If you’re planning big adventures for next year and require a budget-friendly vehicle for remote backcountry travel then look no further. The 100 Series Land Cruiser is a legendary overland platform and a popular choice on…
Episode 123 Neale Bayly on overcoming adversity, surviving war zones, and the joys of giving back
Show Notes for Podcast #123 Neale Bayly on overcoming adversity, surviving war zones, and the joys of giving back Summary: Neale Bayly is a traveler, humanitarian, motorcyclist, writer, photographer, and father. Neale shares the challenges of…
Overland Classifieds :: 2013 Ram 3500 Cummins
Full-size trucks are all the rage as overlanders accept the additional running costs for a plethora of benefits. The key advantages of these larger trucks include significantly bigger payload and towing capacity, better-equipped and more comfortable…
Video of the Week :: 4WDs flooded in Cape York
Australia is heaven to an overlander, with thousands of rough gravel tracks in vast open spaces that can get even the most experienced off-roader sweating under the collar. Cape York, a large peninsula in the most…
Ineos Grenadier :: Exclusive First Overland Test (Prototype)
Editor’s Note: We received no compensation of any kind for this exclusive North/South America test of the Grenadier Prototype. As I drove down the dirt access road of the Uwharrie woods, the anticipation was building. We…
Overland News of the Week
CMM Offroad Delete Pro Quick Disconnect Mounting System Tennessee-based CMM Offroad recently launched the Delete Pro Quick Disconnect (QD) mounting system, an aluminum accessory mount suitable for attachment to CMM mirror, A-pillar, or universal mount products…
Overland Inspiration in 2022 :: Expedition Portal’s Top Ten Posts
Overland life evolved in exciting ways in 2022. As the global pandemic slowed or was increasingly ignored (depending on your perspective and general location), life gradually found a new normal. Schools re-opened, employees returned to their…
Overland Classifieds :: 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4×4
During the pandemic, the price of used overland rigs skyrocketed as people switched from international travel to adventures closer to home. It’s safe to say that things got a little out of hand with vehicles often…
Destinations :: Bunes Beach, Lofoten, Norway
Bunes Beach, or Bunesstranda, is located on the northern side of Moskenes (part of the Lofotodden National Park) and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful beaches in Lofoten. They say that adventure is…
Five Reasons Japan Should Be on Your Overland Bucket List
It was with great joy this October that I read Japan was lifting its last Covid-19 travel restrictions and that the country would be open again to individual travelers. As of yet, Japan has been little…
The Worst Off-Roader Ever Made, Anywhere
Back in the 1970s, during the dark, torrid days of Apartheid, South Africa fought a Cold War proxy conflict against a collective of international communists in Angola. Due to the oppressive, racist regime and the policy…
Mercedes-Benz Concept EQT Marco Polo Revealed
As the motoring industry embraces EVs and straight-off-the-showroom-floor campers, Mercedes-Benz has combined both in a compact and attractive package. Scheduled to be launched in the second half of 2023, the EQT Marco Polo will offer buyers…
Overland Classifieds :: 2003 Jeep Wrangler TJ
There is a wide array of 4WDs on the market but not all that many are designed specifically for backcountry travel. Instead, some (looking at you, Defender and G-Wagon) have transitioned away from their rugged heritage…
Field Tested :: Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail 225/60R17 Tires
Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail 225/60R17 Test vehicle: 2017 Subaru Forester Limited Starting tread depth: 11/32 Tread depth, 10,000 miles: 9/32 Weight per tire: 29.3 pounds Disclaimer Falken sent me tires to test and review at no…
Video :: Is the Rivian R1S One of the Best SUVs Ever Made?
We test the new Rivian R1S across numerous conditions, including driving it to the most remote point on a road in the 48 states. This is the best EV we have tested, and it is arguably…
Overland Classifieds :: 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
The Tacoma is a popular choice on our forum with recent adventure-ready examples including this 2019 TRD Off-Road, a 2011 DCLB TRD Sport with Four Wheel Campers Fleet, and a 2017 TRD Off-Road with Vagabond Drifter….
Overlanding in the Underserved Communities : Interview with Kirk Williams
Kirk Williams, a Coloradan, is an active outdoorsman, storyteller, and adventurer who courageously travels overland despite a physical mobility impairment. When Kirk was in his early twenties, he had an unfortunate mountain biking accident, broke his…
Kitanica Scorpion Pack :: A Full-service Lumbar Carrying System
The Kitanica Scorpion Pack is much like a compact backpack—durable enough for long hikes or rides and practical enough to carry everything you might need for a daylong excursion. I took this pack for a day’s…
Spot X 2-way Satellite Messenger
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2022 Issue. I frequent locations that don’t have cell service, where I’ve come to appreciate two-way satellite communication devices. And while earlier personal locator beacons…
Overland Classifieds :: 2020 Chevrolet ZR2 Bison Diesel w/ AEV Components
If you’re in the market for a mid-size truck then arguably the sensible choice is the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road or possibly the Ford Ranger. However, if you’re looking for something a little different, the Chevrolet…