We tested 12-volt winches to their limits – and beyond (originally published by Overland Journal in the Gear Issue, 2009) By Chris Marzonie
Vehicle Preparations for Overland Travel
As a continuation of our vehicle selection article, the community of Expedition Portal examines the critical requirements of vehicle modifications for long-distance exploration.
Central America to the USA, A Family Road Trip – Part I
This is the true story about everything you should see and everything you shouldn’t do.
The 2011 Jeep Compass Pushes 30mpg, Features Freedom Drive II With Low Range and Skid Plates
New 2011 Jeep® Compass is beautifully redesigned, reflecting the styling cues of the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Getting Ready For The 2012 Super Tenere!
Earlier this year we were teased with a steady flow of press releases and videos featuring the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere as a concept.
(Watch) How Zamberlan Boots Are Made!
Here is a behind the scenes look at how they make a world-class top-quality boot!
ASFIR 4×4 Now Available in the United States
Their approach is focused on providing effective protection without adding too much weight, preserving suspension performance, vehicle handling and fuel economy.
Sportsmobile 4×4 Sprinter
As is usual with Sportsmobile West, they wanted to produce the highest quality, most capable Mercedes Sprinter camper ever manufactured.
My Land Rover Anomaly
It has been said that 70% of all Land Rovers ever built are still in use to this day and interestingly, it has been claimed that 30% of the tribes around the world first encountered white men driving Land Rovers.
Turtles across the land – A Jeep Wrangler as an overland vehicle.
As overland travelers we’re intrinsically linked to our vehicles. We load them with our lives and place our unwavering trust in them to move us about, like turtles roaming the land.
Toyota Land Cruiser History and Models
The Land Cruiser is considered to be the most robust platform for an overland vehicle. Land Cruiser came in various models and flavors over the years.
Saving Vegas
Your faithful correspondents rescue a five-foot stretch limousine in Bamako.
Ford HouseCar
As we know, Overlanding is not really a new concept…we could almost say that it has been popular since someone created the first wheel.
Rasta 4×4 Jemmy Jack Test
It is exciting to see a completely new approach to changing a tire or axle on the trail or even on the side of the road.
Mercedes Benz G280 CDI EntDecker Expedition Vehicle
Conceive and provide the ultimate expedition vehicle in terms of performance, comfort and reliability.
Lois Pryce: Ladies on the Loose DVD
Lois promises us action, entertainment and hot tips, as well as coverage of ‘women only’ topics.
GlobeRiders: Eurasian Odyssey
Motorcycle adventurer and photojournalist Helge Pedersen helped a group of 11 riders fulfill their dreams on a true, long distance motorcycle trip.
ARB Touring Series III
Camp in style with ARB’s new Tent, Annex & Awnings.
Wrangler JK Expedition Rack: BajaRack
IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS A PROTOTYPE RACK, AND ONLY REFLECTIVE OF THE PRODUCTION UNIT IN GENERAL APPEARANCE AND FUNCTIONAL DESIGN, NOT FINAL DESIGN, STRUCTURE, ETC.
Interbike 2009 – Day 3: Gear & Accessories
Some more updates from the show.