OutRise is a new smartphone app for iOS and Android phones that allows users to create detailed experiences and share them with others on in the OutRise community. The experiences can be anything from a hike around your favorite park to a week-long ski trip or even an overland adventure. The only limit to the…
Win a RTT: iKamper Thanksgiving Giveback Giveaway
How would you like to help feed hungry children while also getting the chance to win an iKamper Skycamp Mini rooftop tent? This Thanksgiving season, iKamper is partnering with the Conscious Alliance in an effort to reduce hunger in communities across the United States. The goal is to raise $5,000, a sum that will…
Front Runner Slimline II Rack now Available for New Defender 110
The well-known (and loved) Slimline II roof rack system from Front Runner Outfitters is now available with specific fitment for the new Land Rover Defender 110. “Front Runner’s addition of the Land Rover New Defender 110 Slimline II Roof Rack Kit is a nod to the heritage of overlanding and early adventurers that utilized the…
Exploring with the Hasselblad X1D
The Hasselblad is a compact, durable, and exceedingly elegant travel camera. The dust in the Namib is extreme, a vast expanse of the oldest erg system in the world. We had stopped the diesel 2020 Defender 110 for a moment to investigate a roadside stand of Himba, their handcrafted wares besting anything from Etsy. There…
Max Adventure Tyre Sealant Stops Flats in Their Tracks
Used by British Special Forces to prevent flats when you can’t afford to have your vehicle disabled, Max Adventure Tyre Sealant immediately plugs punctures up to 25mm in diameter when installed pre-emptively. The water-soluble formula is non-corrosive, won’t damage your tires or rims, is shelf-stable, and can be reused between tires. Plan Ahead for…
The Hummer EV is Electric Overland Nirvana
Within a few minutes of reviewing the images and video of the new Hummer EV, I was quite honestly in shock. Not only did the new Hummer look really good, it included a list of attributes, features, and technology that brought the future of electric vehicle travel to reality. To see the vehicle navigating Moab…
The Lexus J201 (Land Cruiser) Project
There are few vehicles on the planet that have earned the respect of a J-Series Land Cruiser. Having toured the Toyota plant in Nagoya, quality was evident at every corner, even the janitor had the power to stop the production line if something was amiss. While most OEM manufacturers have parking lots filled with vehicles…
Imprisoned in Iran :: The Way Overland is Released
A compelling watch from fellow overlanders that were imprisoned in Iran.
The Combar Adventurer Tool
Simplicity affords adventure, as the more we reduce complexity, the greater the opportunity for discovery. This is true of most things in our lives, but it is even more significant with the gear we use. Any opportunity to reduce, combine, consolidate, or simplify will typically reward us with more time to enjoy the moment. It…
Nissan Launches Their Frontier NISMO Accessories
Editor’s Note: This is an unedited press release from Nissan North America. The Nissan Frontier is a highly suitable option for both domestic and international overland travel. We also enthusiastically support the Rebelle Rally (@rebellerally) and Team Wild Grace (@team.wild.grace) in this endeavor. Team Wild Grace co captains Sedona Blinson and Lyn Woodward have high…
Win Gear from Front Runner Outfitters and Dometic
Getting started with overlanding often comes with some big gear investments. The good news is that the folks at Front Runner Outfitters and Dometic have joined forces for an overlanding gear giveaway this fall to outfit some lucky travelers with essentials for the trail. Up for grabs are: Slimline II rack system CFX3 55…
How We Began Our Overland Journey and What We Learned
Two weeks before the start of our overland adventure, my mother and I went to Spain for a week. Coen was flabbergasted. Buried in a list of things he felt needed to be done, he couldn’t understand why I went on vacation. On the other hand, I didn’t understand what all the fuss was about….
Expedition Portal Classifieds :: BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Bike
The freedom a motorcycle provides cannot be understated; it is one of the most capable adventure vehicles out there. And when it comes to adventure bikes, BMW is a bit of a legend. They’ve been designing motorcycles since the early 1900s, and their GS line of dual-sport bikes, which debuted in 1980, has been slowly…
The Living Vehicle 2021: Enough Solar to charge your EV
Some of you may have seen our initial coverage of the Living Vehicle camper back in May, but for those who didn’t, it’s much more than a trailer, it’s a fully off-grid home. Aside from the luxurious finishes that set it apart from pretty much anything else out there, the most unique aspect of the…
The Jeep Wagoneer Returns
The all-new Grand Wagoneer concept marks the rebirth of a classic and premium American icon, providing a vision of what the modern expression of the original ultimate premium SUV can be. The Jeep Wagoneer has always served backcountry travelers, providing the storage volume and payload needed to haul a family or group of adventurers into…
ARB Launches Their New Upper Control Arms
There are numerous reasons to upgrade your suspension, including managing increased load, achieving additional ground clearance, and improving ride/handling/control. As we add additional lift, it often affects alignment, including reaching the limits of factory alignment ranges. This is where the new ARB upper control arms (UCAs) come in. Unfortunately, most aftermarket upper control arms do…
Destinations :: Skylodge Adventure Suites, Peru
Since you are visiting Expedition Portal, we’ll assume that you’re an adventurer. But just how adventurous are you? Would you scale a sheer cliff face or ride an exposed zip line to get to your evening accommodations? If you find yourself in Peru’s Sacred Valley, don’t pass up the opportunity to visit the Skylodge Adventure…
EV/PHEV Designation to Debut at 2020 Rebelle Rally
Every day we inch closer to the 2020 Rebelle Rally, we get more excited, and the recent announcement of the electrified designation for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in the race has added a whole new layer of excitement to the competition. The year 2020 marks the fifth anniversary of this all-female, map-…
Warn Debuts Epic Wheels
Warn Industries entered the automotive world in 1948 when they began producing locking hubs for surplus WWII Jeeps. Their famous winches followed in 1959, establishing them as one of the most recognized names in the off-road equipment market. By the end of the 1970s, Warn established a partnership with Ford, securing them worldwide product distribution….
Death in the Desert
By Nena Barlow Photos by Nena Barlow and Dan Holmes Lead Image Caption: One of the best things you can learn how to do is to learn to assess things subjectively and pay attention to the changing conditions around you. These skills are important anywhere, but especially when your party is the only one within…