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Overland News of the Week

Itchy Boots Book Launch Free Ride: Heartbreak, Courage, and the 20,000-Mile Motorcycle Journey That Changed My Life is Noraly Schoenmaker’s memoir chronicling her transformation from a geologist in the Netherlands to a solo motorcycle traveler. After discovering her partner’s long-term infidelity, she left her job and traveled to India, where she developed a passion for…

Behind the Scenes with Blue Ridge Overland Gear

In this installment of the Expedition Portal series on brands that inspire us, Senior Editor Ashley Giordano profiles overland industry leader and storage solutions manufacturer Blue Ridge Overland Gear. Matt Akenhead admits that by nature, he’s incredibly disorganized. “It wasn’t necessarily related to overlanding or travel initially,” he says about the origins of Blue Ridge Overland Gear (BROG). “I just…

Overland News of the Week

Scout Campers and 10 Barrel Partner to Brew Camp Coldie, the 5% IPA Camp Coldie—a classic West Coast IPA with a lower ABV—pays homage to overlanding and camping with its medium-body, subtly sweet tones with a gentle bitterness reminiscent of citrus, mango, and grapefruit. In celebration of Camp Coldie’s debut, Scout Campers is giving away…

MDC USA introduces the XT12HR Off-Grid Extreme Edition

MDC USA has introduced the XT12HR Off-Grid Extreme Edition, a compact travel trailer designed for off-road enthusiasts seeking comfort and durability in remote locations. This trailer is in the mid-range in terms of pricing (mid-range is the old top range) and offers a host of features that should satisfy most trailer enthusiasts. According to MDC…

Patriot Campers Debuts the Supertourer ST5: A Compact, Off-Grid Camper with Serious Capability

You may be familiar with the Australian Patriot Camper trailers if you are a fan of the awesome XOverland YouTube channel. Patriot Campers has officially revealed its latest overland offering, the Supertourer ST5, a compact off-road camper designed for rugged expeditions without compromising comfort or capability. At just 5.2 meters long and with a target…

Overland News of the Week

Alu-Cab Silenus Roof Conversion for the INEOS Grenadier The Silenus Roof Conversion, developed by Alu-Cab for the INEOS Grenadier, transforms the vehicle into a versatile overland camper. This aluminum pop-top integrates seamlessly with the Grenadier’s design, offering a sleeping area for two and standing room when the bed is stowed. Weighing approximately 323 pounds, it…

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…

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…

Four Wheel Campers Launches The CampOut Modular Pop-Up Truck Camper Series

Four Wheel Campers, an innovator for over 50 years in the truck camper industry, has announced the launch of CampOut, a modular pop-up truck camper series designed to meet a wide array of travel needs. The modular CampOut is not only attractive and practical but also, thankfully, surprisingly affordable. The unveiling took place on February…

Overland News of the Week

Segway Launches the Xyber E-Bike In this week’s Overland News of the Week, we feature Segway’s Xyber, a versatile personal transportation device that blends advanced engineering with ergonomic design. Built for both convenience and comfort, it features a robust electric motor, a reliable braking system, and a sturdy frame to accommodate riders of diverse sizes….

Seat to Summit Dry Storage

Field Tested :: Sea to Summit Dry Storage

Paatuwaqatsi, “Water is life,” they say on the Hopi Reservation. In the drier corners of the world, like the American Southwest, this is undoubtedly the case. Perpetually in short supply, and the supply getting ever shorter, every drop is precious. However, there’s no denying we live on an overwhelmingly wet planet, and the humble H2O…

SW-Motech - Royal Enfield Himalayan

SW-Motech Rolls Out Luggage and Protection for the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has quickly become a favorite among adventure motorcyclists, offering a blend of rugged capability, modern features, and an attractively low price of entry. RE’s biggest improvements to the bike include its new liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that doubles the horsepower of the old Himalayan and the fresh design of the twin-spar…

Decked Drawer System

Field Tested :: Decked Drawer Systems

In 2024, Decked rolled out a redesigned version of their vaunted pickup truck drawer system. This was big news since many thousands of happy customers and industry experts had generally agreed that the original Decked drawers were among the best storage systems available. Made from tough HDPE composites with steel hardware and components, Decked drawer…

Holiday Gift Guide

Presented by Nitto Tire and the all-new Terra Grappler G3   The festive season is upon us, and Thanksgiving is the perfect time to gather with family and friends—and perhaps drop a few hints about those Christmas gifts you’ve been eyeing! Getting out into nature is a great way to spend time with loved ones….

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