The FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser is an Overlanding Classic The FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser is a legendary vehicle in the 4WD and overlanding world. Perhaps this is because FJs have made it to all corners of…
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Video of the Week: VOX Water Safari
VOX is a specialized development organization that focuses its efforts on bringing sustainable, clean drinking water to the people of sub-Saharan Africa. Through private funding and a talented team, VOX has already brought water to over…
Destinations :: Trona Pinnacles
If spectacular desert landscapes get your heart racing, you should add Trona Pinnacles to your bucket list and make sure to bring your camera when you go. Trona Pinnacles is located on Bureau of Land…
All Things Kenya | Interview With Dos and Wamuyu Kariuki of Throttle Adventures
It’s an emotional time for Dos and Wamuyu of Throttle Adventures. Like many overland travellers, COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into their travel plans. After two years, five continents, 24 countries, four months of quarantine in…
Overland News of the Week, August 7th, 2020
Pelican Commemorative First Aid Kit Pelican Founder Dave Parker, who recently passed away April 2020, started the now-global company in his garage in Torrence, California, back in 1976. One of his first products, a first aid…
Virtual Summer Overland Expo: Saturday, August 8
Virtual Summer Overland Expo is Tomorrow, Saturday, August 8 Set yourself a reminder: the first-ever Virtual Summer Overland Expo is tomorrow, Saturday, August 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PDT. Lodestone Events, the world’s premier…
EarthCruiser Announces Their CORE DIY and Commercial Offerings
As the overland vehicle market continues to expand, there is more opportunity for recreational vehicle manufacturers to offer commercial and do-it-yourself (DIY) variants of their proven platforms. EarthCruiser is a leader in the cab-over segment, which…
North American Product Launch | RedArc, RedVision and RedVision Kit (with Manager30)
My friend Shayne has a fire-truck-red Defender 130, which was once touted by Outside Magazine as the “greatest overland vehicle ever built by an Australian living in America but still obsessed with Australia.” He and I…
It Was the Dog That Barked
Published in Overland Journal Europe, Summer 2019 Time travel to Portugal—2,000 kilometres forward; 100 years back. Daylight was fading fast as we took a last exploratory walk through the twisted alleys in the almost deserted village…
Interview With Rachelle Croft of Expedition Overland
In 2011, Rachelle Croft was in the midst of an intense period of motherhood. Her youngest of three sons had just turned one. Her husband, Clay, was on the road and traveling frequently. “Honestly, I was…
Contravans :: Campervan Conversions for the Rest of Us
One thing that can be frustrating when considering a campervan conversion company is that the majority exclusively work on either the Sprinter, Transit, or Promaster platforms. Now, to be fair, these three are a worthy starting…
Nena Barlow and Ram Truck to Tackle 2020 Rebelle Rally
Ram Truck and Nena Barlow are renewing their partnership to tackle the 2020 Rebelle Rally, a 1,000+ mile long navigation-focused 4X4 rally which begins in Lake Tahoe, California. In October, participants will take to the trails,…
ARB Intensity Solis LED Lights Illuminate the Trail
ARB Intensity Solis LED Lights Illuminate the Trail The new ARB Intensity Solis LED lights are round, focused driving lights that illuminate the road or trail with an impressive 165 watts of power packed into a…
Ford and Telenav Collaborate for Offline Vehicle Navigation
SYNC 4 technology, which is at the heart of the new F150 and Bronco line of Ford vehicles, offers rich interactive mapping software via Telenav. In addition to providing traditional navigation, it can also provide suggestions…
The Efjord Cabin is a Glass Masterpiece
Norway is lucky to have some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. It is a landscape of extremes, where snow-capped peaks plunge into icy fjords, and quaint fishing villages bask under the ethereal glow…
Arctic Adventures: Rallying the 2020 Alcan 5000
Long hours on ice-covered roads coupled with continual concentration seeped deeply into our bodies. After nearly 30 tanks of diesel and 10 days of white wonderlands, we neared the end of our Arctic journey, completing the…
Sony Alpha 7S III is a Video Powerhouse
Mirrorless cameras are relatively new to the photography scene but have quickly established themselves as legitimate replacements for the beloved DSLR (digital single-lens reflex). Beginning with compact, APS-c, and micro 4/3 format models, there are now…
Field Tested | Webasto Thermo Top Evo Coolant Heater
Recently, my husband, Andy Lilienthal, and I rallied a 1991 Mitsubishi diesel-powered Pajero in the Alcan 5000 Rally. Not only did we pilot this right-hand-drive Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) 4×4 over 5,120 miles of ice, snow,…
Featured Vehicle :: Anders’ 2001 Turbo-diesel Cummins Ram 2500
Anders Zway may already be a familiar name to some of you. He’s an ExPo Forum regular who goes by the handle Landman. A couple of months ago, Anders pointed me to the full build thread…
Nova Scotia | Overland Routes
Editor’s Note: This article was originally featured in the Spring 2020 issue of Overland Journal As a child, there were a few things I “knew” about what lay beyond the borders of Texas. In the States,…