One thing is for sure, Toyota is a master of building reliable vehicles. Interestingly, most overland rigs posted to our forum are relatively low-mileage, but generally speaking, the Toyotas are already showing over 200,000 miles, such…
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Overland Classifieds :: 2018 Mercedes Sprinter 144 4×4 Overland Ready
We’ve recently had several expedition-equipped Sprinter 4x4s posted to our forum, including this $85,000 2016 4×4 2500 170 High Roof, a $90,000 2016 4×4 Overland Build, and a $119,000 2017 4×4 2500. Mercedes Sprinters aren’t inexpensive,…
Overland Classifieds :: 1985 4Runner w/FlipPac Camper Conversion
Most of what we share on the Expedition Portal classifieds are essentially modern 4WD vehicles with some habitable living space. Many are next to new, with little elbow grease required. This 1985 4Runner with a FlipPac…
Transforming Travels into Tales With Lois Pryce
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2022 Issue. With her cherry-hued hair, goggle-adorned helmet, and lightweight Yamaha motorbike, you are likely already well-acquainted with this British solo female adventure motorcycle rider, journalist, and…
Overland Classifieds :: 1996 Toyota Hiace 4WD
The Toyota Hiace 4WD is often overlooked when it comes to overland vehicles, which is surprising considering the van’s global popularity, proven capability, and fabled reliability. It’s not that the Hiace lacks respect, but rather has…
Overland Classifieds :: 2014 Ford F-150 Overland Build
The popularity of full-size trucks for overlanding has grown exponentially in recent years, as discussed in Scott Brady’s article Full-size Revolution. So, why have these vehicles become so popular? There’s more than one answer to this…
Overland Classifieds :: 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4WD Manual
The Toyota FJ Cruiser was a huge hit when unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show in 2003, and despite the concept being almost 20 years old, it still looks contemporary and purposeful. The Cruiser doesn’t just…
Destination :: Antigua Guatemala
Antigua, also known as la Antigua, is a city in the central highlands of Guatemala known for its preserved Spanish Baroque-influenced architecture as well as a number of ruins of colonial churches. It served as the…
Video of the Week :: Vanagon Syncro “Journey to the Arctic”
I remember the call like yesterday. “Hey, is this Jack? You left your details with us in Lofoten [Norway] last summer. Would you like a job?” In my excitement, I exclaimed, “Yes!” After all, life has…
Pon Steyn 4X4 – Where Classic Land Rovers are Reborn
If you are a Land Rover Defender Classic fan, you will have noticed that over the last few years, more and more of these vehicles are being restored and sold internationally, some changing hands for ludicrous…
Episode 98 Candice and Jordan of Be Old Later on Traveling the Pan-American in a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica
Show Notes for Podcast #98 Candice and Jordan of Be Old Later on Traveling the Pan-American in a 1997 Mitsubishi Delica Summary: After tying the knot on the summit of the Grand Teton, Wyoming, Candice and…
The Kammok Crosswing is Killing it on Kickstarter
I have an awning on my Defender; it is very well made but relatively poorly designed. To set it up, I need to motivate the assistance of a teenager or my ever-busy wife, and over the…
Staples In Tents’ The Gathering is Coming to Vancorum, Colorado, August 18-22
Sonya and Necota Staples of Staples In Tents and Black People Off-road are champions of equality in the outdoor space. They strive to make camping and overlanding accessible to everyone, including those from marginalized communities who…
Overland Classifieds :: 2001 Nissan Patrol GU
Shipping an overland vehicle has always been pricey, but during the pandemic, costs skyrocketed. Amidst the global chaos, I heard countless stories of vehicles being stuck at sea or damaged in transit. For those planning to…
Overland Classifieds :: 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road with 2018 Four Wheel Camper Fleet Flatbed
How can we be certain summer has arrived? Sand between your toes? Short shorts? Blue skies? The smell of sunscreen? Sure, but if you want something more conclusive, why not check the prices of used overland…
Overland Classifieds :: 2016 Land Cruiser 79 4.5L V8 Turbo Diesel RHD
With borders eventually opening across the world and overland travel kicking off again, finding a relatively inexpensive overland vehicle that is fully equipped and ready for overland travel is proving to be more challenging than in…
Overland Classifieds :: 2015 AEV Brute Jeep Rubicon Double Cab w/ Overland-Ready Bed Rack
The Jeep Wrangler is highly regarded for its go-anywhere capability and rugged dependability. Subsequently, it’s a popular platform for overlanding, with recent examples including this $41,000 2013 AEV Rubicon Unlimited, a $43,000 AEV Build w/ Overland…
Overland Classifieds :: 1994 Mercedes 1824 AF 4×4 Expedition Truck
Classifieds have been getting a little too sensible recently, so I figured it was time for another rolling mansion. Over the past few months, we’ve shared several go-anywhere luxury apartments, including a $329,000 2019 Acela Monterra…
The Canyons of the Ancients
If you had lived in southern Colorado during the Ice Age, chances are you’d be hunting camels for your dinner. Luckily, a lot has changed since the Pleistocene era, the epoch geological timespan when glaciers ruled…
Land Cruisers of the Drug War
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2022 Issue. First synthesized in the late 1850s, Sigmund Freud was an early advocate of cocaine in addition to being an addict, prescribing it for depression…