The Toyota Tacoma has adapted well to the overland community. Its established reliability, factory selectable locker, and rugged good looks have made it one of the most popular overland platforms in the United States. However, like…
Oasis on the Playa
In the spring of 2015, I planned an expedition to the Great Basin Desert with some of my travel buddies from Prometheus Design Werx (PDW) and Exploro. It was to be a quick weekend of high…
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
Last week one of the largest outdoor shows in North America got underway, the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. There were some major changes this year, the largest of which was a shift in venue from Salt…
Video of the Week: the $450 Overland XJ
If you had asked a Jeep enthusiast what they thought of the XJ twenty years ago, you might have learned a few new curse words. These plucky unibodies weren’t exactly adored back then, but times sure…
Field Tested: KLIM Women’s Altitude Riding Suit
Wholeheartedly in agreement with the view of any well-informed rider, women don’t have a “handicap” or “special needs” astride their motorcycles. We do, however, require a suit that fits well as much as it is fit…
Colossal: The Canadian Wild
Colossal has always been about expansive views and the enjoyment of nature both on the trail and back at camp each night. It is not the trip to sign up for if you’re after bragging rights…
First Test: New 2018 Gear from MSR, Therm-a-Rest, and Seal Line
My wife likes to chide me for my ability to generate bad ideas. When I told her I was going to squeeze in one last bikepacking trip to the high peaks of Colorado just as winter…
2018 North American International Auto Show
There were SO many potential overland platforms launched this week in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show, and some forthcoming vehicles that we found out a lot more about. You’ll see these new vehicles…
2019 Ram 1500 Preview
As an automotive enthusiast, one of the things I look forward to each year is reviewing and driving the new crop of vehicles. Manufacturers continue to up the ante with regard to performance, capability, fuel economy,…
The Defender Lives On! Well, Sort of.
This has been quite the week for automotive unveilings. It seems like everyone is releasing some new or updated vehicle, and each seems to be packed with more technology than the last. But to our surprise,…
Return of the Ranger
Undoubtedly, you’ll have heard the good news—the Ranger is officially back, and the timing couldn’t be better. With mid-size truck sales up 83 percent since 2014, and the Colorado Tacoma feud raging, Ford’s new contender will…
Tail Lamp: Camp Fear
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal, Summer 2017. Anxiety is not a word often associated with overlanding, but if you are adventurous enough to test the limit of your courage, you will experience your…
Video of the Week: Two If Overland
We’ve been following Two If Overland on Instagram for some time, and these two have given us serious overland envy. Not only are they constantly traveling to new and exciting places, and pursuing their hobbies of…
Field Tested: Think Tank Camera Bag
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal, Gear Guide 2017. One of the quandaries photographers face is how to transport an assortment of expensive equipment in different environments. When on field assignments my camera…
Overlanding in the Snows of Japan
It took Coen 10 minutes to clear the roof, hood, and winch of a thick layer of snow. It had become part of a ritual now that we were on Hokkaido, the northernmost and coldest island…
Five Overland Resolutions for Your New Year
With the beginning of the new year, you’re bound to hear plenty of talk concerning resolutions. People will be hitting the gyms, kicking bad habits, and posting lists of goals and dreams on their refrigerator doors….
The Last Mile
For some, breaking away from the norm and living a life of adventure becomes, well, normal. When it comes to folks like Loren and Patty Upton, I maintain that Merriam Webster should add “Upton” to the…
Video of the week: Choosing an Overland Vehicle
If you’re into overlanding, chances are that you’re familiar with Expedition Overland. Their action-packed YouTube videos have kept enthusiasts hooked since their initial release in 2011, and have inspired many people, myself included, to venture out into…
From the ExPo Vault: Sun Soaked Sands to The Great White North
Two FJ Cruisers take on a journey from San Diego to the Arctic Circle
Featured Vehicle: Land Rover Series III
Everyone has a different definition of “cool” when it comes to four-wheel drives. For some folks, the ideal vehicle is a well-worn Jeep or Toyota with a little trail damage and a lot of heart. For…