First off-road test Just five years ago, there were really only two capable mid-sized trucks, and in a half-decade, we now have exceptional offerings from six manufacturers, all with at least rear lockers, taller suspensions, and…
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Living Legend :: Emily Miller
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2022 Issue. Hyphenated titles come cheap these days. Celebrities aren’t just actors but count themselves as advocates or activists. Emily Miller, a woman whose diminutive stature…
Bote Rackham Aero 11′ Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Review
Portable Fun On The Water With Options To Add-on Monsoon season is in full effect here in the Southwest. It’s been a particularly rainy week. Every day by late morning, the clouds roll in, and the…
Best Finds for Overlanders from the Big Gear Show
Presented by: The Big Gear Show isn’t specific to overlanding, but that’s a nice change of pace in some ways from more niche events. The versatility of full-time travel means that some of the best tools…
Remembering Irish Adventure Cyclist and Author Dervla Murphy
Buying a bicycle is a momentous event, akin to marriage: you are acquiring a partner. – Dervla Murphy, South From the Limpopo It was no surprise to anyone, including Dervla Murphy herself, that a case of…
Overland Classifieds :: 1989 Vanagon Syncro 4×4 Overland Build
As a fellow Syncro owner (check out my 1986 Volkswagen T3 Syncro) I can tell you that at $58,000, today’s seller is taking a considerable loss on their investment. I know what these vehicles cost to…
Nocs Provisions Zoom Tube 8 x 32 Monocular Telescope
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2022 Issue. The Nocs Provisions Zoom Tube is a fun little gadget to keep in your vehicle’s center console or mount to your backpack strap when…
Karmik Outdoors Lost And Found Decal Review: This Sticker Makes Returning Lost Outdoor Gear Easy
Growing up, my dad used to insist I write my name and phone number on everything I owned that was even remotely valuable. I still have a glasses case to this day that has “Sam Schild”…
Rev’It Adventure Travel Gloves and More
Rev’It has good news for all hands: five new styles of glove, including two pair of Rev’It adventure travel gloves. There’s big corporate news as well. Rev’It is acquiring Italian company Vircos, makers of custom leather…
Overland News of the Week, August 6th, 2022
Tuffy Mid-Size SUV Cargo Security When traveling locally and abroad, security is always an issue. We have taken a few security measures with hidden storage areas to ensure that no sticky fingers get hold of our…
Overland Classifieds :: 1985 Mercedes Unimog 1300L Expedition Truck
If you’re in the market for a rolling mansion, there’s no shortage of options with luxury builds on offer from the likes of EarthCruiser, EarthRoamer, Global Expedition Vehicles, and SLRV. We’ve had a number of these…
Overland Classifieds :: 2018 Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 170WB Sportsmobile with Alu-Cab Rooftop Tent
The Mercedes Sprinter has become synonymous with vanlife, and while some people have rallied against its popularity with the “One Less Sprinter” movement, there is no denying its appeal. Long-lived motors and drivetrains, acceptable fuel economy,…
Video of the Week :: 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 review
Anyone that knows us has a clear understanding of why we are biased when it comes to Land Rover. We have, after all, been living out of a Defender 130 for the past decade, and even…
Destination of the Week :: Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Paradise. That one word alone sums up the natural wonder that is Lake Atitlan. The lake was formed by a volanic eruption and is the deepest lake in Central America and we think that this paradise…
Overland Classifieds :: 2011 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road w/ GFC V2
The Toyota Tacoma is, without doubt, the most popular overland platform on our forum. Recent examples including a 1995 w/ Custom Aluminum Flatbed FlipPac Camper, 2016 TRD Off Road w/ 2018 FWC Fleet, and a 2014…
Want to Write for Expedition Portal and Overland Journal? Here’s How to Submit the Perfect Pitch.
Photography by Jack Mac By the time the most recent issue of your favorite magazine graces the newsstands or appears in the post, its pages were already well-imagined, copyedited, laid out, and finalized many months in…
Staples InTents share their journey to global travel, and saving their marriage along the way
Show Notes for episode 103 Staples InTents share their journey to global travel, and saving their marriage along the way Summary: Scott Brady interviews Sonya and Nekota Staples, from Staples InTents, Black People Off-Road, and…
Popular Ford Maverick Now Available With Tremor Off-Road Package
The popularity of the 2022 North American Truck of the Year, the Ford Maverick, was universally surprising, and demand was such that Ford could not keep up! The vehicle is not only economical (40 MPG!), affordable,…
Overland Classifieds :: 1983 Pinzgauer 712K 6×6 Overlander
I know what you’re thinking: Do I really need a 6WD vehicle? The answer is, of course, a resounding yes. Why? Bragging rights for a start, and while I’m sure there are plenty more reasons, I…
Telemedicine: Health Care Options Continue to Expand for Overlanders
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2022 Issue. Technology has advanced considerably over the past couple of decades, and services once out of reach while traveling have become readily available. This is…