Solo biker and backpacker Alex Reynolds admits that the sandy switchbacks, picturesque lakes, and dirt offshoots of Siberia’s Chuysky Trakt are the perfect place to become purposefully lost. Located in the Altai region of Central Siberia, this nearly…
Episode 133 Ray and Marianne Hyland on Overlanding from London to Singapore in a 1954 Land Rover
Show notes for podcast #133 Ray and Marianne Hyland on Overlanding from London to Singapore in a 1954 Land Rover Summary: If you’ve been to the Northwest, BC, or Rocky Mountain Overland Rallies, you’re likely familiar…
Featured Vehicle :: Australian Range Rover Classic
Endak Hudson’s Range Rover Classic is one wonderful element of a broader, beautiful story. Dak (as he is known to his friends) and his sister were adopted by an Australian family nearly twenty years ago and…
Motorola Announces Defy Satellite Communications Range
Founded in 1928, Motorola is one of the oldest mobile technology brands on the planet. Engineers at Motorola invented the car stereo, the walkie-talkie, the first hand-held portable phone, and the world’s first commercial cellular device….
Overland Journal Put Synthetic Rope Winches to the Test. Here are the Results.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Gear 2023 Issue. The year 2009 was a memorable year for many reasons: US Airways Flight 1549 hit a large flock of geese shortly after takeoff and…
Video :: The 2022 Land Rover Defender 130
Scott Brady visits the Land Rover training grounds in North Carolina to evaluate the new Defender 130 SUV, which combined the capability of the Defender 90 and 110 with 13 inches of additional length aft of…
Overland Classifieds :: 2017 Ram 2500 AEV Prospector XL 20th Anniversary
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of the AEV Prospector and have recently featured several expedition-ready examples, including this 2017 with a GFC V1, a 2017 with a Woolrich camper, and a 2018 XL with…
Bikepacking with Young Children :: An interview with 4Overlanders
Social norms often make alternative lifestyles seem reckless and irresponsible. A great example is that you’ll need to step back from adventures once you have kids. I’d go so far as to say that society may…
Overlanding with Pets – An interview with The Pack Track
Riding a motorcycle around the world is thrilling, challenging, and liberating, and you are guaranteed an adventure full of opportunities to venture off the beaten track. Add a partner and three dogs to the mix, and…
Photo Essay :: Riding Through the Land God Made in Anger
The San people of Namibia refer to their homeland as “the land God made in anger.” It is an environment where rains may come only every 20 or 30 years, and temperatures soar in the oldest…
Range Rover Sport Deer Valley Edition Limited Release
Over 25 inches of snow fell in Park City, Utah last Tuesday night. Spotlights atop the Range Rover House just off the main street highlighted huge, tumbling white snowflakes as a car cover was pulled back…
Destinations :: Field Station Moab
Moab, Utah, is one of the true outdoor adventure meccas of North America. I have many happy memories from my trips there, both as a launching pad for exploring the seemingly endless trails and national parks…
Moto Monday :: The Most Important Motorcycle Accessory is Training
While farkle (functional sparkle) is all the rage for adventure motorcyclists, the most essential purchase after safety gear should be rider training. Yes, I said the first. The reality of adventure riding is that physical risks…
Overland Classifieds :: 2018 Toyota Tundra Crewmax 1794 Edition w/ RSI Cap
The Tundra is undoubtedly one of the best full-size trucks money can buy and is a desirable option for overland builds. It’s neither the most powerful nor the most economical or luxurious, but it makes up…
Overland Classifieds :: 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon AEV Camper
I’ve become somewhat obsessed with micro-campers after being inspired by several builds, including this 2013 Wrangler Sahara Unlimited with Ursa Minor pop-top system. The further I travel in my vehicle, the more I value time and…
Overland Classifieds :: 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road w/ FWC Project M Camper
The Tacoma TRD Off-Road and a pop-top canopy camper combo has to be one of the best set-ups for vehicle travel. The ability to carry multiple passengers in comfort, cruise at highway speeds, and achieve good…
Black Sheep Innovations Unveils Revolutionary Hidden Taillight Drawers
When you thought you had seen it all before and there was nothing new under the sun, along comes an innovation that has you scratching your head and wondering, “why didn’t I think of that?” Black…
Video of the Week :: Off-Road in Oman
Swiss/German couple, Sybil and Christian, have embarked on an exciting journey to explore the world as full-time travelers in their 2011 Mercedes Benz Vario 4×4, affectionately known as Benny. While the Vario camper is larger than…
2008 Toyota Tundra TRD Off-Road Overland Build :: Rear Suspension, Gears, and ARB Air Locker
Toyota never intended the Tundra to be fully laden at all times. The stock suspension, gear ratio, and Auto LSD were designed to keep the average consumer happy—someone who normally keeps the bed empty other than…
Episode 132 :: Principles – The Classic Defender for Overland Travel
Show notes for podcast #132 Principles: The Classic Defender for Overlanding Travel Summary: Graeme Bell, Scott Brady, Stephan Edwards, and Matt Scott discuss the principles of selecting and modifying a classic Land Rover Defender for Overland…