This 36 Hours of Adventure is Presented by:   Red sand clings to the deep treads of our Defender as it slowly claws its way up a steep, rocky stretch of trail above the ghost town of Grafton. We’re just outside St. George, Utah. Originally homesteaded in 1859, Grafton’s population topped 168 individuals at its peak. Today, a handful of…

  Show Notes for Podcast #66 The Overland Expo Podcast: What and Who Makes This Event Amazing? Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady discuss the past, present, and future of the Overland Expo with event Directors Lindsay Hubley and Jessica Kirchner. This podcast does a deep dive into their commitments towards training, travel, and the spirit of overlanding. Host Bios:…

Escapar a la Baja, an Overlanding and Vanlife Meetup Baja season is approaching quickly, and for those heading south of the US border this winter, you’ll definitely want to check out Escapar A La Baja Tres. This weekend-long vanlife and overlanding rendezvous at Playa El Tecolote (just 30 minutes outside La Paz) is scheduled for February 4-6, but it’s not…

Sunglasses are an essential accessory for adventures, but they can also be fragile, poor fitting, easy to lose, and fog up the moment you do anything strenuous. Ombraz (pronounced “Ohm-bruhs,” originating from the Italian word ombra for shade) promises to end these drawbacks with their armless sunglasses, designed to be the ultimate outdoor adventure shades.  “Necessity is the mother of…

Photography by Tom Leigh/Tommy Gun Images On a late October afternoon in Northeast Tucson, at one of America’s old-time ranches, “old-time” vehicles made their way through dark wooden gates, past the horse barns, and toward the main house of the Tanque Verde Ranch. The participants of the 2021 Copperstate Overland have gathered for a yearly excursion along forgotten roads, hidden…

After a long time holding it a secret, Norton Motorcycles has finally disclosed its new headquarters, located in Solihull, West Midlands, UK. The 73,000 square foot building is said to be the company’s most advanced facility in its 123-year history with the capacity to manufacture up to 8,000 motorcycles annually. It looks like every aspect of the new facility is…

Harley Davidson Bagger Riding Jacket w/ Integrated Backpack Heading out on a short motorcycle ride and need a little bit of additional cargo space? Harley Davidson’s new Bagger riding jacket, constructed from 600-denier polyester canvas with a Teflon coating, offers protection from the pavement with a removable integrated backpack offering 20-liters of storage (men’s size large). Additionally, front and back…

  Show Notes for Podcast #65 Rebelle Rally 2021 Summary:  Ashley Giordano, Matt Scott, and Scott Brady discuss the most recent Rebelle Rally, including the vehicles, tactics, and winning teams. Host Bios:  Scott Brady Scott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North America. His travels by 4WD…

The first time I set eyes on this epic MAN Kat 1, I was parked across the bay in Reine, Lofoten Islands, and distinctly remember thinking, “What in the name of Tolkien is that?” (or words to that effect). I rushed over, letting out the occasional childlike giggle of excitement (not dissimilar to a Chucky Doll), and with every step,…

  Show Notes for Podcast Episode #64 Summary: Scott Brady interviews Jim Markel, Co-Founder of RedOxx, former Marine, and global overland traveler. Guest Bio: Born in Italy to a military family, Red Oxx CEO Jim Markel has lived around the world and around the U.S.A. from coast to coast. Joining the Marines after high school, Jim served parallel to his…

  Show Notes for Podcast Episode #63 Luisa Bell Global adventurer and overlander Summary: Ashley Giordano interviews Luisa Bell on global travel in a Defender 130, crossing continents with your family, and managing life in the developing world. Host Bio: Ashley Giordano Ashley Giordano completed a 48,800-kilometer overland journey from Canada to Argentina with her husband, Richard, in their well-loved…

Do you have an incredible tale of adventure? Have you been told you should publish your stories? Does the thought of pitching to magazines or publishers sound daunting? If so, you need to check out Carla King’s Your Moto Diaries writing workshop. I took the YMD workshop at the beginning of 2021 to help with a book I’m trying to…

I remember Dave Soza leading me from the Tern Overland office into the workshop where he grabbed a scrap piece of composite material as well as a hammer. Placing the panel on the concrete slab between us, he began striking it, repeatedly, clearly putting some serious effort into the demonstration. He turned to me, heart rate elevated from his effort,…

When planning a holiday or an overland journey that crosses one or several borders, one often experiences a pang of fear. There is the fear of whether you will be permitted to enter a country, if you have the correct documentation, or if recent policy changes have been implemented that you may not be aware of. I can assure you…

  Show Notes for Podcast Episode #62 Interviewing Duncan Barbour, Camel Trophy Coordinator and Global Overlander Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady interview Camel Trophy and 7P Overland legend Duncan Barbour. Duncan shares his joy of international travel, working with a team, and learning about the essentials of adventure. Duncan digs deep into the importance of training and keeping our…

  Show Notes for Podcast Episode #61 First Drives of the 2022 Tundra, Tacoma, Hummer, and More Summary: Scott Brady and Matt Swartz discuss their experiences driving the 2022 Tundra, Tacoma, Hummer EV,  Subaru Wilderness, Grand Wagoneer, and more. This Episode sponsored in part by: OnX Maps GCI Outdoor Full Transcription below: Scott Brady: [00:00:00] Hello, and welcome to the…

Speed is relative. Case in point, I thought my 2500 Cummins was fast, that is, until I got behind the wheel of Ram’s supertruck, the 1500 TRX. Lurking under the hood of this sporty-looking beast is the Hellcat, a 702-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter V8 Hemi that can propel the TRX from 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds (Ram advertises 4.5), according…

Photos provided by ridingfullcircle.com, Uncle “M” (advrider.com), and Jillian Kofoed (Totem Auto Group) He’s about to suggest riding something I won’t like and will do everything he can to convince me. Dave’s been scouring Google Earth and paper maps for a few hours now and has found a little side tour over Telkwa Pass—a rugged 71-mile “shortcut” in Northern, B.C., connecting…

  Show Notes for Podcast Episode #60 Expo and Trek podcast with Bryon Dorr Summary: Scott Brady and Matt Scott discuss Overland Expo West 2021 and Trek Adventure race with guest Bryon Dorr This podcast is supported in part by: RedArc CGI   Full Transcription below: Expo and Trek Scott Brady: [00:00:00] Hello, and welcome to the Overland Journal Podcast….

On October 8, a record number of rookie teams will take to the start line at the 2021 Rebelle Rally. One such team, made up of Shandiina Peters and Racquel Black, marks the first all-Navajo duo to enter the event. A recent addition to the team roster, Peters and Black will compete in a Jeep Rubicon as team Asdzáá Skoden….