Mario Rigby is an athlete, entrepreneur, business owner, and eco-adventurer dreaming up and pursuing human-powered expeditions across the globe. His most recent adventure, the Caicos Challenge, saw him run, cycle, kayak, and swim his way across…
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Destination: Cannon Beach, Oregon
Photo: Kirkouimet, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Ask anyone to describe the quintessential Pacific Northwest coast, and they will likely paint you a picture of windswept pines overlooking expansive sand flats punctuated by silvery driftwood…
Video of the Week: Harley Davidson Pan America Off-Road Test
Harley Davidson ruffled a few feathers when they revealed their 1250cc Pan America adventure touring bike this year, but we’re not mad. In fact, we love seeing manufacturers mix things up and do the unexpected. It…
Send It Foundation Partners with Backcountry for Second Annual SENDtember Campaign
One of the many joys of vehicle-based travel is the ability to spend time in the great outdoors, partaking in activities ranging from riding trails to fishing, camping, hiking, and mountain biking. Adventuring outside has become…
Episode 57 Interviewing Ashley Giordano: Adventurer, Journalist, and Overlander
Show Notes for Podcast Episode #57 Interviewing Ashley Giordano: Adventurer, Journalist, and Overlander Summary: In this podcast from the field, Scott interviews Ashley Giordano at the Overland Expo Mountain West. Ashley has traveled the length…
More Power, Baby :: Exploring Colorado Backroads in a Jeep Wrangler 392
Photography by Richard Giordano We always seem to find ourselves at the brink of dusk with nowhere to camp. Richard and I were parked at a Whole Foods Market in Castle Rock, Colorado, and while my…
Overland News of the Week at Expo Mountain West
Having just returned from my first Overland Expo, I’m a bit overwhelmed. I’ve never seen so many kitted-out vehicles and overland gear in the same place. I found myself being drawn in five different directions at…
Featured Vehicle :: 2006 Mitsubishi Canter 4×4 FG649—Trucking OZ
Japanese manufactured vehicles are the best—end of discussion. Okay, I accept that’s not always the case, but I bet you know at least one person who drives a Stone Age Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Mazda,…
State Change :: A Sinuhe Xavier Photo Exhibition in Mexico City at LOOT MX
Sinuhe Xavier | LOOT MX State Change 09-09-2021 Publisher’s Note: We are excited to announce this gallery event in Mexico City, featuring Sinuhe Xavier. Sinuhe has been an essential member of our team, and has also…
Teasing Test Shots of the New Triumph Tiger
Lighter, agile, transformed—this is some of the wording used to describe the new Triumph Tiger 1200, now in prototype testing. Many ADV bikes have been updated for 2021 like BMW’s 1250 GS, KTM’s 1290 Super Adventure…
36 Hours of Adventure :: Exploring Colorado’s San Juan Range
This 36-Hours of Adventure is Presented by: Colorado’s San Juan mountain range is arguably one of the most spectacular groupings of peaks within the state. Characterized by extremely steep (and often crumbly) multi-colored slopes interspersed with…
Cake Drops the Perfect Scooter for Your Overland Camper
Cake impressed the outdoor world with the launch of their first electric motorcycle, a dirt bike with an elegant and austere design. Now, they address the opposite end of the spectrum with a utility-minded model designed…
Video of the Week: Summer Road Trip in a Troopy
There’s nothing like graduating from high school and immediately embarking on a summer road trip with your buddies. Bonus points are awarded for doing it in a bright red Troopy with a $50 turbo that was…
Destination: Peachland, British Columbia
Photography by Richard Giordano Nestled on the western shore of Okanagan Lake, the charming town of Peachland, British Columbia, is located in the south-central region of the province, midway between the sizable cities of Kelowna (to…
The Mortelleporter : A Cautionary Tale About Puppies and Truck Campers
Photography by Mike and Dani Mortell The Backstory Having never before set foot in Colorado, I decided to take a job that would land my partner, Mike, and me in the foothills of Boulder in 2018….
Episode 56 2021 Bronco Badlands Sasquatch for Overlanding
Show Notes for Podcast Episode #56 2021 Bronco Badlands Sasquatch for Overlanding Summary: Matt and Scott do the deep dive on the new 2021 Bronco Badlands Sasquatch for overland travel This podcast is supported in…
International Overland Vehicles of Expo Mountain West 2021
Photography by Richard Giordano Immediately upon entering the gates of any Overland Expo event, I quickly pass by the shiny things, gadgets, gizmos, whatsits, and thingamabobs and head to the Showcase and DIY Vehicle Area. This…
Rwandan Legacy
There is a mist that hangs over this small landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley. The clouds fall gently over the mountains, quietly holding the land and shrouded forests even when the sun shines. Rwanda…
Behind the Wheel: 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Test Drive
2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Test Drive Electric Lime Metallic. It kind of sounds (and looks) like a Gatorade flavor. This bold new color, which is limited to the 2022 Tacoma TRD Pro, has already gotten…
Field Tested : Offroam Phone Mount Kit for Jeep Wrangler JK and Gladiator
Security and stability in vehicle phone mounts have always been an ongoing struggle. It seems as though these products are purchased, mounted, fought with, and ultimately make their way to a landfill. Suction mounts lose strength,…