One tool to rule them all? As minimalist overlanders, we are always attracted to gear that is not only compact but also serves many purposes. It seems that it has all been done before, but every…
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Will the New Toyota Land Cruiser Be the Vehicle We Want It to Be?
Toyota has once again teased us with a press release confirming the release of an “all-new Toyota Land Cruiser” that will make its world debut on August 1st, 2023, at 9:20 p.m. EDT. The solitary image…
4x4electric Is Circumnavigating Africa in a Solar-Powered EV
It’s worth remembering that most of the first motor vehicles were electric. In the late nineteenth century, electrification was the hot technology, and forward-thinking engineers (like Ferdinand Porsche) were betting on batteries to drive humanity into…
Introducing: Grand Touring on ExPo
Adventure takes many forms, from climbing mountains to crossing continents to the limits of adhesion through a mountain chicane. On Expedition Portal, we have covered all manner of human and vehicular exploration, which now includes the…
Primus Stoves – Field Tested
Primus stoves are well-known and well-loved in the backpacking, camping, and overlanding worlds. Overland Journal’s Richard Giordano recently tested two of their lightweight options for building a simple and straightforward mobile kitchen. Primus Lite XL Stove…
On the Up and Up: Returning to the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route
Editor’s Note: This Washington Backcountry Discovery Route article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2023 Issue. Photography by Kris Newsom Perched on the edge of the Lion Rock escarpment in Washington’s central Cascades, I leaned…
2008 Toyota Tundra TRD Off-Road Overland Build :: Overland Explorer Vehicles Alpine Camper Upgrades
The Overland Explorer Vehicles Alpine camper comes well-equipped for comfortable off-grid camping, but for our purposes, not entirely ready for full-time life on the road with the flatbed model. Sure, there are factory options available that…
TNT Customs Launches JT Seat Deletes for Jeep Gladiator 2020+ Models
Double cab pickup trucks offer an exceptional base for overland travel, and the rear passenger area is ideal for conversion to a rear cargo area, should you not need to carry extra crew. Whether you need…
Principles of Overlanding: Expedition Campers
Show notes for Episode 154 Episode 154—Principles of Overlanding: Expedition Campers Summary: In episode 154 of the Overland Journal Podcast, your hosts, Matt Scott and Scott Brady, discuss the merits, considerations, and limitations of the expedition…
Overland News of the Week, July 21st, 2023
Barbara Toy’s In Search of Sheba Returns to Print with Introduction by Lois Pryce Barbara Toy, famous for her solo overland travels by Land Rover in North Africa, Arabia, and beyond, set off in 1959 to…
Slackervan’s 1988 Mitsubishi Delica L300 by Overland Expo :: Video
As a full-time traveler, I’m fortunate to meet a wide array of amazing like-minded people on the road and rigs as diverse as their drivers. Every vehicle has its own unique charm but occasionally I’m introduced…
The Australian Invasion and Overland Innovation
The United States and Australian nation states both boast wide open spaces and populations with a general love for the great outdoors where, for many, overland travel is a way of life. The Americans, however, have…
Winnebago and EcoFlow Join Forces to Offer an Innovative RV with Integrated Energy Solution
As more and more Americans embrace the mobile lifestyle, the demand for innovative power solutions integrated with comfortable and versatile vehicles is on the rise, albeit at a higher cost range. In response to this surge…
GMC AT4 Sierra 1500 Duramax Overland Build
Editor’s Note: This GMC AT4 Sierra article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2023 Issue. For our first full-size project vehicle, we selected a half-ton GMC with their AT4 (all-terrain 4WD) package. The base Sierra…
Zero Breeze Portable Overland Air Conditioner
I took two months to explore the West in my AT4 Sierra with a Scout Kenai camper. The goal was to work and live in the slide-in nearly daily, with only occasional nights in other accommodations….
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 Bison: Adding Extra Capability and AEV Accoutrements
In 2022, we asked, Is the new Silverado ZR2 the best overland half-ton? Scott Brady’s article covered the ins and outs of this trail-centric half-ton truck, and he praised the pickup’s capability and power along with…
Rev’It Lombard 3 RF Motorcycle Jeans :: Field Tested
I wore blue jeans when I hit the trail on my first motorcycle. They were the uniform of the day, despite providing just a touch more protection than cotton pajamas in a get-off. When textile gear…
Dunlop Trailmax Raid ADV Tire
The Dunlop Trailmax Raid is ready to hit the road, paved or not. The aggressive 40/60-rated tire lies between the gnarly D908RR Rally Raid that inspired it and Dunlop’s popular Trailmax Mission. Their target ranges from…
Redarc Launches the Alpha150 Lithium Battery for Extreme Conditions
It makes sense that Redarc should finally release a lithium battery in North America to complement an already extensive range of electronic products, including monitoring and management systems for outdoor and military applications. This new product…
Riding Georgia’s Infamous Abano Pass :: Video of the Week
The Abano Pass is a stretch of unpaved track linking Omalo to Pshaveli in the northwest region of Georgia. Featuring 70 kilometers of gravel, rock, mud, and water crossings, at 2,864 meters (9,396 feet) above sea…