Joining us this week on the Overland Journal Podcast, host Ashley Giordano welcomes Paula and Jeremy Dear, two Brits en route from Belgium to Southern Africa in a 32-year-old ex-Belgian Iveco military police truck. In this…
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2027 Nissan Frontier Sport Expands the Mid-Size Truck’s Off-Road Appeal
Nissan has unveiled the 2027 Frontier Sport, a new package designed to bridge the gap between the everyday-oriented SV trim and the more trail-focused Pro-X and Pro-4X models. The update gives the midsize pickup a tougher…
INEOS Automotive and onX Offroad Launch 50 States, 50 Trails Initiative Across America
What could be more enjoyable than driving a convoy of INEOS Grenadier vehicles across the United States, connecting one off-road trail to the next? In the lead-up to America’s 250th Independence Day celebrations, INEOS Automotive has…
Graeme Esarey on Expedition Sailing
On this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, Scott Brady and Brian McVickers interview Graham Esarey about his expedition sailing life, focusing on his team’s 2024 Northwest Passage crossing aboard the Dog Bark, a converted 60-foot…
Jeep Recon EV Production Delayed to Mid-2026
Images courtesy of Jeep Originally slated to arrive in late 2024, the production of Jeep’s ambitious fully EV 4×4 has been pushed back yet again, this time until ‘mid-2026,’ as Stellantis reassesses production timing and market…
INEOS Fusilier Delayed Until 2028 as Brand Refines Its Compact 4WD Strategy
When INEOS Automotive unveiled the Fusilier in early 2024, the smaller electrified 4WD appeared poised to become a significant step forward for the young manufacturer. Positioned below the Grenadier and Quartermaster, the Fusilier promised to combine…
GP Factor Drops the Best Heavy-Duty Grenadier Sliders Yet
The INEOS Grenadier continues to attract serious aftermarket support, and for good reason. Having driven an early-production Grenadier Fieldmaster more than 25,000 kilometers across Africa, from Cape Town to Djibouti, it ran the length of East…
Bronco Outsells Wrangler for the First Time
Photo credits: Ford, Jeep For decades, the Jeep Wrangler stood alone at the top of the North American off-road market. The platform was the default choice for anyone who wanted solid axles, removable doors, endless aftermarket…
Winnebago Launches the Arka, a Purpose-Built Off-Grid Adventure Truck
Winnebago Industries has introduced the new Arka, an overland-focused adventure truck that signals the company’s continued push into the growing off-grid and backcountry travel market. The Arka is generating considerable buzz across social media, with many…
Backcountry Discovery Routes Expands Northeast Riding Opportunities with Adirondacks BDR-X
Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR) has announced the release of the trailer for its latest project, the Adirondacks BDR-X, a new loop-style adventure motorcycle route through New York’s Adirondack Park. The route, which officially launches on May…
2008 Toyota Tundra and OEV Alpine Camper :: Feature Vehicle
Our 1990 Toyota Pickup, affectionately named “Little Red,” has been our go-to adventuremobile since 2013. It has seen a couple of continents and a few revisions along the way, but it remains an antiquated, underpowered, 36-year-old…
Overland News of the Week, May 8th, 2026
The New Thule Widesky Rooftop Tent Is a Looker The Thule Widesky is an attractive two-person hardshell rooftop tent designed to balance quick setup with improved comfort in camp. Its gas-strut-assisted design allows the tent to…
Principles of Overlanding 12V Fridges: Choosing the Right Size and Power for Real-World Travel
For this episode of The Overland Journal Podcast, hosts Scott and Matt discuss choosing overland 12-volt fridges over coolers, advocating for the smallest necessary size (25–35 liters for one/two, 45–55 liters for small families) to avoid…
Ford’s $30k EV Pickup :: Closer to Reality?
After a recent tour of Chinese EV production facilities, Ford CEO Jim Farley has not been shy about sharing his thoughts on their impact on the global automotive industry. Farley bluntly said Ford can not compete…
AEV Confirms Summer Production for Ford FXL Upfit Package
American Expedition Vehicles has confirmed that production of its Ford FXL upfit package will begin in summer 2026, marking a notable expansion of the company’s long-standing collaboration with Ford Motor Company. The announcement signals AEV’s continued…
2Up and Overloaded on What You Need to Know About Motorcycle Travel in Southeast Asia
This week on The Overland Journal Podcast, host Ashley Giordano welcomes returning podcast guests Tim and Marisa Notier of 2Up and Overloaded to discuss the adventure motorcycle couple’s travels through Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and…
Three Wheels, Two Continents: Reliant Robin Completes Whacky Record-Breaking Journey from London to Cape Town
British automotive engineering has produced some of the most capable and desirable vehicles ever built, from the Land Rover Series and Range Rover, along with icons such as the Mini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Jaguar sports cars, and…
KTM Expands Its Electric Off-Road Lineup with the 2027 Freeride E
Last week, a short video circulated of two riders celebrating the completion of their overland builds by spinning up their electric dirt bikes on front-mounted trays bolted to their trucks. It was a slightly absurd moment,…
Happy Feet: Hiking Socks That’ll Have You Grinning From Toe to Toe
If hiking boots are like the tires on our overland vehicle, then socks are the suspension system. Since you can’t air down your boots to match the terrain, your socks must be ready to absorb every…
The Extended Range EV Influx Is Coming
Extended range electric vehicles, commonly referred to as EREVs, are quickly emerging as one of the most compelling solutions for buyers who split their time between daily driving and long distance exploration. For the overland community,…