Barbara Toy’s In Search of Sheba Returns to Print with Introduction by Lois Pryce Barbara Toy, famous for her solo overland travels by Land Rover in North Africa, Arabia, and beyond, set off in 1959 to drive from Libya to Ethiopia. The result: her travel memoir, In Search of Sheba. Thanks to the persistence and…
When Nature Calls: Bathroom Solutions for the Overland Traveler
Editor’s Note: This article on overland toilet solutions was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2023 Issue. When you announce your intention to travel by vehicle, an audience of loved ones and acquaintances will immediately become very curious. Not necessarily about border crossings or why you’ve decided to venture beyond a comfortable, predictable, and stable…
Gear Round Up Overland Expo PNW 2023
There are three main reasons to visit any of the Overland Expos including the PNW and other nationally, and those are (in order) the people, the vehicles, and the gear. While the people and the vehicles are generally easy to spot, even if some do insist on being clad in camouflage, finding the newest, best…
Road Tested :: Honda XR150L
Riding a motorcycle on a curated route for a few hours, as I did recently at the 2023 Honda XR150L launch, is an exciting introduction to a machine. Having one in your own garage is motorcycle heaven. Suddenly that run to the store requires a detour over a favorite twisty road—for the fourth time that…
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Helinox HDB Collection If you’re looking for stylish and luxurious packable furniture for your outdoor adventure, then take a peek at the HDB Collection. A variety of chairs, chef tables, and high cots will ensure a comfortable vacation when camping, glamping, or some time away at the vacation home. The HDB Collection is comprised of…
The “Goose” All-In-One Motorcycle Camping System is Trail and Road Ready
Fresh out of high school, I bought a Yamaha XS 1100 Special and hit the road in every direction as often as possible from my dull, mining company hometown. I soon learned that good gear made the difference between a good ride and a great ride, and had the bike not been stolen and had…
Halite Kraken and Void Bags :: Field Tested
Editor’s Note: This Halite Field Tested article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2023 Issue. We received two Halite bags in mid-2019 as we were planning a journey from Cape Town, South Africa, to Vladivostok, Russia. We were looking for waterproof bags to store on the roof of the Defender to contain soft goods: the…
SylvanSport Cloud Layer Sleep System—Field Tested
SylvanSport has a diverse lineup of camping products and accessories, ranging from tents and campers to its new Vast travel trailer, as well as camp kitchens and the SylvanSport Cloud Layer Sleep System, all of which have had their fair share of accolades. The company was founded in 2004, fueled by the impetus to create…
Helinox Lightweight Camp Furniture :: Field Tested
Camp furniture suffers some of the most constant and careless abuse of any of our gear. Left out in the rain, pounded with UV rays, tossed into the back of pickups, and subjected to pets, kids, and adults generally using chairs and tables hard every day in camp means we tend to replace them frequently….
Roofnests’ Condor 2 New Foldout Rooftop Tents
Rooftop tents have come a long way from the bulky, side-hinged canvas, aluminum, and wood tents that popularised the concept in the late ’90s and early ’00s. Innovation is the name of the game for modern overland gear, and Roofnest, based in Boulder, Colorado, has introduced the newest iteration of their popular foldout rooftop tent…
Made in the USA : Quality Gear to Last a Lifetime
Editor’s Note: This Made in the USA article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2023 Issue. American industriousness has set the stage for modern society since the Industrial Revolution, and the country’s creativity is enjoying a rebirth as entrepreneurs and creators seek to provide local solutions to local needs. The pandemic has exposed the…
Dometic Unveils New TRT 140 Air Rooftop Tent and HUB 2 Inflatable Shelter in the USA
Halfway through 2022, Dometic launched the Rarotonga FTT Redux inflatable range of camping tents for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) market. At the time, we noted that inflatable products generally had a less than optimal reputation in the outdoor market but, big BUT, these new products are designed, manufactured, and marketed by Dometic, a brand…
AT Overland Equipment Unveils Aterra Truck Topper
Having a look at this topper camper, one location comes to mind, and that is Baja. I predict you will see many of these toppers bouncing down to Todos Santos and everything in between. Why? Read on. AT Overland Equipment’s latest product, the Aterra Truck Topper, is designed to offer an exceptional experience and quality…
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Gerber Gear Launches More Than Ready Camp Essentials As part of its More Than Ready campaign, Gerber Gear has released a wide range of multi-tools, knives, axes, and other camp essentials for 2023. Lightweight items like the Stake Out and Armbar Scout multi-tools feature a plain edge blade, bottle opener, and scissors in a compact…
Meal Planning for Overlanding: Tips for Preparing Delicious and Nutritious Meals
“We all eat, and it would be a sad waste of opportunity to eat badly.” –Anna Thomas “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well if one has not dined well.” –Virginia Woolf There are two comforts that I refuse to give up when on the road: my down duvets and regular gratifying meals (and…
Ignik Firecan Deluxe and Gas Growler :: Field Tested
A portable fire pit can enhance the vibe of any campsite, and if it can double down as a quick way to grill up a morning or evening meal, so much the better. While traditional fire pits that use wood or charcoal to feed the flames may tickle that primitive part of our brains that…
Field Tested :: LifeSaver Wayfarer Water Purifier
way-far-er /ˈwāˌferər/ noun a person who travels on foot. Portable water filters are common kit among backpackers and other travelers of the remote backcountry. Rugged, reliable, and usually field serviceable, they take the guesswork out of securing a clean water supply. The most highly effective among carbon ceramics filters eliminate up to 99.9999 percent of…
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America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 (AORA) Senators Joe Manchin (D – WV) and John Barrasso (R – WY) have reintroduced this bi-partisan bill in Congress. SEMA and the Sierra Club, among other organizations, support it. It is a wide-ranging bill and includes provisions for modernizing and updating campgrounds and other recreation sites across public…
iKamper Launches PNW-Inspired Roof Tent at Seattle Store Launch
iKamper, the innovative outdoor equipment and rooftop tent brand, has announced the release of its first limited-edition rooftop tent called the PNW Edition. The tent will be available in both Skycamp 3.0 and Skycamp 3.0 Mini models. Based in the Pacific Northwest region of the US, the company has created this unique version to celebrate…
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Super Pacific Campers Launches Network for Installs, Demos, and Support Super Pacific has announced a satellite network of shops in Oregon, California, and Colorado, offering delivery and installation, and, beginning in April 2023, in-person demos, warranty support, and customer service. Prospective buyers may choose between several delivery and pick-up options, including installation at one of…