Expedition Portal

A dusty Overlander 4WD vehicle parked in front of an old, rustic building with a faded Royal Hotel Wine & Spirits sign in an outback setting. Dry dirt and sparse vegetation complete this classic overlanding scene.

4WD, Adventure, Adventure

Of Kangaroos, Stubbies, and Endless Sand Seas (Part I)

Chris Collard edifies us on Aussie speak and the Land Down Under

A golden-brown blackberry cobbler on a white plate with a red rim sits on a grill beside an Overland Chef's Dutch oven, covered in ash and surrounded by charcoal.

Cooking, Skills and Training, Uncategorized

Overland Chef: Dutch Baby Pancake

Take time for a better breakfast. Freshofthegrid.com shows us how.

A black, open-top overland vehicle with a soft canvas roof and rugged tires is parked on a street, backed by greenery. A spare tire is mounted on the rear, ready for any overlanding adventure.

Featured Vehicles

La Aduana: 1997 Land Rover Defender 110

A North America spec 110 soft-top

A red SUV and a gray overlander SUV parked facing each other on a grassy field, with green trees and a blue sky in the background.

4WD, Featured Vehicles

Head to Head: Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i vs Jeep Renegade Trailhawk

Which of the two most recent wee overlanders to enter the market is best?

Two people wearing protective gear and helmets ride dirt bikes on a gravel trail, embracing the spirit of overlanding as they kick up dust while journeying side by side through grassy and rocky terrain.

Gear, Motorcycle

REVER Is The Motorcycle (M)App For The Millennials

I should mention, before we get too far, my close relationship with REVER. I know the key players who produced the app, and have a very positive opinion of them. Because of this, I can see where…

A black, yellow, and white overlander motorcycle helmet with a clear visor rests on a weathered log by a calm body of water.

Gear, News

Gear Scout: Touratech’s New Aventuro Mod Helmet

A dual-sport lid with the comfort and convenience of a modular touring helmet.

An Overlander fat-tire bicycle with bags attached lies on a dirt path winding through a green, grassy landscape with moss-covered rocks in the foreground and rolling hills in the background.

Bicycle, Gear, Outdoor, Skills and Training, Uncategorized

Bikepacking: How to pack your bike for a successful trip

You decided what to take. Now you have to fit it onto your bicycle.

A gray Overland camper van drives on a dirt road through a wide open, grassy landscape with rolling hills and mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.

4WD, Camper/Trailer, Featured Vehicles, Featured Vehicles

Grassroots Luxury

We get a behind-the-scene sneak peek inside Sportsmobile West’s overland mecca.

An overlander in a black jacket and hat sits on the hood of a white Land Rover parked on a black sand beach, with waves crashing in the background under a cloudy sky.

Apparel, Gear

Field Tested: Olukai Mauna Kea Boots

Can a boot be fashionable AND effective in the back-country?

An overlander in a red jacket and white helmet stands on a cliff overlooking a foggy beach and ocean, with green shrubs in the foreground.

Adventure, Motorcycle

Westx1000: Secrets of the Salish Sea

“Exploratouring” Washington’s hidden coastline and forests.

A black SOG tactical knife and its matching sheath rest on a weathered tree stump outdoors, surrounded by greenery and fallen leaves—an ideal companion for any Overlander exploring the wild.

Camping, Gear

Over the last many years, SOG has made a reputable name for themselves by creating knives capable of serving in demanding combat environments. The most unforgiving of testing grounds, time spent down range has proven that…

A person in a yellow parka raises their arms in celebration at a snowy overlanding outpost, beside a reflective sphere. Trucks and flags, including the UK, US, and Russian flags, are visible in the background.

4WD, News

From Humble Beginnings

Overland Journal Editor-in-Chief Chris Collard, Editor, photographer, explorer, and volunteer is inducted into the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame.

An Overlander wearing a grey t-shirt and a blue-and-white headlamp stands in a dark environment, the headlamp’s beam shining brightly forward to illuminate their overlanding adventure.

Electronics, Gear

Gear Scout: LED Lenser SEO 7R

Over the last several months I have been evaluating many of the newer headlamps to hit the market. While many of them have been rather uninspired additions to an already crowed field, a few have stood…

An Overlander pickup truck drives down a dusty dirt road surrounded by tall cacti and desert vegetation, with mountains visible in the background under a clear sky.

4WD, Adventure, Adventure

Got Baja (Part II): Cerveza, Tacos de Pescado, and Mañana Mode.

Chris Collard digs deep into the archives and finds gold…Got Baja? (Part II). It’s raw, but the cerveza is cold.

4WD, Gear

One-hour Ragtop

We install Bestop’s Supertop canvas on our long-term Toyota Tacoma.

An overlander rides a motorcycle on a narrow, winding gravel road in a hilly area, kicking up a trail of dust behind them. Green shrubs and grass line the rocky road.

Motorcycle, News

2015 KTM Adventure Rider Rally

Justin and Kyra of Westx1000 visit the high Rockies to report on a popular KTM rendezvous.

A white off-road SUV, equipped for overlanding with gear on the roof, drives through a shallow, rocky river surrounded by trees, creating splashes as it moves through the water.

4WD, Featured Vehicles, Uncategorized

Why 4x4s Are Better In Australia

Australia is filled with poisonous shit that’s constantly trying to kill you. But it’s also filled with the world’s best four-wheel drive vehicles. Yeah, basically everything the little off-road enthusiast inside of you has ever wanted…