Alphavan, a campervan specialist based in the Allgäu region of southern Germany, has introduced a premium mobile living solution that combines moderate off-road capability, digital connectivity, and a lightweight design. Crafted entirely within the country, the company describes its creation as “progressive premium” and the result of a deep engineering heritage encompassing mechanical engineering, computer…
Category Archives: Camper and Trailer
Australian-Made HKC Xplorer Toy Hauler Offers Compact, Rugged Adventure Capability
For some, the love of the outdoors isn’t just about driving a rugged trail or a remote road to camp —it’s about spending the day exploring multiple off-road routes from a base camp, then returning to camp dusty and exhilarated, ready to enjoy a cold drink by the fire. While international overland travel remains the…
Overland News of the Week, August 29th, 2025
K&N Launches Elevated Intake Kits for Bronco, Tacoma, 4RUNNER, and Jeep JK K&N Engineering has introduced its new Elevated Intake Kits, also known as snorkels, for the Ford Bronco, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota 4Runner, and Jeep JK, designed to protect engines in demanding off-road conditions. By relocating the air inlet to a higher position, the kits…
Ever Overland Introduces the Ever Expedition Shell
A growing number of overland vehicle builders are offering camper shells as blank slates, sold without interiors. This approach gives buyers the freedom to design and outfit the space to match their own needs. For those with the right skills—or even those willing to learn—it opens the possibility of building the interior themselves, saving money…
Overland Events and Rallies You Don’t Want to Miss This Fall (2025)
AMERICAN NORTHWEST Adventure Van Expo Enumclaw When Sept 6-7, 2025 | Where Enumclaw Fairgrounds, Washington State Featuring fully equipped 4WD Mercedes Sprinters, the Adventure Van Expo is a family-friendly weekend celebrating the vanlife community. Pop in for the day or purchase a camping pass, stick around, and enter the DIY contest to win best Fit-n-Finish,…
Robeta Ananya Glampervan: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Luxury? The Answer Is Yes
Robeta Mobil, the Slovenian specialist in premium camper vans, has unveiled its most ambitious model yet: the Ananya, which the company is boldly, and incorrectly, classifying as the world’s first “GlamperVan.” Scheduled for release in January 2026 as part of a limited Founders’ Edition, the Ananya reinterprets the concept of mobile living by placing residential…
Overland News of the Week, August 15th, 2025
BFGoodrich Drops 20 New KO3 Tire Sizes (With 40 More on the Way) BFGoodrich’s extensive All-Terrain T/A KO3 launch continues with the addition of 20 new sizes, including various 37- and 40-inch options and a comprehensive selection of LT tires. Designed with improved traction, treadwear, and toughness compared to the KO2s, the KO3s also deliver…
8 Overland Hacks Under $50 That Will Change Your World
Cover photo: Chris Cordes The dog days of summer have arrived, bringing adventures big and small. Long weekends and holidays mean we spend more time outdoors, seeking the coolness of mountain rivers, splashing in alpine lakes, or heading out on a trail, whether on foot, by bike, or by vehicle. Most of us use our…
Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve | Overland Routes
We first discovered the Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve (also known as the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004) in 2011 after returning home to South Africa from a journey to Kilimanjaro in our 2003 Land Rover Defender 130. We fell in love with the untamed beauty of the remote…
Tom’s Fahrzeugtechnik Builds Some of the Best Toyota Land Cruiser Campers Money Can Buy
Cruising along the quiet backroads of Bavaria, my weathered overlanding family and I stumbled across Tom’s Fahrzeugtechnik and cooed at the sight of a row of glistening Land Cruiser WorldCruisers, waiting impatiently for their turn to travel the world. The year was 2017, and we were driving our old, self-built Defender 130 camper from a…
Jud Eades on Living the Road Less Traveled
In this episode, Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady sits down with Jud Eades from Adrenalin Industries (@adrenalin.industries) and talks about living the road less traveled. Jud is a passionate adventurer, successful business owner, and automotive enthusiast. In this conversation, we explore Judd’s journey from a professional rock climber and mountain biker to a business…
Alu-Cab New Modular Systems Expands Its Overland Ecosystem
South African manufacturer Alu-Cab continues to expand its lineup with new offerings tailored to the needs of modern overlanders. Each component has been designed with compatibility within the Alu-Cab range in mind, a range that allows overlanders to start small and expand their setup as needed. From quick weekend escapes to longer backcountry expeditions, the…
Orchards, Vineyards, Fields, and Groves: Unique Overnight Parkups in Slovenia
There is a moment, from time to time, when I am led away from my husband under the guise of an impending surprise. In Colombia, it was donning a rancher outfit; in Morocco, a traditional Amazigh wedding dress, complete with shoes, a headdress, and a skirt. This time, Silvia led me out of a Slovenian…
Runaway Campers Has Introduced Its Venturist 4×8 Trailer
Buying a new trailer is an expensive affair these days, and building a trailer can be a costly and sometimes frustrating affair. Runaway Campers has introduced its Venturist 4×8 trailer as a notably compact yet rugged solution for adventurers seeking serious off-grid capability in a minimalist shell with a rock-solid clean slate. Designed for towing…
Choosing the Harder Path: Storytelling, Sacrifice, and the Road Ahead with Harrison Schoen
In this episode, Overland Journal Podcast host Matt Scott sits down with Harrison Schone. Harrison Schoen (@harrisonschoen) made his name living in a Porsche Cayenne and sharing raw, honest stories from the road. But it was a moment on national television—walking away from a $1,000,000 prize on MrBeast’s Beast Games—that cemented his ethos: some experiences…
Lennartz Technik Unveils the Lennson Pro Single Cab Ineos Grenadier
I am regularly approached by overlanders with big dreams and healthy budgets asking which vehicle I recommend for international overland travel. My answer varies based on their responses to a few basic questions, which are asked to establish their authentic style of travel, as opposed to the perceived perfection. Perfection does not exist. Or, does…
Matt Prior on Traveling the Silk Road with a Family
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady as he speaks with adventurer Matt Prior about his remarkable five-year journey around the world with his family, known as Project Wild Earth. Matt, his wife, Leah, and their two children are traveling extensively, currently more than halfway across Asia in an INEOS Grenadier and towing a Patriot…
The Arctic Beckons – Expedition: Greenland Film Set for Release
Deep in the dog days of summer (in the Northern Hemisphere at least), it’s hard to imagine the brutality of the freezing conditions north of the Arctic Circle. Lying almost entirely above 66 degrees of latitude, Greenland is one of the last frontiers of human exploration. Just a few short years ago, a small team…
The Tentrax Ascend Trailer Is Built for the Toughest Trails
Tentrax, the North Carolina-based specialist in lightweight, expedition-ready trailers, has officially launched its flagship model, the Ascend, expanding its range of off-road micro campers. Engineered for extreme terrain, the Ascend brings a rugged yet compact solution to overlanders seeking extended travel beyond the beaten path. At just 600 pounds dry weight, the Ascend is towable…
Built to Roam: Expedition Vehicles with Spencer Park of Bliss Mobil
In this episode, Overland Journal Podcast host Matt Scott sits down with Spencer Park of Bliss Mobil to talk about our shared passion for expedition vehicles—what makes them special, what they enable, and why they matter. From design philosophy to real-world functionality, we explore what separates true expedition platforms from ordinary builds. Along the way,…