Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal, Summer 2016. My first experience with Zarges aluminum cases was during the Expeditions 7 crossing of Antarctica. We used them to store everything from tents and clothes to spare parts and oil. They were tossed in and out of the vehicles, used as step ladders, chairs, and tables, and stuffed with volumes…

We take a look at “The Overland Road Warrior”, 4EXPEDITION’s answer to the every day overlander

Quite possibly the most advanced 79 Series in the outback

If you have a penchant for adventure, need inspiration for your next endeavor, and want to participate in a genuine expedition, you should quickly reserve a spot on one of the trips provided by the gurus of exploration at Secret Compass. Every winter they release their new schedules and itineraries for the coming year, and 2014 looks to be another…

If your significant other doesn’t like the idea of buying an old military truck, just tell them you’ve seen the light and are buying a Volvo. They’ll never suspect a thing.

Bundu Gear has taken this truck from an every day soccer mom transporter and transformed into a well equipped off road vehicle.

For luxurious overlanding

‘Following in the footsteps of….’ etc. Few groups can be more heroic than The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) who operated in North Africa during World War 2

Nearly 30 countries and 20,000 miles of adventure.

Many consider the Toyota Land Cruiser to be the ultimate overland vehicle. The 70 Series (offered in various configurations) is arguably the best of the breed for around-the-world trips and was subsequently chosen by publisher Scott Brady and friends to cross all seven continents for Expeditions 7. The “Troopy” variant is well suited to camper conversions, which is why today’s…

The 200-Series Land Cruiser is a pinnacle overland platform that’s depended on around the world for the toughest environments. It’s a favorite with the Expedition Portal team with a recent deep dive on the Overland Journal Podcast: Princliples of Overlanding :: Kurt Williams on the 200-Series Land Cruiser. Under its handsome good looks and luxurious interior, the chassis, engine, and…

In December 2024, at the annual meeting of the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF), former Overland Journal Editor-in-Chief Chris Collard was unanimously voted to join the ORMHOF Board of Directors. This position comes with a three-year term, during which Collard will work alongside 16 other board members who volunteer their time and expertise to guide and expand the Hall…

Be still my beating heart—it’s none other than Paul May’s (owner Equipt Expedition Outfitters) 200-Series Land Cruiser (featured on Expedition Portal by Ashley Giordano). Land Cruisers of any iteration are considered pinnacle overland vehicles, but for many, the 200 Series is regarded as the best of breed. In fact, when Publisher Scott Brady and Greg Miller traveled to Japan to…

Presented by Nitto Tire and the all-new Terra Grappler G3   The festive season is upon us, and Thanksgiving is the perfect time to gather with family and friends—and perhaps drop a few hints about those Christmas gifts you’ve been eyeing! Getting out into nature is a great way to spend time with loved ones. Whether they love camping under…

Overland Journal Podcast Episode 197 Scott Brady interviews Clay Croft at the 2024 Overland Expo West, discussing his most recent adventure in Africa and travel with his family and team. They also discuss the importance of doing hard things and being gentle with ourselves in pursuing our goals. The conversation also delves into the security mindset and the announcement of…

Photography by Richard Giordano, Eglė Gerulaitytė, and Lila Shaw There’s a kid driving a Corolla at 120 kph, waving a note at me with the words “I love you” scrawled across the paper. Normally, I would be flattered at this declaration of affection, but the teen’s foot is jammed to the floor, sending his beat-up car screaming beside us on…

The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.                                 – Marcus Aurelius With a crack of lightning, the lodestone is magnetized, becoming one of the most unusual and useful stones on earth, melding magnetic coercivity and geomancy, divining everything…

In this installment of the Expedition Portal series on brands that inspire us, Senior Editor Ashley Giordano profiles the multi-generational Denmark-based storage company AluBox. She connected with Søren Wiberg to learn more about AluBox’s origins, its involvement in field expeditions, and how consumer preferences have changed since the company’s inception in 1999. Cover photo courtesy of Clay Croft, Expeditions 7…

The historian Hellanicus recorded the first reference to letter writing, a handwritten note sent in 500 BCE from the Persian Queen Atossa, mother of Xerxes and the Achaemenid Empire (Roberts, 1843). There is little doubt that messages were sent across longer distances in earlier times, but they are lost in the sands. The process changed little for the next millennia,…

Show Notes for Overland News Podcast #166 Summary: Scott Brady and Brian McVickers launch a new series called Overland News, where we feature the latest from the overlanding industry, including new vehicles, camping equipment, travel gear and more. In 2007, Overland Journal launched the Overland News section of the magazine, and we are picking up the nameplate for the podcast,…