Land Rover, inspired by selfless and passionate acts of service across the US and Canada, launched the second annual Defender Service Awards to celebrate charitable organizations’ positive impact on their local communities. The premium 4WD vehicle…
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Volcon Enters Youth Moto Market
Volcon Inc., the first all-electric, off-road powersports company, will soon be importing youth motorcycles from Spain. Clearing the way is an exclusive co-branding and distribution agreement with Torrot Electric Europa, S.A. Volcon has secured rights to…
Charlottamiles are Back on the Road in a 1990 Vanagon Westfalia Syncro
It’s always comforting when I come across other overlanders mad enough to choose the Vanagon Syncro as their around-the-world rig. It might just be something about strength in numbers… or breakdowns. I’ve interviewed a number of…
2023 Ram 2500 HD Rebel :: Better than a Power Wagon?
Move over Ford F-250 Tremor, there’s a new rebel in town. I’m talking about the 2023 Ram 2500 HD Rebel, the latest off-road focused full-size truck to hit the dirt. Looking a lot like a Power…
Destinations :: Khiva (Uzbekistan)
Khiva, also known as Itchan Kala, is a world of caravanserais, palaces, turquoise-tiled mosques, madrasas, and minarets that takes you into the heart of the ancient Silk Road. What you’ll find is a romanticized version: well-restored…
Video of the Week :: Going Behind the Scenes with Akela World’s Mercedes LA911B
Regulars at Expedition Portal will no doubt be familiar with the adventures of Akela World, aka Leander, Maria, and their son, Lennox. If you’re not, check out my feature vehicle article on their epic overland build,…
GMC Sierra EV :: GM’s Premium Truck Brand Boosts its Electric Lineup
GMC debuted its all-electric 2024 GMC Sierra Denali EV today with a claimed 400 miles of range, 754 horsepower, 787 pound-feet of torque, and 800V DC fast charging at up to 350 kilowatts. Starting at an…
Welcome to the Jungle – Preparation is Everything
The jungle has evolved with one purpose alone—consumption and renewal. Of all the terrain on earth, it is the tropical jungle that is most determined to devour you as it devours every living thing in the…
Full-Scale Ineos Grenadier Production Has Finally Begun!
It has been a long and impatient wait for many, but the Ineos Grenadier 4WD has made the giant leap into the final stages of production, and vehicles will soon be rolling off the factory floor….
Emily Miller discusses Morocco, Navigation, and Rebelle Rally
Show notes for podcast #114 Emily Miller discusses Morocco, Navigation, and Rebelle Rally Summary: Emily Miller sits down with Ashley Giordano and discusses travel through Morocco, understanding land navigation and opens up about the Rebelle…
Field Tested :: Fitzroy Bushcraft Knife
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2022 Issue. Photography by Charlie Garrity. A proper bushcraft knife is a piece of gear that often gets overlooked. Unlike a multi-tool or the classic Swiss…
Overland Classifieds :: 2005 Lexus GX470 (October 18th, 2022)
Despite its posh reputation, the Lexus GX is a rugged 4WD platform and a popular choice for overland builds, with recent examples including this 2005 GX470, 2006 model overland build, and 2005 Sport. It’s also a…
Ququq Camping Boxes for Volkswagen T7 Multivan and ID.Buzz
Ququq has been producing camping boxes since 2011 with eight models suitable for approximately 160 models, including the Land Rover Defender, Toyota Land Cruiser, Mercedes G-Wagon, and many Volkswagens. The company recently debuted two new boxes…
iKamper to Host Second Annual Sky Kamp Gathering
iKamper’s Second Annual Sky Camp will take place from October 21 to 23, 2022 at SongDog Ranch, just north of Santa Barbara, California. It’s an opportunity for the iKamper community to get together and enjoy the…
Norway, the Country of No Rest
We quickly understood Norway was going to be the country for us. Once the capital, Oslo, passed, the road started winding through the mountains. There is no rest in this country. The roads go up and…
Ride in Luxurious Safety :: Artemis by Klim
Ladies, if you want to fall in love and be loved back, head to Klim for Artemis gear and wrap yourselves in luxury and safety as you ride. I was already impressed upon unpacking the jacket…
Mosko Moto :: The Adventurer Has New Clothes
Mosko Moto never sleeps, or so it seems. Their crew is either at work designing and improving adventure riding garments and gear, or out in the boonies testing it. Heather Lea has reviewed their Woodland luggage,…
Destination :: Botallack Mine, Cornwall, England
On my recent trip to Cornwall I was determined to photograph some of the county’s most dramatic landscapes. I gravitate towards scenery that’s harsh and imposing and get especially excited if the location is also of…
Video of the Week :: Overland Rallye Build Tour: Camping Porsche 924
Photography by David Steca The 1978 Porsche 924 wasn’t exactly built for winter rallying; fortunately, German filmmaker and photographer David Steca has a penchant for revamping unlikely vehicles. David bought the Porsche in 2015 (“very insensibly,”…
Destinations :: Backland—Beyond Glamping
Located 20 minutes outside Williams, Arizona, Backland is an eco-resort nestled amid Kaibab National Forest. Consisting of 160 private acres of heaven on the old Moose homestead, large meadows and marshland are flanked by ponderosa pines,…