Pearl Pass has always carried a reputation. In Colorado, it’s shorthand for something stubborn, something reckless, something earned. The road was first cut in the 1880s when Aspen was a silver boomtown and Crested Butte still…
Rover Boys Documentary Debuts at Vancouver International Film Festival
Fans of Robert Bateman and Bristol Foster’s yearlong round-the-world trip—and their iconic Land Rover, Grizzly Torque—can look forward to the debut of The Art of Adventure, a documentary featuring in-depth interviews and original 16-millimeter film footage…
GOSO Cookware Gourmet Two-pan Set :: Field Tested
Built of carbon steel in Wisconsin, Brent Firkser’s Kickstarter-funded GOSO frying pans can take a beating, work on all cooktop types (from induction to campfire), are non-toxic, and are lighter than cast iron. At 2.6 pounds,…
Off-Road Inspiration and New Skills with Micah Weber from Overlandunderbudget
Join host Matt Scott and guest host Jillian Rebekah on the Overland Journal Podcast as they dive into an insightful conversation with Micah from OverlandUnderBudget. In this episode, Micah shares his passion for inspiring people to…
Iconic Rebelle Rally Locations to Incorporate into Your Next Overland Trip
Lead photo by Nicole Dreon In one week’s time, over 60 teams will gather in Mammoth Lakes, California, to begin the 10th edition of the Rebelle Rally. The rally route—which leads competitors through eight days of…
Ural Motorcycles Unveils Ural 500 Sidecar Model for Broader Appeal
Ural Motorcycles has unveiled its latest sidecar motorcycle, the Ural 500, designed to make the sidecar experience more approachable for a wider audience. Unlike the brand’s earlier models, which earned a loyal following among adventure motorcycling…
Overland News of the Week
Join onX Offroad This Weekend for a National Public Lands Day Celebration This Saturday, September 27, onX Offroad will mobilize 21 Offroad Trail Guides and employees to celebrate National Public Lands Day. As part of the…
Exploring the Wilderness: An Interview with Tony Crooke from GME
Join Scott Brady in this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast as he chats with Tony Crooke, a legend in the Australian overland community and the marketing manager for GME. They discuss Tony’s passion for the…
The Rescue Truck: A 2024 Ford F-350 Built to Save Lives in King County
When King County Search and Rescue (KCSARA), a nonprofit organization that has served Washington State since 1965, heads out on a four-wheel-drive rescue mission, the circumstances are rarely predictable. The team of volunteers must be prepared…
2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness :: What Do You Want to Know?
This week we have the opportunity to test drive the 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness for the first time. This is an important car for Subaru, as the Forester from year to year usually vies with the…
The Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness: A Small and Mighty Approach to Adventure Vehicles
My wife, fellow writer Mercedes Lilienthal, and I decided to run the TransAmerica Trail (TAT) in June of 2025. The TAT spans from Nags Head, North Carolina, to Port Orford, Oregon, and employs as much dirt…
The Santa Barbara Series: A Vintage Land Rover Event
Key Event Details What: Classic Series and Defender Land Rovers, limited to pre-2005 vehicles (surely a Puma Defender will slip in) Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 Time: 09:00-11:00 (main event) Where: Chase Palm Park (right next…
The MOORE Expo Is Where Midwestern Overlanders Meet to Share the Vibe
When most people think of overlanding in the United States, they likely picture the Pan-American route stretching from Mexico to Canada along the West Coast, weaving between the Rockies and the Pacific Ocean. Having explored 49…
Overlanding Africa: Countries, Cultures, and Insights with Expedition Rove
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott are joined by Mary Hannah Hardcastle and Andy Ellis, from Expedition Rove. They share their incredible journey of overlanding across Africa, including…
Expedition One Introduces New Accessory Line for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner
As of the end of August 2025, Toyota had sold roughly 58,000 units of the 2025 4Runner in the United States, with 13,423 of those sold in August alone. Its popularity places it alongside other well-regarded…
The View from the Passenger’s Seat :: Taylor Pawley on the Rebelle Rally and the Navigator’s Life
Taylor Pawley has racked up some serious hardware as a navigator in the Rebelle Rally over the years, including a second-place overall in 2020 and first-place overall in 2019 with her driver for the upcoming 2025…
The Mammoth Overland TL Trailer :: Field Tested
There are many overland trailers on the market, but few are born from the engineering prowess and quality controls of the aviation industry. There are even fewer that meet the core requirements of durability, light tongue…
2026 Toyota Land Cruiser: Heritage Roots and Modern Engineering
Toyota has confirmed that the 2026 Land Cruiser will arrive in U.S. dealerships in fall 2025 with a starting MSRP of $57,200, as per Toyota. Whether dealer pricing will reflect manufacturer pricing is yet to be…
Field Tested :: Bōte Inflatable Camp Furniture
Bōte is a rapidly growing company that specializes in inflatable and portable watercraft, especially stand-up paddle boards and kayaks, as well as other hybrid-style boats and skiffs. In recent years, they’ve expanded their inflatable technology to…
Alphavan Unveils German-Manufactured Premium Campervan with Moderate Off-Road Prowess and Digital Integration
Alphavan, a campervan specialist based in the Allgäu region of southern Germany, has introduced a premium mobile living solution that combines moderate off-road capability, digital connectivity, and a lightweight design. Crafted entirely within the country, the…