There are few overland accessories that are as iconic as the ARB bull bar, which serves to protect the cooling system and sheet metal from animal strikes and light trail damage. They also do a lot…
Featured Vehicle :: Off Grid Adventure Vans Rambler
Photos: Courtesy Off Grid Adventure Vans As far as campervan builds go, there are a handful of layouts that you tend to see over and over, mostly because they have proven their utility. For instance,…
RawHyde Adventures’ ZAKAR Event Center and a New Fleet of GS Bikes
RawHyde Adventures has some exciting news for 2021. The “#1 enduro training facility in the country” will open its newly finished ZAKAR event center to the public. ZAKAR stands for Zombie Apocalypse Kompund At Rawhyde. If…
South Africa Overland
There are countries within continents which are quite unlike those surrounding them: Uruguay and Turkey are good examples. And South Africa is unique on the African continent. It is a land of extremes: wealth and poverty,…
Overland News of the Week
GoSun Brew If you think there are too many coffee gadgets available to us caffeine-loving, shaky-handed, hot-drink enthusiasts, I hate to break it to you, but you’re wrong. There are never enough coffee gadgets (wink, wink)….
Destination: Red Canyon Ranch, South Dakota
Photos: Courtesy VRBO South Dakota is almost at the top of the list when it comes to the least-populated states in the U.S., but despite its low population density, there is plenty of public land…
Stacie London—In a Straight Line
The first thing that catches me when I watch the film In A Straight Line is that Stacie B. London’s nail polish isn’t scratched or chipped. The film opens with her wrenching on a 1967 Harley Davidson…
Best Campervans of 2020
Best Campervan of 2020 Best campervan of 2020: my head almost instantly began spinning when I tried to envision what my selection would be. Why the anxiety? Well, to begin with, there’s the challenge of distilling…
Episode 33 Podcast with Kurt William of Cruiser Outfitters
Show Notes for Podcast Episode #33 Interview with Kurt Williams, overlander, Baja Champion, and the Land Cruiser Whisperer Summary: For this interview, Scott chats with overlander Kurt Williams of Cruiser Outfitters about travel around the…
Scout Campers Kenai now Available for Preorder
Known for their lightweight, hard-walled truck campers, Scout has just released their newest and biggest model, the Scout Campers Kenai. Coming in at 1,370 pounds (dry weight) with sleeping capacity for as many as six adults,…
Armorlite Expands its Protection for Jeep
Nothing says “Adventure Tough” better than protecting your floors. Well, Armorlite has just announced that is has expanded its flooring protection into the Jeep JL and JT platforms! A complete flooring replacement has been produced to…
Berghaus Hillmaster II Gore-Tex Boots
Want to look like Indiana Jones but discover the Holy Grail in superior comfort? Well, Berghaus might just have the answer. The Hillmaster IIs offer a classic design that seamlessly integrates the modern features of a…
Riding Solo Episodes by Sterling Noren
Sterling Noren, adventure travel filmmaker, set off in July of 2020 on a BMW GS, riding solo throughout the western US. His 6,000-mile, 30-day journey is available for viewing on the Motorcycle Travel Channel. The Riding…
OnX Goes 3D for Pre-run Planning
Like myself, many of you have enjoyed the OnX Offroad app since it launched in 2019. They have now expanded their service to include 3D mapping for unique trails and roads for planning and viewing purposes….
The Getaway Cabin Network is an Escape from the Urban Environment
Images courtesy of Getaway House When you ask most people where their ideal getaway is, one common answer tends to be “a cabin in the woods.” And while some of you likely live in rural…
Video of the Week: Overlanding the Altar Desert
If you are not already subscribed to the Expedition Portal YouTube channel, drop what you are doing and make it so (if you don’t want to miss our newest content, that is). In addition to hands-on…
BFGoodrich Releases New Off-road Wiper Blades
What’s more off-road than BFGoodrich T/A KO2 tires? How about BFGoodrich off-road wiper blades! If you have a confused look on your face, don’t worry, I was a little perplexed as well. Here’s the deal: BFGoodrich…
Ensure Valuable Items are Theftproof On Your Motorcycle
When my husband, Dave, and I were planning our round-the-world trip, one of our biggest conundrums was how to ensure our valuable items were theftproof on our motorcycles when we weren’t there. Helmets, riding jackets, tank…
Overland Expo West Postponed to September 24-26, 2021
Indianapolis, Indiana — Lodestone Events, producers of the Overland Expo event series, has postponed Overland Expo West to September 24-26, 2021. Traditionally held mid-May in Flagstaff, AZ, Overland Expo West has been postponed to ensure the…
Celebrating the Iconic BMW GS Series’ 40th Anniversary
Pinnacle of the air-cooled BMW GS lineage, the 1994 R 100 GS with factory Paris–Dakar components goes wherever you want to go, and then some. Gina De Pasquale puts the project bike through initial testing across…