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.
Jumping the Shark? Land Rover’s Discovery Vision Concept
A quarter century after its inception, the Discovery is on the precipice of a significant metamorphosis and as if the protagonist in a Greek tragedy, is headed for an imminent and dramatic fall. Or, is it?
A Family of Storm Seekers
A family loads up their Defender in seek of something few campers are after… a storm.
VOTD: AEV Desert Tour, Anza Borrego
That looked like a lot of fun, didn’t it?
Field Tested: SOG Zoom Mini Aluminum
Finding an assisted opening knife with the right amount of “assist” can be difficult these days. It seems SOG has taken the time to get it right however with their zoom mini
Road Tested: Aprilia Caponord 1200 Travel Pack
We ride the new Caponord 1200… and what a ride it was
An Aussie Goes to Moab
Overland Journal’s Australian friend and team member, discusses his first experience of a trip to Moab
Campervan Culture: Morocco Overland, Part 2
Alan shares his story of traveling through Morocco in his Volkswagen Syncro
The Americas with Tubby Xplorer: Part 14
Continuing their world adventure, Jack and his wife share more of their South American experience
Trail Tested: Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel
Four wheel drive, Jeep, and Diesel. Such a sweet combination of words is rarely seen. We check in on our test of the Grand Cherokee Diesel.
Gear Scout: Alu-Box Storage Cases
On any given overland journey, there are a multitude of items on hand which require safe and secure storage. When it comes to hard cases, the Alu-Box Pro is about as nice as it gets.
Field Tested: PowerPot Charger
While it may seem strange at first, the concept does make some sense in theory. See how it held up in the field under real conditions.
Gear Scout: Torque, Scan Tool App
If you happen to need a scan tool on hand for reading OBD codes, it’s hard to beat one that runs right off your phone
Wollongong to Woolwich: China
Five months and 20 countries into their journey, this husband and wife duo share some of what they’ve seen thus far