There’s a quote that states without struggle there is no progress. Well if putting up your tent and dealing with the wind noise is considered struggle, then the James Baroud is certainly progress.
First Ride: 2015 Salsa Bucksaw Full-Suspension Fatbike
Fat is where it’s at.
Financing Extended Overland Trips: How Do They Do it?
While there’s not one holy grail of an answer to this question, here’s a few ways that real around the world travelers have paid for their adventures.
Adventure Motorcycle Training: RawHyde
Have you ever “bunny-hopped” a 1200 GS over a log?
36 Hours of Adventure: Sedona
Not every overland adventure crosses a continent or even a county. Busy schedules often conspire to postpone extended travels, but that only opens the door for shorter excursions which can be no less challenging and fun….
The Americas with Tubby Xplorer: Part 12
The founder of Eezi-Awn continues his world adventure, this time updating us in South America
Then and Now: The BMW GS
With adventure motorcycling becoming more popular than ever, we take a look back at one of it’s most iconic bikes
Bikepacking: Selecting the Right Shelter
If you’ve been tuning into the Expedition Portal bikepacking series, you’ll know we’ve covered everything from how to select a bike to which snacks to keep in your jersey pockets. One of the more critical components…
Field Tested: Mountain Khakis Field Bag and Cabin Duffel
When it comes to buying the right gear, luggage is among the most important. If you need to trust something to hold everything else then make sure it’s something tough and secure.
The Baja Fish Taco
When south of the border, grab a cold cerveza and indulge in a few of Baja’s legendary Tacos de pescado.
Gear Scout: A Shovel for the Spetsnaz and Utah Mud
Modeled after those used by Russian Spetsnaz special forces, this shovel can help you dig a hole, chop up wood, or even assail combatants in hand to hand conflict.
Pronghorn Overland Gear’s MFES for the Jeep JK
In the back of my mind, as I walked past a seemingly endless inventory of JK bumpers, was an image of something entirely different, the Pronghorn MFES.
Trail Tested: Thule T2 Bike Rack
As one of the most popular bike racks around, we’re sure you’ve seen the Thule T2 before. Find out how it faired on the trail.
Drive Nacho Drive: Trouble on the Pakistani Border
Brad and Sheena Van Orden have been circumnavigating the globe for the past two years in their VW van affectionately referred to as Nacho. www.drivenachodrive.com is a beautifully presented chronicle of their colorful adventures.
Honda Hints at Africa Twin 1000 for 2015
Could it be that Honda will give us back the beloved Africa Twin?
Field Tested: Touratech’s New DriRide Breathable Seat
There’s not too many things that can ruin a long distance ride like a serious ache in the rear. Making sure you have the right seat is more critics than you think.
Then and Now: The Classic Jeep
From humble beginnings to the off-road and overland icon it is today, we take a look at the history of the Jeep Wrangler
Honest Adventure
Suzuki delivers adventure with their V-Strom 650 ABS.
Bikepack Tech: Custom Grips from Imprint Grips
Using a proprietary material, Imprint Grips can be molded to any shape with a simple process using hot and cold water.
Gorillas in the Jungle: Bwindi, Uganda
As the birthplace of Ebola and AIDS, and the deathbed of untold millions in the tribal clash between the Hutus and the Tutsis. I wasn’t enthusiastic about driving our old Volkswagen campervan into such a volatile region.