I recently spent some time exploring Northern Italy in a 100 Series, and it completely blew me away. A friend of mine owns a garage in the Dolomites at 4,468 feet, and he uses the Land…
Video of the Week :: New Outlander Series
It is always good to see new overland video stories. Hit YouTube and share the excitement and joys of vehicle-based adventure travel.
Destination :: Lago di Braies, Dolomites, Italy
There are a number of world-famous beauty spots in the Dolomites, but Lago Di Braies (or Prager Wildsee) is one of, if not the most iconic. This stunning lake is located at 1,469 meters above sea…
Is 4WD Essential for International Overland Travel?
Traveler friends Thomas and Sabine from Bavaria, Germany, recently sent me a typically entertaining message. “Next week, I’ll have a talk to around 100 interested people on Explorer-Ostsee-Camp concerning the question 4WD in Travel Reality—How much 4WD…
Land Rover To Gift Custom Defender 130s to Five Charities
The Land Rover Defender has a long history of doing important things and being a vehicle capable of saving and changing lives. This noble tradition continues, and Land Rover announced on Monday, the launch of its…
Gaia Maps Introduces Gaia Overland
GPS mapping has changed the way we travel and explore. With the convenience of data at our fingertips, we are able to spend more time exploring and enjoying those beautiful routes and destinations and less time…
Episode 102 Ashley Myhre and Pete Day Talk Raw Overlanding and Motorcycle Travel
Show Notes for episode 102 Ashley Myhre and Pete Day Talk Raw Overlanding and Motorcycle Travel Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady discuss rough and tumble overlanding with Pete Day and Ashley James Myhre. Recorded…
Living the Good Life
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2022 Issue. “Boys, seriously! Knock it off!” I really couldn’t blame them—we were on day 15 of our month-long trip, exploring Montana and filming our…
C6 Outdoor Rev Tent
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2022 Issue. Roof tents certainly have their place, but most buyers would benefit from purchasing a solution that is lightweight, easily removable, and half the…
Outdoor Research Women’s SuperStrand LT Hoodie
Photography by Richard Giordano When it comes to jackets, choosing between down and synthetic can be a challenge. Often the choice in chilly but dry conditions, down is packable with a higher warmth-to-weight ratio, while synthetic…
Overland Classifieds :: Volkswagen Syncro Double Cab 16-inch
A few months back, rumors began circulating that a very special 16-inch Doka Syncro would soon be up for sale. I’d followed this build online, so I realized this would be an opportunity for a lucky…
Overland Classifieds :: 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ80L
A couple of years back, Matt Scott wrote an article on “Why The Land Cruiser 80 Series Is The Next Classic 4WD,” and his predictions couldn’t have been more on the money. The prices of these…
Explore Baja from the Seat of the Aprilia Tuareg 660
Aprilia is offering a dream adventure ride through Baja California, open to all riders. Ride the Tuareg 660, created to explore the world and designed to be a companion in everyday adventures, both on and off…
High Fives Foundation and Return to Dirt Provide Off-Road Access to Individuals with Disabilities
Photography by Chris Bartkowski/Generikal When Tim Burr broke his neck backcountry skiing at age 19, he received valuable advice from High Fives Founder and CEO Roy Tuscany: “It will never be the same, but it can…
New Ténéré 700 Luggage from GlobeScout USA
Hard cases for hard riding: T7 owners looking for hardshell luggage will want to give GlobeScout’s 2022 Xpan+ Aluminum Side Cases ($1,000/$1,200, natural/black) a close look. No Ténéré? No worries—GlobeScout USA makes luggage and other accessories…
When Comfort is King: The Vipor XVI Chair
A good camp chair can make or break the moment when relaxing around a campfire, fishing next to a mountain stream, or just enjoying the sights, sounds, and scents of nature. The adventurer’s chair needs to…
Ruby: The Gem of Lighting
The sign said, “Go ahead. Blind yourself.” I accepted the challenge and pushed the button. I had heard about Ruby Moto auxiliary lighting from a friend who had recently outfitted his 2021 BMW 1250 GSA with…
Overland Classifieds :: 2020 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Overland Build
The Power Wagon is one of the few full-size trucks built from the factory to perform optimally when the tarmac ends and is, therefore, a popular vehicle platform for overland travel. Over the past few months,…
Overland Classifieds :: 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 300Tdi Pop Top Camper
The Land Rover Defender is perhaps the most definitive overland vehicle, with events like the Camel Trophy cementing its legacy as a 4WD icon. The Defender is not particularly refined or comfortable, and it certainly won’t…
Video of the Week :: Heli-Home: The Insane 1970’s Flying Camper
This week’s video features the fascinating story of a flying camper, the Winnebago Heli-Home, featured on the cover of the 1977 Popular Mechanics magazine. The witty Calum Gillies delves deep into the creation of the Heli-Home,…