In a week of exciting new announcements, the all-new Scout Kenai Overland Camper is a bright spot. It brings the comfort and spaciousness of their Kenai hard-side camper to the pop-up customer. Pop-top campers have numerous advantages for travelers, including better fuel economy, lower overall height for obstacle clearance, and the ability to pull the…
Aterra ASI Slide-In Overland Camper
Overland News: AT Overland has been around since the earliest days of the overland industry, manufacturing some of the most capable and durable campers on the market. Their Aterra tray camper is renowned for being constructed for around-the-world travel in four seasons. They have now added to the line-up with their new slide-in camper. The…
Mobile Warming Clothing from Fieldsheer :: Field Tested
If staying warm without piling on a ton of clothing appeals to you, Fieldsheer can help. Their Mobile Warming collection includes everything from vests and coats to socks and insoles. As well, they pay special attention to heated clothing for those who work outside. My concern is keeping warm on a motorcycle. With that in…
Principles of Overlanding: Traveling the Pan-American Highway on a Budget
Join hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott on the Overland Journal Podcast as they discuss budget travel and how you can explore the Pan-American Highway for under $25,000, including the cost of a vehicle. Hear practical tips on gear, vehicle selection, and budget as we share inspiring stories of fellow travelers who have completed their…
Phoenix Campers Introduces CyberPhoenix
Phoenix Campers has introduced the CyberPhoenix, a slide-in camper specifically designed for the Tesla Cybertruck. And boy, are we excited. Mild sarcasm aside, the CyberTruck remains a head turner, and what better way to let all your neighbors that you are a funky and quirky metrosexual with a temperamental Bitcoin wallet and a handful of…
Entegra Coach Has Unveiled The 2024 Launch
Entegra Coach has unveiled the 2024 Launch, an addition to its Class B motorhome lineup designed for travelers seeking both luxury and off-road capability. Built with sleeping for two and seating for four, we have to wonder who this van is designed for, not a family, unless the kids sleep outside or in a rooftop…
Overland News of the Week
Apply for RealTruck’s Rugged Ridge Trail Access Program This week’s Overland News begins with RealTruck. Throughout 2025, RealTruck will award $20,000 in grant funding, with one $5,000 grant awarded each quarter to organizations that align with the program’s mission. Grants are designated for use to aid education, stewardship, legal fees, or any other activity advocating…
Supertramp Campers Unveils the Flagship HT Hard-Side Camper
Supertramp Campers has announced the release of its latest slide-in truck camper, the Flagship HT (Hard Top). This sleek-looking new model is designed to merge the openness of Supertramp’s LT (Lift Top) camper with the durability and simplicity of a hard-sided unit. The company plans to debut the Flagship HT at the SoCal Overland Expo…
Braai Essentials: A Barbeque Master’s Tools of the Trade
Cooking over an open fire and coals has been an essential element of human evolution ever since Homo erectus earned the ability to harness and manage fire. Sitting beside the flames and grilling a meal is something that we, as overland travelers, do more than most modern humans, and it is an important part of…
The Starvision Adventure Home Trailer Sure Is an Interesting Concept, but Is It a Practical Concept?
The Starvision Adventure Home trailer, with its massive bedroom windows and skylight, is clearly intended to be bought by those who love the outdoors more than they value privacy. Appealing to enthusiastic bird watchers, exhibitionists, and unbridled extroverts, the Adventure Home trailer is essentially a rather basic trailer with limited appeal, except for the three…
Fancy a Cuddle? The Story Behind Aeronaut Outdoor
Aeronaut Outdoor Founders Brandon and Laura Davey say the company was born from a simple problem: sleeping outside kind of sucks. After more than 15 years of experience designing gear for brands like NEMO, Marmot, and Patagonia, the Southern Californian couple decided to take matters into their own hands, designing the Hoverquilt, a premium down…
Challenger Motorhomes Has Introduced Its X Line In Europe
Anyone who has the exquisite pleasure of overlanding Europe will know that Europeans have a deep and passionate love for summer and sun and have for decades been perfecting the art of camper construction. European campers and RVs need to be capable and comfortable due to seasonal extremes and compact enough to travel the narrow…
Gerber Compleat Cutting, Knife, and Cookware Set :: Field Tested
When traveling overland and living out of a relatively small-sized rig, compactness is a key factor when purchasing any indoor item, especially when it comes to kitchenware. Pots and pans are bound to take up a large amount of space unless you opt for collapsible items. Personally, I struggle to trust collapsible cookware. I am…
Scout Announces Their New Full-Size Olympic Pop-up Camper
Scout has been turning the overland truck camper market on its head, releasing one new product after another to wide adoption and a blistering sales pace. Personally, I have purchased two Scouts and am testing and configuring my new Yoho Popup for remote travel. The hard-sided Kenai I owned was also durable, lightweight, and spacious….
The Best Tie-down Straps for Overlanding
Traveling safely isn’t just about navigating challenging terrain—it’s also about ensuring your gear is secure throughout the journey. The NHTSA and CPSC report that unsecured loads alone are responsible for nearly as many US deaths on-road as all off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation-related fatalities.¹𝄒² Remote wilderness travel usually involves some highway miles to get there. That…
Rivian Launches the Delivery 500 and 700 Commercial Vans
The designers of the Ram Promaster probably had no idea that the vehicle designed primarily for commercial use would become such a massive hit with Neo Bohemians on the great unwashed trail down to Guatemala. Those same bohemians would no doubt love to travel in a dusty new Rivian delivery van, stopping often to soak…
Nod to the Nordic: Winter Gear Straight From the North Atlantic
Photography by Richard Giordano Polar nights, deep fjords, the Arctic tundra, midnight sun, and boreal forests filled with silver birch and lichen form the Nordic playground, where people pride themselves on spending time outdoors in all seasons. The culturally learned rhythm of frilufstliv or free-air life aptly sums up the Nordic community’s connection with nature….
Aussie CRZRVan’s new K2 Double-Storey Caravan is Pure Luxury
CRZRVan’s new K2 Double-Storey Caravan has entered the Australian market with a design that seeks to combine comfort, space, and durability for travelers exploring both urban and remote destinations. Being Australian, CRZRVvan should be pronounced Cee Are Zed Are Vee van; you are welcome. This model combines a tough and ready exterior with a modern…
A Classic Land Rover And Trailer Just Sold For Over $400,000!
Image by Barrett-Jackson A friend emailed me the other day, explaining that the time has come to sell his 1995 NAS D90 with 300k+ miles on the odometer. He asked me how much he could expect to sell it for, considering that it had minimal rust and a decent interior but needed some attention to…
TruckHouse Redefines Light Weight and Capable Expedition Campers
Join hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott as they sit down with renowned engineers Dave Harriton from American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) and Matt Linder from TruckHouse. In this episode, they explore the creation of the TruckHouse BCR, an ultra-light, highly capable expedition vehicle. The conversation dives into the importance of a lightweight camper, the innovative…