Photography by Richard Giordano, Eglė Gerulaitytė, and Lila Shaw There’s a kid driving a Corolla at 120 kph, waving a note at me with the words “I love you” scrawled across the paper. Normally, I would…
California-North BDR Film Goes Public
The CABDR-North (aka NorCal) BDR film, now available on YouTube, provides an end-to-end overview of the 13th BDR route created by Backcountry Discovery Routes. Like previous BDR films, this one gets down and dirty while also…
Tires for Overlanding Episode 6 :: Overland Vehicle Preparation and Treading Lightly
Join us for episode six of our educational series on Tires for Overlanding, where we review selecting various tires, driving and recovery, vehicle preparation, Tread Lightly, and more. For this sixth episode, we discuss the importance…
Minimalist Wallets :: Best of Breed
Good times—at least of the sort we’re after—come with a downside. The hard truth behind adventure is that you can’t safely peace out beyond the confines of cell service with nothing but a sandwich in one…
Overland News of the Week
Opinel Releases New Grilling Set Fabricated in France, this grill set includes a stainless steel folding knife, a spatula insert, and extra-large tongs with a stonewashed finish. The No. 12B folding knife features a beechwood handle…
The Story Till Now – Overlanding To The Arctic Ocean – Living In My Full-Size Truck :: Video of the Week
Most overlanders can recount a story of running out of talent in the backcountry. White knuckles on the steering wheel, a mouth drier than the Sahara, and stomach spinning like a washing machine (helped along by…
Hest Down Comforter with Top Sheet :: Field Tested
Having already had the privilege of putting the Hest Foamy mattress and pillow to the test, I eagerly seized the opportunity to evaluate the Hest down comforter and coordinating top sheet. In the mountains of Northern…
Tires for Overlanding Episode 5: Recovery Techniques
Join us for episode five of our educational series on Tires for Overlanding, where we review selecting various tires, driving and recovery, vehicle preparation, Tread Lightly, and more. For this fifth episode, we discuss the fundamentals…
Tracks4Africa Founder Wouter Brand :: November, 22 1954 – June, 14 2024
Even if you’ve never traveled on the continent, you are likely familiar with Tracks4Africa, the pioneering crowd-sourced GPS mapping software and paper map publisher. Its co-founder, the enigmatic Wouter Brand, died last week at the age…
Join Naresh Kumar as He Cycles Across America to Combat Human Trafficking
Naresh Kumar has cycled more than 10,000 kilometers through 13 countries on a tandem bicycle to raise awareness and funds to combat human trafficking. Now, you can join him as he travels from Oregon to DC,…
2025 INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster :: Overland Test and Project Part 1
After 25,000 kilometers, we rolled up to the Gulf of Aden. Yemen was just over the horizon, and the region was as close to all-out war as it had been in a generation. I had driven…
Rossmönster Launches the Baja Plus – “The Pinnacle of Off-Road Luxury”
Rossmönster recently launched the Rossmönster Baja Plus, a vehicle we had the pleasure of seeing in the flesh at the recent Overland Expo West event. As the largest and most luxurious model in the Rossmönster Baja…
Crossing Continents :: Traversing the Cederberg Range to Cape Agulhas
The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way. – Marcus Aurelius With a crack…
Father’s Day Podcast :: Interviewing Larry Brady
On this Father’s Day, we celebrate all of the dads. We are grateful to those with us and honor those who were gone too soon. Dads have an important job, providing protection, love, support, training,…
Sinuhe Xavier on Adventure and the Meaning of Home and Fatherhood :: Video
Raising a son is like watching a fragment of yourself break free, stepping into the world on its own. With each word and each step he takes, he drifts further from you, molding you into who…
Rivian R1S and R1T Models Offer More Power and Features
In June 2024, Rivian introduced the second-generation versions of its flagship models, the R1T pickup truck and the R1S SUV. These updated models bring significant advancements in performance, technology, and design. The new R1 platform offers…
The Realities of Solo Motorcycle Travel with Chasing Crystal :: Overland Journal Podcast
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 195 Crystal Fong is currently traveling on her 1990 Honda Dominator NX250 through Europe and beyond. In this podcast from the field, Crystal and host Ashley Giordano touch on the ups and…
Fire-Cooked Chipotle Burrito Bowls from Epic Family Road Trip :: Video of the Week
A simple, staple meal that can be whipped up at camp or home is like gold—especially if the recipe is flexible enough to be cooked over a fire or on a propane stove. In this Video…
The Noovo Plus Van is the Digital Nomad’s Dream Vehicle
Remote working has dovetailed neatly into Vanlife and has become a way of life for many professionals who seek to enjoy the freedom of travel with the obligation to earn a healthy income. The Noovo Plus…
The Next Adventure Trailer Is an Offroad Capable Toy Hauler
Images by Lamca Media The Next Adventure Trailer stands out in the realm of off-road capable toy haulers, designed to cater to the needs of adventurers seeking a reliable and versatile companion. Engineered to be lightweight…