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…
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Overland News of the Week, September 27th, 2024
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…
How I Fell In Love With Winter Overland Travel
Standing on the frozen Arctic Ocean, clad from head to toe in winter gear, my beard froze as my convoy mate informed me that it was -50°F in Tuktoyaktuk, where my overland vehicle was parked. A grin spread across my face, and I felt a wave of satisfaction and tempered elation course through my warm…
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…
Bellman CX25P Stovetop Espresso and Snow Peak Field Barista Coffee Grinder
Photography by Richard Giordano, Lead photo courtesy of Bellman Bellman CX25P Stovetop Espresso and Steamer I have used moka pots in the past with the hope they would deliver the espresso I desired, but that was never the case. This Bellman, on the other hand, produces a flavor and texture very similar to a full…
Overland News of the Week, September 13th, 2024
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…
Nimbus Oleo Pneumatic Shock Absorbers Review – Get Ready for the Flying Carpet Effect
Since converting our Land Rover Defender into a camper in late 2016, I have enjoyed almost everything about it, but mainly the space and comfort afforded for everyday living and camping. What we did not enjoy was the vehicle handling after installing a new suspension kit from the now-defunct Bearmach. Body roll was excessive, and…
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…
iKamper’s New Raconteur Rack Series
iKamper has launched its first roof and bed rack system, the Raconteur Rack Series, designed for outdoor enthusiasts. The Raconteur features a steel frame, stainless steel hardware, chip-resistant powder coatings, and high-strength aluminum cross bars. This new series offers options for popular overlanding vehicles like the Toyota Tacoma, Toyota 4Runner, and Jeep Gladiator. With various…
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…
SUV, Van and Pick-Up Camping Conversion Kits :: Buyers Guide
In recent years, the trend of converting vans and SUVs into mobile living spaces has grown in popularity, driven by the desire for freedom, adventure, and the convenience of having a home on wheels. This surge in interest has led to the rise of van and SUV camping conversion kits—pre-packaged systems that simplify transforming a…
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,…
Airstream Launches Limited Edition Interstate 19X LE Outland Touring Coach
The limited edition Airstream Interstate 19X LE Outland Touring Coach recently launched at Overland Expo Mountain West and seems geared towards the younger generation with fun on the mind. Only 30 units of the Interstate 19X LE Outland Edition (an expanded version of the Airstream Interstate 19X) will be manufactured, and the vehicle offers a…
Overland Events and Rallies You Don’t Want to Miss This Fall (2024)
AMERICAN NORTHWEST Descend on Bend When August 30-September 2, 2024 | Where Yamhill River, Oregon Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Descend on Bend returns with live music, a daily maker’s market, a community potluck, a raffle, and workshops. The inaugural event occurred in 2014 when 15 VW Vanagon Westfalia enthusiasts gathered at Bend’s Hole-in-the-Ground crater and vowed to…
Jan and Leoné Vorster – A Life of Daring and Adventure
To this day, Jan and Leoné Vorster still live in a leafy suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, mere miles from where I was born and mostly raised. But, before I was conceived, this Afrikaner couple had already traveled far and wide and achieved what most, even today, consider near impossible. Jan and Leoné traveled overland…
Mystery Ranch :: Field Tested
As overlanders, we aim to travel light and avoid excess gear that can be cumbersome, especially as a family of four where space is always an issue. We truly appreciate well-designed storage solutions and carriers for when we’re out and about, and Mystery Ranch consistently delivers. Mystery Ranch was co-founded by Dana Gleason and Renée…
All Wheel Drive (AWD) vs. Four Wheel Drive (4WD), What’s the Difference, Really?
We’ve all been there: navigating your heavily modified 4WD along a twisting, mildly challenging trail or remote track, feeling like a modern-day Camel Trophy adventurer, maybe even in low range (because, why not?). Then, you round a corner and, to your dismay, find yourself face to face with an AWD Subaru Outback, a Honda CR-V,…
Volkswagen and Peace Vans Collaborate to Offer the ID. Buzz Electric Camper
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz camper looks about as adventure-inspiring as a Smeg two-slice toaster, but we have seen people traveling all around the world in the most inappropriate vehicles; there are doubtless those who see this electric camper van as the ultimate camper. Swifties, this one is for you. Peace Vans, based in Seattle of…
Arctic Campers Has Introduced The Frost 13
It might seem counterintuitive that an Australian camper brand is going by the frigid name of Arctic Campers with a model called the Frost. Truth be told, it does not make that much sense until you discover, as a foreigner, that an Australian winter can be pretty chilly during the winter month, with temperatures dropping…