Brian McVickers is the Overland International CBDO (Chief Business Development Officer), partner, contributor, highly experienced overlander, and one of the most genuine guys you will ever meet (brownie points, please, boss!). Brian took to the fields…
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2023 Chevy Colorado 4WD Trail Boss
The revolving door on test vehicles is constantly in motion at our office in Prescott, Arizona. This fall, for the first time that I can recall, we found ourselves with an extra without an editor. I…
Top Overland Products at SEMA 2023
SEMA has in the past focused primarily on high-performance vehicles with jaw-dropping customizations; however, with the upward trend in overlanding, the Overland Experience at the SEMA show continues to grow year on year with innovative gear,…
Overland News of the Week, November 10th, 2023
Wrangler Introduces All Terrain Gear In Overland News of the Week, we’re excited to introduce a new line from Wrangler. Dipping their well-known toes into the overland market, the Wrangler brand recently unveiled an extension of…
Space Out with the Far-Out Canopy Pickup Truck Camper
We have said it a hundred times, and we will say it a hundred times again: living space = luxury when overlanding. I wish this camper had been around a decade ago as it would have…
Lost in the Pacific with a Motorbike :: Video of the Week
When the road ends in Panama, overland travelers typically work around the conundrum of the Darién Gap by shipping trucks and cars or strapping motos to the deck of sailboats bound for Colombia. Dylan Wickrama, however,…
SEMA 2023 Goes Overlanding With Brian McVickers
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady checks in from near the equator in Kenya after driving from Cape Agulhas to Nanyuki, using Starlink from his Grenadier to record the Overland Journal podcast with Brian McVickers, who…
Aether Fall Collection :: Field Tested
I have been wearing Aether’s Sawyer cashmere full-zip hoodie for a couple of months as the autumn weather has turned crisp in the northern latitudes. I was expecting the cozy warmth, breathability, and overall great fit…
Toyota, Ford, and Lexus Shine at SEMA 2023
The annual SEMA event, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, showcases the latest innovations and developments in the American automotive industry, and, naturally, we focused on the overland-related vehicles and products featured. This year, Toyota, Ford, and…
Phone Mounts for the Overlander :: Buyer’s Guide
I was driving somewhere in northern Namibia when the SOS function on my iPhone went off. Crap! Fumbling to turn off the warning while navigating a multi-vehicle convoy was an added layer of stress I could…
Toro Bravo 4×4 Unveils 2023 Silver Spear: The Ultimate All-in-One Adventure Vehicle
Have you ever dreamed of exploring with your favorite off-road toy but don’t like the idea of towing a cumbersome trailer? Is the idea of sleeping in your garage appealing, and are you confident that you…
Next Meridian Land Rover Defender Puma :: Feature Vehicle
The oldest-known wild bird is an albatross named Wisdom, now 71 years old. Given her age, biologists estimate this avian has flown more than three million miles in her lifetime. As extraordinary as this seems, it…
The AEV x GMC Sierra Grande Concept Debuts at SEMA 2023
Pickup utility trays are not a new concept. Down in Australia, farmers and overland travelers have long been a fan of the utility tray as it offers a practical functionality often lacking in a conventional pickup…
2024 Stelvio from Moto Guzzi
Stelvio Pass is famous as a challenging Italian road over the Eastern Alps. The 2024 Moto Guzzi Stelvio is a new, tech-laden adventure motorcycle that looks to be an excellent mount for carving the pass’s 48…
Oregon Trailer Teardrop Trailers Combine Style, Practicality, and Affordability
When it comes to teardrop trailers for overland travel, Oregon Trailer has made quite a name for itself. We first encountered their range of teardrop trailers at the Overland Expo just outside Bend, Oregon, and the…
SEMA Best New Products Awards Round-Up
The world-famous annual SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) showcases all things auto-related. SEMA has revealed the winners of its prestigious Best New Products Awards during the 2023 SEMA Show. These awards celebrate the most innovative and…
Touratech Gear for BMW R 1300 GS
Touratech plans to leave no BMW GS undressed. As any GS owner will tell you, the German accessory company has something for everyone. And they just announced 23 accessories for the 2024 R 1300 GS. Some…
Craghoppers Winter Gear
I stood on the Arctic Ocean in March between two pingos, my beard frozen and a smile on my lips. I monitored my body for cold and found that only the exposed skin on my face…
Jeep Wagoneer Overland Edition Concept with Redtail Carbon Tent
Jeep pulled out all the stops on their latest concept vehicle, building the ultimate Jeep Grand Wagoneer overland platform, complete with 35 inch tires, revised fender flares, high clearance bumpers, retro interior, and a full interior…
Into the Heart of Colombia by 4×4 Toyota World Runners :: Video of the Week
A Pan American Highway overland journey is always exceptional, and we have the privilege of following Toyota World Runners thanks to their excellent filmmaking skills and consistency (a true challenge when living on the road). Amidst…