(feral-os-o-phy) (noun): In a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication. Belief or doctrine. The Ozarks regularly appear on Expedition Portal and in Overland Journal for good reason. Overlanders frequent the forested mountains that…
Ignik Topside and Flipside Heated Bedding :: Field Tested
Rest is one of the most underrated necessities of overland travel. One of the first pieces of advice I offer to new overlanders is to go all in on their sleep systems. Waking up refreshed with…
Magic at The Meadow – 2024 Sierra Trek
Back in 1966, a group of Jeepers gathered in the northern Sierra Nevada along the banks of Fordyce Creek. They were in search of a long-forgotten wagon route that led to an 1860s mining camp known…
The TrekTwo Is a Camper Built for Comfort and Mobility
The TrekTwo Camper features German design and American build quality. Its core is the Toyota Tacoma, a vehicle that needs no introduction in overland circles. World Travel Vehicles has capitalized on Tacoma’s inherent strengths by integrating…
Reza Pakravan :: Modern Explorer
Photography by Kevin Merrey and Mark Game It was 70 days into Reza Pakravan’s bicycle expedition from Norway to South Africa before he cracked. His body weak with a recent bout of malaria and severe food…
Ducati DesertX Discovery Adventure Tourer
With the debut of the DesertX Discovery, Ducati acknowledges the difference between adventure riding and adventure touring. The former being a hurried transit through natural surroundings, the latter a measured journey to explore and enjoy nature….
Living Vehicle Unveils CyberTrailer: A Game-Changing Mobile Charging Station
Touring the USA, it has now become a fairly regular occurrence to interrupt a conversation or punctuate the silence with one word, “Cybertruck.” While spotting the stainless steel vehicle in the wild might be common, we…
Unicat Announces U.S. Debut of RAM-Based B63X Rig in 2025
Unicat, a respected name in the European expedition vehicle industry, has announced the introduction of its RAM-based B63X overland vehicle to the U.S. market in 2025. This move marks a significant milestone for the German company,…
Overland News of the Week
Snow Peak Long Beach Campfield In this week’s Overland News of the Week, we’re excited to share the news that Snow Peak recently established the Long Beach Campfield between Seattle and Portland, along Washington State’s Long…
Eco-Hack! | Video of the Week
Armed with lasers, terrestrial rovers, drones, and 3D-printed fake tortoises, conservation biologist Tim Shields looks like he belongs on a science fiction film set in the Mojave Desert. Really, though, his target is specific and aligns…
Top Gear :: Overland Expo Pacific North West 2024
While exploring the booths at this year’s Overland Expo West PNW, I realized that the products worth highlighting should not only be ones I would personally use (and those backed by powerful PR firms) but, more…
Arksen Has Unveiled The Arksen P110 “Project Ituri”
The Arksen P110 “Project Ituri,” is a meticulously restored and upgraded Land Rover Perentie designed for modern-day adventures. The Australian Perentie Land Rover, produced by JRA Limited under license in the mid-1980s to early 1990s, was…
BMW Marks 25 Years of the X5 with Special Off-Road Edition
Ah, BMW, the “ultimate driving machine,” but not necessarily a brand that leaps first to mind for rough-road prowess or as an overland platform. In fact, the BMWs we tend to cover on Expedition Portal have…
Portable Fire Pits for Every Season
I learned to explore the outdoors when I was quite young, and one of my early mentors-in-adventure was a scoutmaster who was exceptionally cautious about when and where he built a campfire. “Every campfire needs the…
BMW GS Trophy 2024 Goes to Namibia
The eighth running of the BMW International GS Trophy event takes place in Namibia this fall, with the riders aboard special R 1300 GS machines. BMW Motorrad is adding a host of extras to their R…
Overland Journal Podcast :: Clay Croft
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 197 Scott Brady interviews Clay Croft at the 2024 Overland Expo West, discussing his most recent adventure in Africa and travel with his family and team. They also discuss the importance of…
VSSL Nest Pour-over Kit :: Field Tested
When VSSL released its Nest Pour-over kit in early 2024, promising a bombproof, go-anywhere all-in-one solution to coffee on the go, it faced long odds as a substitute for my evolved camp kit: the Lardera Chestnut…
North American Electric Vehicles (NAEV) Launches the 2025 Executive Edition Cyber-Hummer EV
North American Electric Vehicles (NAEV) has introduced the 2025 Executive Edition Cyber-Hummer EV, a modernized and electrified version of the classic H1 Hummer. This launch marks a significant step in the electro-modding trend, where companies retrofit…
Overlanding the Sipi Falls in Uganda :: Video of the Week
Harry and Chloe from The Landy Expedition recently shared their experiences exploring Uganda, featuring their journey to Sipi Falls and the source of the River Nile. Their narrative provides an authentic glimpse into overlanding in Africa,…
Bubba Goose Packs :: Field Tested
I stepped into a friend’s atmospheric cabin in the shadow of Mt. Rainier as the last of winter’s snow melted in the shade of innumerable fir trees. I received a text message from my friend, an…