In this week’s video of the week, Jessica and Jorge from Live Work Wander join Chris from Overlanding BC for some four-wheel-drive training in their Toyota Troopy. The focus here is on “technique before technology,” which…
Episode 47 Interviewing Eva Rupert, Adventurer, Survivalist, and Overlander
Show Notes for Podcast Episode #47 Interviewing Eva Rupert, Adventurer, Survivalist, and Overlander Summary: Scott Brady interviews accomplished adventurer Eva Rupert; motorcyclist, survival expert, Overland Expo staff member, and star of Naked and Afraid. This…
Featured Truck Camper :: Global Expedition Vehicles Turtle
Photos courtesy of Global Expedition Vehicles When it comes to designing an expedition vehicle that can traverse continents, having experience behind the wheel in a variety of locations is indispensable. Founder of Global Expedition Vehicles (GEV)…
Road to Lofoten
“The Arctic Circle during wintertime…hah…you know there’s a reason why they call them a MOTfalia*. I wouldn’t drive that to the shops, let alone to Lofoten in January.” – a fellow Vanagon owner on Facebook, offering…
ACR Electronics Bivy Stick Satellite Communication Device and App
If you’re someone who enjoys venturing into the backcountry, then your safety should be a primary consideration, and the ability to share your location and alert emergency services in the event of an accident is crucial….
Being a Location-independent Traveller During Covid-19
Words by Lisa Morris, photography by Lisa Morris and Jason Spafford When the World Stopped It happened almost in the blink of an eye as the news of the spreading virus slapped the taste from…
Seven Hydration Packs for Summer Riding
Hydration is crucial to the human body. We all know what it feels like to be parched after a long day in the sun exerting ourselves, and it’s not a feeling we can ignore. Maybe some…
The Dark Night Rises: How to Shoot Night Skies
Words by Lisa Morris, photography by Jason Spafford. When done right, starry-night-sky shots are impressive. Astro-photography can seem like a daunting genre, but trust me when I say it’s an easier task to undertake than…
Forest Road
Photography by Michelle Francine Weiss and Roy Rudnick Mirny is a city as isolated in the middle of the Russian expanse as many others in the far east of the country. But it has a…
Video of the Week: Starlink Satellite Internet Service from SpaceX
Is the new Starlink satellite internet from SpaceX the mobile broadband data solution that travelers have been looking for? Well, if we’re being honest, not quite yet. We previously featured the Starlink in our Overland News…
Destination: The Woods Treehouse, Maine
Photos by Media Northeast, courtesy of Nelson Treehouse & Supply For many adventurous souls, treehouses conjure memories from our childhoods, when we would climb high above the world of adults into our own private treetop…
Book Review :: 2Up and Overloaded by Tim Notier
Having done a fair amount of long-distance moto travel, the first thing that struck me about Tim Notiers’ book, 2Up and Overloaded, was no way in hell would my husband and I be together today if…
Episode 46 Interview with Maggie McDermut, Land Cruiser owner and adventurer
Show Notes for Podcast Episode #46 Interview with Maggie McDermut, Land Cruiser owner and adventurer Summary: Scott Brady interviews Maggie McDermut about her thoughts on outdoor stewardship, the importance of overland training, and the value…
Dometic Acquires Zamp Solar
Dometic, a global market leader in branded solutions for mobile living in the areas of food and beverage, climate, power and control, and other applications, has a warranted reputation for quality within the overlanding and outdoors…
Humanity :: Pay It Forward
My family has been on the road for a long time now, almost a quarter of our adult lives and the majority of our children’s lives, through thick and thin. There has been an abundance of…
Osprey Limited Edition Talon Ghost 22
The Talon Ghost is marketed as “the ultimate street to summit day pack,” ideal for everyday use yet discreetly incorporating the latest in mountain functionality. I recently checked out Osprey’s lumbar packs and was impressed by…
Jeopardy and a Jeep: Africa Conquered by Two Women Professors
Words By Ashley Giordano, photos from Jeopardy and a Jeep by Dorothy Rogers During the summer of 1954, two American college professors named Dorothy Rogers and Louise Ostberg pulled their Willys Wagon into a mechanic…
Ford’s All-electric F-150 Lightning Will Strike in 2022
In the race to bring a fully electric pickup truck to market, we’ve (sadly) seen some flops. But generally speaking, those have been companies starting from the ground up. It’s an entirely different story when an…
10 Years, 10 Routes, 10,000+ Miles—A Decade Anniversary for Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR)
Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR) are one of the best ways to adventure-road trip around the U.S. And what better way to celebrate Motorcycle Awareness month and National Road Trip day (May 28) than with the 10-year…
A Distilled Guide for Travel Photography
Words by Lisa Morris, photography by Lisa Morris and Jason Spafford You’ve got the basics of composition under your belt, and with a good skill base, you continue your love of photography as a fun…