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Close-up view of illuminated round LED headlights on a dark background, with the word BULLFORCE engraved on the glass cover—perfect for any overlanding adventure.

Gear, Gear, Vehicle Accessories and Protection

Lightforce LED 180

Lighting the way with Lightforce’s rugged LED driving light.

A black button-up shirt jacket with chest pockets is laid out on a large, textured rock near a snowy, rocky landscape—perfect gear for any overlander seeking both style and rugged function.

Field Tested: Remington 1816 Brimsdown Quilted Jacket

It’s tough to beat wool for cool weather apparel.

A pair of black and red winter boots, perfect for overlanding, are displayed on a large rock near a frozen river, with rocky cliffs and ice in the background.

Field Tested: Vasque Arrowhead UltraDry

We traveled to Colorado’s Rocky Mountains to test the Vasque Arrowhead winter boots.

Camping, Gear, Gear, Motorcycle

American Overlander: MSR’s New WindBoiler Compact Stove System

We loved the MSR Reactor, and the new WindBoiler is even better for solo or small group travel.

A white YETI cooler bag with black straps sits on a large rock in a red, rocky outdoor landscape—perfect gear for any Overlander exploring rugged terrain.

Field Tested: Yeti Hopper 30

Soft-sided coolers have never worked this well or been anywhere near as durable.

A black duffel bag sits on the yellow center line of an empty road, framed by a desert landscape and red rock formations—the perfect scene for any Overlanding adventure.

Gear, Luggage and Storage

American Overlander: Triple Aught Design Dispatch Bag

After a year of hard use and countless days on the road, I give my final thoughts on this impressive bag.

A black and orange axe rests on a red canvas camping chair near a metal kettle—classic gear for any Overlander—on rocky ground with patches of grass.

Camping, Gear, Gear, Gear, Tools, Recovery and Safety

Zippo 4-in-1 Woodsman™

It slices, it dices, it even makes julienne fries.

A brown suede button-up shirt with two chest pockets is laid out flat on a large, textured rock near a snowy and icy riverside—perfect gear for any overlander seeking style on their next overlanding adventure.

Field Tested: Remington 1816 Bridger Suede Shirt

The oldest company in America, Remington’s legacy lives on in their premium apparel.

An overlander in a bright orange jacket and green cap walks on rocks beside a cold, shallow river in a forested, mountainous area.

Field Tested: Big Agnes Meaden DownTek Jacket

Filled with highly water-resistant DownTek down, the Meaden is designed for winter’s worst.

A red Overlander pickup truck with large off-road tires is parked on rocky terrain, as an erupting volcano spews lava and ash in the background.

Gear, Gear, Gear, Gear, Skills and Training

Stocking Stuffers

Publisher Scott Brady shares his lust list for this Christmas season.

Two black folding chairs and a silver cooler sit on a sandy riverbank, creating the perfect overlanding setup as they face a calm river with trees in the background.

Front Runner Expander Chair

An affordable camp chair that works… Period.

A pair of black aviator sunglasses with brown lenses rests on a tan jacket—ideal for any overland adventure. A black, textured Revo-branded case sits in the background.

Field Tested: Revo Ground Speed

Revo’s Ground Speed sunglasses may have been inspired by pilots, but they’re ideal for drivers.

Four Wheel Drive, Gear, Gear, Tools, Recovery and Safety

SEMA FINDS: Warn ZEON 12 Platinum

We get a first look at the new winch from Warn.

An overlander wearing protective gloves and a wristwatch secures a metal shackle and strap to a cable on the ground, surrounded by pine needles and rocks, preparing for an overlanding task outdoors.

Gear, Gear, Tools, Recovery and Safety

Ironclad Ranchworx®

A look at Ironclad’s flagship leather work glove

A small tablet with a keyboard sits open atop a stack of Overland Journal magazines, displaying an overlanding website with a scenic landscape and people walking in the background.

Electronics, Gear

Field Tested: ZAGG Rugged Folio for iPad Mini

The iPad Mini makes for an ideal travel tool when paired to a proper case and keyboard.

A white overland SUV is partially submerged in fast-moving floodwater on a forested dirt road, surrounded by green trees and muddy water flowing across the path.

Gear, Tools, Recovery and Safety

Disaster? Grab the ditch bag.

Setting up a compact and lightweight emergency kit for when things go bad.

A close-up of five overlanding travel guidebooks overlapping each other, featuring titles about Baja, the Sahara, Africa, Europe, and backroads, with colorful covers and travel-related images.

Expedition Portal’s Favorite Guidebooks

Heading out on an overland trek? We’ve dug into our library for guidebooks that can help you navigate through border crossings, cafes, and coastlines.

A tactical fixed-blade knife with a patterned handle rests on large rocks next to a black sheath and small flashlight—perfect gear for any Overlander. Green foliage is visible in the background, completing this rugged overlanding scene.

Gear, Tools, Recovery and Safety, Uncategorized

American Overlander: Vulture Equipment’s Cholera

We test the latest blade from Vulture Equipment Works.

A SteriPEN Adventurer water purifier with a black and yellow design rests on gray rocks—a must-have for any overlanding trip—with its protective cap removed and placed nearby.

Long Term Review: SteriPEN Adventurer

Simple and effective, the SteriPEN Adventurer has served me well.

Six different satellite communicators and GPS devices are displayed on large gray rocks outdoors—perfect companions for any Overlanding adventure—with distinct colors and buttons, including orange, green, black, and yellow designs.

Electronics, Four Wheel Drive, Gear, Gear

Personal Locator Beacons and Satellite Messengers

We test the newest crop of satellite-savvy Personal Locator Beacons and messaging systems.