The Mercedes Sprinter is one of the most popular vans on the market, and for good reason. The Sprinter is reliable, relatively economical, comfortable to drive, offers excellent interior living space, and both OEM and aftermarket…
Getting Wayout There :: Dometic Trail Ride 2022
The sun dipped below the horizon hours ago, but we’re still driving. The Gladiator’s off-highway lights cut through clouds of dust, abruptly pitching up and down with the front end of the rig. I swallow two…
Video of the Week : A road around the world?
livelifelore is a very popular channel on YouTube which has videos which appeal to us as travelers because they give us general information about regions and countries and the world we live in. The channel covers…
Unique Adventure Vehicles of the 2022 Northwest Overland Rally
Photography by Richard Giordano There’s no denying a modern vehicle’s comfort, reliability, and luxury. Safety features are on point, climate control creates the perfect interior environment, and infinite power lies beneath our fingertips, allowing us to…
Destination :: Sella Pass, Dolomites, Italy
They say that life is as much about the journey as the destination, so when it comes to vehicle travel, I often avoid the highways, instead opting for the more scenic route to reach my journey’s…
Episode 97 The Wedge Camper Revolution
Show Notes for Podcast #97 The Wedge Camper Revolution Summary: Matt Swartz and Scott Brady talk wedge campers and habitats with the team from Super Pacific. Guest Bios: Spencer T. Houser Learning metal…
ARB Premieres Two New Rooftop Tents Including a First Hard-shell Design
Rooftop tents have come a long way since they first appeared in the 1930s and will always remain a relevant element of the overland and outdoor lifestyle. With the simple installation of a roof tent, a…
Overland News of the Week
Purtrek 2-in-1 Trekking Poles Purtrek have developed an ingenious water solution for while out hiking. The innovative, “why didn’t I think of that” 2-in-1 trekking pole provides you with clean and safe water on hand, on-demand,…
EarthCruiser Launches Overland Tours Division: EarthCruiser Adventure
Picture yourself with dust on your skin, a campfire blazing, partaking in an excellent conversation with a like-minded adventurer in a location so far from the beaten track that you had to earn the cold drink…
Bikepacking News :: Kokopelli Will Launch All-New Bikepacking Bags for Spring 2023
Industry-leading packraft and kayak company Kokopelli has announced its ultra-durable Durango bike bag collection designed to revolutionize the bikerafting experience. Bikepackers will already be familiar with “bikerafting,” which, as the name suggests, refers to a trip…
Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 Backpacking Tent
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2022 Issue. Few brands in the world of bikepacking have an equal reputation for quality, innovation, and functionality as Big Agnes. The Colorado company was established…
How To Become an Adventure Rider
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2022 Issue. Photography by Susan Dragoo Few motorsports employ such a diverse array of skills as adventure riding. Adventure riders are those enviable souls who ride…
Destination :: Lake Sorapis, Northern Italy
Located in the Italian Dolomites, Lago di Sorapis sits below the towering 10,515-foot Mount Sorapis (or Punta Sorapiss). The summit is reached via a 13.5-kilometer (8.4-mile) round-trip hike from designated parking at Passo Tre Croci. Considered…
Video of the Week: Truck House Life Takes on Old Dale Road
Few vehicles are as distinguishable as Tim Johnson’s Ford F-350 and DIY wood cabin combo. It’s a combination that simply shouldn’t work, but with a lot of thoughtful consideration and attention to detail, he’s not only…
Episode 96 Zenvanz Founders Bryan and Jen Danger on Overcoming Fear and Living Your Dreams
Podcast #96 Zenvanz Founders Bryan and Jen Danger on Overcoming Fear and Living Your Dreams Summary: It takes guts to leave a secure job and the familiarity of day-to-day life, but that’s exactly what Bryan…
The Boxo USA Off-Road Tool Bag and Tool Set
Image credits to Alex Zappile An overland vehicle is not complete until it is equipped with a full set of high-quality tools. It is when you are stranded beside the trail, far from assistance of any…
The Sunroamer Sunrader 4WD Camper Shines
Retro, compact 4WD Toyota campers are as desirable today as Sophia Loren was back in 1956—the curves, attitude, bone structure, and heritage are what drive us wild about this legend of yesteryear. The old Toyotas aren’t…
Treeline Outdoors Tamarack Plus Rooftop Tent
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2022 Issue. Many tents are coated in flame retardants to meet regulatory standards in North America, and these chemicals can easily transfer from fabric to skin…
44,000 Kilometers on a Vespa Scooter :: Interview with Juvena, The Wandering Wasp
“Sometimes I think, what the [expletive] am I doing here!?” As Juvena Huang speaks to the camera, one of the highest drivable tracks in the world lies behind her, looking more like a sheet of ice…
There’s Something for Everyone at This Year’s Northwest Overland Rally
Photography by Richard Giordano Nestled in the Beaver Valley and surrounded by the pine trees of the Wenatchee National Forest and the Cascade Mountains lies a field that, once a year, fills with trucks, vans, and…