DOD is a Japanese outdoor company that has been making a focused lineup of tents, camp furniture, and sleep systems since 1997. We have generally found that while camping gear from Japan is not always the…
GoFastCampers Launches Camper and Bed Cap for Rivian R1T
GoFastCampers (GFC) has launched the first camper and bed cap designed specifically for the Rivian R1T electric truck. The innovative, low-profile camper offers an eight-foot tall internal living space when deployed, significantly enhancing the utility of…
First Look :: 2025 Ford Expedition
When a manufacturer launches a new vehicle, they often invite journalists for a sneak peek at the model before releasing photos and information to the general public. These are always fun events, particularly because we have…
California To Ban The Sale And Use Of Single-Use Propane Cylinders, For Good Reason
California has become the first state to ban the sale of single-use propane cylinders. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1280 into law, which mandates that all one-pound propane canisters sold in California must be refillable…
Cool Vehicles of the 2024 Rebelle Rally
Photography by Richard Giordano, Regine Trias, Tim Sutton, Paolo Baraldi, and Ernesto Araiza After traversing over 2,600 kilometers of desert terrain, 128 women left California’s Johnson Valley in mid-October, bound for home. Hailing from 114 cities,…
Hasselblad X2D 100C :: Field Tested
When NASA needed a camera to capture Apollo 11’s landing on the moon, they trusted one brand—Hasselblad. Chances are you and I will never get to traverse the Sea of Tranquility or crawl out of a…
Colfax Design Works Q.D. Camera Strap :: Field Tested
Colfax Design Works (CDW) has set a new standard with its latest Q.D. camera strap. Built with rugged 1-inch MIL-SPEC nylon tubular webbing and equipped with the proprietary anti-binding CDW Quick Disconnect swivels, this strap is…
Thinking Outside the Box: The Story Behind STEP 22
In this installment of the Expedition Portal series on brands that inspire us, Senior Editor Ashley Giordano profiles adventure travel gear manufacturer STEP 22. I recently found out, thanks to STEP 22 owner and founder Adam…
RealTruck Partners with Bear Grylls and Chip Foose, Builds to Debut at SEMA ’24
RealTruck, a prominent manufacturer of aftermarket products and accessories for trucks, Jeeps, Broncos, and off-road enthusiasts, has announced an integrated partnership with adventurer Bear Grylls and legendary American automotive designer, fabricator, and artist Chip Foose. The…
Big Bend BDR-X Revealed
Big Bend, here we come. Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR) added their sixth BDR-X to an already impressive list of routes. Coming just a few weeks after their lush green Chattahoochee route, this one explores the dry…
The Georgia Traverse :: A Four-day Overlanding Adventure
In March, after months of meticulous planning and preparation, the Georgia Jeep Alliance Jeep Club took on the challenge of the legendary Georgia Traverse—a 390-mile route that passes through Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and ultimately, Alabama,…
Honda Showcases Off-Road Features and Accessories of the All-New 2026 Passport TrailSport
Honda has recently previewed features of the all-new 2026 Passport TrailSport, a model designed to be its most capable adventure SUV yet. The new Passport TrailSport aims to tackle rugged terrain with enhanced capability, featuring 31-inch…
Overland News of the Week
Meet the New KC Hilites Solar Charge Hub This compact, plug-and-play charging solution directs solar panel energy to 12- and 24-volt vehicle batteries for easy charging and maintenance. Requiring no permanent installation, the hub features magnetic…
Zero Labs’ Electrified Land Rover Series IIIs are Perfect (if that’s your cup of tea)
Since my Defender entered its third decade, I have begun to consider options for the future of the vehicle. Would electrification bring this classic vehicle quietly screaming into the future, and is electrification a viable option…
Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner :: Pan-Am Highway With an Infant
The border crossing from Honduras into Nicaragua was an endless line of 18-wheelers at a standstill. Travelers who’d gone before instructed fellow overlanders to reach customs officials by passing the trucks on the right shoulder. This…
Feature Vehicle: Steyr 12M18
With the explosion of the popularity of overland travel globally, we are seeing more and more people choosing to take the plunge and choose the path in life that we love dearly. Choosing and preparing an…
Exploring the Smoky Mountains: Planning Your East Coast Overland Adventure
For episode three of Exploring the Smoky Mountains, we review the process of planning your overland adventure to the East Coast. From mapping applications, to tire selection, and finally equipment and driving recommendations. The Smoky Mountains…
The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV :: Is It the Next Best Overland Campervan?
If you’re a #vanlife person and live in the United States, vans like the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster, or conversions from Quigley or Sportsmobile may be the first vehicles that come to mind. But…
Triumph Tiger 800 Sport Coming in 2025
Triumph’s Tiger Sport 800 is a fully-faired street bike for riders who stick to the pavement while exploring the world. Built to comfortably carry two people plus luggage, the 800 is prepped to make full use…
Flowmaster Launches Signature Series Exhausts for Ram, GM, Ford, and Toyota Tacoma
Us ICE fans know that few sounds are more enjoyable than a rumbling exhaust note from an engine performing at its peak. Flowmaster, a division of Holley Performance Brands, has introduced its latest premium exhaust line,…