The Jeep Wrangler is highly regarded for its go-anywhere capability and rugged dependability. Subsequently, it’s a popular platform for overlanding, with recent examples including this $41,000 2013 AEV Rubicon Unlimited, a $43,000 AEV Build w/ Overland…
Overland Classifieds :: 1994 Mercedes 1824 AF 4×4 Expedition Truck
Classifieds have been getting a little too sensible recently, so I figured it was time for another rolling mansion. Over the past few months, we’ve shared several go-anywhere luxury apartments, including a $329,000 2019 Acela Monterra…
The Canyons of the Ancients
If you had lived in southern Colorado during the Ice Age, chances are you’d be hunting camels for your dinner. Luckily, a lot has changed since the Pleistocene era, the epoch geological timespan when glaciers ruled…
Land Cruisers of the Drug War
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2022 Issue. First synthesized in the late 1850s, Sigmund Freud was an early advocate of cocaine in addition to being an addict, prescribing it for depression…
The Overland Swap :: Long Beach, California
Every day there is an influx of new overland and off-road gear headed to retailers or being purchased online. Most of our industry’s gear is built to withstand the harshest elements, so where is the secondhand…
Holy Toledo! Vanlife and Overland Gathering on the Oregon Coast, July 15-18
Highway 101, or the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway, is a legendary road trip route that draws visitors from all over the globe. Typical postcard-worthy spots feature expansive beaches, weathered lighthouses, and rolling dunes. For those heading…
All About That Base: High-performance Pieces for Every Season
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Spring 2022 Issue. Photography by Richard Giordano and Amanda Winther Base layers have come a long way since the waffle-patterned cotton tops and bottoms that we used…
Puig Touring Plus Windshield
Clearly I had underestimated the importance of choosing the right-sized windscreen for my 2020 BMW F 750 GS. With fellow adventure riders Parker Mims of Carlsbad, New Mexico, and Patrick Reid Hobby of Greenville, South Carolina,…
Overland Classifieds :: 2004 Ford E-350 4×4 Quadvan
We’ve had several E-350 4x4s listed on the forum recently, and one can’t help but wonder whether it’s linked to the high fuel prices we’re currently experiencing. Unfortunately, owning one of these vans may no longer…
The Unknown Land of USSR
Camps for prisoners are a sad page in the history of the USSR. It wasn’t just criminals who went to jail. The NKVD or secret police arrested those who disagreed with the policies of the Communist…
Overland Classifieds :: Mercedes Sprinter T1N 4×4
The Mercedes Sprinter is one of the most popular vans on the market, and for good reason. The Sprinter is reliable, relatively economical, comfortable to drive, offers excellent interior living space, and both OEM and aftermarket…
Getting Wayout There :: Dometic Trail Ride 2022
The sun dipped below the horizon hours ago, but we’re still driving. The Gladiator’s off-highway lights cut through clouds of dust, abruptly pitching up and down with the front end of the rig. I swallow two…
Video of the Week : A road around the world?
livelifelore is a very popular channel on YouTube which has videos which appeal to us as travelers because they give us general information about regions and countries and the world we live in. The channel covers…
Unique Adventure Vehicles of the 2022 Northwest Overland Rally
Photography by Richard Giordano There’s no denying a modern vehicle’s comfort, reliability, and luxury. Safety features are on point, climate control creates the perfect interior environment, and infinite power lies beneath our fingertips, allowing us to…
Destination :: Sella Pass, Dolomites, Italy
They say that life is as much about the journey as the destination, so when it comes to vehicle travel, I often avoid the highways, instead opting for the more scenic route to reach my journey’s…
Episode 97 The Wedge Camper Revolution
Show Notes for Podcast #97 The Wedge Camper Revolution Summary: Matt Swartz and Scott Brady talk wedge campers and habitats with the team from Super Pacific. Guest Bios: Spencer T. Houser Learning metal…
ARB Premieres Two New Rooftop Tents Including a First Hard-shell Design
Rooftop tents have come a long way since they first appeared in the 1930s and will always remain a relevant element of the overland and outdoor lifestyle. With the simple installation of a roof tent, a…
Overland News of the Week
Purtrek 2-in-1 Trekking Poles Purtrek have developed an ingenious water solution for while out hiking. The innovative, “why didn’t I think of that” 2-in-1 trekking pole provides you with clean and safe water on hand, on-demand,…
EarthCruiser Launches Overland Tours Division: EarthCruiser Adventure
Picture yourself with dust on your skin, a campfire blazing, partaking in an excellent conversation with a like-minded adventurer in a location so far from the beaten track that you had to earn the cold drink…
Bikepacking News :: Kokopelli Will Launch All-New Bikepacking Bags for Spring 2023
Industry-leading packraft and kayak company Kokopelli has announced its ultra-durable Durango bike bag collection designed to revolutionize the bikerafting experience. Bikepackers will already be familiar with “bikerafting,” which, as the name suggests, refers to a trip…