I’ve never ridden a bike with a sidecar or been a passenger in one. But after reading Carla King’s book, American Borders, and now being onto my second story about riding in sidecars, Our Ridiculous World…
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High Country Adventure at the 54th Annual Sierra Trek
If you have been itching to get back on the trail for a high-country family adventure, Sierra Trek is your ticket to ride. What began in 1967 as a weekend Jeep trip and BBQ now features…
The Perfect Campsite Breakfast
If Mrs. Bell had her way, we would eat Greek yogurt with seeds and nuts and bananas and a small spoon of jelly for breakfast every day. Last night’s dinner was pasta which was actually baby…
Video of the Week: Overland Journal Lexus GX470 Build
On my first trip to Prescott, Arizona, I remember seeing Scott’s 2007 Lexus GX470 at Overland HQ and asking him about it. At the time, I was considering the vehicle for an overland build myself (which…
Episode 49 Interviewing Sterling Noren, film maker and adventure motorcyclist
Show Notes for Podcast Episode #49 Interviewing Sterling Noren, film maker and adventure motorcyclist Summary: Scott Brady interviews prolific motorcycle traveler and around-the-world adventurer Sterling Noren. Sterling’s films have covered the Backcountry Discovery Routes, crossings…
Field Tested: Suunto 9 Baro
Editor’s note: This article was originally posted in Overland Journal’s Spring 2021 Issue. Finnish company Suunto has been in the game for over 80 years, making compasses, watches, and dive computers. I owned their Vector,…
#WorkFromAnywhere with GMC and Win a Sierra AT4
June 24 is National Work From Home Day, a slightly strange thing to celebrate given the widespread transition to remote work out of necessity during the pandemic. Despite the sobering cause of this change, the transition…
Featured Campervan :: 1993 Volkswagen LT 4×4 – “Gertrude”
I first stumbled upon Fabian’s Instagram profile (4x4_fabian) a few years ago when I was seriously considering swapping my 1986 Volkswagen T3 Syncro for an LT 4×4. The LT 4×4 is, at first glance, the obvious…
Field Tested: Nomad Grill and Smoker
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2021 Issue. There is nothing better than a satisfying meal after a day of adventure in the backcountry, and it needn’t consist of hotdogs…
Six Adventure Riding Boots for Summer
It’s hot. Your feet are a stinking, sweaty mess inside plastic riding boots that don’t breathe. Your girlfriend just said you smell like asiago cheese mixed with Gruyère. When you did that creek crossing last week,…
Expedición de las Américas: Crossing the Darién Gap in 1979
Photography by Mark A. Smith Off-Roading Inc. Amidst a steaming, mosquito-filled jungle, Mark Smith wrestles with the steering wheel of his orange Jeep CJ-7, bouncing over rocks, damp earth, and the roots of tall ceiba…
Red Line Synthetic Oil Products Prepare Vehicles for Hot Weather Conditions
As we enter the summer months it’s important your vehicle is running efficiently, and Red Line Synthetic Oil offers consumers a variety of key products that promise to bolster performance and reliability in warmer weather. Founded…
Video of the Week: 600-pound ATerra Tacoma Overland Camper
A fully enclosed four-season sub-600-pound flatbed truck camper? Yes, it’s true, and it’s a first for the North American market. The ATerra camper was designed by Tern Overland and is being sold exclusively through AT Overland….
Destination: Sisters, Oregon
If you find yourself in central Oregon and want a beautiful destination with free dispersed camping and plenty of public lands to explore, consider a stopover near the small town of Sisters, Oregon. Located on the…
REDARC’s New Manager30R Gets Color Display and App Connectivity
The name REDARC is synonymous with off-grid power systems, and the newest version of their fan-favorite battery management system, the Manager30R, has added a handful of new features, including a RedVision color display and app connectivity….
Ballistol Oil
A few blissful years ago, I stood near Lake Bodensee, which borders Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, helping a meticulous German man called Olaf attach a folding bracket and stainless steel sand ladders to my Land Rover….
Expedition Portal Project :: 2021 GMC AT4 Diesel
There is no question that full-size trucks are becoming the new vehicle of choice for North American overland travel, offering robust payload and towing capabilities. Most of the reason for this shift is the generally anemic…
Overland News of the Week, June 16th, 2021
Calyx Institute Membership + Alcatel LTE Hotspot Whether you work remotely or just like to have access to the internet while you travel, the Calyx institute has one of the most affordable solutions out there. By…
Featured Campervan Upfitter :: Voyager Campervans
Voyager Campervans was founded after a 2017 road trip when founder Grady converted and took a van on the road as part of a job with a beverage start-up. The experience of traveling for an extended…
VF Corporation to Discontinue Eagle Creek Brand in 2021
Eagle Creek, the luggage and backpack brand owned by VF Corporation since 2007, has confirmed that it will cease business operations by the end of the year due to “strategic and financial concerns.” The company was…