We built a hard-side camper on a Land Rover Defender frame six years ago. The vehicle was crafted to take on the harshest conditions and completed a journey across Europe to Turkey, then down the West…
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Overland News of the Week, June 23rd, 2023
Danner Announces First Modern, Recraftable Hiking Boot First up in this week’s overland news is the Mountain 600 Leaf GTX which represents “a step forward in Danner’s mission to combine outdoor performance with a reduced carbon…
California with a Defender 130 – Costa Rica Hasta Alaska :: Video of the Week
Some travel videos are packed with action shots, loud music, over-the-top personalities, and, let’s be honest, contrived adventure. And while there is undoubtedly a demand for such entertainment, some of us prefer a calmer, more authentic…
Clay Croft on New Adventures in Africa
Show notes for Episode 150 Clay Croft on the new Expedition Overland Africa expedition, and lessons from the Nordic series. Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady interview Clay Croft of Expedition Overland, diving deep into their…
Is the Escapod Topo 2 the Ultimate Overland Teardrop Trailer?
Escapod was born out of necessity and became the American dream for co-founders Jen and Chris Hudak. Like many great company stories, it started with a passion for the outdoors, professional talents, and going all-in on…
The Top Five Vehicles of the 2023 North West Overland Rally
There is a reason the North West Overland Rally or NWOR (and cousin event, the British Columbia Overland Rally, BCOR) is considered one of North America’s premier overland events. Unlike the larger, ever-popular, and more commercially…
onX Maps Offroad App Adds New Features
onX Maps has boosted its Offroad app with a new proprietary Route Builder feature. In recent years, the Montana-based company has made big waves in the GPS navigation world with its suite of online and offline…
Rivian Is Adopting Tesla’s Supercharger Standard
Rivian is adopting Tesla’s Supercharger standard for its R1T and R1S 4x4s, as well as new models going forward. Auto manufacturers are slowly converging on a single charging structure for EVs in North America (the North…
South Dakota’s Black Hills: A Land of History and Heartache
Editor’s Note: This South Dakota article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2023 Issue. Small and isolated, South Dakota’s Black Hills seemed the ideal place for a self-imposed writing retreat. I’ve been working on a book…
Toyota World Runners – Overlanding Mexico Is Not What You Think… It’s Better :: Video of the Week
Overlanding is booming, and there’s no shortage of YouTube videos documenting vehicle travel. Subsequently, it takes a channel and story decidedly unique and inspiring to stand out, and Toyota World Runners are the perfect example. I…
NHTSA Blocks Massachusetts Right to Repair Law
In a recent ruling, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has instructed auto manufacturers to ignore a 2020 Massachusetts right to repair statute that allows third-party repair facilities and owners access to vehicle data that…
Xtrusion Overland Debuts Customizable, Durable Bed Rack for Rivian R1T Truck
Electric Vehicles are becoming more common on the trails and roads less traveled (we came across a Tesla on the lonely frozen Dempster highway to the Arctic Ocean in March), and aftermarket accessory manufacturers are gradually…
Four Wheeled Nomad on the Pros and Cons of Four Wheels Versus Two
Show Notes #149 Four Wheeled Nomad on the Pros and Cons of Four Wheels Versus Two Summary: Overlanders of the Year Lisa Morris and Jason Spafford compare traveling by motorcycle and Toyota Hilux in this podcast…
Overland Expo PNW—July 7-9, 2023
I’ve always considered Oregon—especially the Eastern desert regions—to be an overlooked and underrated overlanding destination. Like all Western states, Oregon contains a huge variety of landscapes, and they belie the rain- and IPA-soaked Portlandia stereotypes. Nearly…
Halite Kraken and Void Bags :: Field Tested
Editor’s Note: This Halite Field Tested article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2023 Issue. We received two Halite bags in mid-2019 as we were planning a journey from Cape Town, South Africa, to Vladivostok, Russia….
Land Rover Defender 130 with Four Wheel Camper :: Featured Vehicle
Images by Matthew Yeoman @ToyotaWorldRunners Parked on the beach in Mexico, my ears pricked to the hum and rattle of a Tdi motor, a sound which we know all too well and, coincidentally, the auditory prelude…
SylvanSport Cloud Layer Sleep System—Field Tested
SylvanSport has a diverse lineup of camping products and accessories, ranging from tents and campers to its new Vast travel trailer, as well as camp kitchens and the SylvanSport Cloud Layer Sleep System, all of which…
UltraRomance aka Ronnie Romance Interview
Legend has it that he invented the wheel during his stewardship of Atlantis and that his golden locks were gifted from Samson himself. His business strategy laughs in the face of search engine optimization, profit margins,…
Tribe Trailers Offer Three Innovative Travel Trailers and a Five Sleeper Truck Camper
Tribe Trailers is an Arizona-based, family-owned enterprise born from the shared passion for adventure of father and son duo Brett and Sean Maister. The flagship range includes three trailers (the Basecamp, Expedition 500, and Traveler) and…
Is the Toyota Land Cruiser Coming Back?
Toyota’s been locked in low range and on a serious roll lately with their four-wheel drive lineup. The fully re-engineered Tundra and Sequoia hit dealerships last year, and the all-new 2024 Tacoma will be available in…