Warn Industries Introduces Compact, Low-Profile Zeon XC Winches for Trucks and SUVs Warn Industries has expanded its Zeon winch lineup with the new Zeon XC, a low-profile, compact version designed for trucks and SUVs. Built in…
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The Awaken RV MorningStar-i
A mural of UFC fighter Justin Gaethje on the side of Ginaveve’s Market Place in Safford, Arizona, feels like the perfect marker for the kind of country the Awaken RV MorningStar-i is built for. Just outside…
Roam Overlanding’s Adrian Abrahams on the Importance of Doing Your Overland Homework
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with South African overlander Adrian Abrahams to discuss his love of traveling in Namibia, and how nearly a decade of overlanding has shaped a new…
Buyers Guide :: Pop-top and Expandable Living
For close to a year, whenever my mind was free to wander as we trundled along on our North American journey, it kept returning to one persistent question: how could I design and build a camper…
MareBlu Costa Rica :: Overland Conservation
As overlanders, protecting and preserving the open spaces we visit is our obligation. Our rigs carry us to pristine mountains, deserts, and beaches, and we aspire to leave them in better condition than we found them. …
The Genesis X Skorpio Could Be the Answer to Our Dreams, If It Ever Becomes a Reality
Lumbering through the dunes outside Lima, Peru, after a month spent winding over the Andes, I found myself wondering what vehicle would be better suited to this terrain than my Defender 130—especially for a solo traveler….
Elspeth Beard: One of the First British Women to Motorcycle Around the World
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with adventure motorcyclist, author, and traveler Elspeth Beard, who was one of the first women to ride around the world by motorcycle. Elspeth dives into…
Flex Automotive Brings Japan’s Classic Land Cruisers to the US—and Invites Buyers to Travel to Japan to Take Delivery
Buying a classic four-wheel-drive vehicle is almost always an exciting experience, yet the nostalgia tied to its past is often limited to small clues left behind in a glove compartment or tucked beneath the seats, particularly…
Canada Drops Chinese EV Tariffs
When it comes to foreign vehicle imports and tariffs, Canada has largely followed the US, especially when it comes to Chinese Electric Vehicles (EVs). The 100% import tariff imposed by Canada and the US effectively doubles…
Overland Conservation: Deserts
Photography by Akela World Conditioned from childhood to view the desert as a place where rain doesn’t fall, things don’t grow, and life can’t thrive, we can be surprised by what we encounter when we go….
Into the Valley of the Grizzlies
The graceful placement of enormous paws straddles the yellow line while small ones are clumsily dropped around on either side. It is a fragile relationship with the residents, who give them a wide berth, as Momma…
Cape York at Last: Celebrating ARB’s 50-Year Anniversary via the Telegraph Track
Photography by Michael Ellem and Scott Brady Australia looms as an explorer’s sentinel, terra incognita to the mind, with vast expanses stretching across a sea of sand, spinifex, and rock. This most ancient of continents is…
The Blackcamp Freeda Camping Trailer Is Turning Heads and Going Viral
True innovation has become increasingly difficult to find, with many new products amounting to variations on existing ideas, differentiated only by incremental—if occasionally meaningful—design changes. The Blackcamp Freeda trailer stands apart from this pattern, combining a…
Kurt Williams Shares His World Expedition Travel Experiences and Lessons
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady chats with longtime friend and veteran overlander Kurt Williams. Kurt, a seasoned traveler known for his expertise with Land Cruisers and extensive global expeditions, discusses…
Overland News of the Week, January 30th, 2026
Midland Releases the MAV60 Magnetic Mount Holder A handheld radio mount should be low-profile, strong, and easily accessible. Compatible with Midland FRS and GMRS walkie-talkies and the MicroMobile MXT115, MXT275, and MXT575, Midland’s latest offering features…
How to Buy a Rig on Bring-a-Trailer
I have an unhealthy habit of scrolling through rigs on Bring a Trailer—daily—most of which I definitely could not afford. My alerts have been dialed in for years, quietly feeding the addiction. When my son decided…
Jetboil Flash 1.0L Fast Boil System :: Field Tested
As a full-time overlander, I love to cook outside. But when preparing coffee in the morning or an afternoon cup of tea, I don’t always want to set up the propane stove just to boil water….
27th Annual Off-Road Expo : Exploring the San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild, and Pine Cove California with Hankook Dynapro Tire
Southern California provides a unique opportunity to experience a wide variety of environments within a short drive. As our Expedition Portal team was in Costa Mesa for the 27th Annual Off-Road Expo to learn more about…
Rumors of a 2026 Suzuki Samurai Revival Stir Enthusiasm Among Off-Road Enthusiasts
Persistent rumors surrounding a possible 2026 revival of the Suzuki Samurai have sparked renewed interest in one of the most recognizable compact off-road vehicles of the late 20th century. But these rumours may be motivated mostly…
Turning the Page: 2025’s Year End Wrap Up and Overland Highlights
Join hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott for the Overland Journal Podcast’s 2025 year-end review. They discuss a range of topics from personal adventures to industry trends, including Matt’s deep dive into classic cars, Scott’s monumental…