There are some products that just resonate with us — a combination of engineering, features, and aesthetics that results in decades of loyal adoption. This has been true of Enduristan for me; luggage I have ridden…
Why Adventure Motorcycles? :: Video
There is no shortage of motorcycle and automotive content floating around on YouTube these days, but one of my favorite channels that leans into the nerdier side of things is Superfast Matt. A former Tesla engineer…
Patty Upton Inspires Generations to Explore
In this episode of Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady sits down with Patty Upton. Patty (outbackofbeyond) discusses her remarkable travels with her husband, Loren, which include crossing Africa, the Americas, and the Darien Gap. Patty…
Land Rover Honors 75 Years of Adventure at Pebble Beach
When you think of the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, you usually think of the famous waterfront golf course lined with immaculate eight-figure Ferraris and one-off pre-war vehicles from European marques that are long out of…
1989 Mercedes Unimog 1550L Doka (@dadaezm) :: Feature Vehicle
It’s unfortunate that many assume parenthood and adventure travel are mutually exclusive. I can’t tell you how often I’ve heard, “Enjoy your freedom because when kids come along, everything changes.” I don’t underestimate that having a…
KTM 2026 690 Enduro R Announced
KTM’s 690 Enduro R has long been a favorite of adventure riders who want to go light without sacrificing the power to blaze the highway or conquer the gnarliest BDR section. The 690 has seen numerous…
ADV Pack Out :: Sea to Summit Camping Gear
In May of this year, I embarked on my first long solo ADV adventure. I spent four weeks riding over 2,300 miles through five states from Albuquerque to my home in Missoula, Montana. As befits a…
Robeta Ananya Glampervan: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Luxury? The Answer Is Yes
Robeta Mobil, the Slovenian specialist in premium camper vans, has unveiled its most ambitious model yet: the Ananya, which the company is boldly, and incorrectly, classifying as the world’s first “GlamperVan.” Scheduled for release in January…
Overland News of the Week
BFGoodrich Drops 20 New KO3 Tire Sizes (With 40 More on the Way) BFGoodrich’s extensive All-Terrain T/A KO3 launch continues with the addition of 20 new sizes, including various 37- and 40-inch options and a comprehensive…
Principles of Overlanding :: The Stuart Fooks Theory of Suspension
In this episode, Overland Journal Podcast, join host Scott Brady as he cruises through Australia’s Cape York with suspension engineer Stuart Fooks from ARB. In this episode, Scott and Stu delve deep into the principles of…
The 2026 Ford Bronco 60th Anniversary Package Tries Hard and Pulls It Off
Ford Motor Company is set to mark the 60th anniversary of its storied Bronco nameplate with the introduction of a special 2026 Bronco 60th Anniversary Package. This commemorative edition, slated for debut in October 2025, is…
8 Overland Hacks Under $50 That Will Change Your World
Cover photo: Chris Cordes The dog days of summer have arrived, bringing adventures big and small. Long weekends and holidays mean we spend more time outdoors, seeking the coolness of mountain rivers, splashing in alpine lakes,…
Ford Announces “Model T Moment” :: New Battery Tech, Cheap EV Pickup, Retooling Factories
Ford, like all auto builders, finds itself in a sticky moment. The worldwide landscape of personal mobility appears to be at a tipping point toward widespread electricification, but political and market-driven constraints, along with advancements in…
Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve | Overland Routes
We first discovered the Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve (also known as the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004) in 2011 after returning home to South Africa from a journey to…
The Moto Morini Vettore Is Another New Small ADV Bike
Greg Pullen’s excellent retrospective A-Z of Italian Motorcycle Manufacturers has a long entry on the Moto Morini brand. Founded in 1937, the Bologna-based bike builder was one of the heavy hitters in the Italian motorcycle universe…
Throttle Therapy :: Why You Should Add “Big Sand” to Your Next Adventure
“I don’t like sand,” the young Padawan declared. “It’s coarse and rough and irritating… and it gets everywhere.” A true Jedi adventurer would not make such an uninitiated statement. After all, to properly experience sand, one…
Subaru Debuts New All-Electric AWD Compact Crossover 2026 Subaru Uncharted
Most overlanders know that wherever they may explore, they are likely to come across a Subaru, from the trails to the campsite, highway to coffee shop. This Japanese automotive giant has collaborated with a Japanese automotive…
Tom’s Fahrzeugtechnik Builds Some of the Best Toyota Land Cruiser Campers Money Can Buy
Cruising along the quiet backroads of Bavaria, my weathered overlanding family and I stumbled across Tom’s Fahrzeugtechnik and cooed at the sight of a row of glistening Land Cruiser WorldCruisers, waiting impatiently for their turn to…
Kawasaki’s New KLX Flavors :: Sherpa S and DF
In a world awash in complex, hulking, and too-powerful ADV bikes, there is something enduringly appealing about a low-displacement dual-sport. Its simplicity, light weight, and nimble capability in a wide range of conditions evoke the authentic…
Jud Eades on Living the Road Less Traveled
In this episode, Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady sits down with Jud Eades from Adrenalin Industries (@adrenalin.industries) and talks about living the road less traveled. Jud is a passionate adventurer, successful business owner, and automotive…