Join Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and guest Brian McVickers as they dive into the latest overland industry news for February and March. Key highlights include an in-depth review of the new Lexus LX700H, campers like the Four Wheel Campers CampOut and Scout Olympic Pop-up, and a summary of emerging overland events. The episode…
Scout Kenai Pop-up Announced
In a week of exciting new announcements, the all-new Scout Kenai Overland Camper is a bright spot. It bring the comfort and spaciousness of their Kenai hard-side camper to the pop-up customer. Pop-top campers have numerous advantage for travelers, including better fuel economy, lower overall height for obstacle clearance, and the ability to pull the…
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…
Overland News of the Week
Apply for RealTruck’s Rugged Ridge Trail Access Program This week’s Overland News begins with RealTruck. Throughout 2025, RealTruck will award $20,000 in grant funding, with one $5,000 grant awarded each quarter to organizations that align with the program’s mission. Grants are designated for use to aid education, stewardship, legal fees, or any other activity advocating…
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….
A Classic Land Rover And Trailer Just Sold For Over $400,000!
Image by Barrett-Jackson A friend emailed me the other day, explaining that the time has come to sell his 1995 NAS D90 with 300k+ miles on the odometer. He asked me how much he could expect to sell it for, considering that it had minimal rust and a decent interior but needed some attention to…
Mark Your Calendars For XOverland’s First-Ever “Freeze Your Fenders Off” Campout
Expedition Overland is inviting adventurers from far and wide to their inaugural “Freeze Your Fenders Off” Campout, happening February 7-9 at the XOverland Ranch in Three Forks, Montana. This winter gathering is the first of what promises to be a series of quarterly campouts aimed at uniting the overland community in the spirit of exploration,…
Filming on Public Lands: Legal Risks, Recent Changes, and What Lies Ahead
For content creators who capture their adventures on public lands, understanding and navigating federal regulations has become an increasingly high-stakes endeavor. Recent legal battles and legislative developments have brought new hope for creators while exposing the ongoing challenges of balancing creative expression with compliance. The passage of the EXPLORE Act marks a turning point in…
Overland News of the Week
Six Moon Designs Launches Ultralight Freestanding Lunar Orbiter Tent The latest one-person tent offering from Six Moon Designs features steep sidewalls, two doors and vestibules, and excellent ventilation courtesy of 20D No-See-Um mesh. Suited for backpacking, bikepacking, or any activity where a comfortable, lightweight ground tent is required, the Lunar Orbiter weighs 2 pounds with…
The EarthRoamer LTx Is Your $800,000 Ticket to Ride
With EarthCruiser shutting its doors late last year and Storyteller Overland acquiring GXV in 2022, EarthRoamer is one of the last legacy luxury overland builders standing. That’s not to say it’s the only one—with outfits like Storyteller, 27North, Adrenaline Industries, Pronghorn Expedition Vehicles, and PXV Global also selling big-dollar, big-footprint adventure platforms, EarthRoamer still has…
The BFX is a Compact Hunting and Camping Trailer
It is only natural that the overlanding craze would spill over into other outdoor pursuits such as fishing, dirt bike riding, kayaking, and hunting. All lovers of the outdoors have the same basic needs, and the BFX is a trailer built to satisfy the needs of outdoor enthusiasts and hunters. Built For Xtreme’s latest innovation…
Overland News of the Week
AeroPress Premium Coffee Maker The AeroPress Premium takes the coffee maker we know and love to the next level. The latest iteration utilizes the same 3-in-1 brew technology to provide a smooth, rich, grit-free coffee but now incorporates premium materials such as handmade double-wall borosilicate glass, stainless steel, and anodized aluminum. I’ve been using an…
The Maxvan Access Camper is Nothing if Not Unique
At first glance, the Maxvan Access Camper looks like a Ram Promaster that is pregnant with a large cube. This may seem like a negative, but as someone who has designed and built a similarly cubic camper, it is relatively obvious that a cube holds more volume than a rounded cuboid of equal diameter and…
Overland News of the Week
Alu-Cab Announces Release of ModCap Family Camper and ModCap Kitchen In this week’s Overland News of the Week, Alu-Cab announced the release of the ModCap Family Camper, designed to accommodate up to four adults. The camper features a side-opening design and internal access to the tent, offering versatility and compatibility with any ModCap base. Alu-Cab…
The Metalian Off-Road Trailer is Built for International Exploration
I was recently introduced to the Metalian trailer via an enthusiastic email from a gentleman named Christoff, who is passionate about overland travel and the Metalian brand. After some research, it was easy to see why this trailer inspires such dedication from those who own and travel with them. Metalian, a family-owned business based in…
Overland News of the Week
BDR Releases New North Georgia Route In this week’s overland news, Backcountry Discovery Routes has released the trailer for its latest route in North Georgia, the Chattahoochee BDR-X. This is the BDR’s 18th route and the fifth installment of shorter loop routes in the BDR-X. GPS tracks, a waterproof route map, and an accompanying film…
TruckHouse Unveils the Carbon BCR’s Luxurious Interior
In May, we wrote about the TruckHouse BCR, a $475,000 (starting price) overland vehicle built in collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV). TruckHouse has since unveiled the interior of its new Carbon BCR, a cutting-edge expedition vehicle that, according to TruckHouse, aims to redefine off-grid travel. Built on the robust AEV Prospector XL chassis, the…
XGrid Campers Expands Lineup with the Launch of the Iconn E4 Hybrid Caravan
Las Vegas-based XGrid Campers has recently introduced the Australian-built Lifestyle Campers Iconn E4 hybrid caravan following the successful US debut of the Fusionn hybrid caravan (the larger brother of the Iconn E4) earlier this year at Overland Expo West. The Iconn E4 offers American consumers a robust and feature-rich option for off-road adventures, designed to…
Exodus Rigs Has Introduced The Capax Camper Trailer
A family searching for a comfortable yet compact adventure trailer has more than a few options available as the US market has expanded to include many domestic and international offerings. While foreign camper trailers are an excellent option due to innovation and build quality, these trailers, especially those from Australia and South Africa, tend to…
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,…