Leatt, known for their innovative motorcycle protection equipment and clothing, is taking on the adventure touring market. Their 7.5 ADV line for 2025 comprises DriTour gear for wet weather, FlowTour for warm rides, and MultiTour for…
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Are Bush Planes Your Next Over Lander?
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady is joined by Dave Harriton from American Expedition Vehicles, an engineering and product design expert and a passionate backcountry flyer. The discussion delves into the…
Overland News of the Week, February 28th, 2025
Apply for RealTruck’s Rugged Ridge Trail Access Program This week’s Overland News begins with RealTruck. Throughout 2025, RealTruck will award $20,000 in grant funding, with one $5,000 grant awarded each quarter to organizations that align with…
Supertramp Campers Unveils the Flagship HT Hard-Side Camper
Supertramp Campers has announced the release of its latest slide-in truck camper, the Flagship HT (Hard Top). This sleek-looking new model is designed to merge the openness of Supertramp’s LT (Lift Top) camper with the durability…
Braai Essentials: A Barbeque Master’s Tools of the Trade
Cooking over an open fire and coals has been an essential element of human evolution ever since Homo erectus earned the ability to harness and manage fire. Sitting beside the flames and grilling a meal is…
The Explorers Club: Not Just for Scientists
Photography by Chris Collard Housed in a New York City building on East 70th Street lies the headquarters of the Explorers Club. Home to the Kon-Tiki globe, the Apollo 11 moon flag, and thousands of archival…
The Starvision Adventure Home Trailer Sure Is an Interesting Concept, but Is It a Practical Concept?
The Starvision Adventure Home trailer, with its massive bedroom windows and skylight, is clearly intended to be bought by those who love the outdoors more than they value privacy. Appealing to enthusiastic bird watchers, exhibitionists, and…
Fancy a Cuddle? The Story Behind Aeronaut Outdoor
Aeronaut Outdoor Founders Brandon and Laura Davey say the company was born from a simple problem: sleeping outside kind of sucks. After more than 15 years of experience designing gear for brands like NEMO, Marmot, and…
Challenger Motorhomes Has Introduced Its X Line In Europe
Anyone who has the exquisite pleasure of overlanding Europe will know that Europeans have a deep and passionate love for summer and sun and have for decades been perfecting the art of camper construction. European campers…
Rivian Introduces the Desert Inspired California Dune Limited Edition
Rivian has introduced the California Dune limited edition of the ever-popular R1S and R1T models, an exclusive variant of its electric adventure vehicles. This special edition takes cues from desert landscapes and incorporates distinctive styling elements…
Gerber Compleat Cutting, Knife, and Cookware Set :: Field Tested
When traveling overland and living out of a relatively small-sized rig, compactness is a key factor when purchasing any indoor item, especially when it comes to kitchenware. Pots and pans are bound to take up a…
Clay and Rachelle Croft of XOverland on the Adventure of Travel, Life, and Love
Join host Scott Brady on the Overland Journal Podcast as he converses with Clay and Rachelle Croft, the dynamic duo behind the XOverland brand. Known for their extensive global travels and mastery of overlanding, Scott delves…
Expedition Overland’s New Series, Spirit Of Adventure is Here!
For North American overlanders, a journey to Alaska is a right of passage through some of the planet’s most beautiful and seasonally unforgiving terrain. We are excited to travel that route again, this time through the…
Iran Arrests and Charges Moto Adventurers Craig and Lindsay Foreman with Espionage
British motorcycle adventurers Craig and Lindsay Foreman have been detained in Iran and charged with espionage. Details surrounding their apprehension and current status are murky, but the government of Iran claims they had been collecting sensitive…
Tire Repair Essentials
While most travelers envision their first field repair as a bent tie rod or a punctured oil pan, the most common malady is a damaged tire. The correct tire repair equipment can reduce the need to…
Scout Announces Their New Full-Size Olympic Pop-up Camper
Scout has been turning the overland truck camper market on its head, releasing one new product after another to wide adoption and a blistering sales pace. Personally, I have purchased two Scouts and am testing and…
Lexus LX700 Overtrail :: A Pinnacle Overlander
Few vehicles capture the spirit of overlanding like a Land Cruiser: rugged, capable, worldly, and trusted. For North America, Land Cruisers have been sold since 1958 and were available as the pinnacle overlander of choice for…
The Best Tie-down Straps for Overlanding
Traveling safely isn’t just about navigating challenging terrain—it’s also about ensuring your gear is secure throughout the journey. The NHTSA and CPSC report that unsecured loads alone are responsible for nearly as many US deaths on-road…
Field Tested :: Doubletake Mirrors
Visibility on a motorcycle is paramount for active rider safety. Riders commonly refer to the heightened situational awareness you need on a bike as “head on a swivel”—the constant scanning of the road or trail environment…
Rivian Launches the Delivery 500 and 700 Commercial Vans
The designers of the Ram Promaster probably had no idea that the vehicle designed primarily for commercial use would become such a massive hit with Neo Bohemians on the great unwashed trail down to Guatemala. Those…