It is that time of year, soon the big guns will be heading to Baja for the Baja 1000 and we are getting excited for the action we have come to expect from this incredible event. “Plaster City, CA has long been the benchmark for desert truck testing in the US. It’s home to some of the gnarliest whoops this…

When Sunny Eaton and Karin Balsley started gathering information about overlanding in preparation for their trip from Nashville to Panama, there weren’t many resources for women available at the time. So, the couple decided to create a space that would reflect their voices in the community. In this week’s featured video, we join Sunny and Karin as they explain how…

Bordered by the Arabian Sea, Yemen, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman is a vibrant country on the Arabian Peninsula that is filled with incredible mountains, dune fields, Beaches, and Wadis. In this week’s featured video, we join Georg and Melanie on an incredible journey through this spectacular country. They share their experiences connecting with the Omani…

In this week’s video, Chris Cornette gives us a detailed look at his one-of-a-kind F350 Super Duty flatbed overland camper build. Chris chose the short-bed extended-cab F350 chassis for a variety of reasons including the generous payload, short-wheel-base, and gearing options from the factory. He then had a custom Norweld flatbed tray installed which supports a Four Wheel Campers Hawk…

Maybe you’ve been thinking motorcycles aren’t dangerous enough, or that it’s far too easy to balance on two wheels. If so, then maybe the Alibaba one-wheeled electric motorcycle is for you. I don’t see this as the next round-the-world form of transportation that can pretty much fit in your carry-on luggage, but it might be a great commuter, if you’re…

Our creative director, Sinuhe Xavier, recently got the opportunity to take Texino’s new Switchback Mercedes Sprinter campervan out for a test drive with his son. In addition to being available for rent or to purchase, Sinuhe appreciated the van’s beautifully finished interior, integrated l-track (for securing gear, bikes, etc.), voluminous storage, and cork flooring. He also pointed out the fact…

There was a lot of hype leading up to Ford’s release of the new Bronco, but it appears that it was justified. In this week’s video, Scott gets behind the wheel of the Badlands Sasquatch edition for some proper off-highway driving at the Expedition Portal test track in Arizona. Notable features found in this Bronco trim include 35-inch tall tires,…

Rock climbing is a completely different pursuit than overland travel, but there are parallels in terms of strategy and approach. For instance, when you approach a climbing route, especially a remote one, your entire expedition needs to be completely self-sufficient. You’ve got to show up prepared with your own food, water, and equipment. You need to expect the unexpected and have…

In this week’s video, we join Scott in Utah for a test drive of the 2022 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X. This is a notable Nissan model with a longstanding presence and popularity around the world as the Navara. Despite the fact that the 2022 Frontier is basically a new vehicle (aside from its frame), we have high hopes that it will…

Harley Davidson ruffled a few feathers when they revealed their 1250cc Pan America adventure touring bike this year, but we’re not mad. In fact, we love seeing manufacturers mix things up and do the unexpected. It keeps things interesting. If you missed the release, you can check out Heather’s article which covers some of this bike’s exciting and futuristic features….

There’s nothing like graduating from high school and immediately embarking on a summer road trip with your buddies. Bonus points are awarded for doing it in a bright red Troopy with a $50 turbo that was harvested from a junkyard Saab (true story). This video of the week is a reminder that you don’t need a modern, fancy overlanding rig…

We often fall in love with a particular vehicle for emotional reasons and automatically decide that it’s the rig we need. Maybe we have fond memories from our childhood of driving around the forest with our father in his old Land Cruiser. Naturally, when we begin looking for our own adventure vehicle, experiences like the one I just mentioned can…

In this video of the week, we join the Off Grid Trailers team and Overland Training Canada as they explore the historic Kettle Valley Railway in British Columbia. This iconic railroad route through Southwestern BC abounds with spectacular scenery, history, and culture. It was a perfect opportunity for the team to hit the trails, have fun, and unwind, all while…

Just because we enjoy going off-grid, and spending extended periods without the conveniences of home, doesn’t mean that we enjoy being dirty. Long days on the trail are taxing, and having a quick way to rinse off the sweat and sunscreen at the end of the day is often a luxury worth making room for in your rig. When it…

If you find yourself wondering what the term overlanding actually means, don’t feel bad. This is an extremely common question, and with many advertising efforts latching on to and often using the term interchangeably with off-road or 4WD, we understand the confusion. In the simplest terms, overlanding is vehicle-based adventure travel. In today’s video of the week, we join Scott…

Join Scott for a test drive of Ford’s new 2021 Tremor, a powerful full-size pickup with serious off-road chops. In addition to its standard 3,400-pound payload, 20,000-pound towing capacity, and 1000 pound-feet of torque, the Tremor can be factory optioned with a Warn winch, rear locker, front mechanical limited-slip differential, 35-inch tires, and a 2-inch lift. Aside from the less-than-ideal…

The look on your passenger’s face will be priceless when you turn your head and tilt your shades down before saying, “hold on, I’m putting the Hummer EV in WTF-mode.”  That’s Watts to Freedom, in case you were wondering. Basically, this user-selectable driving mode lowers the Hummer’s Adaptive Air Suspension two inches and delivers optimal power and torque (with ambiance…

The Leyland Daf T244 is a 4-tonne British Army vehicle that was manufactured in Lancashire in Northwest England. Owner Alex Jackson bought this truck specifically because of its 12-valve Cummins 6BT engine and spent roughly $70-thousand (Canadian) total between the truck and the habitat build. Alex performed a slew of upgrades including adding a custom front steel bumper, a rotary…

On my first trip to Prescott, Arizona, I remember seeing Scott’s 2007 Lexus GX470 at Overland HQ and asking him about it. At the time, I was considering the vehicle for an overland build myself (which I ultimately abandoned in favor of a full-sized truck, primarily because I needed more robust towing capability). Scott and I discussing the merits of…

A fully enclosed four-season sub-600-pound flatbed truck camper? Yes, it’s true, and it’s a first for the North American market. The ATerra camper was designed by Tern Overland and is being sold exclusively through AT Overland. After 25 months of development, the main engineer behind the project, David Soza, gives Scott the first glimpse of the finished product. The whole…