I have a lot of respect for off-the-shelf overland rigs and campers and they certainly have their benefits. However, it’s the self-builds, one-of-ones, that really get me excited. These vehicles are as unique as their owners and are oftentimes the culmination of years of blood, sweat, tears, and an obscene amount of money. Cue today’s…
1994 Mitsubishi Montero :: Classifieds
Despite fabled Japanese capability and reliability, and impressive backcountry credentials, the Montero remains an impressive value in an otherwise over-inflated marketplace. Today’s 1994 Mitsubishi Montero (135,000 miles) may incorporate many of the same desirable attributes as its Land Cruiser contemporary but is advertised at a fraction of the price. This hasn’t gone unnoticed with an…
2006 Ford E-350 4×4 High Top Camper :: Classifieds
The E-350 4×4 is a favorite on our forum with recent examples including this 2002, 2010, and 2006 with a Stahl Service body and pop top. There are many reasons why I love this platform for travel but above all else, it provides generous interior living space within a modest external footprint. Cue today’s 2006…
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon w/ Go Fast Camper :: Classified
The Jeep Gladiator is one of the few midsize trucks that was engineered from the ground up for backcountry applications. In addition, it showcases a best-in-class payload and towing capacity, front and rear lockers, and is the aftermarket darling. Since its inception, it has been a huge hit with overlanders in North America, but in…
2005 Lexus LX470 :: Classifieds
The LX470 seamlessly blends interior luxury with legendary Toyota build quality and durability. This platform carries forward the favorable backcountry attributes of the 100-Series Land Cruiser while introducing Lexus’ fabled refinement. It’s a winning formula that removes a great deal of driver fatigue from the challenging conditions faced by overlanders and allows travelers to focus…
Ford F-350 4WD XL w/ Total Composites Camper :: Classifieds
The F-350 is a popular full-size truck on our forum and is the platform of choice for many expedition builds, such as this stunning 2021 Nimbl Evolution. Key highlights include a dependable Power Stroke diesel motor, generous payload and towing capacity, a well-equipped interior, and excellent aftermarket support. Today’s 2022 Ford F-350 4WD XL has…
2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road w/ AT Overland Summit Camper :: Featured Classified
Despite fierce competition in the segment, the Tacoma remains the midsize truck by which all others are measured. Expedition Portal and Overland Journal Publisher Scott Brady states: “The Tacoma has been the benchmark of compact overland trucks since its introduction, and the model represents 62 percent of all trucks reported in our reader surveys ……
2017 Subaru Outback :: Classifieds
It’s easy to become fixated on heavily modified 4WDs and convince yourself that to overland, you need a lifted rig rolling on 35s with front and rear lockers. However, the reality is that most of us will be traversing vast stretches of paved roads and well-documented and accessible backcountry routes. Hence, these “rocklanders” are often…
1991 Iveco Daily 4×4 :: Classifieds
The Iveco Daily is hands down one of my favorite overland vehicles, and for good reason. It finds a sweet spot between a 4WD van and a much larger expedition platform. Subsequently, it provides generous interior living space (akin to a Sprinter AWD or Total Composites box) while still being relatively affordable to run and…
2021 EarthCruiser FX :: Featured Classified
EarthCruiser creates no-expense-spared expedition trucks and over almost two decades has forged a reputation for excellence. Founded in Australia in 2009 and based out of Bend, Oregon, since 2013, the company explains that its ability to produce “world-class” vehicles is the result of “hard-earned extreme field experience traversing some of the world’s most intimidating terrain.”…
1998 Land Rover Defender 90 :: Featured Classified
The Land Rover Defender is an overlanding icon and seamlessly blends exemplary backcountry credentials with charismatic styling. Growing up in rural England, I saw Defenders being used daily by the military, emergency services, forestry commission, power companies, farmers, dockyards, and more. Needless to say, It’s first and foremost a built-for-purpose 4WD and that makes it…
2012 Land Rover LR4 HSE :: Classifieds
I recently spent time in a Land Rover LR4 exploring Norway and was really impressed. The vehicle in question was owned by my friend and full-time traveler Kasper Hoglund, and he has owned and lived in it for the best part of a decade. Despite traveling hundreds of thousands of kilometers around Scandinavia in extreme…
2020 Ram 2500 Laramie Night Edition w/ OEV Camp X Camper :: Classifieds
The Ram 2500 is one of the most popular full-size overland platforms on our forum, and for good reason. We’ve recently featured a number of dialed adventure-ready builds, including this 2020 Laramie with a Supertramp Flagship LT camper, 2022 AEV Prospector XL with an OEV Camp X, and a 2009 with GFC Topper. The benefits…
2006 Lexus GX470 :: Classifieds
The Lexus GX470 is one of a very select few vehicles that successfully blends rugged backcountry capability and reliability with interior luxury and refinement. When these two worlds meet, it can be problematic as the complicated electrics synonymous with luxury 4WDs do not appreciate the extreme conditions faced by overlanders. However, the GX470 proves that…
2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty w/ Spacekap Diablo Camper :: Classifieds
The F-250 is a favorite on our forum with recent examples including this 1997 with a Bimobil camper, a 2018 Lariat with an XPCamper V2, and a 2021 Tremor with a Northstar Liberty camper. Today’s (124,000 miles) 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty has to be one of the most unique to date and showcases a…
2021 Global Expedition Vehicle Patagonia :: Featured Classified
In the same way that there’s a distinction to be made between a supercar and a hypercar, there’s similarly a differentiation between most premium expedition trucks and those produced by Global Expedition Vehicles (GXV). Based in Springfield, Missouri, the company has built a reputation for producing the ultimate luxury expedition vehicles. Founder Michael Van Pelt…
1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ-40 :: Classifieds
As someone who owns and lives in a 40-year-old overland vehicle, I’m unquestionably a fan of old-timer rigs, but I’m also not shy of pointing out their shortcomings. Fortunately, there are some outliers, which provide all the vintage charm without the constant headaches, and the FJ-40 is one of them. In fact, despite being available…
1992 Mercedes-Benz 1120AF 4×4 :: Classifieds
Here in Europe custom expedition vehicles are commonplace and can be a relatively cost-effective solution for overlanders considering long-term trips or living on the road full time. I have to admit that initially I had reservations about these big trucks and dismissed them as way too uneconomical and impractical. However, over the years I’ve had…
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 :: Featured Classified
The 80-Series Land Cruiser is legendary and finds a sweet spot between mechanical simplicity and modern refinement. Interestingly, while you could option this vehicle with a plethora of modern comforts, you could also specify a Poverty Package, which, as the name suggests, stripped the Land Cruiser back to basics. Toyota recognized that they’d built a…
Goose Gear 2019 Ford Ranger :: Featured Classified
The Ford Ranger is, without doubt, one of the most desirable mid-size trucks for overlanding. In the past, if you wanted to invest in a rugged backcountry pickup, then you bought a Toyota, and while that remains a solid choice, the Ford Ranger has not just leveled the playing field but, in some markets, taken…