Editor’s Note: This article on tents was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2022 Issue. I toiled in the desert sun, slept under the stars, got bloodied, spilled beers, and picked cactus spines out of my…
Nomadix Puffer Blanket: An Ultra-versatile Blanket For Minimalist Overlanders and Travelers
“Own Less. Do More” is more a manifesto than just a tagline for Nomadix. They call their first and most popular product The Only Towel You Need. In short, it’s designed to work for everything you…
Overland Classifieds :: 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
If you’re in the market for a compact overlanding pickup you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more capable and well-built option than the Tacoma TRD (Toyota Racing Development) Pro. This desirable Toyota is often the choice…
Overland Classifieds :: 2005 Toyota 4Runner V6 Overland Build
The Toyota 4Runner is an increasingly popular vehicle platform for overlanding, with recent examples including this 2017 SR5 Premium, a 1985 w/ FlipPac Camper Conversion, and a 2016 TRD Pro. So, why is this 4WD such…
Expo Gear You Will Want to Explore: Savvy Creations for Outdoor Comfort
Amid massive builds with habitat boxes, larger-than-life bumpers, rooftop tents, and overlanding gear at this year’s Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, Colorado, the displays of homegrown and sustainable-minded companies punctuated the landscape. These are the…
Overland Classifieds :: 1994 Toyota Hiace 4×4 Overland Campervan
The Toyota Hiace is often overlooked as an overland platform which is bizarre considering the van’s global reputation for excellent reliability. Sure, the Hiace is no rock crawler, but it is available as a 4WD. That’s…
Overland Classifieds :: 2020 Ram 2500 6.7-liter Diesel
The Ram 2500 truck is a popular forum overland build with recent examples including this 2022 w/ CampX Overland Camper, a 2017 w/ BunduTecUSA Flatbed Camper, and a 2021 6.4 Hemi w/ FWC Hawk Woolrich Flatbed…
Video of the Week :: End of the World Rig
Gordon Clement from Gordofromearth might just be a genius and will be one of the few survivors of a Zombie Apocalypse. His 2003 International BlueBird school bus conversion into an overland rig is astounding. The rig…
The AEONrv is an All-American All-Rounder
The AEONrv is based on the Ford Transit EcoBoost 350 AWD platform and is being marketed as the first true all-season, electric cabin, off-road capable, new and modern (AEON, get it?), four-person recreational vehicle, retailing at…
Destination: Nelson, British Columbia
Photography by Richard Giordano Located in British Columbia’s southern interior, Nelson is a funky bohemian hub in the heart of the Kootenay region. Surrounded by the Selkirk mountain range, Nelson boasts a vibrant arts community, colorfully…
Overland Classifieds :: Expedition Overland’s 2016 Toyota Tacoma – SOLD
It’s safe to say that the Tacoma is one of the most popular trucks on our forum. We’ve featured numerous expedition-equipped builds, including a 2016 TRD Off-Road w/ 2018 FWC Fleet Flatbed, a 2019 TRD Off-Road,…
Suzuki Samurai SJ413 4×4 Camper Self Built
The Suzuki Samurai (known internationally as the Jimny) originally belonged to the Japanese Kei class, the light automobile tax/legal class which spawned a multitude of tiny vehicles—some awesome, some not. The little Jimny was excellent indeed,…
The Caracat Floating Camper Trailer – The Sky is the Limit!
Many long-distance, long-term overlanders eventually become sailors, or cruisers as they are known, who choose to explore the planet by water once they have had their fill of exploring by land. Why? Well, living on the…
Overland Classifieds :: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ45 Overlanding Vehicle
The term “overland rig” is often used a little too loosely to describe a vehicle with big tires and a lift when in fact a true expedition truck takes years of careful design, investment, and will…
Feature Vehicle :: Overland Site’s 1998 Iveco TurboDaily 4×4
Photography by Richard Giordano Ferenc Elekes received email alerts from mobile.de for two years before a 1998 Iveco TurboDaily 4×4 classified ad showed up in his inbox. The vehicle was 1,000 kilometers away from Ferenc’s home…
Ready for Dirt: Suzuki’s 2023 V-Strom 1050DE/Adventure
I am always surprised when my moto racing friend Deana Kelley says she regularly takes to the difficult parts of BDRs on her V-Strom. There are few adventures the Suzuki-made motorcycle can’t handle, but baby heads…
Fly-and-Drive Kit: Universal Equipment That Works Anywhere in the World
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2022 Issue. Over the years, I have found myself stepping into rented or borrowed vehicles for a myriad of trips. These adventures include flying into a…
Scosche Powerup 600 Torch Portable Emergency Car Jumpstarter: For The Time When Your Vehicle Needs A Jump
Headquartered in Ventura County, California, Scosche is a family-owned company of outdoor enthusiasts that creates consumer technology for adventurers. They make vehicle accessories, car audio products, and other electronics, testing them in real-world scenarios to see…
Overland Classifieds :: 2021 Ram 2500 Power Wagon 75th Anniversary Edition
I recently had a conversation with an experienced overlander about modifying vehicles for exploration, and he said something that resonated with me, “Avoid adapting the vehicle to your requirements. Instead, learn to adapt to the vehicle.”…
Making it Out Alive: Learn to save your own life or the one you love
Fieldcraft Survival and TacMed Solutions, companies providing industry-leading medical, simulation, and protection solutions for combat military personnel and first responders, collaborated on this comprehensive trauma kit, the MTK (Mobility Trauma Kit), with everyday mobility, off-roading, and…