The new Tundra Capstone grade provides a premium collection of features and upgrades for those who appreciate luxury mated to capability. As the new flagship in the Tundra lineup, Capstone builds on the features of Toyota’s all-new, full-size truck and will be arriving at dealerships this spring. Pricing is yet to be confirmed, but we predict the premium vehicle will…

The current semiconductor shortage combined with shipping delays has made purchasing new vehicles challenging. So instead of placing orders with dealerships, many buyers are looking to the used vehicle market instead. Even though prices are up, there are still deals to be had on lightly-used vehicles, both stock and fully-kitted. The Expedition Portal forum classified section is one of our…

Over 500 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute, and over a billion hours are consumed per day. It begs the question, how does a creator get their voice heard when the metrics are stacked against them? I sat down with Chad DeRosa, full-time overlander, award-winning filmmaker, and professional YouTuber (Living the Vanlife), to learn more. Chad is…

On January fourth, Garmin announced the addition of three new GPS navigation devices to their popular Tread line of off-road focused products; the Tread Overland Edition, Tread XL Overland Edition, and Tread SxS Edition. Garmin says, “the Tread series is purpose built for powersports enthusiasts seeking adventurous rides off the beaten path and for overlanders planning to take their rigs off-the-grid…

  Show Notes for Podcast #73   Summary: Interview with Nick Taylor Guest Bio:  NICK TAYLOR A Colorado-based Brit–originally from Sunderland–and a Chartered Engineer and technologist who became a devotee of the worlds deserts. He’s lived in half a dozen countries and traveled to over 70. Over the last 15 years he’s extensively traveled in the Sahara and Rub’ al…

As we look back at nearly eight years of full-time, vehicle-based travel, we consider ourselves fairly experienced travelers. So it’s embarrassing to admit we make rookie mistakes from time to time. We should know better. Over the past weekend, we completed a whirlwind but magical tour of La Huasteca Potosina, a tropical region in interior Mexico known for its waterfalls,…

  Show Notes for Podcast #72 Summary: Matt Scott and Ashley Giordano interview Scott Brady, the Publisher of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal. Scott has overlanded across all seven continents and shares his insights on vehicle-based travel and his path to adventure. Guest Bio:  SCOTT BRADY Scott Brady is an adventure traveler, photographer, and publisher. He is the CEO of…

One of the biggest challenges for overnight, multi-day, or long-distance motorcycle trips is what to pack. Although you can get most camping gear at any backpacking store, you may run into blank stares while asking a staff member what they recommend for lightweight camping on two wheels. Wouldn’t it be great if all this gear was in one place, along…

  Show Notes for Podcast #71 Summary: Scott Brady interviews Bill Dragoo, accomplished adventure motorcycle traveler, trainer, and journalist. Bill was a finalist in the GS Trophy, and has prepared multiple ADV Motorcycles and 4WD overland vehicles for global travel. Guest Bio:  As a moto-journalist, Certified BMW factory-trained off-road instructor, and Certified Motorcycle Safety Foundation Rider Coach, Bill Dragoo never…

For those with a love of adventure travel, there are few new vehicles that elicit the sense of exploration like the Grenadier. Its space efficient shape, solid axles, metric ton payload (2,200 pounds), and triple locking differentials all serve to reinforce its built for purpose ethos. However, we have not seen the Grenadier out in the wild, overlanding and proving…

Editor’s note: This article is supplemental to “Risk Management,” featured in the Gear 2022 issue of Overland Journal Those planning their first overland adventure often ask, “What do I absolutely need to go on an overland trip and stay safe?” Trip preparedness must be included as part of your pre-trip planning, so it’s a great question to ask. To answer…

The holiday season is a time for gift-giving, but not all gifts have to be bought and presented with extravagance. The gift of giving back to your community is something that extends far and wide, and that’s just what the Harley Owners Group (HOG) from the Yavapai Arizona Chapter did to support a local charity in Prescott. Nation’s Finest provides supportive…

Show Notes for Podcast #70 Portable Power Systems: The best off-grid batteries for overland travel and car camping Summary Portable power systems are battery-powered all-in-one units with AD and/or DC power for overland trips as well as car camping. Some examples of these off-grid batteries include the Goal Zero Yeti 1500x, National Luna Battery Box, EcoFlow Delta, Renogy Lycan Power…

Micah Weber’s custom 2001 Toyota Tacoma camper build began many years ago with the ultimate building blocks. For many, this might have meant the completion of a welding certificate or mechanic’s ticket or expertise in metalwork. But for Weber, the build began with childlike wonder, a love for anything motorized, a passion for creation and design, and, most importantly, Legos. …

I was a young little tyke when Happy Days was popular, but I remember watching the show on one of those TVs that was the size of a small car. It had antennas on top that we had to move from time to time to get better reception. I suppose I thought the Fonz was cool, like everyone else did,…

This overland gift guide is presented by iKamper   The holidays are upon us, and if you’re looking for a big overland gift for the road warrior in your family, you’ve come to the right place. The Expedition Portal team has put together this list of must-have overland gifts over $100. From sleeping systems to camp kitchen gear, and accessories…

Show Notes for Podcast #69  Interviewing Rachelle Croft, Competitive Driver and Global Overlander  Summary We have the opportunity to interview Rachelle Croft, successful business leader, accomplished international rally driver, and global overland adventurer.  Guest Bio Montana native, Rachelle Croft, has always had her eye on adventure. Married to Clay Croft, mom to three boys and fur child Piper, she has…

  Show Notes for Podcast #68  Summary: Scott Brady and Matt Scott interview Bryon Dorr   Guest Bio Bryon Dorr Bryon Dorr has always been athletically minded and at an early age Boy Scouts gave him a taste for adventure. Through family road trips across the U.S. he got hooked on overland travel. Seeing new things and having new and varied…

Matt and Reece are just a couple of young blokes from the UK who circumnavigated the globe on a scooter and sidecar, setting a Guinness world record for their feat along the way. Neither had ridden a motorcycle or knew anything about overlanding. Yet, they decided to drive one of the world’s most uncomfortable and ill-suited modes of transit to…

Show Notes for Podcast #67 An interview with Marisa and Tim Notiers of NOTIER’S FRONTIERS Summary: Ashley Giordano interviews Marisa and Tim Notier about their travels through Africa and the Americas on a KTM1190, what it was like to be stuck abroad during Covid-19 lockdowns, and how journaling turned into publishing books about their adventures. Guest Bios Marisa Notier Marisa…