For those with a love of adventure travel, there are few new vehicles that elicit the sense of exploration like the Grenadier. Its space efficient shape, solid axles, metric ton payload (2,200 pounds), and triple locking…
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Featured Vehicle Interior: Equipt Founder Paul May’s 200-Series Land Cruiser
Equipt Expedition Outfitters Founder and President Paul May has been involved in the overland industry for over two decades and was building overland vehicles in North America well before the term “overland” became a buzzword. May…
Risk Management for Overland Travelers
Editor’s note: This article is supplemental to “Risk Management,” featured in the Gear 2022 issue of Overland Journal Those planning their first overland adventure often ask, “What do I absolutely need to go on an overland…
Auto Hotels: What Does Luxury “Love” Accommodation Have to Do with Overland Travel?
After a long day on our motorcycles, my riding partner, Dave, and I, were in Guanajuato, Mexico, looking for a place to stay. We found a hotel on the side of the road, just out of…
The Rare GMC DUKW Truck
The DUKW (known as a Duck) is a six-wheel-drive modified amphibious truck used by the US military during World War II and D-Day beaches of Normandy. General Motors Corporation and Sparkman & Stephens designed this truck…
Prescott’s Nation’s Finest Receives Charitable Donation from Harley Owners Group
The holiday season is a time for gift-giving, but not all gifts have to be bought and presented with extravagance. The gift of giving back to your community is something that extends far and wide, and…
Destinations: El Valle RV Park, Guadalupe Valley, Baja
Photography by Richard Giordano For most, Baja California, Mexico, conjures images of vast deserts filled with saguaro cactus, sandy bays bordered by sparkling blue waters, and a bounty of fresh seafood. What might not immediately come…
Portable Power Systems: The best off-grid batteries for overland travel and car camping
Show Notes for Podcast #70 Portable Power Systems: The best off-grid batteries for overland travel and car camping Summary Portable power systems are battery-powered all-in-one units with AD and/or DC power for overland trips as well…
GMC Announces All-electric Sierra Denali Pickup Truck, Official Reveal Planned for 2022
While the information is limited, it is still exciting: GMC has just announced its intention to add an all-electric Sierra Denali pickup truck to its EV lineup. Joining the ranks of the Hummer and Hummer SUV,…
Camel Trophy – The Definitive History (Unique Edition)
The Camel Trophy, held from 1980-2000, saw competitors drive specially prepared Land Rovers (finished in Camel’s iconic yellow livery) across some of the harshest environments on earth (including Borneo, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Siberia and Tanzania)….
Toyota to Offer 30 Battery-powered EV Models with 3.5M Annual Global Sales Goal by 2030
Some interesting EV strategy updates from automotive powerhouse Toyota have been announced at a recent press conference, including manufacturing and sales goals for the decade ahead and an entirely new line of EVs dubbed the bZ…
The Cyberlandr Could Redefine Truck Campers, in a GOOD Way
*Editor’s note: Some readers have expressed concerns about Stream It Inc. regarding the legitimacy of their Cyberlandr camper and the ability to bring it to market. We are currently investigating and will amend this article once…
Vehicle Feature :: Overland Under Budget’s DIY First Gen Tacoma Camper Build
Micah Weber’s custom 2001 Toyota Tacoma camper build began many years ago with the ultimate building blocks. For many, this might have meant the completion of a welding certificate or mechanic’s ticket or expertise in metalwork….
The Fonz’s Triumph Motorcycle Makes Happy Days at Recent Bonhams Auction
I was a young little tyke when Happy Days was popular, but I remember watching the show on one of those TVs that was the size of a small car. It had antennas on top that…
Destination: Sequoia National Forest, California
Covering 1.1 million acres of terrain across three counties in Southern California, the Sequoia National Forest is a diverse and beautiful landscape with opportunities for overland travel and human-powered outdoor recreation. Located in the heart of…
Video of the Week: Lea Rieck Rides Valley of the Gods, Moki Dugway
Some of us are sitting here in the dark days of winter dreaming of sunnier riding climates. Arizona and Utah rarely see a day without sun, and this video shot at Valley of the Gods and…
Overland Gift Guide 2021: 15 Affordable Overland Gifts UNDER $100
This overland gift guide is presented by GCI Outdoor When giving holiday gifts, it’s the thought that matters the most. That’s why the Expedition Portal team has rounded up this list of 15 affordable overland…
Overland Gift Guide: 15 Gifts OVER $100 For Your Favorite Overland Adventurer
This overland gift guide is presented by iKamper The holidays are upon us, and if you’re looking for a big overland gift for the road warrior in your family, you’ve come to the right place….
Interviewing Rachelle Croft, Competitive Driver and Global Overlander
Show Notes for Podcast #69 Interviewing Rachelle Croft, Competitive Driver and Global Overlander Summary We have the opportunity to interview Rachelle Croft, successful business leader, accomplished international rally driver, and global overland adventurer. [EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re…
The Garmin Ecosystem for the Whole Pack
I used to carry a hodgepodge of equipment—anything from Rhino radios, Dogtra collars, a Fitbit tracker, and the latest GPS app with fancy map overlays and traffic updates. But I’m pretty sure that in an emergency,…