There is no denying the fact that I have a serious passion for vintage Toyota Land Cruisers. I bought my first one in 2003, a 1987 FJ60 Wagon, and have owned vintage Land Cruisers ever since. In my opinion, they exude utility, simplicity, and reliability. It is these three fundamental characteristics that appeal most to…
Category Archives: Featured Vehicles
2018 North American International Auto Show
There were SO many potential overland platforms launched this week in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show, and some forthcoming vehicles that we found out a lot more about. You’ll see these new vehicles hit showrooms over the next year. There are a few updated light-duty trucks with diesel engine options, a new…
FJ to Full-Size: Making the Switch
Many overlanders want to live in their vehicle full time, giving them the ability to move with the seasons and wake up to a new view every day. It was certainly my dream, but after taking the FJ on a 2-month-long journey last year, I knew I wasn’t going to be able to live comfortably…
The Coolest Four-Wheel Drives of SEMA 2017
After we return from SEMA each year, our friends and families like to ask us the same thing: what was your favorite vehicle? Anyone who has ever been to SEMA will know that such a question is tough to answer. It can take days to see all of the amazing cars and trucks placed throughout…
Rethinking the Overland Jeep
I discovered it on the local dealer’s lot—a used 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. It had a cracked taillight, and the passenger front fender looked like it had been grazed, but it was clean and it checked all of the boxes: four doors, 3.6 Pentastar V6, updated interior, and the Rubicon’s standard fare of off-road…
EarthRoamer Releases F-750 based XV-HD
For the last few years, pictures of a gargantuan concept EarthRoamer have been floating around the Internet. They were enough to get everyone excited, but as time passed many of us began to wonder if the brand’s largest undertaking would ever come to fruition. Well, this morning they put our fears to rest. Just over…
The Road Less Traveled: Unique Vehicles of Overland Expo East
William Cowper once said that “Variety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavor,” and after attending seven Overland Expos I’d have to agree. You see, while the attendees’ experiences can change year to year with new classes and instructors, those of us working the booths wind up seeing the same things…
The Campers and Trailers of Overland Expo East
While there are loads of awesome vehicles and products at Overland Expo each year, few command as much attention as the campers and trailers scattered throughout the show. These capable platforms not only look cool, but have made overlanding more comfortable, and in many ways more accessible than ever before. They enable owners to park…
A2A Expedition: Give Me Inconvenience Or Give Me Death
Our Land Rover Defender has taken us to 41 countries over a 6-year period. Not once have we been arrested, none of us (a family of four) have contracted malaria, been robbed, shot at, beaten or deported. How utterly depressing. I want to write the story about how, that one time in Tanzania, I had…
Buy this truck and drive to South America for the price of a Rubicon
I love browsing through the depths of the Expedition Portal for sale sections. Besides seeing some seriously cool vehicles, you get a peek at the many adventures they’ve had through the years, and the many adventures still to come with new buyers. Just the other day I stumbled upon a perfect example, a 2003 F-250…
Overland Expo: The Tail End
We’re used to seeing plenty of trailers and dogs at Overland Expo, but this year’s event was particularly packed. There were trailers from all over the world, including some rather famous imports from Australia and South Africa, and some old favorites from the U.S. of A. Dogs too came in every shape and size, and it seemed…
Turtleback Trailers – A Comprehensive Review
A purpose built touring trailer that’s as rugged as it is luxurious
The Road Chose Me: A 200 Night Review of the Ursa Minor J30 Pop-Top
Testing a mobile abode with a lap of Africa.
Off-Road Review: AT Overland’s Flatbed Chaser
We tow the newest Chaser model from the edge of the Arctic to the Mexican border
Fifth Element Camping
We take a look at one of the most impressive DIY interior builds around
Featured Vehicle: Jon Burtt’s Toyota Tacoma
Building a dream camper for North American adventures
The Cost of Van and Camper Living
Tired of setting up tents? I take a look at the wide range of costs associated with live-aboard vehicles.
La Aduana :: 2009 EarthRoamer XV-JP
The most unique and capable expedition camper ever made in North America is for sale!
La Aduana: Bio-Diesel Toyota Dyna Firetruck Overland Camper
It has already traveled the Earth top to bottom. Now it can be yours.
World Nomad: The Turtle V
Editor Chris Collard tracks down The Turtle V after its two-year, 40,000-mile, 26-country world odyssey.