The Toyota Tacoma is hands down the most popular overland platform on our forum, with recent examples including a $45,000 2016 TRD Off-Road w/ 2018 Four Wheel Camper Fleet, a $43,000 TRD Off-Road w/ GFC V2,…
Feature Vehicle :: Dirt Sunrise’s 1990 HDJ80 Land Cruiser with Maltec Conversion
Choosing an overland vehicle can be like an episode of Indian Matchmaking: you want a unicorn, but your matchmaker insists that meeting 60 to 70 percent of your criteria is more realistic. You want butterflies fluttering…
Supertramp Campers Flagship LT: The Slide-in that Fits Any Full-size Pickup
Photography by Coastless While the mid-size pickup is currently akin to the popular kid at school, full-size trucks are experiencing their own growth spurt. Improved capability, ample spaciousness, and power appeal to many who desire additional space for…
Overland Classifieds :: 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Crew Max Limited
You really can’t go wrong with Toyota’s current 4WD line-up, whether that’s a Land Cruiser, Hilux, Tacoma, 4Runner, Sequoia, or a Tundra. With excellent reliability, capability, and comfort across the range, the main consideration is which…
Twisties, Curves, and Canopies: A Journey Through the Ozarks
It’s All in the Planning We had planned the trip for a couple of months, poring over the details, making inventories of what we had and would need for a long-distance moto journey across the Ozarks…
Roof Loading for Overland Travel: How Much is Too Much?
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2022 Issue. Many of you likely remember the Ford Explorer rollover lawsuits of the early 2000s. We were inundated daily with news reports about the dangers…
Monimoto GPS Tracker
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2022 Issue. Motorcycle theft is a problem the world over, which is why an anti-theft GPS tracking device that can be hidden on motorcycles and…
Hikers Brew Coffee Review: Adventure-ready Coffee for the Trail
I’ve had a lot of backcountry coffee. Some of it is just plain bad, and others are pretty good. Most of the coffee marketed to adventurous folks like me is instant. I don’t mind good instant…
Overland Classifieds :: 2020 Jeep Gladiator w/ AT Overland Atlas Topper
I’m a big fan of the Gladiator because, much like the Defender 130 or the Toyota Troopy, it provides all the benefits of a hardcore 4WD but with an extended wheelbase that’s perfect for a lightweight…
Overlanding in the Underserved Communities : Interview with Channing Cash
Overlanding and outdoor shows have seen a tremendous growth of exhibitors as well as attendees, and we are seeing a broader spectrum of people that have taken to the overlanding lifestyle. In recent years, there has…
Harley-Davidson Celebrates 120 Years
Then Came Harley When William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson started selling Harley-Davidson motorcycles in 1903, little did they know how long the business would carry on. The Motor Company has endured for nearly 120 years,…
Overland Classifieds :: 2007 Dodge Sprinter 4×4 Expedition Vehicle
The best overland rigs establish a sweet spot between size, capability, and comfort. A rig too large is expensive to run, cumbersome when the tarmac ends, and can prevent access to some locations. Get a rig…
Overland Classifieds :: 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Overland Ready
Undoubtedly, Japanese car manufacturers have produced some of the most reliable vehicles ever made, and today’s Montero is no exception. This sought-after Mitsubishi offers many of the same attributes as the Land Cruiser: everyday dependability, excellent…
Destination of the Week :: Yuxha Mayan City
When visiting Guatemala, there are specific tourist sites that you simply must visit. Guatemala City is a city that is modern, wealthy, and completely underrated; Semuc Champey invites with natural pools for a refreshing dip, Lake…
Children of the Road, A Life of Unconventional Norms
Heidi and Jens, full-time overlanders for 15 years, are the real deal. They’ve crossed rivers in Mongolia, the Canning Stock in Australia, and the salt flats of Bolivia. Jens boasts a Unimog tattoo from a parlor…
Video of the Week :: Crossing into Turkmenistan with Noraly of Itchy Boots
In 2018, Noraly Schoenmaker quit her job and sold her house in Holland, heading to India and Bangladesh to travel full-time. As a motorcycle rider, she noticed a lot of rental shops in Northern India. Missing…
The 2022 Volcon Grunt
The electric revolution has taken hold, with every segment of the transportation industry offering electrified solutions. From vans to boats, we are seeing a rapid adoption of this proven technology, now delivered with the range and…
Trail Fire Grill, High-Elevation Cooking the Campfire Way
I knew I liked the Trail Fire Grill when I saw creator Mark Ritchie demo it at the Overland Expo in Flagstaff, Arizona, this past spring. He had made a bacon and eggs breakfast for me…
Opinel Nomad Cooking Kit and Picnic+
A while ago, we declared that Opinel knives are art. We stand by that declaration and, as if to prove us right, Opinel has launched a new, innovative multi-purpose range which has us drooling and dreaming of…
Fjallraven Skogso Padded Jacket Long Term Review
The Arctic Fox on the shoulder speaks volumes. When I meet a traveler, and they are wearing Fjallraven, I know a few things off the bat. Either the person is: a) Scandinavian b) Well-traveled c) Well-heeled…