Vehicle features here on Expedition Portal offer a wealth of information about overland builds, including specifications, modifications, and upgrades. While they are helpful in a general sense, I want to dig deeper. I want to know…
Video of the Week: Off Grid Trailers KVR Overland Expedition
In this video of the week, we join the Off Grid Trailers team and Overland Training Canada as they explore the historic Kettle Valley Railway in British Columbia. This iconic railroad route through Southwestern BC abounds…
Overland News of the Week
Forge 15 Hitch-mounted BBQ Take your barbeque game up a few notches with Hitchfire’s Forge 15. This hitch-mounted gas grill is a solution for cooking outdoors that will get you up and off of the ground….
More Power To You: Hands-on Test of Leading Off-grid Power Solutions
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s 2021 Fall issue. For vehicle-bound travelers, storing and utilizing power when you are away from the electrical grid can be a daunting task. Many travelers…
Featured Campervan Upfitter :: Field Van
Offering custom campervan builds in Fresno, California, and Reno, Nevada, Field Van is a family-owned upfitter comprised of 75 skilled employees who have completed over 5000 campervan builds. Across their entire crew they have a combined…
RedArc Tacoma TRD Off-Road build showcases 12-volt power and capability
RedArc has just unveiled the newest truck in their fleet, which also happens to be their first North American vehicle build. The 2021 RedArc Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road build was upfitted for off-highway travel, backcountry camping,…
12 Tips for Packing Light on an Extended Motorcycle Trip
What I’ve learned over the past seven years of moto camping and long-distance riding is that you pretty much pack the same amount of gear for three days as for three months: tools, camping stuff, rain…
Episode 54 Building the LJ and TJ Jeep Wrangler for Overlanding
Show Notes for Podcast Episode #54 Building the LJ and TJ Jeep Wrangler for Overlanding Summary: Matt Scott shares his recent purchase of a 2006 Jeep Wrangler LJ Rubicon, and the challenges of modifying it…
2022 Toyota Tundra Showcases Leafless Rear Suspension
Toyota continues to tease fans with the latest Tundra press release, which offers a first glimpse at the 2022 model’s leafless rear suspension. “Turning over a new leaf” gives the Tundra an exciting five-link coil-spring rear…
Morgan Plus Four CX-T
Are you super-rich? Bored? Looking for a good time? Then the new Morgan Plus Four CX-T might just be the midlife crisis for you! Sure, at a glance, the Plus Four CX-T might look like what…
Duration Health
Suffering a medical emergency while traveling is a scary experience, especially when far from home and definitive medical care. For those who travel remotely, I recommend taking a wilderness first aid course and bringing an activity-specific first…
Black Hills Moto Film Festival—Aug. 13-15
From August 13-15, Rev Sisters will present the Black Hills Motorcycle Film Festival, featuring independent filmmakers. And yes, you read it right, the Weekend Festival Pass is free from these generous organizers. If you’re reading this…
Destination: Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick
Beyond the deep, verdant green of the Acadian Forest, past the wildflowers, cascading waterfalls, balsam fir trees, and woodferns, lies a 250-kilometer stretch of rocky shoreline on the eastern coast of Canada that lays claim to…
Destination: Santa Cruz Glamping Treehouse Cabin
Photos courtesy of Glamping Hub Santa Cruz, California, is one of those destinations that should be on everyone’s bucket list. Located just south of San Jose and the San Francisco peninsula, Santa Cruz is characterized…
Overland News of the Week
Toyo Trunk Shape Toolbox T-190 SV In the ongoing search for vehicle organization solutions, the Japanese-made T-190 SV steel toolbox from Toyo is a lightweight and sturdy option that stacks nicely within larger gear containers. These…
Video of the Week: Field Tested Nemo Helio Shower Kit
Just because we enjoy going off-grid, and spending extended periods without the conveniences of home, doesn’t mean that we enjoy being dirty. Long days on the trail are taxing, and having a quick way to rinse…
Episode 53 Grand Tour Overlanding
Show Notes for Podcast Episode #53 Grand Tour Overlanding Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady discuss the merits and challenges of overland travel by car. They do a deep dive on exploring by classic Mercedes…
“Over 50 Outside” Offers Hiking Sponsorships for Women Over 50
Overlanding is all about adventure, exploring the the backcountry, relying on your own preparedness and resources, and spending time outdoors. Aside from vehicle-based travel, putting boots to the trail is remarkably similar and aims to achieve…
Exploring the Americas in a 1999 Hyundai Starex :: Interview with Emmanuel Solórzano
Five years ago, Costa Rican overlander Emmanuel Solórzano went camping for the first time. At the site, which was located near Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica, Emmanuel met an American couple who had been traveling in…
Warn Industries Acquires Fab Fours
Warn Industries continues to bolster their network, acquiring Factor 55 last year, more recently Fabtech, and have just announced the acquisition of substantially all of the business and assets of Fab Fours, Inc., a leading manufacturer…