Luno Seatback Organizer The problem with those knee-height pockets in the back of your vehicle seats? Eventually, they just become one big pocket full of food crumbs, old tissues, and who-knows-what-else. That’s why the Luno Seatback…
Notes from the Trail: Exploring the Rocky Mountains
It was early June, and I was exploring the backcountry of North Carolina. The COVID-19 pandemic was still in full force, with numbers on the rise daily. My phone rang, and it was one of my…
Installing Long-Travel Suspension in our 1990 Toyota Pickup
Suspension is one of the most important components of any overland vehicle build. The time, effort, and dollars spent on shocks and springs are realized each and every time you drive. You’ll be reminded of your…
Road to Mekong: Interview with Jai Bharathi
On the back cover of her book, Road to Mekong, Jai Bharathi stands in a black motorcycle jacket, one foot propped up on the footpeg of her Bajaj Dominar 400 motorbike. Her look is casual, but…
Total Composites Expedition Truck Bodies
One of the biggest dilemmas when beginning a DIY overlanding vehicle build is the trade-off between ready-made components and self-built solutions. There is the most obvious dichotomy of cost versus time, given the prospect of designing,…
Front Runner Slimline II Rack now Available for New Defender 110
The well-known (and loved) Slimline II roof rack system from Front Runner Outfitters is now available with specific fitment for the new Land Rover Defender 110. “Front Runner’s addition of the Land Rover New Defender 110…
Overland News :: The 2021 Land Rover Discovery (Press Release)
Editor’s Note: This is a press release for news purposes. We have not evaluated the model shown. – New Discovery is refreshed for 2021 with enhanced exterior features including distinctive new LED headlights and taillights with…
New Thule Tepui Foothill RTT has Tiny Footprint
For all of their advantages, rooftop tents do have one obvious downside and this is the real estate that you must sacrifice on top of your rig to mount them. Sure, some RTTs offer the ability…
Exploring with the Hasselblad X1D
The Hasselblad is a compact, durable, and exceedingly elegant travel camera. The dust in the Namib is extreme, a vast expanse of the oldest erg system in the world. We had stopped the diesel 2020 Defender…
Building A Wrangler For Someone Who Gives
These are challenging times, with hardly a week in 2020 passing without a notable disruption to normalcy. However, there are also wonderful joys that have transpired, like reconnecting with family, or the daily acts of kindness…
Patrolling the Alpine Loop
Life is a journey. Within the span of a lifetime, epic journeys take many forms, but they all have one thing in common. Some journeys are arduous like the Phoenician Steps, while others are longer and…
Video of the Week: Popup Life Episode 1
“The caravan of American Off-Road Vehicles, equipped with Four Wheel Campers’ lightweight, low-profile, durable pop-up campers, crossed through six western states and included a wide cast of characters including climber Jonathan Siegrest, climber/surfer Jessica O’Bryan, professional…
Overland Vehicle Rental Guide: Campervans, Trucks, and Motorcycles
Compiling an overland vehicle rental guide is a challenging objective, primarily because the term “overlanding” has gotten a bit muddy, and I quickly found myself wondering what the most accurate definition is. I chuckled when my…
Episode 31 Interviewing Jon Turner
Show Notes for Podcast Episode #31 Interview from the Field with Jon Turner: Engineer, Overland Traveler, and International Businessman Summary: From the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, Scott Brady interviews Jon Turner, accomplished expedition camper…
Finding The Way Home
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2020 issue. The first time I slept in my Jeep, I was cold, scared, and stuck. I raced the sunset as I finished up a short…
Are you an Overlander or an iOverlander? Or both?
Photography by Graeme Bell, Luisa Bell, Keelan Bell. Designed to enable access to specific and relevant information, travel apps have become an integral part of the modern overland experience. But, is this an entirely positive…
Max Adventure Tyre Sealant Stops Flats in Their Tracks
Used by British Special Forces to prevent flats when you can’t afford to have your vehicle disabled, Max Adventure Tyre Sealant immediately plugs punctures up to 25mm in diameter when installed pre-emptively. The water-soluble formula is…
Redemption Rally
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2020 issue. Photography courtesy of Rebelle Rally On day two of the Rebelle Rally, my teammate and I found ourselves unexpectedly running in eighth…
Video of the Week: Escape Artist in South America
This week’s video of the week has it all: adventure, history, breathtaking scenery, and stunning videography. The Escape Artist, Wieland Hintz, shares footage from his journey across the Andes, from Santiago to Montevideo, with deep insights…
The Far Cabin on Maine’s Remote Atlantic Coast
Photos by Jeff Roberts, Courtesy Winkelman Architects. This 420-square-foot cabin was lovingly named the Far Cabin by its designers, Winkelman Architects. It is perched on a rocky ledge along Maine’s central coast where the owners,…