Show Notes for Podcast #85 Best Ground tents for Overlanding Summary: Matt Swartz and Scott Brady discuss the pros and cons of ground tents, and review 10 of the best models. Host Bios: Matt Swartz My…
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Overland Explorer Vehicles Factory Visit
Photography by Richard Giordano With various dealers throughout the United States, it may come as a surprise that the heart of Overland Explorer Vehicles (OEV) lies hundreds of kilometers north, in the aspen parkland of Red…
The All New Brabus 800 Superwhite
Have you ever heard of Klaus Brackmann? No? He was an initial 50% shareholder in Brabus back in 1977 and sold his stock to Bodo Buschmann, the driving force behind Brabus, as Klaus had no interest…
Old Versus New : A Real-World Perspective
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2021 Issue. It’s common wisdom in overlanding circles that older vehicles are the smart choice for exploring remote and seldom-visited corners of the globe. Because…
Support Public Lands by Applying for Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative
Since 2008, Yamaha has been spending big to support public land for recreation via their Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI). Finishing up 2021 with grants totaling $600,000 brings their contributions to the outdoor recreation community to…
Modern Explorers :: Chris Burkard
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2021 Issue. Chris Burkard is best known for his work as an adventure photographer. But in more recent years, he’s built a warranted reputation as…
Overland Iran
After extensive travelling in many parts of the world, we more and more started to look for areas less travelled, especially since we started venturing in our Land Rover Defender. When focusing on the Middle East,…
Toyota Tundra Self-Built SpaceKap Diablo Camper Conversion
The pine trees are slumping lazily under the weight of a foot of snow on their branches. The wind is howling, every gust carrying snow from the treetops to the ground in a series of flurries….
Lineup Announced for the 2022 Adventure Travel Film Festival
Offering several opportunities for fun-filled weekends this summer, the Adventure Travel Film Festival has returned with two locations for 2022: Perthshire, Scotland (July 8 to 10, 2022) and Cotswolds, UK (August 12 to 14, 2022). The…
Super 73’s New Fully Electric C1X E-moto is Gorgeous
When I saw the first images of Super 73’s c1X electric motorcycle, I immediately pictured one mounted to the hitch of my truck. Between rising fuel costs and the warmer weather of summer approaching, an electric…
Video of the Week :: Episode Two of Destinations: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Earlier this week, Overland Journal launched Episode One of a three-part original fly-and-drive video series titled Destinations: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This series follows the adventures of Richard Giordano and myself (Desk to Glory) as…
Kovea Dream Gas BBQ
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2021 Issue. Don’t we all appreciate when a product serves more than one purpose? Kovea has hit that mark with the Dream Gas BBQ. While…
Overlanding with a “Big Rig” is a Game Changer
Photo by Jorge Gonzalez (with opinions from Gary Wescott and Ron Moon) I engaged low range and squeezed our Dodge Ram camper up the trail between wild, clawing thorn bushes and tall cacti. I could hear…
John Pangilinan Shares Insights on Content Creation and Sponsorships
Show Notes for Podcast #84 John Pangilinan Shares Insights on Content Creation and Sponsorships Summary: Scott Brady interviews John Pangilinan about his work with content creators around the globe, and the challenges of being a…
Impact Overland :: Ford Transit 250 Cargo Van
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2021 Issue. I wake up to the van swaying in the wind like a gentle nudge from Mother Nature, letting me know it’s time to…
Tuk South :: From Kenya to Cape Town in Two Tuk-Tuks
What began as an adventure travel documentary project morphed into something more powerful for Robbie, Josh, Jasper, and Ivo of Tuk South. These young British gents are driving 6,000 kilometers from Kenya to Cape Town, using…
Overland Classifieds :: 2007 Overland Toyota FJ Cruiser
The FJ Cruiser is one of the few 4WDs that looks as fresh today as it did when originally launched (revealed as a concept car back in 2003 at the North American International Auto Show). I’m…
Overland Classifieds :: 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 w/ 2016 Four Wheel Campers Hawk Flatbed
We’ve recently shared several overland-ready Ram trucks , including this 2020 Ram 2500 w/ OEV Camper, a 3500 Norweld Touring Setup, and a 2013 2500 Cummins Manual w/ Norweld Flatbed and Woolrich Hawk. Long-lived and powerful…
Destinations: The Faroe Islands
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2021 Issue. Photography by Jason Spafford At the tail end of Hurricane Dorian, a fierce wind battered our ferry as we pitched and rolled through…
Overland Classifieds :: EarthRoamer #28
During the pandemic, many people chose to explore areas closer to home rather than flying overseas for their vacations. Consequently, there was a huge demand for campers, RVs, and overland rigs, which meant the cost of…