A new player has entered the European overlanding market with a product that draws its engineering roots from the battlefield, and it is giving us the fizz. Military-grade vehicles and trailers, at first glance, appear ideal…
Stay on the Road: Why the Overland Industry Needs Real Travelers with Basil Lynch
It’s easy to get caught up in the business of overlanding and actually forget to travel. But Basil Lynch never stopped. In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Basil’s Garage—an overland outfitter based…
Zeno Emara ADV Brings Affordable Electric Adventure Mobility to India and Africa
Zeno, an electric mobility company based in Bengaluru, India (formerly known as Bangalore), has introduced the Emara ADV, a new electric adventure motorcycle explicitly designed for riders in majority-world countries such as India and Africa. Is…
Dometic/Front Runner Expands Adventure Capabilities for Jeep JL
I have been searching Facebook Marketplace over the last few months, casually looking for a two-door Jeep that can take us on all those trails I long to explore. One thing I have noticed is that…
Jeep Beach Episode 3: Hankook Dynapro Project Vehicles
Every great adventure begins with a properly prepared vehicle, including navigation, communication, and emergency equipment. Beyond that, the 4WD can be customized to the needs of the individual and their intended overland journey. Any great overlanding…
Field Testing Roark Gear for Adventure Travel
Roark clothing has been around since 2009, and I have followed their arc of growth and storytelling since nearly the beginning. Overland Journal was only three years old when Roark hit the scene, and I was…
The BDR Bros: Nothing’s Thicker than Blood and Bikes
When TJ Brown heard the newly minted NorCal Backcountry Discovery Route (BDR) was being opened in the summer of 2024, he immediately called a meeting of his friends, all adventure motorcyclists. The BDR Bros, as he…
Overland News of the Week
Rossmönster Debuts All-New Havn Adventure Vehicle In this week’s overland news, the Havn is designed for those who love dirt roads and remote trailheads but don’t need the extreme off-road focus of a Rossmönster Baja Series…
Made in the West: American Innovation in Overlanding
What does overland innovation look like when it’s born in a Montana machine shop instead of an international trade show? In this Overland Journal Podcast episode, hosts Matt Scott and Sinuhe Xavier sit down with Matt…
Airstream Unveils Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Usonian Limited Edition Travel Trailer
Frank Lloyd Wright + Airstream = the type of travel trailer that is far more likely to be inhabited by Brad Pitt at his getaway ranch in Vail, Colorado, than by Mr. and Mrs. Button at…
Meeting a Legend: Barbara Toy’s 1950 Series I Land Rover, Pollyanna
Photography by Richard Giordano Sitting under a vintage map of Chipping Norton, I wait for my Scotch egg and gin and tonic. Cool autumnal weather typical of the Cotswolds had led me inside, and I figured…
RoofRoomer Launches Native200 for Full-Size SUVs and Vans
RoofRoomer has introduced the Native200, a compact, roof-mounted living module designed to bring full-scale camping functionality to larger vehicles such as SUVs and vans. Developed with an emphasis on space efficiency and ease of use, the…
Land Rover Launches Global Defender Trophy Competition
Two years ago, I participated in the Land Rover Trek event held in Texas and came very close to winning the event with my team (we finished second, losing to the returning champions). The event comprised…
Sierra Trek Adds New Adventure Trips for August 2025
Established in 1967, Sierra Trek has become an annual destination for families across the West, and this year they are pulling out all the stops by adding four new Platinum trips. The event takes place in…
Graham Jackson: At the Beginning of American Overlanding
Before overlanding was a hashtag, it was a mindset—and Graham Jackson was one of the people who helped define it in the US. In this Overland Journal Podcast episode, Scott Brady and Matt Scott sit down…
New Video Series from Bound for Nowhere
Storytelling has always been at the heart of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal—from remote trails and border crossings to the big questions we ask ourselves along the way. As we head into 2025, we’re more fired…
More than Mapping: onX Offroad Grants, Features, and Initiatives You May Not Know About
In this installment of the Expedition Portal series on brands that inspire us, Senior Editor Ashley Giordano profiles the off-road GPS and mapping app onX Offroad. In 2009, outdoorsman Eric Siegfried lost his way while hunting…
2026 Nissan Armada Expands Lineup with High-Performance NISMO Model
The 2026 Nissan Armada ushers in a new chapter for the brand’s full-size SUV lineup by introducing the first-ever Armada NISMO. Positioned as the most powerful and performance-focused version of the vehicle to date, the NISMO…
2026 Ford Explorer Tremor Expands Off-Road Capability in a Three-Row Package
Ford has officially unveiled the 2026 Explorer Tremor, marking the first time the long-running nameplate receives the Tremor treatment. The new three-row midsize SUV aims to meet the needs of families who spend their weeks navigating…
The Big Thing :: Overland Training and Class Schedule
The Big Thing Overland Training courses is where you gain the knowledge and confidence you need for your next big adventure. From recovery techniques and navigation skills to cooking on the trail and setting up power…