Che Bello! Aether Apparel has unveiled their all-terrain restomod of the legendary 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV6, dubbed the Alpine Alfa, and it’s beautiful. This “safari-ready” machine “was born from a desire to create an unorthodox tool for…
A&E Partners with Land Rover on 60-minute All You Need To Know Overlanding Documentary
A&E Networks have partnered with Land Rover to produce an hour-long overlanding documentary titled All You Need To Know: Overlanding, which premiers on Sunday, April 18 at 10 p.m. Eastern time. As part of this comprehensive…
Featured Truck Campers :: Phoenix Pop Up Campers
I found myself reading over the Phoenix Pop Up Campers website, feeling quite surprised that they’re not very widely talked about in the overland and truck camper world. That surprise comes primarily from the fact that…
Bikepacking Spain’s Sierra Nevada
In October 2019, I flew from Norway to Málaga for a bikepacking adventure with my girlfriend, Amber, and my good friends Bart and Michalina (familiar to those who read my recent article Bikepacking Scotland). This was…
Red Oxx and Overland Journal Summer Gear Giveaway
Red Oxx Manufacturing, a Montana-based bag and travel accessory manufacturer, and Overland Journal have teamed up for a summer gear giveaway. Four lucky winners will be chosen at random to receive one of the following products:…
The Winch-Clamp-Spreader Attachment for Hi-Lift Jacks
The Hi-Lift jack is somewhat of an icon, which is no surprise considering its parent company was established in 1895, making it one of the oldest companies in the state of Indiana. The jack’s predecessor was…
Yamaha Contributes Over $350,000 to Public Lands
The pandemic has caused an upsurge in public land use, with many of us looking for ways to escape the confines of houses and apartments. Sometimes, the outdoors is our only reprieve. But that rise has…
How to Shoot in Hard and Soft Light
Light isn’t something you can hold. You can’t touch it or feel it—it lacks physicality yet bears a presence. To take pleasing pictures, you need to start treating light as the subject, a shape-shifting object with…
Hummer EV SUV to join GMC’s Supertruck Lineup in 2024
GMC captured our attention in the fall of 2020 with their Hummer EV announcement, complete with a list of futuristic features like CrabWalk…yes, seriously. If you are late to the party, learn why Scott Brady calls…
Episode 39 Justin and Kyra of Westx1000
In episode 39 of the Overland Journal Podcast, Scott and Matt interview Justin and Kyra of Westx1000. This adventurous couple owns a multimedia company where they primarily create content for the motorcycle and motorsports industry, but…
Destination: Castle Valley, Utah
Epic desert views abound in Castle Valley, Utah. This is the view looking towards Castleton Tower and the Rectory from the Fisher Towers. Bring your camera. If you love desert sandstone towers set against a…
Overland News of the Week
Helinox Toasty Lightweight camp furniture has come a long way, and the brand Helinox is a perfect example of the intersection between smart design and modern materials. For instance, their Chair Zero is a 17-ounce camp…
Episode 41 Interview with Sinuhe Xavier, Filmmaker, Photographer, and Global Traveler
Show Notes for Podcast Episode #41 Interview with Sinuhe Xavier, Filmmaker, Photographer, and Global Traveler Summary: Matt and Scott interview Sinuhe Xavier, award winning cinematographer, commercial director, and photographer. Sinuhe shares his insights on traveling…
Canadian Border Patrol—A 250-mile Dual-sport Route
This article was updated, April 20. Canada’s Okanagan Valley, located in southwest British Columbia, is known for its delicious wines and juicy fruits. Also considered a desert by Canadian standards—hot, dry, and filled with people wearing…
Featured Campervan Upfitter :: Acme Overland
Acme Overland is an upfitter that designs and executes custom builds for a wide range of budgets. Their name, Acme, is derived from Greek and roughly translates to peak, zenith, or prime in English. This name…
Bikepacking Iceland
If there’s been one ride that both completely broke me and reaffirmed that bikepacking completes me, it was Iceland. Home to some of the planet’s most active volcanoes, Europe’s largest glacier (Vatnajökull Glacier), geysers, stunning mountains,…
ARB and Ford Partner on New Bronco Accessories
ARB 4×4 Accessories has just announced a strategic partnership with the Ford Motor Company in developing a complete line of aftermarket accessories for the new Bronco platform. Not only have these accessories been developed to match…
Silk Way Rally—July 1-11 Through Russia and Mongolia
With cautious optimism, the world is slowly reopening for in-person events, and the Silk Way Rally sounds like an adventurous challenge to put on your calendar. The race travels through Russia and Mongolia and is scheduled…
How to Shoot Snowscapes
Words by Lisa Morris, photography by Jason Spafford. I don’t know about you, but the excitement of seeing the first snowflakes settle fills me with a purity of spirit. Especially when everything gleams white in…
Where Can Your Volvo Go?
Our expedition car is ready—time for a last check on the roof rack. Our Volvo 240 seems to be from another world among the urban cars in Brussels. The car is heavy, and we have some…