Photos: Cao Baiqiang and Zeng Tianpei, Courtesy Urbanus Architecture and Design A spectacle of modern design, intriguing architecture, and also a unique archeological site, the Holy Fire Lit Place in Ruicheng, China, was updated to…
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Vehicle Review Mashup (Summer 2020)
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and cohost Matt Scott discuss a recurring quarterly format reviewing new vehicles they’ve recently driven, focusing on pros and cons for overland and off-road use. They cover the Jeep Gladiator…
How We Began Our Overland Journey and What We Learned
Two weeks before the start of our overland adventure, my mother and I went to Spain for a week. Coen was flabbergasted. Buried in a list of things he felt needed to be done, he couldn’t…
Video of the Week: Long Way Up Trailer
Ewan McGregor has become quite notorious for his motorcycle exploits with friend and co-adventurer Charley Boorman. In 2004, the pair (along with a film crew) rode 19,000 miles from London to New York City on motorcycles….
Field Tested: Warn Epic Bags
Photography by Scott Brady Warn has been adding to its vast array of products over the past 72 years. Though best known for manual and automatic hubs, winches, and mounting systems, Warn now offers a…
The Hybrid Electric Jeep Wrangler is on the Horizon
Jeep is calling it the Wrangler 4xe, and according to them, it will be the “most technically advanced and eco-friendly Wrangler ever,” but it’s not the first hybrid from Jeep. The Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe…
Into the Field: Terrain 365 Introduces New Terravantium Knives
Header Photo: Terrain 365 knives with Terravantium blades are heading out to the field for testing. Top to bottom: The new STS-AT framelock folder with black G-10 scale (framelock side is titanium); the new Mako Flipper-AT…
The Living Vehicle 2021: Enough Solar to charge your EV
Some of you may have seen our initial coverage of the Living Vehicle camper back in May, but for those who didn’t, it’s much more than a trailer, it’s a fully off-grid home. Aside from the…
Dates for 2021 Sonora Rally Announced
Sonora, the second largest state in Mexico, is a culturally rich desert environment well-known for its rich copper deposits, ample sunshine, and lack of rainfall. Sonora is home to ancient societies dating back to 1500 BC,…
The 1,600-mile Commute
The cash deposit I’d paid was all the ATM would give me, and a handwritten receipt was all I got back. So once I’d landed back in the UK, I transferred some money to my new…
Eastern Sierra Magic: The John Muir Trail in Photos
In 2017, my partner, Amanda, and I hiked the John Muir Trail from Yosemite National Park to the summit of Mt.Whitney. It was a spectacular 15-day trip that tested our spirits, our relationship, and our physical…
Realities of A Classic 4×4: Noise
People don’t generally ask what noise levels are like while driving the Troopy; it gets overshadowed by just about everything else. Pop-tops and engines make for far better conversations than how many millimeters of acoustic insulation…
Destinations :: Tye River Cabins in Skykomish, Washington
Photo Courtesy: Tye River Cabin Co. Do mountain retreats get any more romantic than the classic A-frame cabin? These simple structures have been built all over the world in mountainous environments where they excel at…
Suzuki and ARB Collaborate on New Fourby Kit
If you prefer your 4WDs tiny, then the Australian market’s Suzuki Fourby could be pint-sized perfection. This modern Jimny has some updates that increase the entire driving experience, including a larger displacement engine, modern safety components,…
Field Tested: Grayl Geopress OnePress Water Filter
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2020 Issue. When we travel remotely or in the developing world, it is critical to prepare for accidents, spoiled supplies, and survival scenarios. I…
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4×4 Brings the Fun
By and large, the modern-day car has become a tool or a fashion accessory, taking us to the grocery store, or the bank, or hauling our family to and from soccer practice. But in this pursuit…
Featured Trailer :: OPUS Offroad OP2
Editor’s note: the OP2 is currently undergoing a redesign. The following article is based on available information as of September 5th, 2020. If you prefer your off-grid living quarters to be separate from your vehicle,…
Honda Trail 125 ABS is a Modern CT125
Since its debut at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show in 2019, the Honda Trail 125 ABS (CT125) has been on many people’s minds. It immediately sparked requests for a production model, and it appears that Honda…
Sportsmobile West, Inc.’s License Agreement With Sportsmobile IP, Inc. Has Ended
As a significant development in the overland and #vanlife industry, Sportsmobile West’s license agreement with Sportsmobile IP, Inc. has ended. This represents 30 years of vehicle builds and product development from SMB West, including their targeted…
Overland News of the Week, September 4th, 2020
HyperJuice GaN 100W USB-C Charger Even those of us that bring a minimal amount of tech on the road need to keep our devices charged. But not every charger is created equal. With the higher density…