Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal, Winter 2014. I will be the first to admit that the introduction of a Land Rover Discovery with an independent suspension system sounded like the death knell to a brand I have come to love. Over the past few decades, each new model seemed to become increasingly…
Overland Routes | Big Bend National Park
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal, Summer 2016. They say that everything is bigger in Texas, and standing in the heart of Big Bend National Park you’d sure believe it. It’s a land of burning sunsets, soaring mesas, and enchanting vistas that sprawl toward the horizon until meeting softly with the deep blue…
Overland Routes | Northern Arizona Traverse
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal, Fall 2016. Picture Arizona in your mind; imagine traveling the back roads and observing its landscapes. What do you see? For many people, it’s a sprawling desert dotted with cacti—a place of desolation where sunbaked sands cover endless miles of countryside. But this state has a secret,…
What’s in your winch bag? The basic gear you should be carrying
The other day I ran into the proud owner of a well-built four-wheel drive. Eager to talk shop, he began to list a few of the numerous pieces of equipment he had installed on his new vehicle. The list included 37-inch tires, aftermarket wheels, a 4-inch lift, lights, a roof rack, a front bumper, and…
Head to Head: Mud or All-Terrain Tires
Big lugs or little knobbies. Which is best for you. We address some of the basics.
Travel tip: Mixing Engine Oil
Can you mix different motor oils without damaging the engine?
To Shift or Not to Shift
We address the overland pros and cons of manual cogs versus a slushbox transmission.
Going Alone – Single Vehicle Offroad Travel Safety
With no one else to count on but yourself, you had better be prepared.
A2A Expedition: Overlander Off-Road Driving Techniques – Water Crossings.
You better know before you go.
Why do a 4×4 training course before an overland expedition?
You bought the capable truck. Do you know how to drive it?
The Rebelle Rally announces women’s navigational event!
For the first time in the U.S., a Women’s only off-road navigation rally will be held
What You Need To Know Before Driving Off-Road
Driving off-road doesn’t have to be scary. Yet most people that spend serious cash on 4WDs never even put them in low range, much less take them off the pavement. Let’s try to fix that with a few basic skills everyone can master. What 4WD Is And How Traction Works Off-Road Four-wheel drive is…
Fatty fatty 4×4: Why GVWR matters
Is your rig overloaded?
Driving Skills: Maximizing Traction
The driving experts at Team O’Neil explain the finer points of maximizing traction.
Winching without the Worry
Bruce Elfstrom walks us through the safe and effective use of an important recovery tool
Landcruising Adventure: The Essentials – Recovery Gear
On the road for over a decade, Coen and Karin-Marijke have learned a thing or two about maintaining forward progress.
4×4 Drive for Excellence Celebrity Pro Am
The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame launches the inaugural 4×4 Drive for Excellence Celebrity Pro Am.
Jack of all Trades
Bruce Elfstrom of Overland Experts discusses the finer attributes of an off-road classic, the Hi-Lift jack.
Land Cruising Adventure: Problem Solving on the Road (Part 2)
Mechanical mishaps are bound to happen. Coen and Karin-Marijke take us to the best workshop in Ecuador.
Adventure Interview: Lacey and Luis of the Lost World Expedition
They call it the Lost World Expedition, and it all began in 2009 when Lacey and Luis sold everything and hit the road.