Off Highway Van (OHV), a prominent camper van designer and manufacturer based in Salt Lake City, Utah, has unveiled the Spur. This new camper van model simplifies the van life experience by providing essential amenities without the burden of unnecessary extras. Conceptualized for adventurers who value ease and practicality, the Spur is designed to offer…
Mammoth Overland Unveils ELE Off-Road Trailer, Designed for Ultimate Survival in Extreme Conditions
Are you a prepper with an unshakable conviction that the end is nigh but still want to get out there and enjoy nature while the Four Horsemen streak across the sky? Are you a danger tourist looking to explore war-torn territories or spend a season living among the grizzlies, or do you live in and…
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The Overland Embassy, Transportation for Motorcycles over the Darién Gap The Overland Embassy (located in Parque Lefevre, Panama City) is offering shipping and airfreight transportation for motorcycles. The airfreight option takes just three days from “drop off to drive off” in Bogotá, Colombia. Alternatively, you can opt for the shared container option, which is significantly…
Arksen Unveils Range of Overland Vehicles
Arksen, better known for constructing top-tier exploration and adventure marine vessels, has made landfall by introducing a series of overland vehicles. With Arksen Overland, the company aims to apply its technical prowess and engineering expertise in developing an array of specialized overland vehicles, broadening its presence in the adventure and exploration sectors beyond maritime offerings….
Overland Expo West Returns to Flagstaff, May 19-21
Like the proverbial swallows to Capistrano, overlanders will be returning to Flagstaff, Arizona, for the 2023 edition of Overland Expo West, May 19-21. Ticket prices range from $490 for the full, weekend-long Overland Experience pass to just $20 for a one-day pass on Sunday. Held again at the sprawling Fort Tuthill County Park, you can…
P19 Shorty Trailer Revealed by Polydrops
Polydrops, winner of the iF Design Award 2022 in the Automobile/Vehicles category for their P17A1 trailer, has introduced its newest creation, the angular, teardrop P19 Shorty trailer. Building on the success of its predecessor, the P17A1, the P19 Shorty takes compact trailer design “to the next level by combining polygonal shapes with the sleekness of…
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Gerber Gear Launches More Than Ready Camp Essentials As part of its More Than Ready campaign, Gerber Gear has released a wide range of multi-tools, knives, axes, and other camp essentials for 2023. Lightweight items like the Stake Out and Armbar Scout multi-tools feature a plain edge blade, bottle opener, and scissors in a compact…
The Sprocket is a Lightweight Off Road Trailer With DIY Potential
As a long-term, full-time overland traveler, I am forever challenged by the need for more space in my vehicle for the essential (and nonessential) gear that I love. I also wholly appreciate the idea of a base camp as we often camp for extended periods (a week or more) in one place and, though only…
Toyota Previews Upcoming Tacoma Trailhunter for Adventurous Overlanders
Toyota has given a glimpse into their vision future of manufacturer-equipped, adventure-seeking vehicles with the Tacoma Trailhunter, designed to cater to the off-road and overlanding community. The company plans to build on its well-established reputation for rugged off-road capability by introducing the Trailhunter grade of outfitted trucks, first unveiled as a concept at the 2022…
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Black Diamond Introduces New Pursuit Packs, Trekking Poles, and Apparel Black Diamond’s Pursuit Series of packs, poles, and apparel is lightweight gear perfect for springtime adventures. Products include unisex FLZ trekking poles, which incorporate ergonomic cork grips, interchangeable carbide tech tips, a Z-pole collapsible system, Solution 2.0 wrist straps made from post-consumer recycled fibers, and…
Grounded Launches Fully Customizable Smart Electric RV
The EV revolution in the recreational vehicle and camping world continues apace with the launch of Grounded’s new fully electric Ford Transit RV. The company will begin delivering its first G1s via a monthly subscription model in April 2023, and lease and outright purchase options will also be available. The Transit, in all its variations,…
The Nimbl Evolution X AEV Prospector XL is the Expedition Vehicle You Have Been Waiting For
Nimbl Vehicles, a leading manufacturer of expedition vehicles, has partnered with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), a premier supplier of OE-quality performance-driven aftermarket vehicle parts and accessories, to offer customers the Nimbl Evolution atop the AEV Prospector XL Cab Chassis. The partnership brings together two companies with the same values of American-made products, reliability, high engineering…
The Australian Hardkorr Camper is Innovative and Built for the Bush (or Beach)
Hardkorr Campers, a Queensland-based manufacturer, has been in the camping trailer industry since 2015 and has established a reputation for building affordable and compact camping trailers and larger caravans. Hardkorr Campers has recently launched the HKC Xplorer camper trailer, which boasts high levels of versatility and innovation. The top-of-the-range Xplorer camper trailer has a modular…
The Sword Hardshell Family Roof Top Tent Will Save You Big Bucks and Precious Time
Equipt Expedition Outfitters is now stocking the Sword Hardshell Roof Top Tent, the newest addition to the Eezi-Awn K9 line of camping accessories designed for small families. This spacious rooftop tent has a larger footprint, accommodating two adults and two children more comfortably than other clamshells or pop-up designs. Not only will you not have…
Volkswagen California Surf Edition Now Available in the United Kingdom
The California 6.1 has been one of the most successful vehicles of its kind ever, with more than 175,000 units produced across four generations, and remains a popular van for moderately adventurous families. The California has hardly wavered from its original design philosophy, is beautifully packaged, and, in true German style, is built to remarkably…
Colorado Teardrops Unveils the Boulder :: An EV Charging Camper Trailer
Colorado Teardrops, a leading outdoor recreational vehicle manufacturer, has unveiled the Boulder, an electric vehicle (EV) charging camper trailer that provides a comfortable and luxurious camping experience while enabling EVs to achieve their original non-towing range. The trailer is a funky fusion; think Storm Trooper helmet mated to a wood cabin interior. The Boulder features…
Dacia Introduces Sleep Pack as Part of its InNature Accessory Range for Europe
Joining the list of cool, compact, and clever European, outdoor-oriented vehicles which cannot be bought in the US are the Dacia Jogger and Jogger Extreme. To add insult to injury, Dacia has announced the release of its Jogger Sleep Pack, the first item in the brand’s newly founded InNature accessory range. The Sleep Pack enhances…
Lightship, America’s First All-Electric Recreational Vehicle (RV)
San Francisco-based startup Lightship has announced the launch of what they claim to be America’s first all-electric recreational vehicle. The Lightship L1 is an aerodynamic, battery-powered travel trailer. The title of “first” may very well be warranted as the purpose-built trailer has a self-propulsion system that enables near-zero range or mile-per-gallon efficiency loss for the…
SoCal Meetup Hosted by Super Pacific and Rhino Adventure Gear
Overland event season is slowly unfolding for 2023, and those lucky enough to live in the sunkissed land of Southern California get the benefit of some of the earliest meetups. Still snowbound in Montana, I can’t help but feel a little wistful for some warm breezes and gentle ocean currents this time of year. Super…
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Boreas Campers Teams up With Garmin Boreas Campers have teamed up with Garmin on the EOS-12, an off-road, off-grid, four-season camper trailer. The EOS-12 comes standard with the Garmin ONE system, which connects and controls all onboard systems at the touch of a button. The system is accessed via the Garmin tablet, which can be…