In Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, there sits a village called McCarthy. If you search for this place on Google, you’ll find it says, population: 0. But people do live here. A 2020 census lists 107…
Video of the Week :: The Grizzly Torque
In 1957, Canadians Bristol Foster and Robert Bateman traveled 60,000 kilometers through 19 countries and four continents in their Land Rover Series I nicknamed The Grizzly Torque. The focus of their trip was a result of…
New Gear for Overland Travelers at Outdoor Retailer 2022 Snow Show
Considered by many to be the premier outdoor industry trade show in North America, Outdoor Retailer brings together brands, store owners, athletes, PR, media—pretty much anyone that has anything to do with outdoor recreation. The winter…
Episode 77 Full Size Overland Truck of the Year
Show Notes for Podcast #77 Full size trucks of 2021 Summary: Matt Scott, Matt Swartz, and Scott Brady discuss the 2022 Full-size Truck of the Year award and the detailed insights into the evaluated models. We…
2021 Ducati Multistrada V4S
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2021 Issue. The large-displacement adventure motorcycle segment is a critical landscape for manufacturers, providing the financial margin and consumer excitement needed to sustain future opportunities…
DefenderX – The Last Great Overland Adventure?
In an age where it has all been done before, there remains one great overland challenge. A team of explorers has set out to drive two prepared Land Rover Defender 110’s from London to New York,…
Nimbl Camper Factory Visit
Nimbl Campers was born out of the remnants of XP Campers which was sold at auction in August 2019. Jon Turner, Judd Newman, and investors saw an opportunity and invested in a business that they rightly…
Rebelle Rally Provides Testing Ground for EV Range Potential
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2021 Issue. Photography by Richard Giordano The electric vehicle revolution is here. From Long Way Up to the Extreme E Challenge, electric vehicles are gaining…
Act Now and You Could Get Free Spare Parts for Your Primus
For the second year running, Primus announces the return of the Service For a Reason initiative to provide free repair parts for select Primus backpacking stoves. Following a successful campaign launched in Spring 2021, the company aims…
Go Ruffly—an Off-Pavement Carrier for Your Dog
I stumbled on this while reading a post on Women ADV Riders Facebook page. The article from Jess Stone—about riding off-pavement with a dog on the back—drew my interest. But in reading her story, I was…
Go Fast Campers Decreases Lead Time to 10 Weeks
While long lead times have become the norm across the overland, outdoor, and automotive industries, Go Fast Campers is pivoting in the opposite direction. Since 2017, the company has expanded production from 12 to 48 campers…
PCOR Launches Accessories for Toyota Tacoma in the USA
PCOR, an Australian company (and a division of Patriot campers) has just launched a range of accessories for the ever popular Toyota Tacoma, these products include bed trays and canopies complimented by a range of electronic…
Video of the Week: Expedition Overland is Back with The Last Frontier Series
Expedition Overland is heading back to Alaska with two newly-built Tacomas, a 5th-generation 4Runner, and an enthusiastic seven-man team. The Last Frontier begins with a four-day journey through the inside passage, before officially kicking things off in…
Feature Vehicle Interior :: Troopy Girl’s Land Cruiser VDJ78
Scrolling through Marlee Calabro’s @troopygirl Instagram account is like a soothing balm for the nervous system. Often parked on sugary sands with aquamarine waters in the background, her white Land Cruiser VDJ78 Troop Carrier’s interior is…
Destination: Senja, Norway
In early 2019 I made the 10-hour journey north from my temporary base in Reine, Lofoten, to the lesser-known yet magical island of Senja. At 612.5 square miles, it’s the second-largest island in Norway and home…
2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Debuts as Most Powerful Street-Legal Bronco Ever
There are two types of overland vehicles, those built for comfort and those built for fun. The Bronco Raptor inspires us to throw a lightweight tent and sleeping bag in the back seat and head for…
Episode 76 Scott Brady interviews Sean Gorman, discussing travel and expeditions around the globe.
Show Notes for Podcast #76 Sean Gorman: Adventurer and 4WD Expert Summary: Scott Brady interviews Sean Gorman, discussing travel and expeditions around the globe. Guest Bio: Sean Gorman Sean Gorman is the founder…
Lauren Trantham of Ride My Road Advocates to End Human Trafficking
If you’re like me, you may have ignorantly and erroneously assumed human trafficking was problematic more in developing worlds or for immigrants. I’ve learned this is not true; human trafficking happens to people everywhere right under…
Gathr Outdoors Acquires Cascadia Vehicle Tents
Gathr Outdoors, which specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing outdoor products, has announced the acquisition of Bend, Oregon-based Cascadia Vehicle Tents (CVT). CVT will join the likes of brands such as GCI Outdoor, Klymit, and Rightline…
Featured Vehicle :: 1968 Volvo Valp
The first time I set eyes on Rick Schamper’s 1968 Volvo Valp, I was left speechless. Forget unicorns, the Loch Ness Monster, Mokele-mbembe, or Bigfoot; this is the only mythical creature that matters. Rick said it…