There is a mist that hangs over this small landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley. The clouds fall gently over the mountains, quietly holding the land and shrouded forests even when the sun shines. Rwanda…
Behind the Wheel: 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Test Drive
2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Test Drive Electric Lime Metallic. It kind of sounds (and looks) like a Gatorade flavor. This bold new color, which is limited to the 2022 Tacoma TRD Pro, has already gotten…
Field Tested : Offroam Phone Mount Kit for Jeep Wrangler JK and Gladiator
Security and stability in vehicle phone mounts have always been an ongoing struggle. It seems as though these products are purchased, mounted, fought with, and ultimately make their way to a landfill. Suction mounts lose strength,…
An Interview with Ultra-endurance Rider Lael Wilcox
Where to start? It was a privilege to speak with one of the greatest ultra-endurance riders of our time and to get insight into the immense dedication and sacrifice required to reach the pinnacle of the…
2021 Bronco Badlands Edition
I am smitten. But this is no fly-by-night love affair—it’s complicated. It all began nearly 40 years ago when I caught a ride with a friend in her dad’s Bronco. I don’t recall where we were…
Overland Classifieds :: Mountain State Overland’s 2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition
Whether you’re a Mountain State Overland fan or you’re looking to buy a turnkey overland vehicle located in the eastern United States, your chance to own this 2015 Toyota 4Runner has arrived. Equipped with a CVT…
Overland Expo Reveals Ultimate Motorcycle Overland Build for Africa Twin
Overland Expo is the world’s premier overlanding event series. This year it has revealed an Ultimate Overland Build for a Honda Africa Twin given a workover by Overland Expo’s Adventure Motorcycle Ambassador, Eva Rupert. Nice work,…
Field Tested: Micro-Start—The World’s Smallest Jump Starter
Created by Antigravity Batteries, known for high-end lithium batteries, the Micro-start is the first, original mini jump starter. These days, we rely on electronic devices more than ever—even in the middle of nowhere—which is what makes…
Destination: Barr Camp on Pikes Peak
Image: Mennonite Church USA Archives, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons. The Pikes Peak Hill Climb may have already taken place this year, but there are other reasons to visit the famed 14,000-foot-tall peak. Barr Camp,…
Video of the Week: Principles of Overlanding – Vehicle Selection
We often fall in love with a particular vehicle for emotional reasons and automatically decide that it’s the rig we need. Maybe we have fond memories from our childhood of driving around the forest with our…
Exclusive :: GMC Canyon AT4 OvrlandX
Photography by Sinuhe Xavier We have come into a golden age of vehicle options for overland travel, with more capability and choice than ever before. A decade ago, there were just a few mid-size truck offerings,…
Episode 55 2022 Nissan Frontier and the State of Mid-Sized Pickups
Show Notes for Podcast Episode #55 2022 Nissan Frontier and the State of Mid-Sized Pickups Summary: Scott Brady discusses his test of the new Frontier, and Matt Scott raises important questions and insights on the…
Featured Vehicle Interior: Badass Brunette’s 2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport
Whether she’s skydiving, jumping out of helicopters in a giraffe onesie, or riding her Yamaha TT-R230, at the end of the day, Cristin Whetten returns to the 2015 Toyota Tacoma that she calls home. Known as…
Featured Overland Trailer :: Turtleback Trailers Expedition Series
I included the Turtleback Expedition Series overland trailer in our Best Overland Trailers of 2020 guide last year, where it received my editor’s choice selection in the category of minimalist overland trailers. But thanks to their…
Featured Vehicle :: Mercedes Vario 4×4 – “Le Truck World”
There’s a big difference between a campervan and a motorhome; generally, the former is more compact and offers basic amenities, whilst the latter provides generous living accommodation and the comforts of home. I appreciate these are…
The Overland Expedition Medic
All bleeding stops, eventually. This morbid maxim, with two very different outcomes, is taught to first-year surgical residents during day one of rotation with the trauma surgery service. The moral being that if medical professionals do…
Lindeco Genuine Powersports—venturing into the US market and partnering with Enduristan Luggage
Though there is heated debate over what’s better—soft bags or hard cases—the moto industry is seeing more companies producing soft bags than ever before. Enduristan, for example, is known for “tough, durable, and truly 100% waterproof…
New Equipment from Warn Industries
Warn has just released a handful of new products designed to enhance the performance of your truck or Jeep JL on the trail. These include the new Ascent XP non-winch bumper for Chevy, GMC, and Toyota,…
Featured Vehicle Interior :: Overland Site’s 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Vehicle features here on Expedition Portal offer a wealth of information about overland builds, including specifications, modifications, and upgrades. While they are helpful in a general sense, I want to dig deeper. I want to know…
Video of the Week: Off Grid Trailers KVR Overland Expedition
In this video of the week, we join the Off Grid Trailers team and Overland Training Canada as they explore the historic Kettle Valley Railway in British Columbia. This iconic railroad route through Southwestern BC abounds…