We love practical, multi-purpose gear which is well-designed and constructed to survive harsh environments and heavy use. Ignik, the outdoor brand headquartered on Bainbridge Island, Washington, is set to expand its product offerings with the introduction…
Will the Overland Ready GMC Canyon AT4x Rule Them All?
Capability matters, and few manufacturers deliver. As most vehicles become more fragile, impossibly complex, and reliant on “appearance packages,” a few brands are bucking the trend and doubling down on authenticity. GMC is one of those…
Field Tested :: Rev’It Storm WB Jacket
A Lightweight Wind Cheater Rev’It pursues new fabrics and clothing technologies like many of us seek the next challenging backroad or stunning campsite. Their Storm WB (for wind barrier) jacket is no exception. Rev’It combines Hydratex…
Six Months of International Travel with Starlink
“Stay calm; call 911!” I instructed Luisa as I carefully brought the Nimbl to a stop on the icy road deep within the Yukon. The van lay wedged in the snow on its roof, the wheels…
Video of the Week :: Sonoran Rovers and Artisan Arjuna Steen Create a Defender Masterpiece
If you are a fan of surgical carpentry and workmanship, the Classic Land Rover Defender, and impeccable filmmaking, then this is the video for you. Titled “Exquisite Land Rover Defender Camper Build – Start to Finish…
Overland Expo West Returns to Flagstaff, May 19-21
Like the proverbial swallows to Capistrano, overlanders will be returning to Flagstaff, Arizona, for the 2023 edition of Overland Expo West, May 19-21. Ticket prices range from $490 for the full, weekend-long Overland Experience pass to…
Episode 142 :: Overland Testing Mashup—Raptor R, TRX, Grenadier, 4Xe Trailhawk, Defender 130, and More
Show Notes for Podcast #142 Overland Testing Mashup: Raptor R, TRX, Grenadier, 4Xe Trailhawk, Defender 130, and more! Summary: For the Spring Vehicle Mashup, Matt Scott and Scott Brady discuss the recent crop of test vehicles,…
Overland News :: Ineos Announces Grenadier Pricing and Ordering Information Day
The Ineos Grenadier is one of the most anticipated new models for overlanders in decades. The North American Ineos Automotive team just announced via email to early order holders and information subscribers about their May 17th…
Field Tested :: Men’s Danner Mountain 600 Boots
There are two types of people in this world; I like to call them the Bright Oranges and The Dark Blues. I am a Dark Blue. The Bright Oranges are social, outgoing, and eager for interaction….
Featured Vehicle :: Jerry the Defender 110
Camping on our favorite isolated Mexican beach, we heard the distant clunky rumble of a Tdi Land Rover, a unique sound pleasing to an enthusiast’s ear. Eventually, a white, right-hand drive Defender trundled into view, effortlessly…
A Shift-Your-Own Option Will Be Available on the 2024 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota continues a steady drip of teasers ahead of the official launch of the 2024 Tacoma (the launch date itself remains a mystery). In addition to portable Bluetooth tunes, a Trailhunter trim package, and hybrid drive,…
Video :: Preserving and Exploring the East Mojave Heritage Trail
Long-time denizens of Expedition Portal certainly will know our old friend and frequent contributor, Chris Cordes. Now with onX Maps, Chris has turned his passion for off-road exploration into a career helping others find their own…
Overland News :: GMC Unleashes the Sierra HD AT4x AEV
There is one clear trend happening in overlanding: Payload is king, and the king maker is the full-size truck. Travelers are tired of bend frames on mid-size trucks and 12 mpg out of overtaxed V6s. There…
Honda Trail125 :: New Color, New Engine
Honda continues to reveal new and updated motorcycles for the overlander. Joining the XR150L and CRF300LS models we reported earlier is the popular Trail125. Not only will it show up in a sage-y Pearl Organic Green…
Video :: Bruce Dorn Captures the Stunning Beauty of Samburuland
Many of you know Bruce Dorn from his countless overland exploits around the globe, including being the primary cinematographer for the Expeditions 7 epics. Bruce is a Legend member of the Canon Explorers of Light, a…
Episode 141 All the Overlandy Things We Don’t Need: A Gear Confessional
Show Notes for Podcast #141 All the Overlandy Things We Don’t Need: A Gear Confessional Summary: For this podcast, Matt Scott and Scott Brady riff on all the things we are told to buy for overlanding,…
Overland Deep Dive on the Defender 130 Outbound, 130 V8, and 110 County
Land Rovers helped form the origins of my own overland history, the Camel Trophy leaving me wide-eyed as a 19-year-old multi-sport athlete, transfixed by muddy Defenders teetering on lashed logs over a imposing chasm. I have…
P19 Shorty Trailer Revealed by Polydrops
Polydrops, winner of the iF Design Award 2022 in the Automobile/Vehicles category for their P17A1 trailer, has introduced its newest creation, the angular, teardrop P19 Shorty trailer. Building on the success of its predecessor, the P17A1,…
Video of the Week :: Restoration of a Land Rover Defender 90
A few precious videos on YouTube have inspired millions with a simple premise – an impressive project performed in a desirable setting, silent except for the impact of various tools (such wonderful ASMR!). In a digital…
Overland News of the Week
Gerber Gear Launches More Than Ready Camp Essentials As part of its More Than Ready campaign, Gerber Gear has released a wide range of multi-tools, knives, axes, and other camp essentials for 2023. Lightweight items like…