Show Notes for Podcast #165 Scott Brady and Matt Scott discuss era appropriate vehicle modifications, classic 4wds, and even investing in collector models. Most overlanders appreciate the simple and vintage travel equipment, including canvas slingback chairs…
Toyota Unveils Tundra 1794 Limited Edition at State Fair of Texas
Amid the Lone Star State’s grand State Fair, Toyota took the wraps off a new premium Tundra offering, the Tundra 1794 Limited Edition. Building on the solid foundation of the third-generation Tundra, which debuted just a…
9 Best Hard Storage Cases for Overlanding
Some people have an innate ability to learn their lessons from the wise words and experiences of others. As I gazed at the half-empty plastic storage case on my roof with a bewildered stare, I couldn’t…
Ineos Goes on Safari with Acquisition of Kavango Engineering
Ineos continues to expand its footprint in the adventure travel world with the recent acquisition of Maun, Botswana-based Kavango Engineering. KE is a legacy engineering outfit that’s been building bespoke safari and specialist vehicles for lodges…
AirLift 1000 CUV/SUV Air-Helper Springs :: Field Tested
Most overlanding enthusiasts equate air suspension to full-size pickup suspensions, which improve ride and handling when towing heavy trailers or hauling slide-in campers. Installing air-helper springs can also benefit the adventurous overlanding crowd who drive smaller…
Toyota Expands Rebelle Rally Commitment for 2023
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has recently announced its significantly expanded participation in the upcoming 2023 Rebelle Rally, doubling its presence at the event with six teams, up from last year’s three. Susann Kazunas, Vice President…
Goal Zero Launches Yeti Pro 4000
Goal Zero continues to add larger and more technologically capable power stations to its extensive Yeti lineup. Its latest is the Yeti Pro 4000, boasting a brawny 3,600 watts of continuous power and up to 7,200…
Truma Systems Featured on Revamped Off Grid Trailers Model
Truma, a leading provider of premium outdoor living solutions, recently announced a partnership with Off Grid Trailers, resulting in the launch of two completely reimagined overland camping trailers: the Expedition 3.0 and the Pando 3.0. These…
2024 BMW R 1300 GS Debut
BMW’s new R 1300 GS is ready to ride, and there’s no mistaking it with anything else. It may have a few nuts and bolts in common with their previous flagship, the R 1250 GS, but…
Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness :: First Drive
I am 28 years old, and I’ve already compiled a bucket list so long I fear I’m going to run out of time before I finish it. The U.S. alone is so crammed with gorgeous vistas…
The Montana Scheme—Out-of-State Vehicle Registration Continues to Boom
There are 56 counties in Montana, and each one gets its own unique numerical prefix on the state’s license plates. Historically these were assigned by population—the more people who lived in a particular county, the lower…
Overland News of the Week
Rux 70-liter Essentials Set This week’s Overland News of the Week has some great gear offerings and the first on the list is the Rux 70-liter system; a practical and robust alternative to plastic bins and…
How Overlanders are Ruining Overlanding :: Video of the Week
The rapid expansion of overlanding as a hobby and lifestyle has ushered in positive and negative consequences for the natural landscapes we explore. In this video, Kasper Hoglund delves into the ramifications of overlanders’ actions in…
Ineos Has Named US Dealers Ahead of Grenadier Launch
The Grenadiers are coming. Ahead of the official deliveries of its all-new SUV, Ineos has named its US dealers. Covering most corners of the country, the dealers will finalize the 7,000 current North American Grenadier pre-orders…
Episode 164 Principles of Overlanding: 30 Insights on Traveling the World by Vehicle
Show Notes for Podcast #164 Principles of Overlanding: 30 Insights on Traveling the World by Vehicle, an overview of the core tenets of overland travel. Scott Brady and Matt Scott discuss the Principles of Overlanding Tweet…
The Drums of Tonkin :: Frank and Helen Schreider’s Indonesian Expedition by Amphibious Jeep
Photography by Frank and Helen Schreider Frank and Helen Schreider were preparing to leave for the island of Flores, Indonesia, when the village chief in Komodo brought bad news. “There is no road at Labuhan Badjo,”…
10 Things to Know About Overlanding Botswana
Photography by Expedition Overland Botswana offers the ingredients of a wild adventure. Hundreds of unpaved tracks made of thick sand and bone-wrenching washboard could keep an overland traveler busy for many months, if not years. Add…
2023 Chevy Colorado ZR2: Moving up in the Midsize Market
The mid-sized truck is dominated by the Toyota Tacoma, a darling of the adventure crowd, which, in 2022, outsold its nearest competitor, the Chevy Colorado, by a ratio of more than 2.5 to 1. However, Chevy…
Dumb or Dumber? A Half-Life Man Learns to Ride
(Great Falls, Montana)—My home state of Montana is famous for its instantly recognizable landmarks and unique history. From the rapidly disappearing glaciers of Glacier National Park (see them while you still can!) to the Little Bighorn…
2023 Nissan Z: Grand Touring an Icon
My first memory of a vehicle was my dad’s Datsun 240Z, childish wonder on eleven as my father adjusted the choke lever and the carbureted straight six roared to life. There are also flashes of the…