In the early years of the twentieth century, Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone started taking regular camping trips together, sometimes with Thomas Edison, and often accompanied by the celebrated naturalist John Burroughs. They would ramble for…
Howl R1 Campfire Launches as the Most Portable Fire Pit Yet
In an era of increasing burn bans and rampant wildfires, the traditional wood campfire is quickly becoming a thing of the past for much of the year. Enter the Howl R1 Campfire, a bold new contender…
Pan America 1250 ST :: One for the Road
The Pan America 1250 ST is Harley’s answer to riders who love the original Pan America’s Revolution Max 1250 engine but aren’t so interested in off-pavement travel. In the Motor Company’s lingo, these would be “Adventure…
Smile, You’re on a Motorcycle :: Cardo Touts Riding’s Mental Health Benefits, Helps Vets
Cardo, the moto comms giant, recently surveyed over 18,000 motorcyclists in 114 countries and found that 56 percent of riders throw a leg over their bikes to “improve their mental well-being.” I have certainly found in…
Overland News of the Week
Segway Launches the Xyber E-Bike In this week’s Overland News of the Week, we feature Segway’s Xyber, a versatile personal transportation device that blends advanced engineering with ergonomic design. Built for both convenience and comfort, it…
Principles of Overlanding: The INEOS Grenadier Models and Modifications
Join hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott in this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast as they delve deep into the INEOS Grenadier. Matt recently purchased a Grenadier, and Scott has driven one across Africa and…
Arctic Trucks Unveils The Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Prado AT37
In 2025, Toyota will celebrate 40 years since the light-duty Prado joined its global Land Cruiser family. This milestone year sees world-famous extreme mobility specialists Arctic Trucks (AT) once again redefining “cool and capable” with the…
Field Tested :: Ultimate9 evcX Throttle Controller
The contemporary 4×4 is a high-tech wonder, packed with a staggering amount of computing power that controls nearly everything in the vehicle: from operating cabin mood lighting and hands-free phone calls to crucial driving functions like…
Field Tested :: Sea to Summit Dry Storage
Paatuwaqatsi, “Water is life,” they say on the Hopi Reservation. In the drier corners of the world, like the American Southwest, this is undoubtedly the case. Perpetually in short supply, and the supply getting ever shorter,…
Mark Your Calendars For XOverland’s First-Ever “Freeze Your Fenders Off” Campout
Expedition Overland is inviting adventurers from far and wide to their inaugural “Freeze Your Fenders Off” Campout, happening February 7-9 at the XOverland Ranch in Three Forks, Montana. This winter gathering is the first of what…
Coastline Vans Officially Unveils The Cosy Road 170
If you are a couple nearing retirement age with a taste for minimalism and the finer, simpler things in life, then the Cozy Road 170 was built with you in mind. Probably, the name itself doesn’t…
SW-Motech Rolls Out Luggage and Protection for the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has quickly become a favorite among adventure motorcyclists, offering a blend of rugged capability, modern features, and an attractively low price of entry. RE’s biggest improvements to the bike include its…
2025 KTM 390 Enduro R Debuts
KTM’s 390 Enduro R is a new machine intended more for play than adventure, but that won’t keep some adventurers from slapping on saddlebags and going camping with it. Others may want to tote the 350-pound…
More New Garmin Nav and Moto Tech for 2025
Garmin has recently expanded its offerings for adventure enthusiasts with the introduction a revised and updated version of its popular Montana 700 series handheld GPS units and the all-new zūmo R1 Radar system for motorcycles. These…
Storyteller Overland Introduces Crew Mode, a 170-inch Wheelbase Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
If your current overland vehicle has five stick figures stuck to the rear window, this is the new vehicle for you. Storyteller Overland has announced an expansion of its product range by introducing the all-new Crew…
Ram Confirms New Midsize Pickup for 2027
There are no official renderings yet, but executives at Stellantis are confirming that a new Ram midsize pickup will launch in 2027. It will be union-built in the United States at the currently shuttered plant in…
Rafiki on Tour on Overlanding Africa as a Couple
Join host Ashley Giordano on the Overland Journal Podcast as she and Dutch overlanders Tobias and Manon discuss the couple’s travels through Africa for the past two and a half years in their Land Rover Defender…
Wait, How Much? Toyota Announces 4Runner Pricing for 2025
Last year marked the 40th anniversary for one of the world’s most revered SUVs. The Toyota 4Runner has been not only a stalwart in the Big T’s four-wheel drive lineup for decades, it’s also a highly…
Field Tested :: Decked Drawer Systems
In 2024, Decked rolled out a redesigned version of their vaunted pickup truck drawer system. This was big news since many thousands of happy customers and industry experts had generally agreed that the original Decked drawers…
Max Adventure Announces Driven to Extremes Sahara 2025
“Going on a difficult expedition without Max Adventure is not a very good idea!” –Sir Ranulph Fiennes Bt OBE Explorer Max Adventure has announced its Driven to Extremes Sahara Expedition 2025 along the original Dakar Rally…