Overland Journal Podcast’s Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott discuss what “overlanding” means and why defining it matters as the hobby and industry grow. Drawing on conversations with experienced long-distance travelers and Overland Journal’s long-standing definition, they argue overlanding is an activity—vehicle-supported, self-reliant adventure travel—focused on travel, remoteness, and often cultural interaction, not on owning…
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A2A Expedition’s Graeme Bell on Family Overlanding, the Defender TD5, and Traveling the World Long-Term
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews overlander and author Graeme Bell of A2A Expedition, speaking from South Africa while sheltered in place and preparing for a new journey. Bell describes traveling long-term with his wife Luisa and their two children, how they homeschool using an American syllabus, and how constant family togetherness builds strong…
Principles of Overlanding: Rooftop Tent, Ground Tent, or Wedge Camper?
In an episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, Scott Brady and Matt Scott discuss various camping sleep systems for overlanding. Their review compares Australian-style swags, soft and hard-shell rooftop tents, interior vehicle sleeping, ground tents, and wedge camper solutions like Go Fast Campers and Ursa Minor. When selecting a setup, they emphasize evaluating comfort, setup…
2020 Defender Overland Test Drive
Overland Journal Podcast | From Johannesburg, Scott Brady and Matt Scott discuss the new Land Rover Defender after driving it on a legitimate 650–700 km backcountry expedition in northwestern Namibia, including Van Zyl’s Pass, the Hoanib River, and the Skeleton Coast region. They contrast it with a Toyota HZJ79 and evaluate the Defender’s technical terrain…
Photographer and Cinematographer Bruce Dorn
Host Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott welcome photographer/filmmaker Bruce Dorn to the Overland Journal Podcast, joking about gadgets and travel before discussing portable Light & Motion Stella LED lights and Scott’s Honda Africa Twin DCT impressions. Bruce shares practical advice for overland photography: prioritize making images, shoot in prime light, keep the camera ready,…
Van Life vs. Overlanding: Working Remotely, Building the Right Rig, and Ethical Stealth Camping
Overland Journal Podcast hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott welcome editor Chris Cordes and Brittany to discuss the intersection of overlanding and “van life.” Brittany shares her transition from weekend trips to living in her customized 2006 Sprinter, “Wayne the Van,” designed for gear storage and comfort. The conversation covers the realities of remote work,…
Planning Remote Overland Expeditions in Namibia: Logistics, Training, and Vehicle Prep with Land Rover
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady speaks with expedition leader David Sneath and logistics planner Emma Easter in northern Namibia. The group discusses the intricacies of running remote overland expeditions, emphasizing the 12–18 month lead time required for route selection and risk research. They detail the necessity of thorough preparation for both personnel and vehicles,…
Pinnacle Overlanders: The Best Vehicles to Buy Today and Drive Around the World
On the Overland Journal Podcast, hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott debate what “pinnacle” overland vehicles you can buy new and confidently drive around the world, prioritizing global parts/service support, payload, technical capability, and durability. They compare the Mercedes G-Wagon’s international warranty and military-grade pedigree with Toyota’s 200 Series Land Cruiser, praising the 200’s strength,…
Principles of Overlanding: Payload, GVWR, and Building a Safer, Lighter Rig
Scott Brady and Matt Scott introduce a new Overland Journal Podcast series, The Principles of Overlanding, designed to deliver short, detailed deep dives on core topics like payload, border crossings, shipping vehicles, suspension, and build-outs. In this first episode they focus on payload and the risks of overloading, defining key terms including GVWR, payload (GVWR…
Are Electric Vehicles the Future of Overlanding?
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott discuss how electric vehicles are rapidly reshaping overlanding, citing EV advantages like instant torque, precise control, fewer mechanical failure points, and future innovations such as structural solid-state batteries and wheel-mounted motors. They note growing industry momentum, including Tesla’s market value, Infiniti’s upcoming EV-heavy lineup, and…
Building the Jeep Gladiator for Overlanding
On the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott discuss building a Jeep Gladiator for camping and overlanding after Matt’s three-week Baja trip to Cabo. They cover why the Gladiator feels like an honest, purpose-built off-road pickup, how it compares to other midsize trucks, and which trims make sense (including the Sport…
Lois Pryce, Solo Adventure Motorcyclist
As our first “Notes from the Field, Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews British adventure motorcyclist, author, and Adventure Travel Film Festival founder-curator Lois Price beside her 1901 Dutch barge in London. Price explains how leaving a BBC desk job and a post-trip realization pushed her to pursue long-distance motorcycle travel, drawn by the…
The 10 Commandments of Modifying Your Overland Vehicle
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott discuss the “10 Commandments” of modifying an overland (travel-focused) vehicle, emphasizing that overlanding differs from recreational four-wheeling and that simplicity, reliability, and intentional upgrades matter most. They argue complexity and weight are major enemies, and recommend starting with the right platform, limiting suspension lift, keeping…
Overlanding Australia: Vehicle Options, Remote Routes, and Essential Planning with Hema Maps’ Rob Boheim
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott talk with Rob Boheim of Australia’s Hema Maps about overland travel in Australia, including shipping, renting, or buying a vehicle in-country and why durable, commonly supported platforms like Toyota Land Cruisers are recommended. They discuss Australia’s demanding corrugated roads, right-hand-drive road safety habits, fuel considerations,…
Clay Croft on Building Expedition Overland, Family, Leadership, and the Greenland Film
Recorded at Overland Expo, host Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott interview Clay Croft of Expedition Overland about leaving feast-or-famine cinematography work to build xOverland, the entrepreneurial risk mindset common in overlanding, and how he balances travel with family through proactive marriage counseling and intentional time with his three boys. Clay discusses teaching his kids…
Dan Grec of The Road Chose Me (Overlanding Africa)
Recorded at Overland Expo East, Overland Journal Podcast hosts Scott Brady and Matt Scott welcome their first guest, overland traveler Dan Grec of The Road Chose Me. Dan shares how he started overlanding after moving from Australia to North America, driving from Alaska to Argentina in a two-door Wrangler, and later traveling for years across…
Top 10 Used Overland Vehicles
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott discuss how to choose the best used overland vehicles in North America for extended travel, emphasizing suitability, global serviceability, payload, repair costs, and the often-overlooked expense of modifications. They argue travelers should budget more for experiences and travel logistics than for vehicles and gadgets, and…