Six days, 215 miles in the desert Southwest.
First (Big) Ride: Rocky Mountain Sherpa
I take Rocky Mountain’s latest bike, one purpose-built for overland travel, on a 100 mile ride on the White Rim.
Trail Tested: Salsa Cycles 2015 Beargrease Carbon 1
Who says fat can’t be fast?
Day-Use Permits Proposed for White Rim and Elephant Hill
Access is not always all or nothing. Will overlanders support restricted visitations to our wild places?
Five States, Five Trails, Five Days
Blending a love of mountain bikes and motorcycles for a five day romp.
The Salar de Uyuni and Salar de Coipasa: The land of Salt, salt, salt
From empty voids to steaming volcanoes.
Field Tested: Pat’s Backcountry Beverages
Fizzy libations – just add water. That includes delicious beer, by the way.
From the Southern Mountains to the Silver City of Potosi
Monica Yeoman of Songbike gives us a rare glimpse of life on the road in Bolivia.
Bikepacking Iceland: The A to Z How to Pre-Planner
Iceland is currently the hottest destination in bikepacking. This is your one-stop resource for getting your own Icelandic bikepack trip planned.
American Overlander: Black Sheep Bikes, Hand Crafted Bicycles
We visit one of the most celebrated bicycle builders in the world. Their creations will amaze you.
Stocking Stuffers
Publisher Scott Brady shares his lust list for this Christmas season.
A Tale of Two Newbs: Bikepacking the Colorado Trail
For a first ever multi-day bikepacking trip, it could have gone smoother, but not any better.
Surfing at 1,000 Frames Per Second
You don’t have to be a surfer to be deeply moved by these incredible advances in videography.
Expedition Portal’s Community Forum Surpasses 100,000 Members!
Exciting news in the world of ExPo! We continue to grow and have now reached more than 100,000 members!
The Northeast Overland Rally & Workshop Returns
Pack your bags and head for Vermont, the always anticipated Northeast Overland Rally is finally back!
Field Tested: Terra Nova Laser Competition 1
What better way to test a tent than to take it to Iceland, the home of heavy rain and high winds.
Field Tested: Sea To Summit Carve 24L Waterproof Backpack
Fear not the water. Sea to Summit’s Carve 24 waterproof pack seals out the elements.
Thomas Stevens: The First Man to Ride a Bicycle Around the World
It was 140 years ago when one man set out to ride a bicycle around the world in what would be only the first of many adventures.
Field Tested: Sea to Summit Spark SpI Sleeping Bag
At only 348 grams, it is one of the lightest sleeping bags on the market. More than just light, it’s also virtually waterproof and packs down to a tiny bundle.
Field Tested: The Mummert Knives Phoenix Stove
A lightweight and compact stove for your 4×4, motorcycle, and even bicycle needs.




















