Our creative director, Sinuhe Xavier, recently got the opportunity to take Texino’s new Switchback Mercedes Sprinter campervan out for a test drive with his son. In addition to being available for rent or to purchase, Sinuhe…
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Destination: Cochise Stronghold, Coronado National Forest, Arizona
East of Tuscon, Arizona, the remote Dragoon Mountains rise high above the surrounding desert landscape, reaching elevations of over 7,000 feet. This arid, rocky landscape was the final stronghold of the indomitable Chiricahua Apache Chief, Cochise….
Expo and Trek podcast with Bryon Dorr
Show Notes for Podcast Episode #60 Expo and Trek podcast with Bryon Dorr Summary: Scott Brady and Matt Scott discuss Overland Expo West 2021 and Trek Adventure race with guest Bryon Dorr This podcast is…
Million Mile Tundra :: Quality Durability and Reliability (Video)
As overlanders, reliability and durability are critical considerations. We need our trucks to start every time, and perform reliably while heavily loaded and traversing challenging terrain. While researching reliability on the new 2022 Tundra, we found…
Asdzáá Skoden: An Interview with the Rebelle Rally’s First All-Navajo Team
On October 8, a record number of rookie teams will take to the start line at the 2021 Rebelle Rally. One such team, made up of Shandiina Peters and Racquel Black, marks the first all-Navajo duo…
Featured Campervan Upfitter :: Coyote Conversions
Coyote Conversions is the creation of Callan and Meghan, two Boulder, Colorado-based adventure seekers who combined their woodworking and customer service skills to create a campervan upfitting business. With a focus on custom, one-of-a-kind builds, this…
Icon Releases New Compression Damping Electronic Valve Suspension System
I recently decided to upgrade the stock suspension on my 1986 Vanagon Syncro. Unsure of the best system, I set about asking various forums, Volkswagen mechanics, and fellow owners. Unsurprisingly I was met with numerous suggestions,…
Engwe Engine Pro 750W High Performance Electric Bike
As a committed cyclist, I struggled to understand the appeal of electric bikes, but as the years have passed, I’ve grown to appreciate them. Furthermore, they’ve become an increasingly popular accessory for overlanders, who store or…
Lindsey Vonn Tests Her Adventure Skills at the Land Rover TReK 2021 Off-road Competition
Olympian and Jaguar Land Rover ambassador Lindsey Vonn joined forces with mountaineer Hilaree Nelson and ESPN senior writer Alyssa Roenigk to test their technical driving, navigation, and team collaboration skills in Land Rover’s TReK 2021 off-road…
Chickistan—Michelle Lamphere Talks About Being One of Nine Women Riding Pakistan
A week ago, I arrived in Rapid City, South Dakota. Michelle Lamphere—author of The Butterfly Route, organizer of Black Hills Film Moto Festival, and part-founder of Rev Sisters—graciously picked me up at the airport. Michelle owns the Chalet Motel…
New Overland Gear at Expo West 2021
There was a huge selection of new overland gear at Overland Expo West 2021 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Here are some highlights from the show. iKamper Disco Series Cooking Outfit iKamper makes a strong entry to the…
Redarc Unveils New Line of Adventure-ready Solar Panels
Australian power management equipment manufacturer Redarc has announced its new line of adventure-ready solar panels. Designed to survive the harsh environments that many of us explore with our overland vehicles, this collection of fixed, portable, and…
2022 HUMMER EV Electric Super Truck :: First Off-Road Drive
The GMC HUMMER EV is designed to be an off-road beast, with all-new features developed to conquer virtually any obstacle or terrain. There are moments in history when dramatic change occurs, much to the chagrin of…
Staples In Tents Hosting First “Gathering” Campout in Crawfordville, Georgia
Sonya and Necota Staples of Staples In Tents and Black People Off-road are champions of equality in outdoor spaces and have made a concerted effort to share camping and overlanding with everyone, especially people from marginalized…
Video of the Week: 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands Sasquatch Overland Test
There was a lot of hype leading up to Ford’s release of the new Bronco, but it appears that it was justified. In this week’s video, Scott gets behind the wheel of the Badlands Sasquatch edition…
Eye-Catching Vehicle Builds of Overland Expo West 2021
Photography by Richard Giordano After a hiatus in 2020, Overland Expo West was back in the saddle this past weekend with a busy event at Flagstaff’s Fort Tuthill County Park. Offering their usual jam-packed schedule of…
Interviewing Richard Giordano About the Joys of Overlanding, and a Simple Vehicle
Show Notes for Podcast Episode #59 Interviewing Richard Giordano About the Joys of Overlanding, and a Simple Vehicle Summary: Scott Brady interviews Richard Giordano of Desk to Glory about the joys of quitting your job…
The Fering Pioneer :: An Ultra-Long Range Utility Electric Vehicle from the F1 World
In 2019, former Ferrari and McLaren F1 engineer Ben Scott-Geddes put pen to paper, hoping to design an expedition vehicle capable of a 56,000-kilometer Pole to Pole overland circumnavigation through some of the harshest and remote…
Ineos Grenadier Updates
The Ineos Grenadier is the most exciting SUV in decades, providing a 100% fit for purpose design for overland travel. Solid axles, differential locks, long travel, high payload, and a space efficient box design makes it…
36 Hours of Adventure: It’s The Airstream Life For Us
This 36-Hours of Adventure is Presented by: Just Say Yes I’ve approached life a little bit differently than most. I say yes to a lot of opportunities, for instance, waking up at two in the morning…