It’s safe to say that Julie and Chris Ramsey from the Pole to Pole Expedition are currently the most ambitious electrified overland adventurers on the planet. Now, they have the Guinness World Records to prove it….
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Overland News of the Week, April 11th, 2025
Scout Campers and 10 Barrel Partner to Brew Camp Coldie, the 5% IPA Camp Coldie—a classic West Coast IPA with a lower ABV—pays homage to overlanding and camping with its medium-body, subtly sweet tones with a…
Arctic Trucks Founder Emil Grímsson on the Challenges of Polar Exploration
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as sits down with Arctic Trucks CEO Emil Grímsson to discuss the origin of Arctic Trucks Iceland and how he turned the “Top Gear Polar Special” into a career…
Slate, Canoo, Telo :: New EV 4x4s or Vaporware?
A mega billionaire, a recently bankrupt manufacturer, and a plucky startup have all made waves recently with news about interesting EV 4x4s. Perhaps the most intriguing is the alleged sub-$25,000 pickup from the mysterious Slate Auto,…
INEOS Automotive Announces Strategic Response To New 25 Percent Import Tariff Increases
INEOS Automotive has announced a strategic response aimed at shielding its American customers from the newly introduced 25 percent import tariff increases, which were prompted by policy decisions under President Trump. The company made this statement…
Ford Australia announces Ranger Super Duty for 2026, Will Not Be Sold in the US
Ford has announced that the best-selling vehicle of 2024 in Australia, the Ford Ranger, will soon be offered as the Ford Ranger Super Duty. In a nutshell, this “Super Duty” variant of the Ranger is higher…
Overland Expo SoCal Set a New Benchmark
With Overland Expo West on the horizon, we thought now was a good time to look back at the recent Overland Expo SoCal that opened its doors to the public on March 15-16 in Costa Mesa,…
Redarc Has Launched the Redworks Quickfit Power Panels
We recently completed installing a Redarc-based electrical system in our Defender camper, and we could not be happier with the result. Well, we thought we couldn’t be happier until we saw the launch of the Redarc…
T-Mobile and Starlink Expand Satellite Comms Options
Staying connected in remote locations can be a significant challenge for adventurers of all stripes. Traditional cellular networks frequently fall short in delivering coverage where overland travelers often find themselves. In the ongoing race to offer…
Scott Brady’s Overlanding 101 Aims to Guide a New Generation of Vehicle-Based Adventurers
With the growing popularity of overland travel, a new field guide promises to help beginners and intermediate explorers navigate the fundamentals of vehicle-based adventure. Overlanding 101: A Field Guide to Vehicle-Based Adventure Travel will be released…
Overland Journal Podcast :: Leave No Trace and Winnebago on Reducing Travel Impact
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, Scott Brady engages with Mark Nevils from Winnebago and Brice Esplin from Leave No Trace to discuss the importance of responsible outdoor ethics, sustainable travel, and the impact…
10 Overland Hacks Under $50 That Will Change Your World
Sometimes, the simplest, most inexpensive items can make a difference in your overland setup. Whether it’s a clever storage fix, a time-saving tool, or a piece of gear that solves an everyday frustration, these budget-friendly finds…
Jeep Debuts the New Avenger 4xe in Europe
Jeep has taken a significant step forward in the compact SUV segment with the debut of the new Avenger 4xe, the latest addition to its growing lineup of electrified vehicles. Blending urban efficiency with proven moderate…
New Zealand’s First Land Rover Crosses Its Homeland Again
The first Land Rovers are now 77 years old, and many early examples are treated more like cherished relics or museum pieces than the off-road exploration machines they were built to be. In New Zealand, however,…
The Scientific Exploration Society :: Overland Conservation
When we read about Darién Gap expeditions, we tend to focus on the immense undertaking of the crossing from a four-wheel-drive perspective. But for Colonel John Blashford-Snell, the expedition leader responsible for the first crossing of…
First Drive :: 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport
Most of us in the overlanding scene want a vehicle that can get us the absolute furthest away from civilization. We want lockers, beefy tires, a 40-degree approach angle, and if it doesn’t run on diesel,…
Movember Foundation’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
The Movember Foundation’s 2025 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is just around the corner. Sign up, suit up, and saddle up to support their annual dressed-to-the-nines motorcycle outing on Sunday, May 18. Triumph Motorcycles is the Official Motorcycle…
Overland Events and Rallies You Don’t Want to Miss This Spring (2025)
AMERICAN WEST Desert Adventure Rally When April 8-13, 2025 | Where Bisbee, Arizona Combining scenic backcountry riding, evening entertainment, and catered meals with Southern Arizona’s striking landscapes and scenery, the Desert Adventure Rally is a week…
Principles of Overlanding: Anthropology and the Overlander’s Code
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady talks to Dr. Bryon Bass about the principles of overlanding and the Overlander’s Code, created as a supplement to resources like Tread Lightly and Leave…
Overland News of the Week, March 28th, 2025
Goose Gear Announces Ultralite Interior Kicking off this week’s overland news Goose Gear unveils its Ultralite Interior. The company has long been the industry benchmark for plug-n-play storage solutions for a wide array of vehicles and…