Space Acacia Camping System In this week’s overland news is the Space Acacia camping system; a unique glamping tent that gives you a cozy interior while camping out in the wild. The tent is made with…
Colorado’s High Passes Remain Closed Deep Into Summer
Like many states in the American West, Colorado saw record snowpack levels in the winter of 2022-2023. Some parts of the state saw as much as 140 percent of average accumulation, and stream runoffs are still…
Episode 158 Paul Marsh on Preparing the Vehicle and Yourself for Overland Travel
Show notes for Overland Journal Podcast Episode 158 Paul Marsh on Preparing the Vehicle and Yourself for Overland Travel Summary: In the Overland Journal Podcast episode 158, Scott Brady interviews Paul Marsh, legendary vehicle consultant, and…
G’Day Jambo “A Colombian Overland Adventure”– Land Cruiser and Defender :: Video
G’Day Jambo, aka Cody, Olivia, and their dog, Roan, is an adventurous trio that prior to their Pan-American expedition were part-time travelers who had “chosen the unexciting path of being fiscally responsible as we work toward…
Overland Expo Mountain West 2023 – August 25-27 in Loveland, Colorado
It’s been a banner year for Overland Expo—when Toyota launches an all-new Tacoma at your event, as they did in May at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff—you know you’ve hit the big time. The Pacific Northwest…
2017 Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 :: Classifieds
I remember a time not so long ago when some overlanders would turn their nose up to the prospect of overlanding in a Sprinter 4×4. It wasn’t that the Mercedes was a bad vehicle but rather…
Food Storage for the Overland Traveler
Editor’s Note: This food storage article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2023 Issue. If you think about it, food should always come first. It’s the fire behind everything we do, from everyday human functioning…
1990 Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ81 :: Classifieds
The Land Cruiser is an overlanding icon and the 80 Series is considered by many as one of the best. This appreciating classic finds a sweet spot between bulletproof backcountry reliability and modern refinement. If you’d…
AltRider ADV Moto Products :: Field Tested
AltRider produces a wide range of rugged adventure bike accessories. Reviewed below are three of their products that I’ve tested on my Yamaha Ténéré 700. I chose them because they solve real-world problems for adventure enthusiasts,…
BMW Motorrad Days Americas
BMW will host the first BMW Motorrad Days Americas during the Barber Vintage Festival in Leeds, Alabama, from October 6-8 this year. Join them to celebrate BMW’s first century of motorcycle manufacturing. BMW Centenary It’s been…
The Award-Winning Australian Xscape Camper Trailer is Packed with Innovative Features
In continuation of its legacy of building award-winning camper trailers, Ultimate Campers has introduced the highly anticipated Xscape camper trailer, a worthy successor to the acclaimed X25 model. This latest addition to Ultimate Campers’ lineup has…
Traveling the World by 1949 Double Decker Bus :: Video of the Week
Many of the wildest (and best) laid travel plans are hatched in a small country pub, and the one wagered by Richard King and a gathering of his friends at the Deers Hut pub in the…
Episode 157 Tom Sheppard on the Nobility of Wilderness, Crossing the Sahara, and Overlanding the Deserts.
Show Notes for podcast 157 Tom Sheppard on the Nobility of Wilderness, Crossing the Sahara, and Overlanding the Deserts. Summary: Scott Brady interviews the legendary Tom Sheppard, an icon of overlanding, and one of the most…
iKamper Expands BDV Rooftop Line With a Range of Accessories
Customizing your outdoor adventure rig is essential, as the “one size fits all” model doesn’t work and we all have our own style of travel and specific needs. The iKamper lineup of BDV (an) accessories is…
Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro :: Field Tested
It’s a rare product that changes everything about the way you travel. The Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro did just that in ways that continually surprise me. I spent six months building out (well, overseeing the…
Is Your Overland Vehicle Overweight? Here Is a Possible Solution
Editor’s Note: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is a carefully determined specification developed by auto manufacturers in conjunction with the federal government to determine a particular vehicle’s legal status. It also indicates the absolute engineering limits…
Toyota Unveils Upgraded Land Cruiser 70 Series in Australia
With all the fuss surrounding the recent launch of the 2024 Land Cruiser in the USA, you might not have noticed that, a day later, Toyota unveiled an upgraded Land Cruiser 70 Series in Australia! That’s…
From Land to Sea: Overlanders Weigh-In On the Transition to Sailing
Editor’s Note: This sailing article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2023 Issue. Lead photo by Bryan Danger. Bumfuzzle | Pat, Ali, Ouest, and Lowe Schulte Photography courtesy of Bumfuzzle “Neither of us had ever…
Dusty Lizard Campout by Mosko Moto
Mosko Moto is calling all Reptilian riders to meet at their Dusty Lizard Campout Event near Park City, Utah. Bring your own dust and eat plenty more while riding a planned Adventure or Dualsport route, or…
2024 Nissan Titan Unveiled
The Nissan Titan is a vehicle that probably does not get as much attention as it deserves despite an excellent reliability track record since its release in 2004 and a class-leading 5-year/100,000-mile basic warranty. Sales of…