There was a time when choosing a mid-size truck for overlanding meant heading to the Toyota dealership and picking up a Tacoma TRD Off-Road. However, it’s not that clear-cut any longer, with many excellent alternatives available. The reality is there aren’t “bad” new trucks anymore, and while each vehicle has its pros and cons, these…
Overland Classifieds :: 2006 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited LJ
The Jeep Wrangler, like the Land Rover Defender and the Toyota Land Cruiser, has a cult-like following. The Wrangler is not a luxurious vehicle, nor is it especially comfortable, but it is one of the most capable 4WDs money can buy. This is a vehicle designed from the factory to conquer the toughest terrain and…
Overland Classifieds :: 2006 Ford E-350 4WD Sportsmobile
If you’re looking for a truly capable 4WD van for long-term remote travel then you can’t go far wrong with the Ford E-350. These vans offer generous interior living space despite a modest external footprint, long-lived motors and drivetrains, and impressive capability They also enjoy a wide array of aftermarket parts, accessories, and services. Sure,…
Overland Classifieds :: 2006 Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel with Custom Flatbed Camper
We’ve featured several well-equipped Ram 2500s recently including this $175,000 2022 Big Horn with Four Wheel Campers Hawk, a $105,000 2020 Laramie Off-Road Edition with Four Wheel Campers Raven, and a $129,000 2022 Ram 2500 with CampX Overland Camper. These rigs are awesome, but at over $100,000 they’re cost-prohibitive for many of us. Alternatively, today’s…
Overland Classifieds :: 2015 Ram 2500 with Norweld Canopy
The Ram 2500 is a popular choice on our forum with recent examples including this 2022 Big Horn, 2020 Ram Crew Cab Off-Road Edition, and 2005 with a Nimbl Camper. This desirable full-size truck provides a myriad of benefits including powerful and dependable motors, comfortable interiors, impressive capability, and a generous towing capacity and payload….
Overland Classifieds :: 1992 Toyota Hiace 4×4 Diesel High Top
I’ve often championed the Toyota Hiace 4×4 for overlanding, but it hasn’t traditionally been a big hit with US travelers. However, this seems to be changing with an increasing number of these vans being imported and sold at premium prices. I’ve featured several adventure-ready examples recently, including this 1996 Super Custom Limited 4WD, 1994 4WD…
Overland Classifieds :: 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
If you’re planning big adventures for next year and require a budget-friendly vehicle for remote backcountry travel then look no further. The 100 Series Land Cruiser is a legendary overland platform and a popular choice on our forum with recent examples including this 1999 100 Series Camper, a 2003 Land Cruiser, and a 2001 Expedition…
Overland Classifieds :: 2013 Ram 3500 Cummins
Full-size trucks are all the rage as overlanders accept the additional running costs for a plethora of benefits. The key advantages of these larger trucks include significantly bigger payload and towing capacity, better-equipped and more comfortable interiors, and higher-output engines. Ram produces a wide range of desirable full-size trucks with their 1500 model being the…
Overland Classifieds :: 2003 Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4×4
During the pandemic, the price of used overland rigs skyrocketed as people switched from international travel to adventures closer to home. It’s safe to say that things got a little out of hand with vehicles often selling for significantly more than market value. Thankfully, the situation has relaxed a little since borders started opening up…
Overland Classifieds :: 2003 Jeep Wrangler TJ
There is a wide array of 4WDs on the market but not all that many are designed specifically for backcountry travel. Instead, some (looking at you, Defender and G-Wagon) have transitioned away from their rugged heritage and now cater to the luxury market. The Jeep Wrangler is an exception to this rule and has changed…
Overland Classifieds :: 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
The Tacoma is a popular choice on our forum with recent adventure-ready examples including this 2019 TRD Off-Road, a 2011 DCLB TRD Sport with Four Wheel Campers Fleet, and a 2017 TRD Off-Road with Vagabond Drifter. It’s remarkable with so many featured builds that no two are the same, which is a testament to the…
Overlanding in the Underserved Communities : Interview with Kirk Williams
Kirk Williams, a Coloradan, is an active outdoorsman, storyteller, and adventurer who courageously travels overland despite a physical mobility impairment. When Kirk was in his early twenties, he had an unfortunate mountain biking accident, broke his neck, and was relegated to a wheelchair. That, however, has not hindered his drive and zest for life. Kirk…
Overland Classifieds :: 2020 Chevrolet ZR2 Bison Diesel w/ AEV Components
If you’re in the market for a mid-size truck then arguably the sensible choice is the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road or possibly the Ford Ranger. However, if you’re looking for something a little different, the Chevrolet ZR2 Bison is well worth your consideration. uch like the TRD Off-Road and Pro variants of the Tacoma, the…
Overland Classifieds :: 2009 Ford F-250 FX4 Off-Road
Ford’s F-Series lineup remains the best-selling full-size trucks in the US by a considerable margin, and it’s not hard to see why. In fact, the F-250 Tremor was awarded Overland Journal’s Editor’s Choice Award in this year’s Overland Full-Size Truck of the Year category. The team wrote that the F-250 eclipsed the competition because “it…
Overland Classifieds :: 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4×4 w/ Aliner Expedition
It’s no secret that I love the Fuso 4×4 and if I wasn’t in the market for an actual house then this would be my choice as a long-term rolling home. There’s a reason the Fuso has been EarthCruiser’s 4WD platform of choice for so many years! Long-lived motors and drivetrains, excellent capability, acceptable economy,…
Overland Classifieds :: 2021 Toyota Tundra Overland Rig
Full-size trucks have never been so popular, and the legendary Tundra is one of the very best. This monster Toyota is not the most capable, luxurious, powerful, or economical truck on the market, but when it comes to workhorse credentials, reliability, and build quality, it’s class-leading. As my grandad used to say, “A second-class ride…
Video of the Week :: Revere Overland “Doing the Impossible”
I’m going to preface this video by simply stating it’s the best overlanding film I have seen in a long time. The locations, trails, camera work, narration, and overarching storytelling come together to create a truly inspirational and visceral viewing experience. As a European, I’m in constant wonderment at the multitude of exquisite backcountry trails…
The Camp Trap
It is inevitable that after a few arduous weeks or months on the road, you will eventually roll into an overland camp with the intention of staying only a night or two just to shower and rest or perhaps repair a limping vehicle. Blink and three weeks have flown blissfully by, grass may have grown…
Overland Classifieds :: 1992 Mitsubishi Delica L300
I returned from Scandinavia at the end of 2019 after two years of sea kayaking, mountaineering, and bikepacking in the Arctic Circle, and once back in the UK, discovered that my 1986 Vanagon Syncro required an engine rebuild. The issue here was that I needed a vehicle to return to Norway so I decided to…
Overland Classifieds :: 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road FlipPac Camper
I interviewed Aidan Klimenko last week, and we discussed the fabled reliability of Toyota 4WDs. In short, we agreed that if you want to travel around the world, then you really can’t go wrong with a Toyota, and the Tacoma is no exception. This midsize truck is considered class-leading, thanks to legendary reliability, build quality,…