Love or hate them there’s no denying the immense popularity of the Mercedes Sprinter. The 2WD has long been synonymous with the vanlife movement but in more recent years the 4WD variant has become increasingly desirable for overlanding. These vehicles from the factory are uprated with all-terrain features that include lifted suspension, locking differentials, low…
1986 Vanagon Syncro :: Classifieds
The Vanagon is a travel icon and the 4WD Syncro variant is considered by many as the most desirable model. This rugged go-anywhere van was uprated from the factory with a 4WD system from the engineers at Steyr-Daimler-Puch and is very capable. In recent years the cost of these automotive unicorns skyrocketed with some pristine…
2017 EarthCruiser FX :: Classifieds
EarthCruiser is a company synonymous with no-expense-spared overland builds, and today’s low-mileage (51,529 miles) 2017 FX is no exception. At $330,000 this is a very expensive vehicle but a sound investment, as the company states that resale value often exceeds “80 percent of the purchase price.” This means you can purchase an EarthCruiser, travel the…
2016 Ram 2500 AEV Prospector Power Wagon :: Classifieds
The Ram Power Wagon and the AEV Prospector are two very desirable vehicles for remote exploration. In fact, while most trucks are designed first and foremost with on-road miles in mind, these rigs were engineered from the ground up to perform optimally on backcountry adventures. Both models offer unique pros and cons, inviting the question…
The Australian Invasion and Overland Innovation
The United States and Australian nation states both boast wide open spaces and populations with a general love for the great outdoors where, for many, overland travel is a way of life. The Americans, however, have mountain ranges and annual snow, both of which most Australians have heard of but many have yet to really…
2015 Ram 2500 AEV Build w/ Norweld Canopy :: Classifieds
The Ram 2500 is one of the most popular full-size trucks on our forum (second only to the Toyota Tundra) with recent overland examples including this 2009 Cummins with a Four Wheel Campers Fleet, a 2001 with a 1984 Four Wheel Campers Fleet, and a 2020 Big Horn with a Hudson Bay Edition camper. The…
2022 Toyota Tundra SR5 TRD Off-Road w/ MITS Alloy Tray :: Featured Classified
The Tundra is an optimal platform for long-term travel and one of the most popular full-size trucks on our forum. It shares many of the same desirable character traits as the mid-size Tacoma, such as class-leading build quality, reliability, and capability, but introduces an altogether more refined driving experience and a payload better suited to…
2013 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter FGB72 4×4 :: Classifieds
The Mitsubishi Fuso 4×4 is an excellent platform for those that desire all the comforts of home while traveling off-grid. It provides an impressive 8,130-pound payload, which ensures you have plenty of capacity for amenities and supplies. It’s a favorite on our forum for live-in builds with recent adventure-ready examples including this 2008 FG140, a…
KTM Adventure Rider Rally Arizona
KTM brings their 18th Annual Adventure Rider Rally to Page, Arizona, from October 13-15, 2023. Holding it near the Arizona Strip allows riders to choose from routes in both Northern Arizona and Southern Utah. Rally headquarters will be at the Lake Powell Resort in Page. Getting Started Pre-ride activities will start on October 12. KTM…
Land Rover Discovery LR4 & VW Syncro Overlanding by Kasper Høglund
In most cases, it’s a comfort knowing that you’re overlanding with a second vehicle just in case something goes wrong. That is unless the support vehicle in question is either a Land Rover Discovery or a Vanagon Syncro. It’s therefore deeply unsettling when Thunderbird Snapping Crankshaft and HMS Chocolate Gearbox decide it’s a good idea…
Overland Journal Announces Their Trans-Africa Journey with the Grenadier
Few places on the planet resonate with the adventurer like the African continent, from the vibrant cultures to the ancient civilizations, megafauna, and some of the most remote and inspiring landscapes on earth. Over the past two decades, we have been fortunate to circumnavigate the planet three times and cross all seven continents. For our…
2019 GMC Canyon Denali w/ EarthCruiser Prototype GZL300 :: Featured Classified
We have a vast array of rigs posted to our forum daily so it takes a build decidedly unique to stand out. There’s a monumental difference between adding big tires and a lift and meticulously planning each modification from the ground up. Today’s 2019 GMC Canyon Denali is one such rig where no expense has…
1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series VX Limited :: Classifieds
The 80 Series is a popular choice on our forum with recent adventure-builds including this 1993 FZJ-80, a 1991 HDJ81, and a 1992 HZJ80. However, today’s 1993 example might be the most desirable to date. It showcases the bulletproof 1HZ motor, triple lockers, and the “Active Vacation” Package. This option showcases a cooler center console,…
Aidan Klimenko – Toyota Troopy
There’s no shortage of travel photography and overland content online, which means it takes someone decidedly unique to stand out. The success of an adventure photographer is not guaranteed through beautiful imagery alone but rather its ability to tell a story. The more compelling the narrative and imagery the more it captures the hearts and…
Toyota Renews Commitment to the Rebelle Rally
The Rebelle Rally stands as the inaugural off-road navigation rally raid exclusively designed for women in the United States, growing in strength year after year and merging a passion for driving with the near-unique trial of accurate navigation. Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), recognizing the growing relevance and impact of the rally, has reaffirmed its…
Total Composites Camper Kits are Arctic Ready and Now Available for the Gladiator, Tacoma, and Chevy Colorado
We built a hard-side camper on a Land Rover Defender frame six years ago. The vehicle was crafted to take on the harshest conditions and completed a journey across Europe to Turkey, then down the West Coast of Africa before touring Southern Africa for a year. The panels which we sourced to build the camper…
Overland News of the Week
Danner Announces First Modern, Recraftable Hiking Boot First up in this week’s overland news is the Mountain 600 Leaf GTX which represents “a step forward in Danner’s mission to combine outdoor performance with a reduced carbon footprint.” The boot is available for both men and women and can be resoled and reconditioned via Danner’s Recrafting…
The Top Five Vehicles of the 2023 North West Overland Rally
There is a reason the North West Overland Rally or NWOR (and cousin event, the British Columbia Overland Rally, BCOR) is considered one of North America’s premier overland events. Unlike the larger, ever-popular, and more commercially driven Overland Expo events, the NWOR is more focused on bringing together the overland tribe, whoever they may be…
Overland Classifieds :: 2016 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
The Toyota 4Runner is a respected platform for overlanding with the TRD Pro variant being considered by many as the crème of the crop. This package uprates this already capable 4WD with a locking rear differential, skid plates, Bilstein shocks, Crawl Control, and more. In short, it’s a vehicle that from the factory is overland-ready…
Toyota World Runners – Overlanding Mexico Is Not What You Think… It’s Better :: Video of the Week
Overlanding is booming, and there’s no shortage of YouTube videos documenting vehicle travel. Subsequently, it takes a channel and story decidedly unique and inspiring to stand out, and Toyota World Runners are the perfect example. I lost track of how many conversations I heard Toyota World Runners mentioned, and after reading Graeme Bell’s feature vehicle…