The Ram 2500 fitted with the 6.7-liter Cummins diesel is undoubtedly one of the most desirable full-size platforms for overlanding. From the factory, this pickup is well-appointed for backcountry adventures thanks to its powerful motor, generous…
Ford Ranger and VW ID. Buzz Claim 2025 North American Car of the Year Honors
For the sixth time in eight years, Ford has claimed the North American Car of the Year award in the truck category, this time with the mid-size Ranger. Volkswagen’s long-awaited ID. Buzz made a splash with…
ADV Cannonball Rally Debuts In 2025
The ADV Cannonball Rally invites riders to cross the country on a 3,550-mile rally route. The event begins October 6 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina and runs for 9 days, finishing in Redondo Beach, California. From…
Overlanding Legend Chris Collard Joins the ORMHOF Board of Directors
In December 2024, at the annual meeting of the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF), former Overland Journal Editor-in-Chief Chris Collard was unanimously voted to join the ORMHOF Board of Directors. This position comes with a…
Honda, Nissan, and Possibly Mitsubishi in Talks to Merge
In a surprising development, automotive giants Honda and Nissan have reportedly made significant progress toward a merger agreement that industry insiders believe could be finalized by 2026. The arrangement, still in its preliminary stages, is expected…
Dakar 2025 :: Side-by-Sides in Saudi Arabia
Dakar racers are shredding the desert in Saudi Arabia this month. Here we present a round-up of the event from the Prologue and first stage. Climb aboard as the Challenger and SSV classes take to the…
2024 Review: Factory Overlanders, Crossing Europe, and Matt’s First Car
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 221 Join hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott as they reflect on the past 12 months of adventures, vehicle tests, and industry changes in the overland world. In this episode, Scott and…
Kurt Williams on the 100-Series Land Cruiser :: Principles of Overlanding
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 220: Principles of Overlanding :: Kurt Williams on the 100-Series Land Cruiser Join host Scott Brady and Land Cruiser legend Kurt Williams on this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast. Kurt, who…
Overland News of the Week
Primus Ulti Stove System 1.0 First up in this week’s overland news is the Ulti Stove System, which promises to be the most wind-resistant and powerful cooking solution the company has ever made. Intended for the…
Mammoth Overland Unveils WLY Trailer for Extreme Winter Camping
Overlanding in winter can be almost, if not more, rewarding than overlanding in the warmer months if you are well prepared. Suitable clothing, warm boots, and a well-equipped adventure rig can take you to the adventure…
Adventurer Manufacturing Introduces the 80RB Overlander Edition
The full-size American pickup truck is unique. Nowhere else in the world can an adventurer find a vehicle that offers such size, comfort, power, utility, and relative off-road capability. And, if you have such a large…
Overland News of the Week
2025 Toyota 4Runner Pricing Confirmed In this week’s Overland News of the Week, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner continues its legacy as a durable off-road vehicle, featuring a standard i-Force turbocharged, 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder engine delivering 278 horsepower…
Johan de Villiers on Overlanding the Board Room
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 219 Join Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady as he welcomes Johan de Villiers, an experienced traveler and CEO who has adventured across over 50 countries, climbed four of the seven summits, and explored…
Blanche Stuart Scott: The Original Lady Overland
Photography by the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library and Public Domain Face-to-face with a large lynx, Blanche Stuart Scott’s heart pounded as she gripped the Colt .32 in her hand. “How do you do?” she asked politely,…
Turkana Gear Storage Solutions :: Field Tested
Some products are innovative originals, and others are mere copies, no matter how well made. What sets Turkana’s products apart from the rest is that they are built by the salt of the earth—long-distance, intercontinental, two-wheeled…
The BFX is a Compact Hunting and Camping Trailer
It is only natural that the overlanding craze would spill over into other outdoor pursuits such as fishing, dirt bike riding, kayaking, and hunting. All lovers of the outdoors have the same basic needs, and the…
2025 Leatt ADV Helmets
Leatt ADV helmets are on their way to the US, rounding out the company’s adventure gear offerings. The 9.5 Carbon and the composite shell 8.5 are brand new to Leatt’s helmet line and will be available…
Emergency Travel: Navigating the Unexpected
As full-time overlanders originally from South Africa, we rarely get the chance to visit our home country, especially when in the far reaches of North America. For a family of four traveling with a pet, flights…
Billy Creech on Overlanding Conservation and Remapping the Old Traction Road
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 218 Explorers Club fellow and former President of the Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association, Billy Creech, is a conservationist, adventurer, expedition leader, author, poet, and father. In this Overland Journal Podcast…
Bikepacking, Hiking, and General Fitness Gift Guide
Presented by the Slinky Stove Collapsible Firepit In this gift guide, I’ll be sharing 15 gift ideas pertaining to bikepacking, hiking, general fitness, and overlanding. These are products that I actively use in the field and…