The Full-size Revolution is upon us, with an increasing number of travelers transitioning from mid- to full-size trucks. As more people commit to longer trips, remote working, or even full-time travel, they require the additional power, comfort, and payload these larger vehicles provide. Expedition Portal Publisher Scott Brady explains, “What was smaller is now bigger,…
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys 4×4 :: Featured Classified
The Wrangler is an overlanding icon, with a whopping 156,581 units sold in North America last year alone. It is one of the few contemporary 4WDs that has remained true to its origins and not relinquished its rugged backcountry credentials in exchange for luxury mall crawler status (*cough* new Defender). It’s remarkable that to this…
Overland News of the Week
Yeti Announces Limited Edition Color Collections First up in this week’s Overland News, Yeti announces new limited edition color collections, Agave and King Crab. The former is inspired by the Mexican tradition of hand harvesting mature agave plants (aka magueys), which are used to create “mezcal’s boldness, tequila elegance, and the hidden charm of raicilla.”…
2020 Four Wheel Campers Woolrich Edition Hawk :: Classifieds
I recently picked up my rolling home, a 1986 Vanagon Syncro, from the body shop with a bill of $4,000. This certainly wasn’t the first time I’ve invested this sort of money into bodywork during my decade of ownership, and it sure won’t be the last. However, this is my home, and replacing the van…
1998 Mercedes Sprinter 312D 4×4 :: Featured Classified
The Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 bridges the gap between vanlife and overlanding and is a great choice for those planning a long-term trip or living on the road full-time. The first-generation Sprinter or T1N is considered by many as one of the best and is often the choice for around-the-world trips. Today’s 1998 Mercedes Sprinter 312D…
2014 Ram 3500 w/ Custom Trailer :: Featured Classified
The shift to remote jobs is accelerating, and there are more opportunities than ever to work flexible hours anywhere in the world. As a result, travel is not simply limited to weekends and holidays but can be managed around a working week. As a result, more people than ever are transitioning to living and working…
Everlanders – High Altitude Overlanding | A Glacier-Edged Adventure in Peru’s Andes
Meet Canadians Jason and Kara, aka Everlanders, who are on the trip of a lifetime in their custom-built 2004 Ford F-550 expedition camper. The duo sold everything back in 2018 and headed south to explore the United States and Central America before shipping to Colombia and heading to the southern tip of South America. I…
2020 Nissan Armada 4×4 – SOLD :: Classifieds
The Nissan Armada is not the first 4WD that comes to mind when we think about overlanding platforms but that makes it all the more interesting. It’s curious that the Armada, much like the Frontier or Titan, doesn’t have anywhere near the same popularity as its Toyota counterparts. It’s certainly not a reflection of its…
1992 Land Rover Defender 110 w/ Alu-cab Icarus :: Classifieds
The Land Rover Defender is widely considered a pinnacle overland vehicle and is a popular choice for round-the-world adventures. We’ve featured no shortage of drool-worthy builds with recent adventure-ready examples such as this $113,000 2012 TD4 with a Globe Camper, an $80,000 2007 TD4 with Alu-Cab pop top, and a $70,000 1993 Hardtop. Today’s 1992…
2015 All-Terrain Warrior Alpha Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4×4 :: Featured Classified
Over the years, Japanese car manufacturers have forged a reputation for class-leading build quality and reliability. Unsurprisingly, they’re a desirable choice for travel with vehicles such as the Toyota Land Cruiser considered the 4WD by which all others are measured. The Fuso 4WD is another highly regarded platform and is favored globally for a wide…
BDR NorCal Revealed
BDR NorCal has arrived. This is the news we’ve been waiting for since Backcountry Discovery Routes teased the new route in November 2023. On February 17, 2024, the organization screened the feature-length film for this BDR. The BDR folks also revealed the route on their website, made GPX files available and put maps in the…
2002 Nissan Frontier 4×4 :: Classifieds
I’m always on the lookout for overland-equipped rigs at affordable prices and today’s 2002 Nissan Frontier 4×4 with 190,000 miles is a great example. The owner is transparent about any issues, but what’s clear above all else is that this vehicle has been well-maintained; with a little TLC, it would make a turnkey truck for…
2003 Lexus LX470 :: Classifieds
The cost of new 4WDs seems to increase exponentially with the latest offerings from the likes of Lexus exceeding $100,000. Not to mention that most of us will then want to modify and outfit the vehicle for travel, which oftentimes isn’t cheap. This has had a knock-on impact on used 4WDs as more people look…
2005 Mercedes G55 AMG :: Classifieds
The G-Wagon, like the Toyota Land Cruiser, is considered a pinnacle overland vehicle. The Geländewagon was originally developed in Austria by Steyr-Daimler-Puch to be a hardcore military off-roader. However, in more recent years, the platform, much like the new Land Rover Defender, has become something of a status symbol and has subsequently pandered to the…
1997 Ford F-250 HD 4×4 w/ Bimobil Camper :: Classifieds
If you’re a regular visitor to our classifieds category, then the keen eye amongst you will have recently spotted a very similar 1997 Ford F-250 HD 4×4 topped with an Alaskan camper. Generally speaking, I refrain from featuring two similar models so close to one another, but today’s rig is so cool that I couldn’t…
2006 Dodge Ram Power Wagon :: Classifieds
In recent years, almost all the big-name manufacturers have introduced uprated backcountry variants of their full-size trucks with heavy-duty suspension, armor, locking differentials, intelligent onboard systems, and more. However, Ram was one of the first to lean into overlanding, with their long-standing Power Wagon remaining one of the best-in-class. Amazingly, today’s 2006 model incorporates features…
2022 Ford F-250 Tremor w/ Mits Flatbed and Supertramp Camper :: Featured Classified
The Ford F-250 Tremor is undoubtedly one of the most desirable full-size platforms for overlanding. In 2022 we awarded it Full-Size Truck of the Year with Expedition Portal and Overland Journal’s Chairman and Publisher Scott Brady stating: “The Tremor won the Editor’s Choice because it delivers on everything we need a full-size truck to be:…
1995 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 w/ Campteq Conversion :: Classifieds
The best overland platforms are first and foremost a tool that facilitates experience. Cue the Toyota Land Cruiser, a pinnacle overland vehicle and considered the world over as the 4WD by which all others are measured. The 80 Series is seen by many as one of the very best as it carried forward many of…
2013 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4×4 :: Classifieds
The Tacoma is undoubtedly the mid-size darling of the overlanding community. Since it came to market in 1995, it has dominated the sector thanks to exceptional build quality, reliability, and capability (especially when outfitted with one of the optional TRD packages). As a result, aftermarket support is almost unmatched, with a huge array of parts,…
Nuke Sunrise Bike Bags Giant Silo – The Ultimate Bikepacking Feed Bag? :: Field Tested
Since its inception in 2013, Moab-based Nuke Sunrise has built a reputation for producing quality bespoke bikepacking bags and accessories. A life-long passion for riding has been at the core of the company’s success with owner, Dave Wilson, considered by many as one of the pioneers of the bikepacking bag industry. I had the opportunity…