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A vintage 1941 Ford GPW Jeep with an American flag is parked on a sunny street near industrial buildings and a chain-link fence. The olive green vehicle displays various markings and equipment, showcasing classic military style.

Spotted: 1941 Ford GPW “Jeep”

This jeep carries 48-star flag from days before Hawaii and Alaska joined the union.

4WD, Adventure, Adventure, Featured Vehicles, Video

Via West County Explorers Club: My friend Greg just sent me a link to this outstanding travel video by Munich-based freelance filmmaker, Vincent Urban and Clemens Krüger. Part 1 of a five-part series, it shows three friends traveling through southeast Asia in a Land Rover Defender 110. There is hardly any narration, hardly any dialogue. Moments of the trip are just strung together like memories. It’s beautifully shot and edited and gets to the heart of why we all travel.

The first three in the series are already on Vimeo. See Part 2 here and Part 3 here.

Thanks for the tip, Greg!

Gear, Tools, Recovery and Safety

Overland Journal: Air Compressor Test

Jonathan Hanson takes an in depth look at several of the best compressors

4WD, Adventure, Video

Video of the Day: Off-road Ukraine

via West County Explorers Club: Here’s a recent Vimeo find documenting what appears to be a group of Czechs on a 2008 off-road expedition in the Ukraine. It looks like they had a great trip. And I like the video.

Just be careful about driving over those winch cables guys. Oh, and Smokey the Bear says to clear a five-foot-radius ring around that campfire but other than that, nice one…

4WD, Featured Vehicles

Best of Expo: NuKaiser 715: Mopar Concept Vehicle

The most difficult part of driving the NuKaiser is keeping the sand out of your mouth from smiling so much.

A white Overlander camper van with a pop-up roof is parked among tall, slender trees in a misty forest. The ground is covered in green shrubs, and thick fog shrouds the background, creating a tranquil, mysterious atmosphere.

Adventure, Camper/Trailer, Featured Vehicles, News

Drive Nacho Drive is underway!

Another great couple is about to hit the road! Brad and Sheena have just quit their jobs and are embarking on a round-the-world trip in their VW Volkswagen. We are not sure yet if their biggest…

Close-up of a glass bottle labeled 100% GUATE next to a candle in a dimly lit, overland-style setting. The blurred background reveals other bottles and warm lighting, evoking the cozy ambiance of an Overlanding adventure.

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Arizona to Guatemala: Driving a Defender 110 OUT of the U.S., part 3

Phase 3: Guatemala

When we finally crossed into Guatemala, we had to pay a few bucks for some sort of mandatory agricultural spray on the underside of the vehicle.

Six different handheld GPS devices stand upright in shallow water among rocks, their screens visible. Perfect for any overlander, some display maps while others have blank or off screens. The background features a rugged, rocky landscape.

Electronics, Gear

Finding Your Way, the Modern Way

All-in-one GPS receivers for two- and four-wheel overlanders

By Chris Marzonie

Featured Vehicles, Gear

Reedo Land Rover

… we came across this stylish, toy Land Rover complete with roof rack and tiny jerry cans …

Gear, Tools, Recovery and Safety, Video

Video of the Day: How a Differential Works

West County Explorers Club: Do you ever wonder how exactly a differential works? We all have a rough idea, but for a well-explained breakdown of the concepts, check out this instructional film from the 1930s. I think you’ll be hard-pressed to find a clearer explanation.

A bronze statue of a seated woman holding a jug, pouring water onto her dress, graces the lush greenery and trees—an inviting oasis for any overlander pausing in this tranquil outdoor garden setting.

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Arizona to Guatemala: Driving a Defender 110 OUT of the U.S., part 2

Phase 2: Southeastern Mexico

… we dropped down to the expansive sea-level marshlands in the state of Tabasco …

A vintage gray pickup truck with a crew cab is parked outside a light-colored wooden garage on a driveway. This well-maintained Overlander features classic rounded lines and a sturdy metal bed, ready for any overlanding adventure.

4WD, Featured Vehicles

La Aduana: 1957 Chevy Oreville Crew Cab with NAPCO 4×4

This 1957 Chevrolet Crew Cab 4×4 is another beautiful example of a rare, period-custom truck. According to the seller it started life as a 1-ton pick-up and was then converted by Oreville Metal Specialty Company in…

comparo: Kindle Fire vs. iPad vs. iPhone

Electronics, Gear

Kindle Fire for Adventure Travel

As long-time Amazon Prime members, we ordered an early release Kindle Fire for evaluation. Given the form factor, we considered its suitability for adventure travel. Being just in the middle of the iPad and iPhone on…

View from an Overland vehicle entering a curved tunnel with white walls and orange lighting, creating a sense of motion blur as the road bends to the right.

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Arizona to Guatemala: Driving a Defender 110 OUT of the U.S.

Phase 1: Intro; Northern/Central Mexico

Most Americans drool over the legendary Land Rover Defender 110, and especially ones newer than 25 years old, which cannot be legally imported & registered in the United States.