Ooni Gas-powered 12-inch Pizza Oven As someone who grew up less than an hour from Manhattan, I take pizza somewhat seriously. To me, good pizza has a thin crust, and it needs to be cooked quick…
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Nitecore NPB4 Power Bank
There’s no shortage of portable power banks on the market, but there are fewer focused on the Great Outdoors. The new Nitecore NPB4 is packed with features designed to embrace rough treatment in the field whilst…
The 2021 Ram TRX Review
So, why are we talking about a 702-horsepower truck for overlanding? Because you can drive everything from a 9-horsepower Citroen 2CV to a 702- horsepower TRX around the world. Eccentricities can and do exist on either…
REV’IT’s 2021 Spring/summer Apparel Line
One of the best aspects of Rev’It gear is its diversity; both the male and female menus have many options for riding jackets, pants, jeans, and more. This is one of several reasons I chose Rev’It…
Is the Monocoque Darc Mono the next “Ultimate Expedition Vehicle”?
The Darc Mono is billed as the ultimate expedition vehicle, but what exactly makes this new monocoque carbon-fiber globetrotter stand out from the rest? And is it deserving of its self-proclaimed title? Having seen a flurry…
Rumpl Blankets
Necessity is the mother of invention, and quite often, the best-selling products offer solutions to everyday problems. I’d not heard of Rumpl Blankets before writing this piece, but within 10 minutes, I was sold. Rumpl began…
Moto Guzzi—the Legendary Eagle Brand—Celebrates 100 Years in Business (1921-2021)
On March 15, 1921, along the shores of Lake Como, Italy, a company called “Società Anonima Moto Guzzi” started a business in “the fabrication and sale of motorcycles, and all other activities pertinent or correlated to…
New Expedition Overland SOLO Series Premieres Thursday, March 18
The newest SOLO series from Expedition Overland premiers on YouTube this Thursday, March 18. On this journey, we’ll join Expedition Overland’s very own Clay and Rachelle Croft and their sons, Cyrus, Ryder, and Eli as they…
Overland SUV of the Year
Above: We made every effort to test each platform thoroughly, with evaluations occurring on five continents and over thousands of miles. While technical terrain performance is the most compelling (like testing the Defender in Namibia as…
Episode 39 Interview with Justin and Kyra of Westx1000 on living remote, exploring Japan, and doing more with less
Show Notes for Podcast Episode #39 Interview with Justin and Kyra of Westx1000 on living remote, exploring Japan, and doing more with less Summary: We interview Justin Coffey and Kyra Sacdalan of Westx1000 about living…
Adventure Palooza 2021
Moto events around the nation are springing up at this time of year, enticing us to hop on bikes and get out there. Adventure Palooza 2021 has just opened registration for a Midwest event running September…
“Defender Above & Beyond Service Awards” Honors Community-focused Charitable Orgs
Recognizing seven US-based charitable organizations, Land Rover’s “Defender Above & Beyond Service Awards” will identify and reward these champions of community service with one of seven custom-designed Defenders. Why seven? In recognition of seven decades of…
What Camera Do I Need?
Words By Lisa Morris, photography by Jason Spafford. Before setting off on your next getaway, road trip, or vacation of a lifetime, you may be in a quandary as to which camera to invest in….
The Little Bread Loaf That Could
A modern Bukhanka, making easy work of a mountain pass in Georgia. Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Gear 2021 Issue. Bold but brutal, the UAZ-452 is a true one-of-a-kind experience—…
Feature Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki XL-7
Looking at some of the overlanding vehicles roaming the wilds of Instagram, one might think that kind of adventure is financially out of reach. It’s not! If your desire is to get out into the world…
Lizard Skins Grips and Handlebar Tape
Lizard Skins, founded in 1993, has been manufacturing quality cycling accessories for almost three decades. They initially designed products to protect the bike and rider but have since expanded to gloves and grips. The company’s continued…
Club Ride Apparel (March 13th, 2021)
Club Ride is “mountain lifestyle clothing,” designed from a biking perspective but intentionally made to be multi-functional. Founder Mike Herlinger wanted to “create clothing that spoke to the lifestyle led by the mountain bikers, hikers, raft…
Overland Journal Podcast: Principles of Overlanding – Wheels and Tires
Wheels and tires are a common area of discussion amongst four-wheel-drive enthusiasts that often result in a wide variety of opinions. Is there an answer to the question: What is the perfect wheel/tire combo for your…
Sandstone Canyon Solitude
I first visited this canyon on the border of Utah and Colorado eight years ago. The adventure was suggested by my friend J, who I had met when we both worked as interpretive rangers for the…
Support The Female Rider In Your Life—Especially If It’s You!
Last weekend, I attended the online Armchair Adventure Festival. The event, as usual, was a blast, and it was extra awesome to see how many females presented their own rider accomplishments. However, one story mentioned briefly…