Overland Journal Podcast Episode 183 Scott Brady interviews Bruce Turner of Overlanding with Bruce about his recommendations for hiring a Toyota Hilux to explore Southern Africa and his decades-long experiences traveling the African continent by Land Rover. In particular, Scott and Bruce discuss modern Land Rover Defenders and Bruce’s experience using these vehicles in remote and rugged conditions, often without…

The Land Rover Freelander is not exactly the first of the venerable British brand’s 4x4s that leap to mind if you’re planning a long overland journey or competing in a rally raid. However, Solihull’s first stab at a unibody SUV in the late 1990s was relatively advanced compared to its competition, despite lacking a low-range transfer case or locking differentials….

Goose Gear Announces New Products for Ineos Grenadier In this week’s overland news, our very own Scott Brady is Crossing the African Continent in the Ineos Grenadier and has so far reported that it has exceeded his expectations. Goose Gear similarly understands the vehicle’s significance and potential and has subsequently revealed a lineup of products to further upfit the Grenadier…

People tend to fall into two—if you’ll pardon the expression—camps when it comes to cooking on backcountry adventures. There are those of us who see it as the penultimate drudgery, a distraction from what we really want to be doing on our overland expeditions, and a source of never-ending dishes that must be cleaned. Others relish mealtimes, packing exotic ingredients,…

In the realm of modern overland exploration, South Africa boasts two notable, gray-bearded figures who have significantly contributed to the field. The first is Kingsley Holgate, a revered English and Zulu-speaking adventurer (soon to be interviewed by our publisher, Scott Brady), known for his extensive travels across Africa with Land Rovers, his dedication to improving the lives of Africans, and…

We’ve showcased a number of premium expedition builds recently, including this $325,000 Adventurer Manufacturing Overlander, $299,000 Kokopelli Overland Expo Build, and $375,000 2015 EarthRoamer XV-LT. These drool-worthy vehicles offer all the luxuries of home while venturing off-grid and are priced accordingly. Today’s offering has similarly been built by a professional outfitter (Autarky 4×4 Expedition Vehicles) but is significantly cheaper at $150,000…

The Swiss Peak Evolution team recently set a new world record for the highest elevation achieved in a solar-powered electric vehicle by driving up to 21,325 feet (6,500 meters). The current land vehicle altitude record is held by French race driver Romain Dumas (three-time 24-hour Le Mans winner), driving an off-road adapted Porsche 911 powered by the 443 horsepower, 3.0…

Overland Journal Podcast Episode 176 Earlier this year, we published an article that garnered a lot of attention both on Expedition Portal and in our social media feeds. Author Mac Kirkpatrick explained how he was legally able to increase the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of his Toyota Tacoma in the state of Pennsylvania. Of course, anytime you modify your…

Overland Journal Podcast Episode 175 Did you know that Expedition Portal articles about overland, expedition, and off-road trailers are among the most popular on the website? It’s one of the hottest segments in the overland industry—from tiny teardrops to massive multi-axle toy haulers, there have been incredible leaps in technology across the board in the hitched-up world. In fact, there…

Torbjorn Pedersen has done something remarkable. After ten years of some of the most grueling travel imaginable, he has successfully visited every country on earth—never once stepping foot on an airplane. The Dane’s advice for would-be globetrotters looking to recreate his feat? “Don’t do it.” From a brush with death at the hands of wayward soldiers in Cameroon to spending…

It’s 2023, and no one has driven from pole to pole. We’ve sent humans to the moon and trekked through the planet’s remotest jungles. We’ve explored the depths of oceans and summited dizzying peaks where oxygen concentration is a mere 8 percent. It’s 2023, and no one has driven from pole to pole—yet. Currently at Antarctica’s Union Glacier camp, Chris…

Kim Musau is an accomplished Kenyan: he is a finance graduate, a CEO, and a successful entrepreneur. In 2016, Kim decided to drive from Cape Town to Cairo with his 1998 Land Rover Defender 110 TDi. He completed the first leg of the journey, driving from Kenya to Cape Town and back, passing through Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia,…

I touched down in Austin, Texas, after two taxi rides and two flights from my home base in Mexico, where I had left my family and my Classic Land Rover Defender 130 waiting. For the last week, I had been preparing for the Land Rover TReK Media event, refreshing my handheld compass, winch, and recovery skills, as well as learning…

Episode Notes for Podcast 168: Understanding the Overland Industry Scott Brady and Brian McVickers discuss the opportunities, risks, and trends of the overlanding marketplace. They do a deep dive into current trends, income opportunities, and emerging segments, along with where the industry sits on the typical consumer trend lifecycle. Host Bio Scott Brady Scott is the publisher and co-founder of…

The Dutch seem to be at the vanguard of long-distance solar-powered expeditions at the moment. Renske Cox and Maarten van Pel’s circumnavigation of Africa has been cut short due to conflict in Sudan (their 2022 Skoda Enyaq iv80 EV is now on a ship back to Europe). However, they made it down the entire length of the world’s second-largest continent…

Show Notes for Podcast 167: Brian McVickers on Saying Yes to a Life of Adventure Scott Brady interviews his friend and business partner Brian McVickers, discussing Brian’s early life of competitive sailing and international travel. The conversation continues with meeting his wife Amy and their years of sailing the Caribbean and living for four years on their sailboat. Brian has…

Show Notes for Podcast #165 Scott Brady and Matt Scott discuss era appropriate vehicle modifications, classic 4wds, and even investing in collector models. Most overlanders appreciate the simple and vintage travel equipment, including canvas slingback chairs or a Series Land Rover. They are not suggesting that classic overland gear is better, but it often times puts a bigger smile on…

Rux 70-liter Essentials Set This week’s Overland News of the Week has some great gear offerings and the first on the list is the Rux 70-liter system; a practical and robust alternative to plastic bins and duffel bags for efficient gear organization and transportation. When used independently, the Rux takes the form of a rugged cube that maintains its structure…

Show Notes for Podcast #164 Principles of Overlanding: 30 Insights on Traveling the World by Vehicle, an overview of the core tenets of overland travel. Scott Brady and Matt Scott discuss the Principles of Overlanding Tweet Storm. Lessons are often learned the hard way, which in Scott and Matt’s case includes screwing up, getting stuck, carjacked, impounded, detained, delayed, and…

Photography by Frank and Helen Schreider Frank and Helen Schreider were preparing to leave for the island of Flores, Indonesia, when the village chief in Komodo brought bad news. “There is no road at Labuhan Badjo,” he said, running a calloused thumb eastward over their map. “It starts here, at Reo.” Their map of Flores clearly showed a road, but…