Joining the list of cool, compact, and clever European, outdoor-oriented vehicles which cannot be bought in the US are the Dacia Jogger and Jogger Extreme. To add insult to injury, Dacia has announced the release of its Jogger Sleep Pack, the first item in the brand’s newly founded InNature accessory range. The Sleep Pack enhances…
Category Archives: Camper/Trailer
Lightship, America’s First All-Electric Recreational Vehicle (RV)
San Francisco-based startup Lightship has announced the launch of what they claim to be America’s first all-electric recreational vehicle. The Lightship L1 is an aerodynamic, battery-powered travel trailer. The title of “first” may very well be warranted as the purpose-built trailer has a self-propulsion system that enables near-zero range or mile-per-gallon efficiency loss for the…
SoCal Meetup Hosted by Super Pacific and Rhino Adventure Gear
Overland event season is slowly unfolding for 2023, and those lucky enough to live in the sunkissed land of Southern California get the benefit of some of the earliest meetups. Still snowbound in Montana, I can’t help but feel a little wistful for some warm breezes and gentle ocean currents this time of year. Super…
Overland News of the Week, March 3rd, 2023
Boreas Campers Teams up With Garmin Boreas Campers have teamed up with Garmin on the EOS-12, an off-road, off-grid, four-season camper trailer. The EOS-12 comes standard with the Garmin ONE system, which connects and controls all onboard systems at the touch of a button. The system is accessed via the Garmin tablet, which can be…
Icon Vehicle Dynamics Unveils Impact Bumpers for Ford Super Duty
Icon Vehicle Dynamics has announced the release of new products designed to improve the off-road capabilities of Ford Super Duty trucks from 2017 onwards. The company has introduced several new additions to the Icon Impact product line, including the Pro Series front and rear bumpers. Icon designed the Pro Series bumpers to offer the best…
Featured Vehicle :: Australian Range Rover Classic
Endak Hudson’s Range Rover Classic is one wonderful element of a broader, beautiful story. Dak (as he is known to his friends) and his sister were adopted by an Australian family nearly twenty years ago and relocated from Ethiopia to a new world of love and opportunity in a picturesque town called Lane Cove, a…
Black Sheep Innovations Unveils Revolutionary Hidden Taillight Drawers
When you thought you had seen it all before and there was nothing new under the sun, along comes an innovation that has you scratching your head and wondering, “why didn’t I think of that?” Black Sheep Innovations, a Switzerland-based company, has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation in pick-up storage design: hidden taillight drawers. The Rear…
All-New 180-Degree Awnings from Eezi-Awn
Equipt Expedition Outfitters has recently announced the release of their latest product line, the Eezi-Awn Dragonfly awning. As the exclusive distributor of Eezi-Awn in the US, the company has once again cemented its position as an industry leader in high-quality vehicle expedition equipment. The Dragonfly is a lightweight and user-friendly roll-up bag awning that offers…
2004 Mitsubishi Fuso 4WD Dump Truck Camper
One sunny day in Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico, a vehicle rolled into camp. It stood out from the crowd despite being surrounded by every shape and size of overland vehicle imaginable. The Fuso, bearing the license plate “I’m Gone,” drew us in with its charm and character. We had to say hello and find out…
Tune Outdoor Launches Innovative Lightweight Truck Camper, The Tune M1
Tune Outdoor is the new kid on the block, and the Denver, Colorado-based company has just introduced its flagship product, the Tune M1 camper topper. The Tune M1 is an innovative entry in the growing lightweight truck camper market; designed with simplicity and practicality, Tune Outdoor asserts that the M1 boasts an exceptional, industry-best weight-to-space…
Lost and Found in Alaska
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Gear 2023 Issue. The road has been our home for the last six years. During that time, we’ve relished getting to know the intimate details of North America through its winding dirt roads and small towns. Like any travelers, we have goals and bucket list…
Overland Exchange Launches Off-Road Exclusive Online Auction Marketplace
A new online auction marketplace, Overland Exchange, is set to revolutionize the overland vehicle market by providing a secure, user-friendly platform for buying and selling off-road vehicles. Founders Mitch Davis and Luke Motta created Overland Exchange after facing difficulties selling their off-road vehicles. Tired of being undersold by dealerships, spammed with irrelevant offers, and needing…
Bowlus Heritage Edition Travel Trailer Evokes the Golden Age of Aviation
Ask yourself, do you have a collection of leather luggage, cocktail shakers, aviation sunglasses, and a poster of a Douglas DC-3 adorning the wall of your office, garage, or pub? Is your nickname “Indy”? If you have answered, “yes, in fact, I do,” then the Bowlus Heritage Edition Travel Trailer is tailor-made for you. This…
Buyers Guide :: Portable Shower Solutions for Overland Travel
Let’s be honest—some travelers value a regular shower more than others. We have met those who must shower daily and others who are content with a regular swim in the sea or a river. You may also have a partner who is prepared to “rough it” and explore the outdoors with you, but who draws…
Expedition Overland Premiers Nordic Series
We have all been waiting impatiently for Expedition Overland (aka X Overland) to release their latest offering, The Nordic Series. As we have come to expect from Clay Croft and his team, the series offers a compelling combination of top-tier cinematography, storytelling, and a profound sense of wonder and adventure. Clay Croft, CEO of X…
Overland News of the Week, February 3rd, 2023
Titus Adventure Company Announces Colorado Ski Camping Guide Using a winter-ready campervan or truck camper to ski is gaining popularity, especially for those who want to enjoy a few days on the hill without blowing their budget on lodging. Fortunately, Titus Adventure Company has developed a guide to ski camping listing overnight camp spots, hot…
The Opus Off-Road Camper is Baja Ready
For some travelers, living space is as important as mobility; one solution to this challenge is the combination of a compact, towable trailer with vast amounts of deployable, heavy-duty canvas. We recently wrote a feature of the Wedgetail Slide On Camper, and the Opus Off-Road Camper is a similar concept, with less practicality but a…
Overland Classifieds :: 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab with Cirrus Camper
While the Dodge Ram 3500 will not be turning heads any time soon, it comes with one significant advantage: the highly desirable and reliable 5.9-liter Cummins turbo diesel engine. This powerful, bulletproof engine can run on low-grade diesel, making it perfect for the long drive down to Argentina or Central America. And no, the Dodge…
The EV-Centric Aero Build Coast Trailer Brings Urban Style to the Outdoors
Many of us dream of a simpler life without sacrificing the best of the modern world. Tiny homes and minimalism promise a way of living stripped down to the essentials; less is more, or so they say. Overland travel offers much of the same allure, and we have often seriously considered a travel future based…
Overland Classifieds :: 2016 Conqueror UEV 440 Trailer
Many overlanders believe South African camping products are far superior to their competitors, from the canvas they use for their rooftop tents to the aluminum water tanks you find on their camping trailers. We knew it to be true when we met Jen and Jared at California’s Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with their rugged South…