On this episode of “How I Met Your Mother,” Max and Nicky (who quietly joined Max somewhere in Central America; she is a keeper) travel the length of Colombia in their 1994 Toyota Landcruiser Prado (KZJ78)….
Overland News of the Week
Yeti Announces Limited Edition Color Collections First up in this week’s Overland News, Yeti announces new limited edition color collections, Agave and King Crab. The former is inspired by the Mexican tradition of hand harvesting mature…
Bowlus Rivet Travel Trailer Offers Luxury, Style, and a Touch of Class
A year and a month ago, we featured the Bowlus Heritage, a travel trailer designed to evoke the golden age of aviation. The Bowlus Rivet travel trailer is cut from the same cloth as the Heritage…
Polydrops Introduces P21: A Sleek, Sustainable Solution for Modern Nomads
Is it an angular Zeppelin, a stealth ship, or a Lamborghini Countach on steroids? It is none of these; it is the Polydrops P1 trailer, and, as with those other angular craft, the P1 is designed…
KC HiLites Launches 8-inch SlimLite 8
Iconic KC HiLites recently introduced the 8-inch SlimLite 8 LED, designed for larger vehicles such as overlanding and full-size trucks, vans, Jeeps, classic Toyota and Land Rover trucks, and tow rigs. This evolution and re-imagining of…
KRUG Expedition Unveils 2024 Rhino XL for Europe
Crafted in Austria, the Rhino XL is the culmination of KRUG’s dedication to creating supremely capable and “affordable” expedition vehicles; KRUG claims that the Rhino XL is “the world’s most capable expedition vehicle.” That is a…
Small Bike Adventure Tour – Part 1
Small bike adventure touring may sound cringeworthy to some riders, but that’s how I began exploring the backcountry while in high school. Schlepping my camping gear in a Kelty frame pack was an adventure in itself….
Kia Sorento X-Pro :: What Do You Want to Know?
This week, we’ll be getting our hands on the 2024 Kia Sorento X-Pro for a first drive. The X-Pro trim is Kia’s version of an off-road and adventure-oriented package for the three-row SUV, and it features…
Front Runner Launches Rivian Roof Rack Kits
Front Runner, acquired by Dometic in May 2021, has launched Slimline II roof rack kits specifically created for Rivian’s R1T and R1S models. Their timing could not be better as Rivian recently unveiled three new vehicles,…
Overland Journal Podcast :: Melanie Rohr on Solo Travel, Cybersecurity, and Giving Back
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 182 Note: This episode of the Overland Journal Podcast aired on February 8, 2024 In episode 182 of the Overland Journal Podcast Host Scott Brady interviews Melanie Rohr from TerraByte on actionable…
Everlanders – High Altitude Overlanding | A Glacier-Edged Adventure in Peru’s Andes
Meet Canadians Jason and Kara, aka Everlanders, who are on the trip of a lifetime in their custom-built 2004 Ford F-550 expedition camper. The duo sold everything back in 2018 and headed south to explore the…
Will the Ram Rebel 2500 Overland? :: Video
Full-size Ram trucks are due for a big update. While the exterior design is distinctly modern (my favorite among the big pickups), and the interiors are generally top-notch (even if they lack some key features, like…
Rivian Unveils Trio of Electric Vehicles: R2, R3, and R3X
Rivian’s stock is gradually climbing as the automaker has unveiled not only the “designed for the adventurous” R2 but also surprised everyone with the R3 and the performance-oriented R3X. While both the R3 and R3X are…
Five Tips to Help Plan Your Next Overland Trip
Photography by Richard Giordano Being on the road full-time means I’m in a constant state of trip planning. The process has become so natural it runs on autopilot in the background, between fuel station visits, grocery…
KC HiLites Fog, Bumper, and Area Lights :: Long-Term Review
Essential Applications One of the Golden Rules of Overlanding, in the top five at least, is “Do Not Drive At Night.” We have learned this lesson the hard way, and it is one of the reasons…
SylvanSport Unveils Versatile Off-Road Camping Trailer: The GO All-Terrain
Let’s say you want to travel with a dirt bike, don’t like the idea of a rooftop tent on the tow vehicle, have to carry a significant amount of gear, and need to sleep up to…
The Inspiring Arc’teryx Continuum Film Goes Live
If you are in need of some winter inspiration, you have come to the right place. In the film Continuum, produced by Arc’teryx, a group of six professional athletes embark on an extraordinary winter journey. Traveling…
Kelty Camping Gear :: Field Tested
Dick Kelty designed and hand-built external aluminum-framed backpacks along with his wife, Nena, who sold them out of their garage in 1952. In 1966, Dick Kelty’s backpacks were used on the National Geographic Antarctica Expedition. Since…
Ineos Triumphs at the Alcan 5000
Expedition Portal contributors Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal knew they had a huge challenge ahead of them when they entered the 40th Anniversary Alcan 5000 Rally. The Lilienthal team (known also as Crankshaft Culture) are Alcan veterans,…
Unparalleled Connectivity with the Cardo PackTalk Edge :: Field Tested
Kick-starting a journey through the wild terrains of the States demands more than two trusty bikes; as a full-time rider couple, we call for seamless contact. That’s where the Cardo PackTalk Edge slots in. Installing the…