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Toyota Tacoma Demello Rock Sliders

Toyota Tacoma Demello Rock Sliders   [EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re sorry, this image has been removed.]     [EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re sorry, this image has been removed.] Fully welded .120 wall 1.75″ tubing   [EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re…

Columbia Overland: An Interview with Larry Grubbs

Columbia Overland: An interview with Larry Grubbs

Columbia Overland is a premium vehicle outfitter located in the Pacific Northwest that specializes in Land Rover service and modifications for all popular overland platforms. Their reputation has been built by producing high-quality skid plates, suspension components and interior panels for Rovers, but that ingenuity has extended to the Toyota Tacoma as well with their new dual-battery tray. Their line of products extend from campaign furniture to satellite phones.

We spent some time with Larry Grubbs, one of the company principles talking about their product offerings and design/testing philosophy.

Website: www.columbiaoverland.com

ALL-NEW DEFENDER CONCEPT

LAND ROVER SHOWS PHOTOS OF NEW DEFENDER WHICH WILL BE RELEASED AT THE 2011 FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW

    • Land Rover confirms its global intention to launch a new Defender in 2015, with no current decision on whether or not the next generation Defender will come to the North American markets

    • Land Rover DC100 investigates the potential future direction of the iconic Defender
    • Demonstrates the future of Land Rover capability and versatility
    • Design team led by Gerry McGovern

 

Land Rover released photos today of the DC100, a modern interpretation of the iconic Land Rover Defender, which will make its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Land Rover Defender DC100 Concept

 

Two people in hats change a flat tire on a blue 4x4 overland truck stuck in sandy desert terrain under a clear sky. The truck bed holds a spare tire and overlanding equipment.
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EOP Tire Repair Kit

The Extreme Outback Tire Repair Kit   [EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re sorry, this image has been removed.] Tire puncture, 2006 Outback Challenge.  Photo: Nathan Hindman   Tire Repair in the Field Without exception, the most common vehicle…

A bright red gasoline container shaped like a circular saw blade is mounted on the back of a black Overland Jeep, with a hose wrapped around it and a gasoline warning label visible.
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AEV 10 Gallon Fuel Tank: ExPo Exclusive

AEV has just announced their new 10.2 gallon fuel tanks and expedition portal has had the first opportunity to see these tanks up close and document their fitment.  We are currently on a 500+ mile Arizona…

An overlander rides a motorcycle, navigating a frozen, icy path through a barren, rocky landscape with brown hills and distant snow-capped mountains under a clear sky.

Motorcycle Chang Pa

Gaurav Jani has released a teaser for his latest expedition.  His films are always inspirational and deep, rewarding the viewer with stunning scenery and a view into one person’s will to explore. Bravo!

A silver Toyota Tacoma Overlander pickup truck with off-road tires is parked on a dirt mound. In the foreground, a yellow portable air compressor sits on the grass. Leafless trees are in the background.
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Black Rat Recovery Kit Review

The Black Rat Recovery Kit   [EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re sorry, this image has been removed.]       Recovery Equipment Traveling unsupported off-highway requires equipment and experience to extricate ypur vehicle from a myriad of immobilizing…

A red Toyota pickup truck, built for overlanding, drives on a dusty dirt road in a rocky desert landscape, with large rock formations and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

2011 Toyota Tacoma TX Pro

Images by the Expedition Portal Team Test Team: Joe Bacal and Scott Brady Introduction: It is difficult to describe how -57 degrees feels, the extreme cold of the arctic winter damaging my lungs with each successive…

A silver Overlander SUV is parked on a rocky hillside at sunset, surrounded by rugged terrain and large boulders with a glowing sky on the horizon.

Ultimate Land Rover Adventure

Land Rover has just announced an amazing adventure package for later this month. It is limited to only 12 seats, so we recommend giving them a call ASAP! Cool locations, VIP entrance to the Telluride Film…