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…
Women in Moto :: Anatomy of a Female Rider
It wasn’t easy for Jocelin Snow to start riding motorcycles. As a teenager, she lived in a small town where girls just didn’t ride motorized bikes. But most of all, her parents disapproved. “My father was…
Overland Classifieds :: 2009 Ford F-250 FX4 Off-Road
Ford’s F-Series lineup remains the best-selling full-size trucks in the US by a considerable margin, and it’s not hard to see why. In fact, the F-250 Tremor was awarded Overland Journal’s Editor’s Choice Award in this…
Overland Classifieds :: 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4×4 w/ Aliner Expedition
It’s no secret that I love the Fuso 4×4 and if I wasn’t in the market for an actual house then this would be my choice as a long-term rolling home. There’s a reason the Fuso…
Overland Classifieds :: 2021 Toyota Tundra Overland Rig
Full-size trucks have never been so popular, and the legendary Tundra is one of the very best. This monster Toyota is not the most capable, luxurious, powerful, or economical truck on the market, but when it…
Destination: Laguna 69, Huascarán National Park, Perú
Photography by Richard Giordano Located within the central Peruvian Andes, UNESCO World Heritage Site Huascarán National Park is home to 27 peaks over 6,000 meters (19,685 feet) and the highest tropical mountain range in the world,…
Episode 122 Eva zu Beck on Inspiring Ourselves and Others to Travel the World
Show Notes for Podcast #122 Summary: Eva zu Beck on Inspiring Ourselves and Others to Travel the World Guest Bio: Eva zu Beck is a Polish travel blogger and vlogger. She hosted TRT World’s show,…
Video of the Week :: Revere Overland “Doing the Impossible”
I’m going to preface this video by simply stating it’s the best overlanding film I have seen in a long time. The locations, trails, camera work, narration, and overarching storytelling come together to create a truly…
The Camp Trap
It is inevitable that after a few arduous weeks or months on the road, you will eventually roll into an overland camp with the intention of staying only a night or two just to shower and…
Is It a Bollinger, Is It a Defender? Yes and No. It Is the Munro MK1
You might be forgiven for thinking that the boxy Scottish Munro EV MK1 is a repurposed Bollinger EV SUV as the two vehicles are remarkably similar. The reason for this is quite simple: Ross Compton, the…