If you’re looking for a tough-as-nails off-roader, I don’t think you’ll get more bang for your buck than this 6×6 M35A2 “Deuce-and-a-Half” Army truck.
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La Aduana: M35A2 “Deuce-and-a-Half”
La Aduana: ex-Swedish-Fire-Brigade Unimog U1700L/38
This truck, and its square-jawed, 1980s brethren represent my favorite iteration of the Unimog concept.
Creme de la Creme
Overlanders are a unique bunch of people. They want it all, especially when they’re our traveling for extended periods of time with a partner….
La Aduana: 1974 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 710 Hardtop
These extraordinarily capable trucks were built in the 1970s for the Swiss military by the Austrian manufacturer
Steyr-Puch (who, coincidentally, also build the G-wagen for Mercedes-Benz).
A Final Farewell to My Best Friend
We met online when I was in college, about 12 years ago. At the time I was looking for a partner to join me on winter snowboard trips.
The Kakadu Tent Review!
6000 miles, five weeks, 10 states, and one province
Given the number of hours we spent on the road on some days, the Kakadu ended up being a godsend.
Drive Nacho Drive is underway!
Another great couple is about to hit the road! Brad and Sheena have just quit their jobs and are embarking on a round-the-world trip in their VW Volkswagen. We are not sure yet if their biggest challenge will be the multiple border crossings, or maintenaining a 1984 Westfalia across multiple continents! But in any case…
Arizona to Guatemala: Driving a Defender 110 OUT of the U.S., part 3
Phase 3: Guatemala
When we finally crossed into Guatemala, we had to pay a few bucks for some sort of mandatory agricultural spray on the underside of the vehicle.
Arizona to Guatemala: Driving a Defender 110 OUT of the U.S., part 2
Phase 2: Southeastern Mexico
… we dropped down to the expansive sea-level marshlands in the state of Tabasco …
Arizona to Guatemala: Driving a Defender 110 OUT of the U.S.
Phase 1: Intro; Northern/Central Mexico
Most Americans drool over the legendary Land Rover Defender 110, and especially ones newer than 25 years old, which cannot be legally imported & registered in the United States.
The Fuso Earthcruiser
We take a look at one of the baddest campers around
Jumping Jack Trailer
Overview of Trailer Use for Vehicle Dependent Expedition Travel
Adventure Trailers Chaser Model Review
We take a look at one of the best trailers on the market, the Adventure Trailers Chaser
Mercedes-Benz Zetros 2733
A 6×6 in operation as a luxurious hunting and expedition vehicle.
Arizona Land Rover Rally
The Arizona Land Rover Owners club provided another exceptional event in 2011, hosting over 70 vehicles and hundreds of Land Rover enthusiasts in Gold Canyon. This is one of my favorite events every year because of the level of organization and the fact that I have known many of these characters since 2001! They really are a…
Nissan Titan as an Expedition Vehicle
Our plan this time was to drive from Alaska to Argentina, and be on the road for 18-24 months.