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…
Expedition Portal Exclusive :: Sneak Peek at the Montana Backcountry Discovery Route (BDR)
For many years now, there’s been a big conspicuous blank spot on the Backcountry Discovery Routes map—a 700-mile by 320-mile blank, to be exact. Montana is the fourth-largest US state, and the last west of the 100th meridian to be graced with a BDR. That will change in early 2026 when the Montana Backcountry Discovery…
Overland Events and Rallies You Don’t Want to Miss This Fall
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,…
Enduristan Adventure Motorcycle Bags
There are some products that just resonate with us — a combination of engineering, features, and aesthetics that results in decades of loyal adoption. This has been true of Enduristan for me; luggage I have ridden with on four continents and come to know and trust. They were brought into the U.S. for years and…
Why Adventure Motorcycles? :: Video
There is no shortage of motorcycle and automotive content floating around on YouTube these days, but one of my favorite channels that leans into the nerdier side of things is Superfast Matt. A former Tesla engineer turned full-time YouTuber, Matt Brown has wrenched on some truly wild projects over the years, including an EV-converted 1950s…
KTM 2026 690 Enduro R Announced
KTM’s 690 Enduro R has long been a favorite of adventure riders who want to go light without sacrificing the power to blaze the highway or conquer the gnarliest BDR section. The 690 has seen numerous changes since its 2008 debut, and received more for 2026. But the concept remains the same: a big single-cylinder…
ADV Pack Out :: Sea to Summit Camping Gear
In May of this year, I embarked on my first long solo ADV adventure. I spent four weeks riding over 2,300 miles through five states from Albuquerque to my home in Missoula, Montana. As befits a springtime ride in the shadow of the Rockies, the weather was—shall we say—variable. I departed on my first day…
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…
The Moto Morini Vettore Is Another New Small ADV Bike
Greg Pullen’s excellent retrospective A-Z of Italian Motorcycle Manufacturers has a long entry on the Moto Morini brand. Founded in 1937, the Bologna-based bike builder was one of the heavy hitters in the Italian motorcycle universe for decades, known for its innovative tech and successful racing program. But like nearly all Italian manufacturers, in the…
Kawasaki’s New KLX Flavors :: Sherpa S and DF
In a world awash in complex, hulking, and too-powerful ADV bikes, there is something enduringly appealing about a low-displacement dual-sport. Its simplicity, light weight, and nimble capability in a wide range of conditions evoke the authentic spirit of motorcycling. Kawaski is one brand that is stubbornly hanging on to this original ethos, both in its…
Moto News Roundup :: Himalayan Twin Tested, Triumph Goes the Distance, H-D Struggles Again, More
In our Moto News Roundup for August, Royal Enfield continues to tease its new Himalayan 750 and the exciting Him-E, Triumph and Red Bull tout a record-breaking round-the-world attempt with Sam Sunderland, Harley Davidson keeps grasping for life lines, and a KTM ADV bike quietly disappears from the catalog. Royal Enfield Continues Development of Himalayan…
Overland News of the Week
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…
2026 Scrambler 400 XC Coming from Triumph
Triumph adds to their 400cc lineup with the 2026 Scrambler 400 XC, a dirt-worthy version of their current 400 X model. The new machine’s price is $6,695, an $800 increase over the X. Chief Commercial Officer of Triumph Motorcycles Paul Stroud said this about the new model’s world debut: “The Triumph Scrambler 400 XC has…
Zeno Emara ADV Brings Affordable Electric Adventure Mobility to India and Africa
Zeno, an electric mobility company based in Bengaluru, India (formerly known as Bangalore), has introduced the Emara ADV, a new electric adventure motorcycle explicitly designed for riders in majority-world countries such as India and Africa. Is it even possible to manufacture a motorcycle that can survive the rigors of India and Africa for as little…
The BDR Bros: Nothing’s Thicker than Blood and Bikes
When TJ Brown heard the newly minted NorCal Backcountry Discovery Route (BDR) was being opened in the summer of 2024, he immediately called a meeting of his friends, all adventure motorcyclists. The BDR Bros, as he dubs them, assembled on a Tuesday evening with maps, both Google and folding, and began planning for a two-wheeled…
More than Mapping: onX Offroad Grants, Features, and Initiatives You May Not Know About
In this installment of the Expedition Portal series on brands that inspire us, Senior Editor Ashley Giordano profiles the off-road GPS and mapping app onX Offroad. In 2009, outdoorsman Eric Siegfried lost his way while hunting at night. Navigating through rough terrain in the dark, Siegfried wished for the ability to see public and private…
Women’s-Only Off-Road Class Is a Go for XOverland’s Big Thing Event
On Sunday, July 13, 2025, as the featured “Big Thing” overland weekend concludes, the XOverland Ranch is offering a women-only technical training course—a dedicated space designed to build driving confidence, refine recovery techniques, and foster genuine connection among women who share a passion for adventure. Hosted at the picturesque XOverland Ranch near Three Forks, Montana,…
The Big Thing :: An Ultimate Overland Event
As the overland community grows, it is more important than ever to provide opportunities for training, connection, and shared stories of adventure. At Expedition Portal, we could not be more excited for The Big Thing overland event coming to Bozeman, Montana, at the XOVERLAND Ranch. Now that Expedition Portal is part of the Overland Collective,…
Scott Brady’s Overlanding 101: Travel Simple, Travel Far
“Scott Brady has spent decades traveling the world by vehicle. Now, he’s distilled much of that experience into a compact, accessible, and deeply thoughtful reference guide: Overlanding 101. It’s not just a how-to—it’s a why-to. And it’s probably the best book on overland travel you’ll find, but then again, Scott taught me most of what’s…
Never say Never! From Ordu to the Open Road
How do you measure success? I measure success by what a person starts life with, as someone who achieves incredible things from humble beginnings has had mountains to climb that many others live halfway up. How does one achieve success from humble beginnings? Self-belief, hard work, and a positive mental attitude are the cornerstones to…