As a test of the XPlore RV’s capabilities, we test-charged the Rivian R1S from the 1080 Ah lithium battery bank in the X145. With 1,000 watts of solar and a 2,000-watt inverter, you can actually charge an EV (albeit slowly) while camping remotely.
Is the Practical Winnebago Sprinter Adventure Wagon Modular Camper Worth the Price Tag?
Overlanding’s cousin #vanlife has been growing in leaps and bounds over the last decade and threatens to become the lifestyle of choice for college dropouts and retirees. The good news is that the vans, which scoot relentlessly from the Walmart parking lot to National Forest and BLM land and back, can also drive down to…
Overland News of the Week
CMM Offroad Delete Pro Quick Disconnect Mounting System Tennessee-based CMM Offroad recently launched the Delete Pro Quick Disconnect (QD) mounting system, an aluminum accessory mount suitable for attachment to CMM mirror, A-pillar, or universal mount products for Jeep JL, JLU, Gladiator, and JT models. The Delete Pro QD can hold up to 50 pounds and…
Mercedes-Benz Concept EQT Marco Polo Revealed
As the motoring industry embraces EVs and straight-off-the-showroom-floor campers, Mercedes-Benz has combined both in a compact and attractive package. Scheduled to be launched in the second half of 2023, the EQT Marco Polo will offer buyers the reliability and driver experience expected from the brand with a practical and fully electric small van based on…
The Camp Trap
It is inevitable that after a few arduous weeks or months on the road, you will eventually roll into an overland camp with the intention of staying only a night or two just to shower and rest or perhaps repair a limping vehicle. Blink and three weeks have flown blissfully by, grass may have grown…
Ram 2500 Overland Build :: Super Pacific Switchback X1 Truck Camper
Ram 2500 Overland Build :: Super Pacific Switchback X1 Truck Camper Of all the additions I have added to my Ram 2500 overland build, the Super Pacific Switchback X1 truck camper has been the most significant in terms of size and infrastructure. It provides a variety of solutions for vehicle-based travel, all in one neat,…
Field Tested :: Appalachian Gear Company Utilizes Alpaca Fibers in Its Performance Fabric
Merino wool is on most people’s radar, but alpaca fiber is one of the new kids on the block of “natural” performance fabric. A familiar friend to those in the Andes region, it is a completely different animal (literally) when compared to sheep’s wool or llama fibers, with a more slippery origin material that’s…
Overland News of the Week
The Polydrop Trailer The Polydrop trailer is designed primarily with EVs in mind and is not strictly a camping trailer; it is a personal travel space you can take with you wherever you go. This distinction is important as you will notice that the trailer does not come equipped with the gear and accessories one…
Featured Vehicle :: Rafiki on Tour Defender 110
The Land Rover Defender 110 is, in our humble opinion, the quintessential overland vehicle. They are so charming and quirky that they become more than just a simple conveyance as you travel and explore—a Defender becomes the center of your universe. No matter how many hours you spend driving (or repairing) them, at the end…
2022 Overland Holiday Gift Guide :: 20 Gifts OVER $100 For Your Favorite Adventurer
Photo courtesy of Featured Friends With December well underway, the countdown to holiday gift gifting season has officially begun. Out of fresh ideas for 2022? We test a lot of gear throughout the year as Expedition Portal editors and have carefully curated this over $100 list of gifts for the adventurer in your life. Whether…
2022 Overland Holiday Gift Guide :: 20 Gifts UNDER $100
With the holiday season upon us, the quest for the perfect gifts for family, friends, and adventurers has officially begun. Featuring cookbooks and knives, whiskey, shot glasses, and blankets, we hope this under $100 holiday gift guide not only sparks joy but offers suggestions to delight even the hardest to please. Whether you’re shopping for…
The Alpha CAMP EV Collaboration Concept is Lit
If you have yet to visit the Alpha Motor Corporation website or YouTube channel, you are in for a treat. Any gearhead with a love of classic vehicles will find creator Edward Lee’s ’70s- and ’80s-inspired electric concept vehicles irresistible. He blends muscular and sleek lines with a minimalist and modern twist, incorporating new technology…
Thanksgiving Overland Gift Guide
As the holiday season quickly approaches, now is the time to brainstorm gift ideas for your friends, family, and loved ones. The Expedition Portal team has put together this list of overland gifts for the adventure motorcyclist, bikepacker, 4WD enthusiast, overlander, and those who love experiences over things. From memberships to camp kitchen gear, you’re…
Video: Supertramp Campers :: Flagship LT
Wedgetail 22 Slide-On Camper
With time and experience, we all eventually develop a style of travel and preference for a vehicle that suits that style of travel best. What suits me as a full-time, 4WD-experienced international traveler with a family and pets will not necessarily appeal to an active and adventurous young couple who road trip and run trails…
Help Preserve the Verde River :: Buy a Raffle Ticket, Win a Custom Pin Drop Travel Trailer
Two northern Arizona businesses, THAT Brewery and Pin Drop Travel Trailers, are collaborating on a project to raise awareness around Verde River conservation and to promote river sustainability. Both businesses are already champions of Arizona’s natural resource stewardship in a variety of ways. Furthering their efforts, the business pair will be raffling off a one-of-a-kind…
Emergency SOS via Satellite Now Available on the iPhone 14 Lineup in the US and Canada
Apple recently announced that the groundbreaking Emergency SOS satellite safety service is now available to customers in North America, specifically the US and Canada. The service is available on all iPhone 14 models; the advanced technology enables users to message with emergency services while outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage. Additionally, users can now open…
SEMA Gear of 2022
Smartop Truck Bed Covers Smartop Platform (originally from South Africa) secured the runner-up award for the Best New Van/Pickup/SUV product as a first-time attendee and newcomer to the US market. This truck bed cover is made from aluminum with built-in anchoring T-slots that can hold up to 550 pounds. You can secure jerry cans and…
Stream2Sea Sunscreen And Bodycare Products: Sunscreen, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Lotion, and Lip Balm That Won’t Harm Waterways
Stream2Sea creates sunscreen and other hair and body care products that are safe for waterways. Many companies claim to make environmentally safe sunscreens, natural shampoos, and more. Stream2Sea also makes this claim but backs up its assertions with testing. Stream2Sea has the only products proven safe for simple nematodes (C. elegans), freshwater fish, saltwater fish,…
The Redtail Skyloft is the Perfect Wedge Tent for a Specific User
$20,000. That is the elephant in the room, so we might as well throw a mouse at it first. That’s a lot of greenbacks; I bought my entire Defender in excellent working condition for less than half of that 13 years ago. Twenty thousand dollars (the unconfirmed price for the Skyloft) is the equivalent of…