Overland Expo is a fantastic event for so many reasons. It’s a place to meet world travelers, make new friends, eat great food, and learn new skills. You can take classes in driving, find new ways to pack, get advice on planning your trip, and even receive tips and tricks on how to cross a…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: 1988 VW LT40
The Syncro Vanagon is easily one of the most beloved adventuremobiles of our time, combining all the funkiness of a VW with the capability of a four-wheel drive and space efficiency of a van. Yet, far fewer people in North America have heard of the VW LT, even though it boasts all the same ingredients…
Overland Expo East 2019: First Look
The past few years of Overland Expo East have been interesting, to say the least. Vendors and attendees alike have stood against hurricanes, ice storms, 11 snowstorms, and quantities of mud and flooding that can only be described as epic. They’ve faced recovery scenarios in the parking lot and required tracked vehicles just to drive…
Overland Expo is Coming to Colorado! :: Overland News
In an exciting piece of news, Overland Expo has announced its new event in Loveland. Colorado: The Mountain West Overland Expo, scheduled for August 28-30. This is now the third venue in the series, along with the West and East shows. Since 2009, we have watched the Overland Expo grow in scale and influence, the…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: 1995 Ford F-350 7.3L Camper
For many people, a 1995 Ford F-350 is far from a dream truck. It’s not quite a classic, isn’t particularly fast, and won’t be dazzling your friends with its curb appeal. Yet for someone seeking an adventuremobile, it’s hard to find a better fit. They boast the legendary reliability of the international 7.3L diesel, have…
The Chobe Tec Overland Trailer Sleeps Four
The Chobe Tec overland trailer is a new and unique caravan for North America, providing sleep-inside comfort for four, with stand-up height and escape from most inclement weather. Pros: Comfortably sleeps four Full stand-up height inside Durable, lightweight construction Independent, long-travel suspension Full outdoor kitchen Cons: Limited compression travel Limited tire size due to wheel…
The Jeep Gladiator Camper
There is no denying the fervent popularity of the new Jeep Gladiator. Given the 5-foot bed and increased payload, the platform is ripe for the perfect camper solutions. While it would be easy to install a rack and roof tent, the opportunity to build-out a complete, weather-tight camping habitat is what really makes sense for…
Peugeot’s Boxer 4×4 Van Concept
While Peugeots are not sold in America (currently), they have been a favorite for European travelers for decades. The brand itself has been in existence since 1810, during the reign of Napoleon. Some of their first products were coffee mills and bicycles, both products that overlanders can certainly appreciate. And this week, they introduced an…
Main Line Overland’s Norweld Tacoma
Main Line Overland demonstrates that the art of building tough, versatile four-wheel drives is far from dead.
AT Overland Launches Their New Tray Bed and Composite Boxes
Innovation can bring so many benefits to the consumer and the industry, driving excitement and addressing the needs of the vehicle traveler. As one of the companies that helped launch overlanding in the USA nearly 20 years ago, Adventure Trailers (AT Overland) has built a reputation of designing and producing quality overland accessories, campers, and…
Hymer’s Vision Venture Sprinter Might Have The Coolest Interior Ever
If you’ve been perusing Instagram lately, chances are that you’ll have spotted Hymer’s Vision Venture concept floating around. This beautiful adventuremobile is based on the new Sprinter and has a lot to brag about, including features such as four-wheel drive, an inflatable pop-top, a redesigned body, and more than 20 innovative materials from BASF which…
Solar BugOut Kit for the Overland Camp
One of the cornerstones of overland travel is self-reliance, a trait inspired by the remote locations we visit and the unpredictability of vehicle-based backcountry exploration. We may be parked for days on a secluded beach in Baja, needing to keep both the fresh fish and the Coronas cold. Or we might have accidentally left the…
Seven Awesome Overland Campers You Can Buy Right Now
If you’re looking to upgrade from camping to glamping, buy a rolling home on wheels, or live full-time on the road, then today’s article is right up your alley. We’re looking at seven overland campers listed for sale on our forums right now, and each could be a perfect fit for your next rig. The…
How To Ship Your Vehicle To Europe
The years spent dreaming and planning for this around-the-world adventure were long, filled with research and eager anticipation. But the past month leading up to our launch date was brutally short, and I was swept away by a landslide of logistics: plane tickets, paperwork, hotel reservations, car rentals, deadlines. En masse, the cascade of tasks…
15% Off Overland Expo East :: Promo Code
The Overland Expo is one of the most exciting events of the year, a chance to reconnect with friends, listen to stories of adventure, and explore the newest products for overlanding. While the west show has been huge in recent years, the east event is also growing, and now changing venues to Arrington, Virginia and…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: 1986 4×4 Pathfinder 54K Original Miles
In a day and age where people don’t even blink at a van that costs $150,000, I find it refreshing to return to the movement’s roots. Back to the dream of a cheap van, the open road, and the freedom of a life not tied down by massive car payments or rent. Maybe that’s why…
E-Series Revival: Sportsmobile’s Rebirth of the Econoline
I don’t think the Ford Econoline gets nearly the credit it deserves. While most of us look at the GT and the Mustang as the blue oval’s heritage cars, I feel the E-Series is equally deserving, perhaps more so. I mean, sure, the GT won a lot of titles. And the Mustang inspired generations of…
Patriot’s Desert Ops LC79 Is A SuperTourer With Retro Flare
When Patriot Campers brought their first SuperTourer to the United States, a lot of off-road and overland enthusiasts lost their minds. Some loved it, others hated it, but almost everyone agreed that Patriot’s all-out approach to the build was as unique as it was well executed. Now, Patriot has unveiled a new LC79 Super-Tourer called…
The First Ever Rocky Mountain Overland Rally
The bonfire had died down to a glowing mound of coals, but with good-natured prodding from the hundreds gathered around it, Teepee Dave, the resident pyrotechnic, hauled more pallets over from the stacks ringing the pit and stoked the flames back to life. Ray Hyland, one of the event organizers and the ring leader of…
The Desert Ops Patriot X1-N :: Overland News
When the best* Australian trailer gets better. . . and more affordable. Australian backcountry roads are brutal, and they manage to rip apart nearly any trailer sent down their corrugations. Because of that, Aussie designs and engineering focuses on durability- serious durability. And that was when I first encountered a Patriot Camper, watching one survive…