Show Notes for Podcast Episode #64 Summary: Scott Brady interviews Jim Markel, Co-Founder of RedOxx, former Marine, and global overland traveler. Guest Bio: Born in Italy to a military family, Red Oxx CEO Jim Markel…
TCX Baja Gore-Tex Boots
I look at adventure riding footwear as I do multi-surface tires, as products with a wide range of options depending on your intended use. Our ADV tires can have a pavement-friendly street/dirt bias of 90/10, or…
Nissan Aims to Impress at SEMA with Overland Projects
Nissan is yet another auto manufacturer to realize the potential of the overland sector. For the 2021 SEMA Show, which is being held from November 2-5, Nissan will introduce a number of vehicles featuring significant upgrades…
Featured Campervan Upfitter :: Van Haus Conversions
Vancouver, Washington, Campervan Upfitter: Van Haus Similar to many other campervan upfitters, Van Haus was created when founder Erik decided to build his own custom campervan to more easily and comfortably pursue his passions—wherever they happened…
Overland Expo Auctions “Ultimate Overland Builds” for Charity
This year, Overland Expo created two Ultimate Overland Builds—the 2021 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road and a Honda Africa Twin Sport ES DCT. The vehicles are now up for auction on Bring A Trailer, where 100% of…
8 Things We Learned from 4WD Master Trainer Nena Barlow
Photography by Richard Giordano If you flip to the masthead section of Overland Journal magazine, there lies a list of folks whose names you may never see grace the bylines, but their roles are incredibly important….
Toyota USA Unveils Three Concept Truck Builds at SEMA 2021
Toyota unveiled three truck-specific build concepts at the 2021 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. What we’ve seen of the Tacozilla Tacoma Camper and TRD Desert Chase Tundra so far has been via Toyota USA’s YouTube…
The New 2022 Himalayan from Royal Enfield
I love the style of Royal Enfields, but they’ve always looked uncomfortable for anything longer than a day trip. However, it looks like that may have changed. Since its international debut in 2018, the Himalayan has…
Field Tested – Quick Pitch North America Roof Top Tent, Weathershade 20 Second Awning, Quick-en-Suite Shower Cubicle, and Quick-Barbe
I was faced with a dilemma when planning a journey across the USA with a borrowed Range Rover Classic: accommodating three adults and a teenager in a compact SUV. We would be camping every day, and…
Overland News of the Week
Lavabox Over/Under The Over/Under is a 304 stainless-steel multi-level stand and cooking surface for your Lavabox firepit. When used as a base, it elevates the Lavabox off of the ground (two height settings) to comply with…
Honda Returns to SEMA with Rugged Overland Vehicles and Africa Twin Overland
Honda will demonstrate its diverse paths to fun and performance at the 2021 SEMA Show in Las Vegas 2021 with vehicles developed by the Honda Performance Development (HPD) division. Specific to the overland segment, Honda will…
Video of the Week: Sultanate of Oman
Bordered by the Arabian Sea, Yemen, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman is a vibrant country on the Arabian Peninsula that is filled with incredible mountains, dune fields, Beaches, and Wadis. In this…
Episode 63 Luisa Bell Global adventurer and overlander
Show Notes for Podcast Episode #63 Luisa Bell Global adventurer and overlander Summary: Ashley Giordano interviews Luisa Bell on global travel in a Defender 130, crossing continents with your family, and managing life in the…
Destinations :: Custer—a Small Adventure Town in the Black Hills of South Dakota
I knew Custer, South Dakota, would be beautiful in its own way, and that the “Black Hills” meant there had to be hills somewhere, but I had no idea of the mountainous wonderland I’d be immersed…
Finish and Publish Your Moto Travel Stories
Do you have an incredible tale of adventure? Have you been told you should publish your stories? Does the thought of pitching to magazines or publishers sound daunting? If so, you need to check out Carla…
Featured Vehicle Interior: Expedition Rove’s 2010 Land Rover Defender 110
During their overland trip to South America in a Discovery 3, Andy and Mary Hannah of Expedition Rove bought their 2010 Land Rover Defender 110 sight unseen from a UK auction. The couple was in Bolivia…
The Best Overland Fridge Freezers
Editors Note: This article originally ran in the print version of Overland Journal, Winter 2021 Issue Coolest of the Cool | Testing the latest fridge-freezers to their limits. Having interviewed hundreds of overlanders, we often ask…
1620 Workwear Double Knee Utility Pant
The company 1620 is on a mission “to make the best workwear in the category,” providing skilled laborers comfortable apparel designed to meet the demands of the job. Made in the USA and constructed to last,…
AT Overland Aterra XL: The Composite Camper Revolution Continues
I remember Dave Soza leading me from the Tern Overland office into the workshop where he grabbed a scrap piece of composite material as well as a hammer. Placing the panel on the concrete slab between…
Border Loopholes
When planning a holiday or an overland journey that crosses one or several borders, one often experiences a pang of fear. There is the fear of whether you will be permitted to enter a country, if…