I don’t presume to be a Jedi Knight, but I confess that every time I swing a leg over my BMW and strap on the Ruroc Eox Rebel Pilot helmet, I channel a little bit of…
Do It for the Kids Gift Guide
Every year, non-overlander children open their presents under the tree to find gifts that are, for the most part, useless for the rest of the year. Overlander kids are different—they live lives of exploration and deserve…
Vehicle-Based Self-Reliance :: Your EDC on Wheels
Overland Journal defines overlanding as “vehicle-supported, self-reliant adventure travel, typically exploring remote destinations where the journey is the primary goal”. I believe we can take the same aspects of self-reliance that define overlanding and apply them…
Overland Innovation on Display: Standout Expedition Builds from SEMA 2025
SEMA 2025 offered a clear view of where overland vehicle design is heading, with manufacturers and builders presenting a mix of refined engineering, emerging technologies, and practical solutions shaped by real-world travel demands. Across the halls,…
Adventures in Automotive Journalism with Chris Collard
Join host Matt Scott and guest Chris Collard on the Overland Journal Podcast as they delve into Chris’s extraordinary journey in the world of automotive overland travel and off-pavement journalism. Chris shares fascinating stories from his…
Jeep Launches Yearlong Series of Wrangler Special Editions to Mark 85 Years of Off-Road Heritage
Jeep has announced an expansive, year-long celebration to mark its 85th anniversary, unveiling a rolling series of 12 limited-edition Wrangler models that will debut on the 12th day of each month throughout the coming year. The…
EICMA 2025 Roundup
EICMA 2025 wrapped up last week with a fairly modest roll-out of ADV models and updates. Besides the bombshell from Norton, and BMW and CFMoto’s new offerings for 2026/2027, we saw the launch of the BSA…
Expanded Recall of Jeep 4XE Hybrids Highlights Battery Fire Risk and Challenges Facing the Plug-in Segment
In early November 2025, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced an expanded safety recall for the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrids after Stellantis NV, through its Chrysler division, identified a…
The Alcan 5000: Is This the Last Great North American Rally?
Lead image: Tedrick Mealy In September 2025, my wife and I finally checked one of those “someday” adventures off our bucket list—the infamous and prestigious Alcan 5000 Rally. If you’re reading Expedition Portal, chances are you’ve…
The Next-Generation HiLux Blends Subtle Refinements with Bold Transformations
Toyota has lifted the curtain on the next-generation HiLux. While its bolder design and broader technology suite will attract attention, the debut of the model’s first battery-electric variant marks the real turning point in the legendary…
Boxmanufaktur Has Introduced the Denali 720 Q: A Luxury AWD Expedition Van for True Four-Season Travel
Germany-based Boxmanufaktur has introduced the Denali 720 Q, a new compact expedition vehicle that combines refined craftsmanship with serious off-grid and mild off-road capability. Making its debut at the 2025 Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, the Denali…
Field Dented :: 2026 Ram 1500 Warlock
Orange and blue are on opposite sides of the color wheel; this is a major reason why photography from the desert Southwest is often so striking. The eye immediately registers the high variance between the two…
2025 Bronco Stampede Episode 2: All-terrain Tires Up Close with the Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme
One of the things we like best about events and annual gatherings like the 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is the engagement between attendees and the supporting sponsors and vendors. At…
Building Your Adventure: Goose Gear’s Journey from Ideas to Interiors
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Matt Scott sits down with Brian Fulton from Goose Gear. They dive deep into converting vehicle interiors into livable spaces, discussing various types of setups for different…
Overland News of the Week
Cover image by Drew Martin BFGoodrich Launches 12 Additional All-Terrain T/A KO3 Tire Sizes The rolling launch of BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 tires continues, with 95 out of 100 sizes now available, with more to follow…
Toyota is Breaking the Internet with the 300 HP Scion 01 Concept at SEMA 2025
Toyota is setting off-roaders’ hearts aflutter with the unveiling of the Scion 01 Concept, an advanced off-road vehicle that merges hybrid technology with high-performance engineering. The concept made its debut at the 2025 SEMA Show, representing…
Wild Land Has Launched the Double Decker Wingman Camping System in the US
A new modular camping system from Wild Land, identified as the “Automatic Liftable Pickup Truck Mate – High Cap with Camping Deck” (model name: Wingman), is now available in the US for pickup-truck platforms. According to the…
The Best-Laid Plans: Overlanders Share Their Trip-Planning Tips
Cover photo by Chris Cordes In 1997, Russell Harris and Shaun Fenton embarked on a random journey guided only by a pair of green dice. The Diceman series aired on British cable television until 2002, and…
BMW, CFMoto, and… Norton? ADV Updates from EICMA
The worst-kept secret for this year’s EICMA show in Milan is the official debut of BMW’s F 450 GS flyweight adventure bike, but some of the particulars raised a few eyebrows. CFMoto has gone bigger rather…
Kawasaki KLE500 ABS
The Kawasaki KLE500 ABS machines join the growing mid-sized adventure bike group with two new “Rally Inspired” ADV bikes powered by a 451cc parallel twin engine. The $6,599 standard version offers an affordable entry into adventure…