Show notes for podcast #109 GonDirtin on Traveling with Dogs, Overland Kitchen Staples, and their 70-Series Land Cruiser Troopy Build Summary: L.A.-based automotive photographers Karissa and Linhbergh found that the best way to escape the…
The Airstream Rangeline Touring Coach Is European Inspired, and We Like It
During a recent tour of Central America, we dragged ourselves away from Antigua, Guatemala, to visit blissful Lake Atitlán. The access road to the lake is a steep suicide pass with 17 hairpin turns, the acrid…
Bearmach Land Rover Parts Placed Under Administration
Land Rover owners and mechanics, particularly those who own and work on older vehicles, were shocked to discover last week that the well-respected and popular aftermarket retailer, Bearmach, has thrown in the towel. The company was…
Feature Vehicle :: 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 V8
Once a year, I fall happily down the Top Gear rabbit hole and binge the “Specials,” where the chaps generally buy old vehicles within a genre and start the episode off by putting the vehicles under…
Overland Classifieds :: 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road w/ Alu-Cab Canopy Camper
The Tacoma is without doubt the most popular truck on our forum with recent adventure-ready examples including this 2009 TRD Pro w/ Super Pacific X1 Wedge, a 2013 TRD Off-Road w/ Custom Camper, and a 2011…
A 1914 Ford Model T Believed to be The World’s oldest Motorhome is up for Sale!
Have you ever wished you could see the world from your sofa? For a predicted auction sale price of $23-35,000, that dream could be a reality. Forget seeing the world in a set of perfectly ergonomic,…
Overland Classifieds :: 1994 Land Cruiser Prado w/ Alu-Cab Thor Top
The Toyota Land Cruiser is without question one of the greatest overland vehicles ever produced, and when it comes to round-the-world exploration it remains the 4WD of choice for many travelers. We’ve featured a number of…
Destinations :: Paradise on the Gulf of Mexico
The sand along the sea coast stretching from San Destin to Rosemary Beach, Florida, glistens like crystallized powdered sugar. Beyond these beaches lie the crystal clear and intoxicating Aegean-colored waves of the Gulf of Mexico. There…
Yes, Overlanders Sleep in Ground Tents, Too
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,…