The 3500 is a desirable full-size truck for heavier overland builds, with recent examples including this 2021 with Aluma Tray and an OEV camper, a 2007 Laramie with a V1 XP camper, and a 2005 with…
Overland Classifieds :: 1999 Ford E-350 4×4 Class C Camper
The E-350 is a highly regarded platform for expedition builds with recent offerings in our classifieds, including this 2006 Sportsmobile, 1997 camper, and a 2010 Ujoint 4×4 conversion. This legendary Ford is championed for its reliable…
Destinations :: Refugio Poqueira, Sierra Nevada, Spain
A few months before the outbreak of the pandemic, I found myself bikepacking the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains in Spain. The trip was two-wheeled perfection. I spent long days traversing the upland Andalusian province of Granada…
Video of the Week :: Otto the G-Wagen’s 26-Year World Tour
When German globetrotter Gunther Holtorf and his 1988 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen set off on an 18-month tour of Africa in 1989, he didn’t expect to spend the next 26 years (and 900,000 kilometers) road-tripping through 215 countries….
Overland Classifieds :: 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Crew Cab and EarthCruiser Camper
The Tacoma is the truck to beat, and at the end of 2022, it was once again the best-selling mid-size offering in the US by a considerable margin. It’s seemingly the rig that can do it…
Episode 126 Akela World on Circumnavigating the Globe in a 1977 Mercedes Benz LA 911B
Show Notes for Podcast #126 Leander, Maria, and Lennox of Akela World on Circumnavigating the Globe in a 1977 Mercedes Benz LA 911B Summary: Austrian overlanders Leander, Maria, and Lennox completed the Silk Road to Vladivostok,…
Overland Classifieds :: 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
The Tacoma is an icon and remains the best-selling mid-size offering in America (in 2021, it sold over double that of the runner-up, the Ford Ranger). Interestingly, despite a wide array of well-equipped alternatives, the American…
Field Tested :: Austere Manufacturing Cam Buckles and Straps
In my garage, I have a large canvas bag filled with bungee cords, ratchet straps, and random lengths of rope and webbing. This Hydra head is not the ideal storage situation for these tools. Inevitably, rather than…
Feature Vehicle :: This 1990 Toyota Hilux is Fit for an Icelandic Saga
Photography by Richard Giordano Those who know Torfi Birkir Jóhannsson describe him as the guy you want around when things go south. He welded a D-ring screw to a pintle hitch during an Arctic whiteout, acted…
The DAMD Suzuki Every “Little D” Camper van kit launched in Tokyo
Are you diminutive? Do you have a soft spot for tiny camper vans with a more charming attitude than horsepower? Japanese tuner DAMD premiered their Suzuki minivan camper makeover kit at the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon,…
Jeep Launches 2023 Wrangler High Tide and Limited-run ‘Jeep Beach’ Models
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Jeep Beach event held annually in Daytona Beach, Florida, both the Wrangler High Tide and Wrangler Jeep Beach special-edition models will return for the 2023 model year. “Jeep Beach…
Feature Vehicle 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser Troopy
Markus Fuchs was born in the late 1980s in a beautiful German town beside Lake Bodensee. His father was a Mercedes G-Class, Unimog, and VW T-3 Vanagon enthusiast, and teenage Markus wasted no time getting started…
Video :: XPlore RV X145 Overland Test
The Xplore RV is one of the first expedition-class trailers produced in the United States that features the optimal confluence of compact dimensions, trail capability, and live-in comforts. These attributes are all wrapped in a package…
Overland Classifieds :: 1992 Mitsubishi Delica 4×4
I both love and hate seeing Delicas listed on our forum because it reignites my obsession with this Japanese icon. I owned a rare manual Delica Chamonix, which had a nut-and-bolt restoration and was mechanically overhauled…
Emerald Acquires Lodestone Events, Producers of the Overland Expo Series
The growth of the Overland market segment seems unstoppable and continues to attract the attention of motor vehicle, aftermarket parts, and accessory manufacturers, as well as consumer event specialists who aim to connect producers and consumers….
Are You Rescue Ready?
You’re out in the backcountry, enjoying your time in the back of beyond. Suddenly, there’s an emergency, and you need to use your two-way communications device to call for help. What do you say? Most travelers…
Take a Load Off :: Overland Journal Editors Test Six Leading Overland Bed Racks
By Matt Swartz and Scott Brady Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2022 Issue. Few vehicles offer the overland traveler versatility, utility, and flexibility like a pickup truck. But that doesn’t mean…
Overland Classifieds :: Mercedes Benz Expedition Truck 1225AF
Large expedition vehicles often get a bad rep for being overpriced environment killers that provide the realities of luxury but the illusion of freedom. However, upon closer inspection, these rigs offer many benefits. It’s all very…
Field Tested :: Beyond Stretch Alpha L5 Jacket
Founded in Seattle, Washington, Beyond Clothing eschews traditional business practices to preserve the places and the ecosystems we all love to explore. They use sustainable production methods, using Bluesign®-certified and recycled materials that are free from…
Motorcycle Tire Inflators :: Buyer’s Guide
A flat motorcycle tire can stop a journey in its tracks. Having experienced plenty of them, I ride prepared for a roadside repair. Besides a spare tube, patch kit, and tire tools, my kit includes two…