North Africa and the greater Sahel region have been extremely difficult for overland travelers to access since, well, since forever. This arid swath of the world’s second-largest continent hosts climactic, geographic, and political challenges that have…
INEOS Grenadier Build for Crossing Africa: Detailed Walkaround Video
In May 2023, we took delivery of a stock INEOS Grenadier Fieldmaster in the UK. We conducted off-road tests and break-in miles before putting it on the boat for Durban, South Africa. By late June, we…
Two Dusty Travelers’ 2015 Jeep Wrangler :: Featured Vehicle Interior
Used for anything from short weekend trips to multi-week summer retreats from their Seattle-based home, Aaron Reddecliffe and Emily Scott’s 2015 Jeep Wrangler has been thoughtfully built to make the most of a small space. A…
Nissan Unveils 2024 Frontier Hardbody Edition, a Nostalgic Tribute to 1980s Pickup Legacy
The Nissan Hardbody is a vehicle that, while not as glamorous as the Land Rover or as ubiquitous as the Land Cruiser, has gained a reputation worldwide as a tough and reliable workhorse. Globally, the old…
Norweld Premium Tray System :: Video
We do the deep dive into the new Norweld premium tray system for full-size overland vehicles like the Ford F350. The tray is welded from aluminum and mounts to the vehicle frame, supporting additional storage boxes,…
Introducing the EarthCruiser Extreme Land Cruiser 79 Series 330 XTR6X6
Before we delve into the details of this impressive vehicle, we have to ask ourselves why is a 6×6 vehicle desirable for overland travel. Well, the 6×6 platform is generally an awesome platform that offers incredible…
Craghoppers Clothing :: Long-Term Review
Editor’s Note: This Craghoppers clothing review was originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2023 Issue. In late 2012, we said goodbye to our home in Cape Town, South Africa, and packed the Land Rover for an…
Andrew Szabo: Rally Organizer and Adventurer at Large
When the purveyors of Andrew Szabo’s life insurance scrolled through his social media, they jacked up his premium by 20 percent. In his photos, the 53-year-old is nearly always on the move, in a kayak, on…
Citroën Unveils Polarising Retro Type Holidays Teaser at Düsseldorf Caravan Show
At first glance, the Type Holidays camper, derived from and built on the frame of the Citroën SpaceTourer, seems to be a restored 1940s Type G. But it is most definitely not. This vehicle, which can…
The Story Till Now – Hardest Overland Trail to Alaska
Despite living in a digital age, word of mouth remains influential and is perhaps more relevant today than ever before courtesy of the podcasting boom. With this in mind, I’d heard fellow overlanders mention Shaun (aka…
Episode 162 Stanley Illman on Exploring the World by Gwagon and Porsche
Show Notes for Podcast #162 Stanley Illman on Exploring the World by Gwagon and Porsche Summary: Scott Brady interviews Stanley Illman, Co-founder of Front Runner, international businessman, and global explorer. Stanley has driven around the world…
Overland News of the Week
Arc’teryx Gamma Collection Kicking off this week’s overland news is Arc’teryx’s Fall collection which showcases “weather-resistant layers with stretch, exceptional breathability, and abrasion resistance.” The line-up includes the MX Hoody, which is a softshell top layer…
Jeep Unveils the 2024 Gladiator: A Midsize Truck Redefined for Off-Road Dominance
At the 2023 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Jeep brand introduced the 2024 Gladiator. This latest iteration of the Gladiator is billed as a testament to Jeep’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of…
Fall Gear Essentials—Editors’ Picks for 2023
It’s barely perceptible at first, the shortening of the days. You might notice it here and there in the background—the colder, darker mornings, a shift in the angle of the sunlight, unconsciously scooting a little closer…
Ford Announces the New Smart and Powerful 2024 Ford F-150
The Ford F Series has been the top-selling truck in the USA for the last 46 years (and the best-selling vehicle overall in the US for the last 41 years), with almost 650,000 units driven off…
Benchmade Mini Bugout CF-Elite :: Field Tested
I’ve never been a “knife guy”. Never mind everyday carry, I barely ever carry at all. With pockets jammed full of keys, wallet, pens, notebook, and phone, who has space to port around one more item?…
Tune Outdoor M1 Truck Camper :: Field Tested
When Tim, Tune Outdoor’s genial PR rep, dropped off a full-sized Tune Outdoor M1 truck camper for an extended Expedition Portal test run, I was struck first by its austerity. As he opened the tailgate of…
Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway
Editor’s Note: Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway was originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2023 Issue. They say the Million Dollar Highway begins and ends between the Colorado mountain towns of Silverton and Ouray, but traverse it,…
Gear Roundup—Overland Expo Mountain West
At the Pacific Northwest version of Overland Expo, Expedition Portal’s 4WD Editor Graeme Bell walked us through some of the more interesting and useful gear available in the vast exhibitor area at the Deschutes County Expo…
INEOS Grenadier Rack and Storage from Front Runner
The Grenadier is starting to arrive in consumers’ hands in several markets worldwide, including Europe, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Southern Africa (among others). Along with that comes rapid innovation of aftermarket accessories to complement…