Arctix is a ski and outerwear company that has been in operation for the past twenty years. I came across their affordable products when searching for sub-zero outerwear for our trip to the Arctic Circle, and…
XGRiD Track Trailer Tvan Coming to the USA
XGRiD Campers, with branches in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Knoxville, Tennessee, has recently announced that they are importing the award-winning Australian Track Trailer Tvan series of offroad trailers to the USA. Since its introduction in 2000,…
Crossing Continents Episode One with Scott Brady :: Video
Since last year, Overland Journal and Expedition Portal Publisher and CEO Scott Brady has been on a monumental multi-part expedition of East and Southern Africa in the new 2024 Ineos Grenadier. You may have been following…
Designed for Marines, Used by Overlanders: The Story Behind Shower Pouch
In 2012, Mike Houston’s father, a retired Navy officer stationed in Afghanistan, shared stories of his travels between forward operating bases with the Marines. Among the many anecdotes, one recurring theme was the pervasive stench they…
INEOS Introduces the Fusilier—One Vehicle, Two Powertrains, and a Hint at Hydrogen
Let’s take a moment to celebrate Ineos Automotive’s success. The 2024 model year Grenadier is already sold out in North America, and aftermarket accessory manufacturers are hard at work keeping up with the demand for body…
NEMO Equipment Camping Gear :: Field Tested
They say new ideas come from past experiences, and that’s how NEMO was born. Founder Cam Brensinger’s trip to New Hampshire’s Mount Washington in 2002 left him with the idea to create better gear for adventurers….
Travely Stuck on the Pamir Highway :: Video of the Week
It is often the most difficult challenge of an overland journey that leaves the longest-lasting impression that will be reminisced and, eventually, laughed about beside the campfire. Getting your vehicle bogged in the middle of nowhere,…
Overland Journal Podcast :: Jay Shapiro on Expedition Campers and Global Philanthropy
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 184 Scott Brady interviews Jay Shapiro, a technologist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has become a global citizen. Jay and his family have lived in Singapore, the USA, Canada, Mexico, India, and now…
Ride That Monkey :: One Young Man’s RTW Journey on a Mini Moto
Having spent a fair amount of time in Portugal, I can confidently relate two things about the Portuguese people. Firstly, they are generally wonderful with great humanity, compassion, and culture. Secondly, the Portuguese are incredibly proud…
South Africa’s Namakwa 4×4 EcoTrail | Overland Routes
Photography by Expedition Overland and Expedition Rove Spanning over 600 kilometers through South Africa’s Northern Cape, the Namakwa EcoTrail is the country’s longest official 4×4 route. The title comes with a certain prestige, attracting those who…
The Norweld Bull 79 Is in a Class of Its Own :: Featured Vehicle
The “Bull 79,” a 2020 Toyota 79 series dual cab, is Isaac Edmiston’s masterpiece. Isaac, the big chief of Norweld Australia, initially dedicated eight months to creating a vehicle that is as practical as it is…
Triumph Tiger 1200 Updates for 2024
The 2024 Tiger 1200 line received several key updates designed to refine their already capable motorcycles. The new Triumph Tigers are easier to to ride off-road, more comfortable for eating pavement miles, better in the corners,…
The All-New 2024 Land Cruiser Delivery and Pricing Confirmed
Last year, Toyota unveiled the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser. Intrigued, we asked on paper whether we loved the new vehicle or not. While it was too early to say for sure, we admitted to being quite…
General Tire Arctic LT :: Long-Term Review
Born and raised in sunny South Africa, I had minimal experience driving icy winter roads before heading to the Northern Hemisphere. When preparing for a winter expedition to the Arctic Ocean in the darkest depths of…
Harley-Davidson Pan America CVO Debuts for 2024
Harley-Davidson finds itself at yet another crossroads. Riding the first car on a perpetual financial roller coaster, H-D, through its own machinations as well as factors beyond its immediate control, always seems to be scrabbling for…
The TAV Ford F350 Super Duty is Full-Size Perfection
Walt Wagner and his Tactical Application Vehicles (TAV) team recently unveiled a 2022 Ford F350 Super Duty specifically designed to cater to the adventurous spirit of a family-oriented client; this is the kind of vehicle that…
BDR NorCal Revealed
BDR NorCal has arrived. This is the news we’ve been waiting for since Backcountry Discovery Routes teased the new route in November 2023. On February 17, 2024, the organization screened the feature-length film for this BDR….
Overland Journal Podcast :: Bruce Turner on Land Rovers and Overlanding Africa
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 183 Scott Brady interviews Bruce Turner of Overlanding with Bruce about his recommendations for hiring a Toyota Hilux to explore Southern Africa and his decades-long experiences traveling the African continent by Land…
Overland News of the Week
Overland News: Guzzle Introduces 4-inch Stealth Flex Twist UV Water Filter We all love maximizing every inch of space in an overland vehicle, so products that are small but mighty are always a win. Offering the…
Expedition Overland – Trailhunter Special | 2024 Toyota Tacoma | New Series Trailer :: Video
The Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter is here and the team at Expedition Overland has enjoyed behind-the-scenes special access. XOverland has been utilizing the Tacoma for travel for over a decade and in that time forged a deep…