When Season 1 of Why We Overland driven by Mobil 1 wrapped last year, Desk to Glory’s Ashley and Richard Giordano were traveling deep into the Moroccan Sahara in search of shifting dunes and elusive solitude. As…
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Adventures with Cyrus “Scooter” Anderson: Seven Summits and Beyond
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and Cyrus “Scooter” Anderson explore the importance of being present during travel and the value of family adventures, anchored by Anderson’s mantra to “Never, ever give up.” Anderson outlined his…
Ducati Unveils Desmo450 EDS Dual Sport
Ducati’s 2026 Desmo450 EDS takes desmodromic valve timing into the outback with their first modern street-legal enduro/dual-sport machine. Per Ducati, the EDS was “born with a clear vision, one that speaks of passion, technology, and exploration.”…
2027 Ram ProMaster Adds Vanlife Trim
The camper van market has grown from a niche corner of the outdoor industry into a major force shaping vehicle development, and Ram is now embracing that reality with the introduction of a dedicated Vanlife trim level…
Airstream Expands Rangeline Lineup with New 21PL Touring Coach
Airstream has introduced the new Rangeline 21PL Touring Coach, a Class B motorhome designed to offer greater flexibility for travelers seeking increased sleeping capacity, configurable storage, and simplified off-grid capability. Built on the Ram ProMaster chassis,…
GMC Unveils Hummer X Concept
The off-road SUV market has become one of the most fiercely contested segments in the automotive world, and General Motors appears ready to join the fight in a much bigger way. The recently revealed GMC Hummer…
First Drive :: BFG Trail-Terrain+ Tire Review
While the BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain+ all-terrain tire is a great original equipment (OE) tire replacement for many vehicles used for overland travel, it’s not a replacement for a KO3, KM3, or other more aggressive, and most importantly,…
The Rogue Wanderers on 100 Countries in a Toyota Tacoma and Four Wheel Camper
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes American overlanders Dawn and Andy Elsbree, the Rogue Wanderers, to dive into their 2019 Toyota Tacoma and Four Wheel Camper build, why they chose it as their global overland…
Jeep Recalls Over 1 Million Wranglers and Gladiators That Might Catch Fire
Jeep owners across North America are facing one of the largest recalls in the brand’s history after a June 4th announcement by Stellantis of a recall affecting more than one million Wrangler and Gladiator models due…
British Overlanders Craig and Lindsay Foreman Lose Appeal in Iran and Begin Hunger Strike
Craig and Lindsay Foreman, both from East Sussex in the United Kingdom, were arrested in Iran in January 2025 while undertaking an around-the-world motorcycle journey. According to reports, the couple had entered Iran legally from Armenia…
Snow Peak’s Bomb-proof Camping Gear
In the 30 years I’ve been buying camping gear, from the expensive wool socks I took on my first backpacking trip in Big Bend National Park, I’ve never come across a brand that so marries style…
Jeep Confirms Two-Door Scrambler Pickup
For years, fans have asked Jeep to build a shorter wheelbase version of the Gladiator. Now it appears the company is finally preparing to make it happen. Buried within Stellantis’ recent FaSTLAne 2030 presentation was a…
Jim Oostdyk on the Adventure of Business, Family, and History
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Jim Oostdyk, founder and president of OK4WD, discussing his nearly 47 years in the four-wheel-drive industry. Jim shares the origins of OK4WD, which began in 1979 after he rebuilt…
Overland News of the Week, June 5, 2026
The Ford Bronco Filson Has Made its Debut Ford and outdoor outfitter Filson have teamed up to introduce the Ford Bronco Filson. This collaboration is rooted in the American legacy of outfitting pioneers, the US Forest…
2026 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Offers Traditional SUV Capability and Hints at a Possible US Return
Have you ever wondered why the Mitsubishi Pajero was sold as the Montero in the United States and much of Latin America? The answer lies in one of the automotive industry’s most famous naming mishaps. While…
Chinese Brands Continue Their Push Into Contested “Off-road” Territory
China’s modern automotive industry faces a challenge that has little to do with engineering and everything to do with perception. For decades, Chinese-made products were often associated with low-cost manufacturing, mass production, and inconsistent quality. During…
2024 Toyota 79-Series Land Cruiser :: Feature Vehicle
Australia is a continent of contradictions, with crocodile-filled billabongs, ancient rainforests, and snow-dusted mountains. And it is vast, covering over 7.69 million square kilometers that include approximately 11,000 beaches. It features a desert (Great Victoria) nearly…
Stellantis Lays Out €60 Billion Strategic Plan
On May 21st Stellantis unveiled a new five-year strategic plan to accelerate growth and profit. Dubbed FaSTLAne 2030, the ambitious plan is slated to cost some €60 Billion ($70 Billion). It outlines where the company believes…
Celebration of Life: Coen Wubbels, Landcruising Adventure (1969-2026)
Coen Wubbels lived a life defined by curiosity, creativity, and an unwavering belief that the world was meant to be explored—not rushed through. Best known as Landcruising Adventure, Coen and his partner, Karin-Marijke Vis, left the…
Eva zu Beck on Overlanding Mauritania
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes adventurer, storyteller, author, and National Geographic Host and Director Eva zu Beck to discuss Eva’s recent overland trip to Morocco and Mauritania in her Land Rover Defender 110. In…