This 380,000-acre national park situated in Maranhao State in Northern Brazil is considered a kitesurfers heaven, a dune buggy racer’s dream, and an adventurous vacationer’s perfect getaway, and we know why. With few restrictions and a…
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Overland News of the Week, March 18th, 2022
Snow Peak Home and Camp Lantern Continuing their tradition of designing outdoor gear that bridges the gap between function and form, Snow Peak brings us the Home and Camp Lantern. This camp light has modern features,…
Video of the Week :: 392 HEMI Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon
If you had any doubts that a 470 horsepower (and 470 foot-pounds of torque) Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a Hemi and a retractable roof would deliver a fun driving experience, let Scott Brady clear things up….
Episode 83 Mario Donovan on Building Expedition Vehicles and the Joys of International Cuisine
Show Notes for Podcast #83 Mario Donovan on Building Expedition Vehicles and the Joys of International Cuisine Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady interview Mario Donovan of AT Overland about the challenges of building light and…
Opinel Knives are Art
The Opinel Knife company is no ordinary company, and its knives are themselves not ordinary. The history of one of the worlds best-selling knives extends back beyond 1890 when the first Opinel factory was established in…
The Art of Winching
This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2021 Issue. Editor’s Note: We noted several practices shown in Johan’s images that vary from how we would demonstrate winching in the field. This includes ensuring that each…
Feature Vehicle :: Girl Gone Glamping’s 2014 Ram 3500 w/2016 OEV X10 Camper
Lindsey Kszos was sitting in the Philadelphia airport, celebrating the sale of her Airstream and half-ton GMC with a glass of wine and a lobster roll, when she received an unexpected call. Months earlier, Lindsey found…
Toyo Open Country Mud-terrain Tire
There’s something undeniably alluring about mud-terrain tires. It could be their aggressive looks or reputation for trail performance, but the romantic in me says it’s something more. Like your grandfather’s ax or an old Willys Jeep,…
IVECO Daily 4×4: Marcus and Julie Tuck’s Overland Vehicle for Softies
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2021 Issue. Photography by Richard Giordano We’re parked in a dry riverbed within the Ghost Public Land Use Area of Alberta, Canada, where Marcus and Julie…
GMC and A&E Network’s “Revolution: GMC Hummer EV” 60-min Documentary Premieres March 27
Revolution: GMC Hummer EV is scheduled to premiere on the History Channel’s Drive Block at 11 am Eastern time on March 27th, 2022. The 60-minute film showcases innovation in the face of chaos; a behind-the-scenes look at…
Motorcycle Momma Muriel Magee—80 Years Old, BMW GS Motorcyclist
At 58, Muriel (Magee) Farrington was dating a man who said she’d be a natural at riding a motorcycle. A male friend at the time said the same, so Muriel decided to pick up the sport….
Boreas Campers Moves Manufacturing HQ to Pueblo, Colorado
Photos courtesy of Boreas Campers Boreas Campers, the Colorado-based adventure trailer manufacturer (featured in our best overland trailers of 2020 article), is moving its headquarters from Denver to Pueblo, Colorado. The move aims to address a…
Marking the 10-Year Anniversary of Expeditions 7
“First is forever,” reverberated through the air on the night the Expeditions 7 team celebrated becoming the first to drive a 4×4 vehicle on all seven continents. The moment Expedition Leader Scott Brady congratulated his team,…
Couple builds an off-road camper in 2.5 months
Photo credit Richard Giordano If you’re in the market for a camper but not one seems to be the right fit, why don’t you build your own? Easier said than done (we know this from personal…
Destinations:: Atlin, British Columbia
Known as “little Switzerland,” Atlin, B.C., is one of the most scenic places in Canada—a must-see side trip for overlanders heading to Alaska or the Yukon. The postcard-perfect town is encircled by Atlin Lake—the largest natural…
Shackleton’s Lost Ship, the Endurance, Has Been Found
“Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful, honor and recognition in case of success.” – unverified recruitment ad written by Ernest Shackleton for his…
Episode 82 Marcel and Chiara of Overland Vagabond
Show notes for podcast 82 Marcel and Chiara of Overland Vagabond Summary In this podcast from the field, Ashley Giordano interviews Swiss overlanders Marcel and Chiara of Overland Vagabond. Currently in Saudi Arabia, the couple has…
Mercedes-Benz Vans USA Unveils all-new Sprinter AWD System with an Advanced Engine Line-up
Mercedes-Benz Vans on Monday introduced the new all-wheel drive (AWD) system and 4-cylinder Sprinter diesel and gas lineup that will be available for the US market early next year. We expect the new configuration to be…
It’s the End of the World As We Know It
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2021 Issue. Riding to the end of the world, aka Ushuaia, was never our original plan. We did not ride the Dalton Highway to the tip…
SylvanSport Go :: Multi-use Camping and Travel Trailer
Many people who want to pursue vehicle-based travel aren’t looking to buy a completely new vehicle, or invest in a $40,000 high clearance camper, solely for having fun on the weekends. And who can blame them?…