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Field Tested :: DOD Outdoors Camp Furniture

DOD is a Japanese outdoor company that has been making a focused lineup of tents, camp furniture, and sleep systems since 1997. We have generally found that while camping gear from Japan is not always the lightest or the most feature-laden on the market, it is always thoughtfully designed with a singular purpose and made…

2025 Ford Expedition

First Look :: 2025 Ford Expedition

When a manufacturer launches a new vehicle, they often invite journalists for a sneak peek at the model before releasing photos and information to the general public. These are always fun events, particularly because we have the opportunity to chat one-on-one with the engineers and designers who worked on the car. After months and months…

Sean Gorman

Principles of Overlanding: Sean Gorman on Driving in Sand, Rocks, and Mud

Overland Journal Podcast Episode 210 Join Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady as he welcomes international traveler and off-road driving expert Sean Gorman from Sea2Summit Experiences for a wide-ranging discussion on off-road driving techniques for the most common conditions that overlanders encounter. They tackle vehicle preparation, driver training, tire considerations, vehicle modifications, as well as…

Grace Schuessler

Grace Schuessler on Motorcycle Travel and Finding Your Story

Overland Journal Podcast Episode 209 Join host Scott Brady on the Overland Journal Podcast as he interviews Grace Schuessler, known as the “Graceful Renegade” on Instagram. Grace shares her inspiring journey as a solo motorcycle rider, filmmaker, and traveler. They discuss her multiple adventures, including solo motorcycle trips, transitioning life chapters, her Emmy-winning filmmaking journey,…

Iridium Go! Exec

Video :: Iridium Go! Exec Field Tested

One of the swiftest evolving segments of overland gear is undoubtedly off-grid communications. The rapid democratization of global satellite networks over the last half decade has put many highly accessible and portable communication devices into the hands of the everyday adventurer and has proven to be a boon for both safety and simply staying in…

Principles of Overlanding: Living on the Road Full-Time

Overland Journal Podcast Episode 208 Join Scott Brady as he welcomes seasoned travelers Graeme and Luisa to this Principles of Overlanding episode. With 15 years of experience, they share the principles, challenges, and rewards of full-time overlanding, from traversing Africa’s rugged tracks to enduring Arctic extremes. Gain insights into family overlanding logistics, vehicle choices, budget…

Patrick Cruywagen

Patrick Cruywagen on Lessons in Mentorship, Exploring Africa

Overland Journal Podcast Episode 207 In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady sits down with world traveler Patrick Cruywagen. Known for his extensive expeditions throughout Africa and beyond, Patrick shares invaluable travel lessons, captivating stories, and the impact of mentorship on his journey. From military anecdotes to life as a photojournalist…

Double Dutch World Safari

Double Dutch World Safari on 40 Years of Overlanding

Overland Journal Podcast Episode 206 Join us on this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast as we sit down with Robert Van den Hoeven, an experienced overlander whose extensive travels span across continents like Africa, Australia, and the Americas. Robert shares his profound experiences, from camping trips in Europe during his childhood to maritime adventures…

Africa Wrap-Up

Crossing Continents: Africa Wrap-Up and Lessons Learned

Overland Journal Podcast Episode 205 Join the Overland Journal Podcast as co-host Matt Scott interviews Scott Brady about his journey across Africa. Discover the valuable lessons learned, the performance of the Ineos Grenadier, and the critical role of teamwork during a challenging long-term expedition. Special thanks to our sponsors this week, Overland Explorer Vehicles.  Tune…

Overland Expo Mountain West

Overland Expo Mountain West with Scott Brady and Steve Edwards

Overland Journal Podcast Episode 204  Join Scott Brady and Steve Edwards for a bonus episode of the Overland Journal Podcast this week as they explore the highlights of the Overland Expo Mountain West. From new vehicles and equipment to innovative camping solutions and industry trends, they discuss their favorite finds, share insights on market changes,…

David Sullivan - Overland Journal Podcast

David Sullivan on Military and Automotive Leadership

Overland Journal Podcast Episode 203  In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady speaks with David Sullivan, a seasoned veteran of the automotive industry. David shares his journey from serving as a Marine officer to becoming a marketing director at Subaru and now at Ineos for the new Quartermaster. The conversation delves…

Overland Expo Mountain West - Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster

Overland Expo Mountain West :: Top Gear

The 2024 overland show season keeps churning, and the most recent stop for its marquee event, Overland Expo, was in Loveland, Colorado. Every Overland Expo has its own character, and the show owner, Emerald Expositions, is trying hard to lean into those differences: Expo West is where the travelers gather, Pacific Northwest feels the “crunchiest,”…

Jessy Muller

Jessy Muller Takes the Slow Road

Overland Journal Podcast Episode 202 Full-time nomad Jessy Muller has been living on the road for over six years. Over that time, she’s learned a lot of lessons about slow travel, finding peace as a solo adventurer, and coexisting with an old RV—in Jessy’s case, a 1978 Dodge Commander. In this wide-ranging conversation with Overland Journal…

Overland Journal Podcast - Mark Bruce

Principles of Overlanding :: Vehicle Electrical Systems with Mark Bruce

Overland Journal Podcast Episode 201 When you’re embarking on an overland vehicle build, the electronics side of things can seem awfully intimidating. Alternators, inverters, converters, AGM, solar, induction, fuses, MPPT, LiFePO4, volts, amp hours, watts, DC-to-DC—where does the madness end? Fear not. Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady touches base this week with Redarc Electronics…

Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal

Overland Journal Podcast :: Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal

Overland Journal Podcast Episode 199 Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal are the dynamic, bespectacled duo behind Crankshaft Culture, one of the most creative automotive and adventure travel media outlets going. Globetrotters, award-winning journalists, denizens of road rallies around the world, and connoisseurs of JDM trucks (particularly Mitsubishis), Mercedes and Andy have an undeniable enthusiasm for the…

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