Cerocahui to El Fuerte on the Old Road

Introducing Stories from the Vault

Does experience matter?

You might not agree with our conclusions, but they are based on over 200 years of combined experience…

The overland market is growing at a rapid pace, which is providing for innovation and a wide range of new products.  As a result, the team at Expedition Portal has started an industry award, Gear of the Year for multiple categories (each featured in a different article) and based upon their price point, with a winner for over $100 and…

Land Cruisers are classic and authentic, and have always placed an emphasis on durability and capability over luxury and domestic ‘functionality’.

Jonathan Hanson takes an in depth look at several of the best compressors

Bumpers for Expedition Travel

This modification was completed in preparation for our 2004 Sierra Madre Mexico expedition, which required a fuel range of 320 miles, with 270 miles off-highway.

There is still time to register for the last Overland Rally of the year being held in Hollister, California – where it all began one year ago.

Light weight and compact storage dimensions.

Tire Selection for Expedition Travel

I have found through the years that a freezer/fridge is an essential comfort accessory for vehicle dependent expedition travel.  While traveling in Mexico it can be difficult to find ice, and food is often spoiled, or damage from the water that has collected in the cooler.  For a minor weight penalty (over a traditional cooler with sufficient ice), a 120/12v…

Why Coil-Overs on an Expedition Vehicle?

Abstract Review

Deaver Spring Manufacturing, Custom 10 Leaf Pack   Sierra Madre of Mexico       Full military wrap and tapered ends   Just the thickness of the springs adds an inch over stock height     Statistics Deaver Springs: Total Number of Leaves: 10Total Arch to Top of Leaf Packs: 10.5″Pack Thickness: 2.5″Eye Bolt Center to Center: 53″Center Bolt to…

Toyota Tacoma Demello Rock Sliders       Fully welded .120 wall 1.75″ tubing   .25″ plates and gussets     Rock Slider Benefits Rocker Protection is one of the most critical modifications to be added to a vehicle intended for challenging terrain. Properly designed rocker panel protection provides several benefits in addition to guarding the body panels from rocks….

The Extreme Outback Tire Repair Kit   Tire puncture, 2006 Outback Challenge.  Photo: Nathan Hindman   Tire Repair in the Field Without exception, the most common vehicle failure concerns the tires.  They are constantly (or nearly so) in contact with the road or a trail surface, which includes rocks, sticks, and numerous other sharp objects that can compromise the carcass…

Reasons to Include a Hand Winch with Your Recovery Kit The hand winch provides several key benefits as either the primary extraction tool, or as a compliment to a vehicle mounted electronic winch.  In my experience using the device, it is the unit’s flexibility that proves most compelling.  With the hand winch, the operator has the option of using the…

The Black Rat Recovery Kit         Recovery Equipment Traveling unsupported off-highway requires equipment and experience to extricate ypur vehicle from a myriad of immobilizing situations, including sand, mud, crossed axle terrain, high centering, etc. The Black Rat Recovery kit allows efficient access to your recovery gear, containing mpst required equipment in a high visibility, well-organized unit.  …

Overview of Trailer Use for Vehicle Dependent Expedition Travel

We take a look at one of the best trailers on the market, the Adventure Trailers Chaser

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