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Overland News of the Week

Arc’teryx Gamma Collection Kicking off this week’s overland news is Arc’teryx’s Fall collection which showcases “weather-resistant layers with stretch, exceptional breathability, and abrasion resistance.” The line-up includes the MX Hoody, which is a softshell top layer made from wind- and water-resistant Fortius 2.0 fabric. It has three zippered pockets and a helmet-compatible Stormhood. The range…

A Jeep Wrangler overland build

2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon AEV Upfitted :: Classifieds

The Jeep Wrangler is 4WD royalty and in recent years this revered platform has become a figurehead of the overlanding boom. Subsequently, it’s a firm favourite with the Expedition Portal team with regular appearances on our Youtube and a dedicated Overland Journal podcast on Building the LJ and TJ Jeep Wrangler for Overlanding. Furthermore, the…

A Toyota Tundra Overland build

2020 Toyota Tundra 4×4 :: Classifieds

There’s no shortage of Tundras listed on our forum with recent examples including this 2004 SR5 4×4, a 2008 TRD Off-Road with an Overland Explorer Vehicles camper, and a 2022 SR5 TRD Off Road with a MITS alloy tray. In addition, this Toyota was chosen amongst Overland Journal’s Full Size Truck of the Year with…

A Toyota Troopy camper

G’Day Jambo “A Colombian Overland Adventure”– Land Cruiser and Defender :: Video

G’Day Jambo, aka Cody, Olivia, and their dog, Roan, is an adventurous trio that prior to their Pan-American expedition were part-time travelers who had “chosen the unexciting path of being fiscally responsible as we work toward financial independence before traveling full-time.” The more I delved into the couple’s backstory the more I found parallels with…

A Mercedes Sprinter 4x4

2017 Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 :: Classifieds

I remember a time not so long ago when some overlanders would turn their nose up to the prospect of overlanding in a Sprinter 4×4. It wasn’t that the Mercedes was a bad vehicle but rather it had become a figurehead of the vanlife movement and gained an unwarranted reputation for being a bit chintzy….

Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ81

1990 Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ81 :: Classifieds

The Land Cruiser is an overlanding icon and the 80 Series is considered by many as one of the best. This appreciating classic finds a sweet spot between bulletproof backcountry reliability and modern refinement. If you’d like to better understand this vehicle’s many accolades then check out Matt Scott’s piece on Why the Land Cruiser…

Overland ready Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro :: Classifieds

The Tacoma is an overlanding icon with the TRD Pro variant being the most desirable model. It’s a truck synonymous with bulletproof reliability, build quality, and capability. Furthermore, the aftermarket support for this truck is huge ensuring that each build is as unique as the people that own them. Our forum is awash with adventure-ready…

A Toyota Tundra SR5

2004 Toyota Tundra SR5 4×4 :: Classifieds

The Tundra is one of the most desirable full-size trucks on our forum with recent overland-equipped offerings including this 2008 TRD Off-Road with OEV camper, a 2022 SR5 TRD Off-Road with a MITS alloy tray, and a 2006 SR5 with a FWC Eagle camper. The first-generation Tundra is still considered one of the best due…

A Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 camper

Zenvanz 2022 Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 :: Classifieds

We’ve showcased a wide array of Sprinter builds with recent offerings including this 1999 T1N 312D, a 2018 Sportsmobile, and a 2019 Winnebago Revel. As remote work becomes more commonplace many travelers are seeking out capable four-season rolling homes with enough payload and interior space to live and work on the road full-time. The Sprinter…

An Earthcruiser in the desert

2016 Earthcruiser FX :: Classifieds

In a recent Overland Journal podcast Scott Brady and Matt Scott discussed Expedition Campers and spoke at length about the benefits of EarthCruisers. Highlights include a sturdy 3.0-liter diesel motor, excellent capability, and fabled Japanese build quality and reliability. Furthermore, despite being a half-a-million dollar vehicle they are decidedly understated when compared to Global Expedition…

Triumph Tiger 900 Aragón Editions

Triumph is offering two special Tiger 900 Aragón editions to commemorate Iván Cervantes’ decisive victory at the 2022 Baja Aragón race. Cervantes won the Trail category of the 280-mile contest by over an hour on a Tiger 900 Rally Pro. Proven Triumph Performance The Trail and Maxi-Trail categories at the Baja Aragón were created in…

Mitsubishi Canter Fuso

1996 Mitsubishi Canter Deluxe :: Classifieds

There’s no shortage of inspiring builds posted to our forum so it takes a rig decidedly unique to stand out. Today’s super low-mileage (8,500-miles) 1996 Mitsubishi Canter Deluxe is one such example that is truly exceptional. The truck was built by the team at JDM Offroad and showcases extensive premium modifications and a custom tray…

A Ram Prospector full size truck

2015 Ram 2500 Prospector :: Classifieds

It’s no secret that I have a soft spot for the Prospector. In many ways, it’s excessive and cartoonish but that’s all part of the charm. However, it’s more than just good looks and has been engineered from the ground up by the overlanding experts at AEV (American Expedition Vehicles) to conquer the backcountry. In…

Mercedes T1N overland camper.

1999 Mercedes-Benz T1N Sprinter 312D 4×4 :: Classifieds

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…

A Volkswagen T3 Syncro on the beach

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…