As an overlander and adventurer, my journeys often lead me to unexpected places that reveal the fascinating history and culture of a location. Exploring Daytona Beach is one such destination that blends motorsports, history, and the…
Ultimate Overland Journal Moving Sale: 60% Off
Overland Journal is thrilled to officially join the Overland Collective in Montana! While our team of adventurers, editors, and storytellers is spread across the globe from Arizona to Australia, this move marks the transition of our…
The Defender Octa and Land Rover’s Return to True Adventure
“But would you drive it across Africa?” That was the question journalist and fellow adventurer Dustin Beatty tossed my way as we rolled back into base camp in Grand Junction, Colorado, dusty, exhilarated, and fresh off…
2026 Toyota Sequoia Announced with Cosmetic Upgrades
Toyota has unveiled its 2026 Sequoia full-size SUV, delivering a refined iteration that builds on its adventure-ready DNA with carefully curated upgrades. Presented on July 22, 2025, in Plano, Texas, the refreshed model focuses on enhanced…
Matt Prior on Traveling the Silk Road with a Family
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady as he speaks with adventurer Matt Prior about his remarkable five-year journey around the world with his family, known as Project Wild Earth. Matt, his wife, Leah, and their…
The Arctic Beckons – Expedition: Greenland Film Set for Release
Deep in the dog days of summer (in the Northern Hemisphere at least), it’s hard to imagine the brutality of the freezing conditions north of the Arctic Circle. Lying almost entirely above 66 degrees of latitude,…
The Tentrax Ascend Trailer Is Built for the Toughest Trails
Tentrax, the North Carolina-based specialist in lightweight, expedition-ready trailers, has officially launched its flagship model, the Ascend, expanding its range of off-road micro campers. Engineered for extreme terrain, the Ascend brings a rugged yet compact solution…
Built to Roam: Expedition Vehicles with Spencer Park of Bliss Mobil
In this episode, Overland Journal Podcast host Matt Scott sits down with Spencer Park of Bliss Mobil to talk about our shared passion for expedition vehicles—what makes them special, what they enable, and why they matter….
2026 Toyota Tundra Receives Refreshing Upgrades
The 2026 Toyota Tundra was unveiled by Toyota on July 22, 2025, marking a new chapter for the full-size pickup with a series of refinements aimed at improving comfort, convenience, and capability. Although it is not…
Pizza to Go: Portable Ovens that Bring your Favorite Pies Beyond the Backyard
Overlanding getaways to the backcountry need not forego the simple pleasure of America’s favorite food. Adding an outdoor pizza oven to your cache of mobile cooking appliances instantly elevates life under the open skies. Today’s portable…
Overlanding With Jeep on the Rubicon Trail, 70+ Years After Mark Smith Organized the First Jeep Jamboree
“It’s really gnarly up there,” trail boss Pearse Umlauf of Masor Performance (also president and CEO of Jeep Jamboree USA) tells us, over dinner. We’re high in the High Sierra near Lake Tahoe, a group invited…
Unplug Outdoor Co. Debuts the Trailster, a Fusion of Camper Cap and Rooftop Tent
Unplug Outdoor Co. has launched the Trailster, a thoughtfully designed combination of a camper cap and rooftop tent, built to fit both mid-size and full-size trucks. Marketed as the first of its kind, the Trailster merges…
The Subaru Slayers from Ford That Never Were
With a little bit of historical hindsight, we can safely say that the 1995 Subaru Legacy Outback was one of the truly revolutionary cars from the final years of the twentieth century. Not only did this…
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…
The Big Thing :: A Mighty Little Triumph in Montana
Having attended my share of overland events over the years, I half-expected XOverland’s inaugural The Big Thing (July 10–13, 2025) in Montana to feel like a polished production with an established vibe. What I didn’t anticipate…
Dave Harriton on What it Takes to Build a Factory Overlander
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, hosts Matt Scott and Scott Brady are joined by Dave Harriton from American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) to delve into the complexities of building a factory overlander. The discussion…
The Big Thing :: Where the Heart of Overlanding Came Home
The Big Thing event began with a simple idea: create something that feels like why we all fell in love with overlanding in the first place. Not for the gear. Not for the builds. But for…
Toyota Taps Rachelle Croft and Taylor Pawley to Lead Rebelle Effort
This isn’t their first rodeo. Rachelle Croft and Taylor Pawley won the grueling Rebelle Rally outright six years ago, and they have their sights set on taming the California and Nevada deserts again in 2025—this time…
Travel Beasts’ 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ73 :: Feature Vehicle
It happens to the best of us; we purchase a vehicle and kit it out for a long-distance overland journey, only to find that our needs change as we fall deeper into overlanding and commit further…
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…