Most of us know Goose Gear from the high-quality storage systems, sleep platforms, and interior components they make in their small California shop. But earlier this year, they expanded their operations as the first US dealer…
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The Tailgater Tire Table is the Wheel Deal
One of the fun things about reviewing outdoor gear is that you never know when a product is going to surprise you. Something that seems like a good idea may actually wind up falling short in…
SEMA Overland Day 2
The overland theme continues into the South Hall for our coverage of 2019 SEMA day two. The Gladiator was certainly a darling of the show, but Tacomas and Colorados also filled the halls. One theme…
SEMA Show Day 1 :: The Overland Experience Area
13 years ago, when Expedition Portal first displayed a vehicle at the SEMA show, there was only three purpose-built overland vehicles in attendance: The Turtle Expedition Ford, UJoint Offroad’s E350, and our 2004 Tacoma. Times have…
RLD Designs Releases Stainless Steel Canopy For Gladiator
Back in May, we named the RLD Designs truck canopy as one of the coolest products you might have missed at Overland Expo, and for good reason. These beefy caps are made in South Africa entirely…
ARB’s Zero Fridge Line Has Dual Zones, Can Hold Up To 144 Cans, and Pulls 2.9 Amps
SEMA is here, and with it, a slew of new product releases from brands big and small. We’ve seen several awesome unveilings thus far, but one that caught our eye right away was a new line…
AT Overland Releases Atlas Camper Shell
The lightweight camper market has been on fire lately, with loads of innovation and fierce competition in the wedge camper segment specifically (you can read our comparison of them all here). But one manufacturer has continued…
SEMA to Feature Exploring Elements GX460
I’ve been eyeing up a Lexus overland GX460 as my next build for a few years now. I sold my big custom composite Dodge camper creation, the EEXP, in May of 2018, as I didn’t need…
Ford and ARB Join Forces on the Ranger
The new Ford Ranger is developing speed in the aftermarket, and not just because of that sweet little EcoBoost turbocharged motor. It seems like every week, a new partner is announced, from the Yakima project vehicles…
Pacific Crest Overland Route
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal, Summer 2017. My heart sank as the axe gave way with a resounding crack beneath my gloves. What had felt like hours of chopping had scarcely…
Ram 1500 Off The Grid Overland Concept
Overlanding continues to permeate the automotive and outdoor landscape, now with vehicle manufacturers preparing purpose-built overland concept vehicles. The latest coming from Fiat Chrysler with the Ram 1500 Rebel Off the Grid (OTG). Mopar even incorporated…
Overland Conservation | Combat Flip Flops
Photography courtesy of Combat Flip Flops “Welcome to the unarmed forces,” is a slogan at Combat Flip Flops, a company founded by a group of former US Army Special Operations soldiers. In addition to flip-flops, the…
The Vans and Campers of Overland Expo East
Overland Expo is a fantastic event for so many reasons. It’s a place to meet world travelers, make new friends, eat great food, and learn new skills. You can take classes in driving, find new ways…
Our Favorite Fall Camp Gear for Overlanders
It’s safe to say that autumn is in full swing. Temperatures are falling, leaves are turning colors, and some of the best camping of the year has finally arrived. We’re talking crisp morning air, cool nights…
Training Our Limits
“Driver training should be one of the first things we buy for our overland vehicle.” A 36 Hours of Adventure Presented By :: 5.11 Clothing and Bags The most elite units in the world rely on…
The Coolest Overland Video You’ll See All Week
It’s Friday, and most of us are coming off of a long work week and ready to relax. So regardless of what you have planned for the next few days, we’ve got a little dose of…
Is Garmin’s Overlander Worth $700?
This past summer, Garmin unveiled the first GPS navigation device designed specifically with the overlanding community in mind. It boasted exciting features ranging from offline maps and campground databases to satellite communications and inclinometers, but at…
Straight to the Point
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal, Gear Guide 2019. The archaeological record indicates that some humans were favoring stone blades—essentially any tool with two parallel edges longer than its width— by the Upper Palaeolithic…
Overland Expo East 2019: First Look
The past few years of Overland Expo East have been interesting, to say the least. Vendors and attendees alike have stood against hurricanes, ice storms, 11 snowstorms, and quantities of mud and flooding that can only…
The onX Off-Road GPS App Shows You Where to Explore
Knowing Where You Can Legally Overland is Half the Battle There are times that even 36 hours of adventure seems impossible to schedule, the realities of daily life, family, and work responsibilities compounding. Sometimes just a…