What SUV has a 34-degree approach angle, an optional diesel motor, skid plates, and an air-suspension that raises up to 4 inches? If you read the title, you’ll know it’s not a new Land Rover, Ford,…
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New Legend Scout Review: Old School Cool with A Modern Twist
“They just don’t make cars like they used to,” the old man said as he walked up to the Scout. His sudden appearance took me by surprise, causing me to nearly hit my head while stepping…
Build Your Skills With These Off-Road & Overland Adventure Books
Over the years, our staff has been asked a lot of questions about overlanding. But there’s one query that almost every enthusiast seems to have in common. No, it’s not “What size tires can I fit…
The Mojave Mailbox Isn’t Being Removed, but Here’s What Is
Recently, there have been a whole lot of rumors flying around about the possible removal of mailboxes on the Mojave Road. As you would expect, political tensions rose, people got in fights, and petitions were signed….
Win the Defender 110 of Your Dreams and $20,000
At Expedition Portal, we firmly believe that the type of vehicle you drive and the modifications it has are less important than the places you take it. However, we also believe that winning a Defender 110…
London to Singapore in a 1954 Land Rover With a Family of 5
“What do you mean the boat is late? How late?” A combination of mechanical delays, bad weather, and agent apathy meant that our 1954 Land Rover (Series 1, 86-inch station wagon) was going to arrive a…
Why The Land Cruiser 80 Series Is The Next Classic 4WD
#1 The 80-Series Land Cruiser can keep up with modern life. It’s 2020, and we’ve officially become coddled by the conveniences of modern life. While a Land Cruiser 40 may be the model that evokes the…
Overland News :: Four New Fridges Hit the Market
For 2020, there are several new fridges to hit the market from respected manufacturers, from the classic and reliable Engel, to the efficient and industrial-grade National Luna. For this news update, we cover the best new…
Is the Exped Megamat Duo Still the King of Comfort?
There are a lot of ultra-comfortable sleeping pads on the market these days, but ask someone in the overland world what they think is the plushest pad in all the land, and there’s a good chance…
The 10 Commandments of Modifying Your Overland Vehicle
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott discuss the “10 Commandments” of modifying an overland (travel-focused) vehicle, emphasizing that overlanding differs from recreational four-wheeling and that simplicity, reliability, and intentional upgrades matter most….
Want to Work in the Off-Road Industry? Here’s Your Chance
They say if you do what you love you’ll never work a day in your life. I can tell you with some experience that’s not entirely true, BUT, it is on the right track. While you…
A Touch Of Camel Trophy: Towing a Land Rover Through Canada’s Whipsaw Trail
What do experienced overlanders do when a disabled truck needs to be recovered on the trail? Some of North America’s best off-highway driving instructors and vehicle recovery experts showed us their skills when they recovered a…
Gear of the Decade :: RedOxx Bags
Editor’s Note: This is our first installment of a new series of editorial focusing on the Gear of the Decade (2000-2019). As overlanding continues to expand, there are products and services that stand the test of…
The New Defender Gets A Front Runner Rack
Expedition Portal Exclusive: Front Runner Outfitters Gives the New Land Rover Defender an Aftermarket Upgrade South African overland brand releases roof rack kit for the 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 The 2020 Defender has created a…
Hastings Overland Expands to the Southwest United States
You may recall a story we published several months back on a Canadian-based company called Hastings Overland. (You can read it here.) This small business rents fully built Jeep Wranglers equipped with everything from roof tents…
Happy Holidays! (2019)
As we round the final bend into 2020, we wanted to take a moment to wish you and your families a joyous holiday season. Wherever you are, whatever you’re celebrating, and whoever you’re celebrating it with,…
Featured Vehicle: Goose Gear’s Overland F-350
It wasn’t all that long ago that many people would have laughed at the idea of a full-size truck for overlanding. But these days, they’re all the rage, and it’s not hard to understand why. While…
Say Hello To The United States’ Newest National Park, White Sands!
The stunning gypsum sand of New Mexico’s White Sands National Monument has intrigued and inspired generations of visitors since it opened in 1933. But you can bet things are about to get a whole lot busier…
Team O’Neil’s “Will It Rally” Videos are Hilarious Yet Somehow Informative
YouTube is a near-boundless hub of information for just about any topic you can think of. Some of the videos are entertaining and hilarious, while others are simply helpful and informative. Rarely do you stumble across…
Triumph Tiger 800XC
Executive Creative Director Sinuhe Xavier discusses what worked and what didn’t work on the build-out of his lightweight ADV touring machine.