Image credits: Klemenz Geir Klemenzson, Iceland Review A recent incident in Iceland has sparked outrage among locals and renewed calls for visitors to respect the country’s strict off-road driving laws. Two French tourists have paid heavy fines for driving off established tracks in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve in South Iceland, leaving visible damage across a…
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Northeast Argentina’s Iberá Park | Overland Routes
At the base of Argentina’s northeastern thumb of land, landlocked on two sides by Paraguay and Brazil, lies one of the largest wetlands in the world. Iberá National Park is co-located with Iberá Provincial Park, a combined two million acres of protected homeland for an array of earth, water, and sky creatures. From your camp’s…
2027 Toyota Tundra Gains Updated Styling, New Technology, and More Accessible Trailhunter Package
Toyota remains the king of long-distance, self-supported vehicle travel in the US and is updating the Tundra for the 2027 model year with revised exterior styling, a new generation of infotainment technology, and an expanded collection of driver-assistance features. The full-size pickup will also gain a Trailhunter package that brings factory-installed overlanding equipment to the…
Road Tripping America in Barbara Toy’s 1950 Series 1 Land Rover
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes Bill Cooper, Greg Fitzgerald, Amy Johnson, Tom Pickford, and Laura Stacey to discuss their trans-America road trip in Pollyanna, Barbara Toy’s iconic 1950 Series I Land Rover. In this episode, the group relives the journey, including the importance of Barbara Toy’s overland travels throughout the 1950s, the origins…
Overland News of the Week, July 17, 2026
The Latest Iteration of the Shoei Hornet ADV Helmet Has Arrived “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” applies to Shoei’s established Hornet ASV platform, which has remained essentially unchanged since its inception in over a decade. Shoei’s new Hornet ADV 06 helmet, however, takes tried, tested, true and updates the helmet to meet the…
Scout Motors Revives an American Classic with the Traveler Spirit of ’26 Concept
The Scout was venturing deep into forests, climbing over mountain passes, and adventuring to the far corners of the United States long before overlanding became mainstream. They were simple but dependable and used to ferry fishing boats, to reach remote trails, and to camp. And as outdoor recreation surged in the 1970s, the Scout became…
Summertime Essentials to Help Beat the Heat
Last summer was a true test of man, machine, and miniature dog. We left our base in Mexico in the spring, pointed the Land Rover north, and spent six months exploring the US and Northern Mexico. It was an odyssey of sweat and perseverance, lived entirely from our trusty Land Rover, with no air-conditioning in…
2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT: Mega Speed, Mega Compromises
Overlanders are a specific breed. We look for very specific non-negotiable features in a truck, and go-fast has never been at the top of the list. We want power, sure, but we also want fuel economy, comfort, a high payload rating, and reliability. The 2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT—yes, they brought back the Street and…
We Tested the Best 12-volt Fridge/Freezers. Here’s What We Found.
East Africa is known for many things, and nearly all of them are the stuff of overlanding dreams. But a few could be classified as nightmares, principally the endless dance with roadblocks, police checkpoints, and military convoys. At times, that includes determined efforts to separate the traveler from their cash. As a result, I would…
Chuckles Garage’s 1953 Ford “Nuke Van” Transforms a Cold War Relic into a Modern Overland Camper
Many years ago, an octogenarian English friend of mine—who remains fitter than many people half his age, suggested buying an armored Land Rover for overland travel. At the time, I dismissed the idea. Armored vehicles are heavy, expensive to maintain, and hardly ideal for crossing continents where fuel economy and payload matter. However, after several…
Editor’s Choice: The Best Rigs of Overland Expo PNW 2026
Overland Expo never disappoints when it comes to showcasing an incredible variety of expedition vehicles. From compact motorcycles and classic 4WDs to purpose-built campers and six-figure expedition trucks, there is something to inspire every kind of traveler. As international overlanders, however, we are naturally drawn to practical, thoughtfully designed vehicles that we could genuinely imagine…
Elevating Your Camp Cooking with Camp Yoshi’s Rashad Frazier
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes Rashad Frazier, co-founder of Camp Yoshi, camp chef, and author of Cook Out: Recipes and Tips for the Great Outdoors. In this episode, Rashad shares camp cooking hacks for overlanders, as well as his favorite gear, recipes, and most memorable trips. Overland Journal Podcast Episode #306 The Overland Journal…
The Northwest Overland Rally: Where the Overland Tribe Gathers
The Northwest Overland Rally (NWOR) is special. I knew that to be true the first time I attended back in 2015. Before then, and for the following 10 years, the event was run by Ray Hyland and his family—his wife, Marianne, and sons, Seamus, Declan, and Liam—who brought decades of intercontinental overland travel experience to…
Optima OrangeTop QH6 Lithium Battery :: Field Tested
The best thing you can say about a starter battery is that you never have to say anything about it at all; it should simply work every time you turn the key. An even better one doubles as an auxiliary power source. At just 21 pounds, the OrangeTop QH6 LiFePO₄ dual-purpose power unit punches above its…
Jaguar Land Rover Considers U.S.-Built Defender Based on Stellantis Platform
The global automotive industry is facing mounting pressure from several directions simultaneously. Manufacturers must contend with intense competition from both established brands and a growing number of Chinese automakers, many of which are entering international markets with competitively priced vehicles and rapidly advancing technology. At the same time, tariffs and shifting trade policies have increased…
Ford Racing to Provide Financial Support to Privateer Rebelle Rally Teams
Photo by Regine Trias Ford Racing is expanding its support for this year’s privateer Rebelle Rally teams through the newly branded Ford Raptor Route program. Open to teams competing in Ford vehicles in the 4×4 Class (with X-Cross® entries considered on a case-by-case basis), Ford Raptor Route provides financial assistance and exclusive team gear to…
Highway to Heaven: Through Ladakh and Kashmir in our 65-horsepower Wonder Bus
Both engine and lungs struggle for air as we wind our way past overloaded trucks and vertical drop-offs at 5,300 meters. Fingers and face tingle in spurts, and every bathroom break feels like running up the stairs to the fifth floor. Hospitals respirate below 92% blood oxygen. When a traveling doctor measured mine at 85%…
2027 Slate EV Truck Arrives With a Confirmed $24,950 Starting Price
The automotive industry has spent much of the last decade moving steadily upmarket. New vehicles have become larger, more complex, and significantly more expensive, leaving many buyers priced out of the new-truck market. Against that backdrop, startup automaker Slate has officially revealed pricing for its upcoming electric pickup, confirming that the 2027 Slate EV Truck…
Forest Service Launches New Recreation Mobile App
The United States Forest Service has launched a brand new mobile app that the agency says provides the most complete and accurate collection of Forest Service recreation sites that has ever been made available to the public. The announcement came as a surprise to some given the recent wide-spread budget cuts and general reduction of…
Icon 4×4 Reimagines the Classic Chevrolet C10 as a Modern Silverado-Based Pickup
My good friend Kade is the proud owner of a 1984 Ford pickup, and it is the coolest thing I have ever driven, apart from my Defender that is. The Ford is a bit rough around the edges, but the patina is perfect, and the ride is as sweet as it can be, given the…