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…
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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…
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…
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…
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The New Jeep Compass 4xe Combines Rugged Off-Road Capability with Refined Practicality The Jeep Compass 4xe is the latest evolution of Jeep’s compact SUV, designed to combine rugged off-road capability with refined practicality. Built on the Stellantis STLA Medium platform, it offers multi-energy powertrains and features a raised suspension, optimized bumpers, and upgraded tires for…
Dometic/Front Runner Expands Adventure Capabilities for Jeep JL
I have been searching Facebook Marketplace over the last few months, casually looking for a two-door Jeep that can take us on all those trails I long to explore. One thing I have noticed is that while there are many Jeep JLs available, very few are kitted for overland travel. These new Front Runner products…
Drop Campers Expanded Compact Adventure-Trailer Range With New Drop X4
This small family camper trailer is innovative and has us thinking about how we could use design elements to improve our own camper, which has a similar shape and interior space. You know you have created something great when others in the know are tempted to borrow your ideas, and this camper trailer will not…
Hotomobil Launches Cybertruck Cyberglad Camper at Bitcoin 2025
Hotomobil, the Turkish manufacturer best known in Europe for its yacht-inspired camper bodies, chose the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas to unveil a model aimed squarely at Tesla’s Cybertruck crowd. Branded Cyberglad, the unit is being marketed as the world’s first camper formally offered for sale in Bitcoin, a launch strategy the company says…
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Four Wheel Camper Launches the Hawk+ Flatbed Camper The Hawk+ is Four Wheel Camper’s first fully self-contained flatbed camper. Featuring a 40-gallon freshwater tank, a new 5-gallon built-in graywater tank, and an optional inset portable 2-burner induction stove, the Hawk+ offers prime self-containment. Off-grid power options include up to 810Ah lithium battery capacity, up to…
Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) and Dometic Have Launched an Innovative Awning and Rooftop Tent, or ARTT
Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) by Mopar and the talented Dometic team used the opening day of Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona, to pull the cover off an inventive camping solution for the modern Jeep Wrangler owner. The awning and rooftop tent, or ARTT, concept marries an aerodynamic shelter with a 270-degree awning in a…
Classic Land Rover Defender Upgrades: More Capability and Greater Reliability
Our classic Land Rover Defender has been working hard since the day it rolled off the showroom in South Africa 23 years ago. “Mafuta,” as she is lovingly known, worked as a farm truck for six years before being rebuilt into our overland vehicle with a large rooftop tent for a family of four, a…
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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…
The Top 10 Overlanding Game Changers
Significant engineering and communication advancements have transformed domestic and international overlanding in the past few decades. These innovations have made the process safer, easier, and more connected than ever, promoting a lower cost of travel and the ability to work remotely in a vehicle from anywhere on the planet. Factory Overland Vehicles Original equipment manufacturers…
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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…
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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…
Field Tested :: Doubletake Mirrors
Visibility on a motorcycle is paramount for active rider safety. Riders commonly refer to the heightened situational awareness you need on a bike as “head on a swivel”—the constant scanning of the road or trail environment from all angles to asses threats, choose riding lines, and generally stay upright and moving forward. A motorcycle’s mirrors…
Atlas Throttle Lock :: Field Tested
Photography by Jason Spafford As a full-time rider, the battle of thumb-wrestling my throttle during long rides prompted seeking a solution. Enter the Atlas throttle lock mounted on my lively KTM, poised to be my throttle hand’s personal aide. Activated with a button tap, the Atlas holds the throttle in place, granting my hand respite…
Adventurer Manufacturing Introduces the 80RB Overlander Edition
The full-size American pickup truck is unique. Nowhere else in the world can an adventurer find a vehicle that offers such size, comfort, power, utility, and relative off-road capability. And, if you have such a large and capable vehicle, it is tempting to equip it with a home that can keep you comfortable and safe…
Lightship Reveals the All Electric AE.1 Cosmos Edition Travel Trailer
If you have a champagne budget, taste, and a yearning to hit the road with a camper that is quite unlike any other, we have the travel trailer for you. Lightship, which claims to be America’s first all-electric recreational vehicle (RV) manufacturer, recently revealed the production of the AE.1 Cosmos Edition. Originally debuted at SXSW…
The Aliner Evolution LG is Low Profile and Family Friendly
Five years ago, we spotted a low-profile A-frame camper at the North West Overland Rally that seemed an excellent option for long-term traveling. It boasted space and comfort for the whole family while maintaining a compact footprint and a low profile for efficient towing. Do we regret not investing in it? No, as that version…