The Indian team Harsha, Rohit, and Prathick from Holy Shift (Power Drift TV) are at it again, combining their humor and fabrication skills to bring a unique, one-of-a-kind vehicle to life. Equal odds that you’ll roll…
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Field Tested: Xpel
A self-healing film that protects vehicle paint against the hazards of road and trail.
Royal Enfield to the Dig Tree
In 2015, I had some fuel buried in the Western Sahara by a Belgian couple on their way to Mauritania. A few weeks later, they sent a picture of a thorn tree with “CS” carved on…
Videos of the Week :: Driven to Extremes
Mac Mackenney is a legend in overland and expedition planning, completing logistics for major overland endeavors, including several by Ranulph Fiennes (The Greatest Living Explorer). Here are a few of his recent videos for a good…
Agile Offroad 3.5-ton Scissor Jack with Axle and Frame Adaptor
Various common jacking systems can work for changing tires off-highway. Hi-Lifts are manual, demand solid jack points on the vehicle (steel frame-mounted rock sliders and bumpers), can be very hazardous in unfamiliar hands, and if you…
iKamper + Front Runner Announce US Partnership and Gear Giveaway
Overland News: Overlanding accessory makers Front Runner Outfitters and iKamper have just announced their new US partnership: iKamper as Front Runner’s preferred rooftop tent partner, and Front Runner as iKamper’s preferred rack partner. The Washington- and…
Overland Swaziland with Bonafide Moto Company
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady records from Eswatini’s Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary with Alan Shenton and Joe Fleming of Bonafide Moto Co. following a motorcycle trek on Triumphs (Tiger 1200, Tiger 800, and Street Scrambler). Alan…
Ultimate Australia Touring Companion :: CAMPERX App
Some folks cringe when they see travelers using cell phones in a backcountry setting, and while I understand the sentiment, I wouldn’t be caught dead without my phone when heading into the field. The purists can…
Living Legend :: Lois Pryce (April 22nd, 2020)
Smitten with life, UK adventuress Lois Pryce has always been on the move. At 13 years of age, an unchaperoned, week-long trip on bicycles through Cornwall’s back roads with friends introduced her to the possibilities of…
Storyteller Overland Mode 4×4 Review
Each year, hundreds of thousands of RVs are sold throughout the United States. The materials they’re built from are often cheap, and their entry prices are as low as their ground clearance, but for the average…
The Gryffin 250 Vintage Scrambler
For this motorcycle Monday, we engage a bit of whimsy and look at an American-made 250 Scrambler. Janus Motorcycles was founded by Devin Biek and Richard Worsham, and the bikes are produced by hand in Goshen,…
Roofnest Falcon XL
I bought my first rooftop tent 10 years ago, a used Howling Moon with a tan cover, weather-worn canvas walls, and a folding floor made of wood. At the time, I thought it was the pinnacle…
Videos of the Week :: April 17th
We test the new Ford Ranger Raptor: Driving a Defender into Afghanistan: Riding KTMs in Turkey: Building a custom Fuso Expedition Camper: For the aspiring photographer: Across Mongolia with Patriot Games: And just for fun, James…
First Look at the New 2020 Nissan Titan XD
When I first approached Scott Brady about covering the launch event for the 2020 Nissan Titan XD for Expedition Portal, it was a different time. He was just getting ready to embark on a journey to…
Feature Vehicle: EarthCruiser Mercedes Benz G-Pro Escape
There is no way around it, the EarthCruiser Mercedes Benz G-Pro Escape is an object of desire. This tightly integrated pop-up camper mated to a Mercedes Benz G Professional chassis has serious off-road capability combined with…
Living Legends: Interview with Elspeth Beard
Elspeth Beard tells how motorcycling around the world at a young age set her on track for a life of challenge and achievement.
Ford Announces Electric Transit For 2022
There’s no way around it, electric vehicles are the future of transportation, and although the change will come progressively, it is happening. EVs originally felt like a bit of a gimmick. I mean, how the hell…
Overland Skills :: Travel Planning and Safety
Even diehard overland travelers and expeditionary personnel will eventually need to stay at hotels, inns, or various private accommodations. You might need to overnight during the trip bookends, as you fly into a country and stage…
Nimbl Vehicles Launches the Evolution :: Exclusive Overland News
News Release: Nimbl Launches Their New Evolution Expedition Vehicle Nimbl Vehicles was forged from a combination of experience and legacy, founded by a team of global travelers that identified an opportunity to leverage the foundation of…
Cake Launches Their Street Legal Kalk :: Overland News
Swedish motorcycle manufacturer Cake has been designing and building some of the most refined and functional electric drive motorcycles that are currently available. With a long-term goal of changing the world of motorcycles to make them…