspired event in the USA and will likely retain that crown in the coming decades. It is the SEMA of our “industry,” and anyone who is anyone fights tooth and nail to secure a booth in the hopes of attracting a slice of the ever-growing pie. While other industries…
Overland Singles Celebrate New Loverlander App
Lonely in your roof-top tent? In need of a navigator? Searching for a partner in khaki? The new Loverlander app has shocked the industry with its innovative new features for connecting overlandy singles. The user can set preferences like vehicle make (because everyone knows Land Rover and Land Cruiser owners don’t quite “fit”), color of…
Overland Gift Guide 2021: 15 Affordable Overland Gifts UNDER $100
This overland gift guide is presented by GCI Outdoor When giving holiday gifts, it’s the thought that matters the most. That’s why the Expedition Portal team has rounded up this list of 15 affordable overland gifts, all under $100. If you’re shopping on a budget and in need of an affordable overland gift for…
Overland Gift Guide: 15 Gifts OVER $100 For Your Favorite Overland Adventurer
This overland gift guide is presented by iKamper The holidays are upon us, and if you’re looking for a big overland gift for the road warrior in your family, you’ve come to the right place. The Expedition Portal team has put together this list of must-have overland gifts over $100. From sleeping systems to…
High Country Adventure at the 54th Annual Sierra Trek
If you have been itching to get back on the trail for a high-country family adventure, Sierra Trek is your ticket to ride. What began in 1967 as a weekend Jeep trip and BBQ now features a dozen guided four-wheel drive and ATV/UTV trips ranging from historical tours through the Gold Country to a traverse…
South of the Border
If you’ve been dreaming of exploring Mexico’s Gran Desierto Altar—and the pandemic has you pining for a south-of-the-border experience—the Sonora Rally Adventure Raid might be your escape to a world of missions, sand dunes, and tacos. As a Dakar-style venue, the Yokohama Sonora Rally has emerged as North America’s premier rally raid—a multi-day event that…
One Way or Another
Midnight on 7 August 2008, Steve Burgess and Dan Richards in their Land Rover Defender 110 double-cab are just two miles away from the Alaskan coastline and a place in the record books. Photography By Mac Mackenny Aand Steve Burgess Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Gear 2021 Issue. The…
Field Tested: Scotts Steering Stabilizer
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Gear 2021 Issue. The Scotts Steering Stabilizer has one purpose: keep you in control of your motorcycle by limiting wobble, weave, and unintended deflection of the front wheel. The device is a hydraulic shock absorber housed in a gold-anodized aluminum box that mounts to…
Ending the Year at the Sabie Bubble Run
For the past six years, South African motorcyclists have been making the annual pilgrimage from Johannesburg to the small town of Sabie for the Sabie Bubble Run, South Africa’s only traditional motorcycle run. The motorcycle run started in 2014 when three friends set out from Johannesburg on their motorcycles for a weekend of riding and…
Field Tested :: Nocs Provisions Standard Issue 8 x 25 Binoculars
Nocs Provisions Standard Issue 8 x 25 Binoculars Fuss and bother are two elements I can live without when it comes to gear, and these binoculars from Nocs Provisions, lovingly conceived in San Francisco’s Citadel of Excitement, fit the bill. First off, they come in a small, recycled cardboard box put together without glue—easy to…
Score a Jeep Wrangler JL for Just $5
Editor’s Note: This is an unedited press release. Have you dreamed of cruising down the trail in a decked out off-road machine with a seven-slot grill? If the answer is yes, now is your chance to score one for less than the cost of a foo-foo Frappuccino. For the past 30 years, the California…