Australians do love their outdoor/offroad trailers. There is a never-ending stream of innovative trailers coming from the land down under, and Australia is arguably the world leader in outdoor trailer manufacturing. The latest offering, the HUTrv Dekpod prototype, checks many boxes for those seeking a travel base camp. The HUT trailer merges the traditional convenience…
25 Black Friday Gifts for the Overlander in Your Life
Presented by Nitto Tire Now that Halloween ghosts have been replaced by twinkling reds, greens, and golds, it’s time to start thinking about the fast-approaching holiday season. Luckily, the Expedition Portal team has been busy amalgamating our favorite gear picks just in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While Associate Editor Steve Edwards has…
Toyota’s IMV 0 Starts at $10,000, and We Can’t Have It
The good news? The IMV 0 Toyota is coming to North America! The bad news is you won’t get to own one unless you live in Mexico. That is terrible news for US-based overland travelers as this vehicle is the perfect, affordable base for a tough-as-nails go-anywhere, global exploration vehicle (that said, we may have…
Top SEMA Products According to One of Our Bosses
Brian McVickers is the Overland International CBDO (Chief Business Development Officer), partner, contributor, highly experienced overlander, and one of the most genuine guys you will ever meet (brownie points, please, boss!). Brian took to the fields of hard carpet at the SEMA event held in Las Vegas last week and returned with sore feet and…
Top Overland Products at SEMA 2023
SEMA has in the past focused primarily on high-performance vehicles with jaw-dropping customizations; however, with the upward trend in overlanding, the Overland Experience at the SEMA show continues to grow year on year with innovative gear, accessories and impressive overlanding builds. In this article, we showcase new products introduced into the overlanding scene for seasoned…
Overland News of the Week
Wrangler Introduces All Terrain Gear In Overland News of the Week, we’re excited to introduce a new line from Wrangler. Dipping their well-known toes into the overland market, the Wrangler brand recently unveiled an extension of its outdoor clothing range, namely All Terrain Gear (ATG) by Wrangler, a selection of state-of-the-art outdoor garments. Featuring everyday…
Space Out with the Far-Out Canopy Pickup Truck Camper
We have said it a hundred times, and we will say it a hundred times again: living space = luxury when overlanding. I wish this camper had been around a decade ago as it would have checked almost all the boxes for my family overlanding with a double cab pickup. The Far-Out Canopy camper can…
Toyota, Ford, and Lexus Shine at SEMA 2023
The annual SEMA event, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, showcases the latest innovations and developments in the American automotive industry, and, naturally, we focused on the overland-related vehicles and products featured. This year, Toyota, Ford, and Lexus took center stage, introducing a range of vehicles and concepts that left a lasting impression. Ford and Toyota…
Toro Bravo 4×4 Unveils 2023 Silver Spear: The Ultimate All-in-One Adventure Vehicle
Have you ever dreamed of exploring with your favorite off-road toy but don’t like the idea of towing a cumbersome trailer? Is the idea of sleeping in your garage appealing, and are you confident that you can convince your partner to do the same? Does the idea of a mobile work truck with acres of…
The AEV x GMC Sierra Grande Concept Debuts at SEMA 2023
Pickup utility trays are not a new concept. Down in Australia, farmers and overland travelers have long been a fan of the utility tray as it offers a practical functionality often lacking in a conventional pickup tub. The Ute tray, as the Aussies call it, offers numerous advantages. Compared to a tub, the tray provides…
Oregon Trailer Teardrop Trailers Combine Style, Practicality, and Affordability
When it comes to teardrop trailers for overland travel, Oregon Trailer has made quite a name for itself. We first encountered their range of teardrop trailers at the Overland Expo just outside Bend, Oregon, and the trailers left an impression (keep an eye on Expedition Portal for a comprehensive review of the DoDrop trailer in…
The Versatile Freedom Mog 2.0 Overland Camper Gives Us the Fizz
Dubai-based Freedom Overland, creators of some truly exceptional overland vehicles, has unveiled the Freedom Mog 2.0, and we are in love. This beautiful overland camper is built on the chassis of a 1985 Mercedes Unimog U1300L and is ready to take you on a grand world tour. It comfortably sleeps up to four individuals, making…
The Global Expedition Vehicles Adventure-XT is a Colossus
So, you just sold your start-up for a squillion bucks and are looking to take a year or two off from the rat race to travel overland with the family to distant shores. You have done your research on Expedition Portal and have concluded that you need a vehicle that offers all the comforts of…
The Grounded G2 Electric Campervan for Sustainable, Slow Overland Travel
Straight off the bat, the G2 Campervan reminds us vaguely of a Mercedes Benz Vario; this is a good thing. The Vario has a reputation as an excellent overland vehicle, and we have seen them everywhere, from Gabon to Guatemala. What they lack in off-road driving ability, they make up for with space—acres and acres…
Decked Unveils the Latest Generation of Pickup Truck Drawer Systems
If we were asked to pick only two products to transform an everyday pickup into an overland-ready vehicle, those two products would, undoubtedly, be a rooftop tent and a drawer system. No other off-the-shelf products are as convenient or fundamentally essential. Decked manufactures storage and organization systems for mid- to full-sized pickup trucks and has…
Camp365 Introduces T Model Truck Bed Camper for Electric Trucks
Camp365, based in Minneapolis, has taken an idea and run with it, creating several different aerodynamic, fold-out, towable cabins. They liked the concept so much that they decided to add the Camp365 T Model truck camper to the expandable line-up. Designed specifically for electric vehicle (EV) owners seeking a truck bed camper with minimal impact…
Overland News of the Week
Overland News: Let’s Go Aero Introduces E-Motorbike Carrier This week’s overland news begins with the V-Lectric Folding Rack (VFR). The VGF integrates a tray mount and ramp system that can withstand up to 80 pounds per bike and features a folding V-formation structure that handles various bike sizes, shapes, and geometries. To secure anything from…
New Products Showcased at Overland Expo East
The Overland Expo events, held nationally in the US, continue to grow from strength and have become the event of choice for manufacturers to launch and showcase new products. From top-tier vehicle manufacturers to up-and-coming gear and overland-related producers, the thousands of attendees of each event can expect to find the cutting edge of what’s…
Portable Power Stations :: Buyer’s Guide
Portable power stations, also known as portable generators or battery packs, are becoming increasingly popular for travel and RV use, especially when conventional power sources are unavailable. They are also superior to gas-guzzling generators that generate unwelcome noise pollution and require propane or gasoline to run. Portable power stations offer a dependable and practical supply…
1978 C304 6×6 TGB13 Volvo :: Featured Vehicle
We first made contact with Benjamin Napper more than a decade ago when he was living in Australia, working on various technical projects and dreaming of a life less ordinary. For many, a dream remains a dream, but Ben took the opportunity to start anew in Colombia after a significant change in his personal life….