Over the past few weeks, we’ve featured several fancy rigs, including a GXV Patagonia and a 2021 6×6 SLRV Expedition Vehicle, both priced at an eye-watering $675,000. A seasoned overlander once told me that these ultra-expensive…
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This Yukon Denali is Overland Ready
Sometimes, the best vehicle for a job is not the top-of-the-range vehicle you want but rather the vehicle you have. But, what do you do when your vehicle is not well supported by the aftermarket industry,…
BMW MOA National Rally to Celebrate 50 Years
It would be kind of hard to find a bad road to traverse the Arkansas or Missouri Ozarks, as long as you avoid the interstates, that is. The tree-laden roads, laced with rivers, hills, valleys, and…
Principles of Overlanding :: The Toyota Tundra for Overlanding
Podcast 94 Principles of Overlanding :: The Toyota Tundra for Overlanding Summary: For this episode, Richard Giordano and Scott Brady discuss preparing the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation Tundra for overland travel. Guest Bio:…
Gear Roundup at Overland Expo West
I love overland vehicles and I love overland gear! While there were some amazing vehicles at the recent Overland Expo West, it is the search for excellent equipment which, in the words of James May, gives…
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2023 Woodland Edition is offroad ready
A few weeks ago, I was traveling in Baja, Mexico, and my companion, the driver of a drool-worthy Land Cruiser, would lose his mind every time an old ’90s RAV4 wobbled by. I didn’t get it;…
The Moment Collectors, by Sam Manicom and Friends
I’ve never been much of a short-story reader; I like to invest in written tales for book-length escapes from reality. However, The Moment Collectors is a different kind of collection of short stories altogether—at least it…
Overland Classifieds :: 2014 Dodge Ram Power Wagon w/ Four Wheel Camper Hawk
The Power Wagon is engineered by Ram with all-terrain travel in mind, making it one of the few vehicle platforms that’s well-suited to overlanding from the factory. Consequently, it’s a popular choice for expedition builds, with…
The Pace of Change in Outback Queensland
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2022 Issue. Within the hour, paradise would fade into the distance. Every kilometre we put between us and the coast would melt into the afternoon sun….
How to Ship an Overland Vehicle
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2022 Issue. Photography by Coen Wubbels The alarm clock sounded at 3:00 a.m. For the fifth morning in a row, Coen yawned as he threw his…
Overland Classifieds :: 1999 Ford E-350 4×4 7.3-liter Diesel XLT
The E-350 is a popular choice amongst overlanders due to its long-lived diesel motors, dependable drive trains, OEM and aftermarket parts and accessories availability, and access to 4WD conversion specialists. Over the past few weeks, we’ve…
Bear-proof Food Storage for Moto Campers
Many of us traveling overnight or long distances on motorcycles are going into bear territory; that’s why we love our ADV and dual-sport bikes—to get off main roads and into the backcountry. But what about storing…
BearVault: A Container for Safe Food Storage in the Backcountry
As a rider, I’ve traveled through a lot of bear country, particularly in British Columbia, Alaska, and Russia. As a hiker, I’ve encountered dozens of bears—even been chased by one, which is why I take food…
Eye-Catching Rigs of Overland Expo West 2022
Overland Expo West is the premier overland-inspired event in the USA and will likely retain that crown in the coming decades. It is the SEMA of our “industry,” and anyone who is anyone fights tooth and…
Overland Classifieds :: 1996 Toyota Hiace 3.0 4WD Diesel
The Toyota Hiace is an unsung hero, a vehicle that’s rarely mentioned amongst the vanlife and overlanding communities yet is widely considered one of the most reliable vans in the world. My dad bought a 2.4-liter…
Overland Classifieds :: 2018 Ford Raptor w/ GFC Camper
What’s not to love about blistering performance, trophy truck-esque off-road handling, excellent all-terrain capability, respectable gas mileage, and everyday reliability? With the 2022 Raptor coming in at a MSRP of over $70,000 (before adding extras), it…
Senior Editor Ashley Giordano’s Overland Gear Picks from Expo West 2022
Event ticket holders, exhibitors, international overlanders, avid campers, and off-road enthusiasts attend Overland Expo West for many different reasons. Some seek the ultimate vehicle build for their next adventure, while others are eager to teach, learn,…
Destination of the Week: Tamasopo – Waterfalls in a rainforest
Tamasopo is a Mexican town in the Huasteca region of San Luis Potosi, which is surrounded by green mountains and clear blue skies. The town is inhabited by a meager 4,326 people, half of whom still…
Overland Classifieds :: 2014 Global X Vehicles Unimog U500
Traditionally overlanding meant sacrificing the comforts of home, but today that’s not always the case. The vehicles produced by EarthRoamer, EarthCruiser, and Global X Vehicles are capable of conquering the toughest environments on earth while providing…
All-electric Nissan Ariya to Embark on World First Expedition from the North Pole to the South Pole
Nissan today announced its partnership with British adventurer Chris Ramsey to undertake the world’s-first all-electric driving adventure from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole. Departing in March 2023, the daring Pole to Pole expedition…