At first, it might seem odd that two friends with no motorcycle skills and subpar travel portfolios would decide to quit their jobs, leave their significant others behind, and travel around the world. On a scooter. With a sidecar. That kept malfunctioning and breaking down. Yes, odd indeed. But after reading Our Ridiculous World Trip,…
How to Find Internet While Overlanding
Photography by Richard Giordano I remember blissfully roaming through the Americas, connecting to WiFi at my leisure, refusing to purchase local SIM cards, and providing the occasional update to our fans back home (my parents) via an inReach communication device. I used public WiFi for the basics: emails, updating our travel blog, and the occasional…
Get Out There and Travel
“Get out there and travel”. It’s a seemingly simple statement, but it takes a lot of courage for many women to take the leap, whether they are single, a wife, and/or mother. I know because I hit the road hard more than a decade ago and have never looked back. Well, to be honest, after…
DefenderX – The Last Great Overland Adventure?
In an age where it has all been done before, there remains one great overland challenge. A team of explorers has set out to drive two prepared Land Rover Defender 110’s from London to New York, without the aid of airlifts or boats. Currently the team has made it all the way to Tjita, Russia…
Nimbl Camper Factory Visit
Nimbl Campers was born out of the remnants of XP Campers which was sold at auction in August 2019. Jon Turner, Judd Newman, and investors saw an opportunity and invested in a business that they rightly believed had incredible potential. Currently, the company’s order book is full, and plans are afoot to expand production by…
Act Now and You Could Get Free Spare Parts for Your Primus
For the second year running, Primus announces the return of the Service For a Reason initiative to provide free repair parts for select Primus backpacking stoves. Following a successful campaign launched in Spring 2021, the company aims to continue growing the culture of repairing gear in the outdoor industry rather than replacing it with new. The…
Bronco Van Concept by Samir Sadikhov
Vans are popular because they offer functional, usable space. Traditional 4WD vehicles are popular as they offer rugged good looks and go-anywhere capability. Both vehicle styles have their limitations and it is natural that vehicle designers and users are attracted to hybrid concepts which offer the best of both worlds, on paper at least. The…
Overland Classifieds :: OK4WD 2017 Tacoma w/Alu-Cab Camper
There is no denying that wedge-style pop-up campers are currently on trend in the overland space. This makes sense from a consumer standpoint as the pop-top provides indoor living space, ease of setup and can be more weight-efficient and cost-effective than a canopy, roof rack, and rooftop tent combo. This 2017 Tacoma TRD Off-Road build…
Overland News of the Week
Voormi Men’s Base Layer Bottoms If you appreciate the qualities of merino wool – antimicrobial, biodegradable, warm-when-wet – then Colorado/Montana-based outerwear manufacturer Voormi should be on your radar. I recently had the opportunity to test one of their base layers and I was amazed at how well the natural fibers managed body odor, even after…
Destinations: El Valle RV Park, Guadalupe Valley, Baja
Photography by Richard Giordano For most, Baja California, Mexico, conjures images of vast deserts filled with saguaro cactus, sandy bays bordered by sparkling blue waters, and a bounty of fresh seafood. What might not immediately come to mind, however, is wine. Located approximately 70 miles southeast of Tijuana is Valle de Guadalupe, a valley filled…
Toyota to Offer 30 Battery-powered EV Models with 3.5M Annual Global Sales Goal by 2030
Some interesting EV strategy updates from automotive powerhouse Toyota have been announced at a recent press conference, including manufacturing and sales goals for the decade ahead and an entirely new line of EVs dubbed the bZ (beyond zero) series. This collection of five vehicles leads with the recently announced bZ4X electric SUV which is scheduled…
“Deck your Sleigh” Holiday Gear Giveaway from CBI Offroad Fabrication offers $25K in Prizes
Editor’s note: Expedition Portal and Overland Journal are participants in this giveaway. This may be one of the biggest holiday gear giveaways in recent history: CBI Offroad Fabrication and many other overland-focused companies have put together an incredible selection of prizes for a holiday gear giveaway worth $25,000 in total value. Twenty-five winners will…
Fourth Overland Expo Coming to Redmond, Oregon, July 2022
Year 2021 brought a lot of uncertainty surrounding in-person events, but despite the challenges of bringing large groups of people together, Lodestone events coordinated an incredible Overland Expo series that saw the biggest turnout in the history of the event. A total of 59,000 attendees and 855 exhibitors partook in the excitement across the three…
Overland Classifieds: Defender 130 Expedition Camper
A few months ago, Matthew Sanda set out to build the perfect expedition vehicle to drive from Cape Town to Shanghai. The result is really quite exceptional, but Matt realized after the shakedown trip that a more compact vehicle would suit his needs better as he was only using about 25 percent of the useable…
Mountain State Expeditions Opens 2022 Registrations
The East Coast of the United States is underrated as an overland travel destination as it is too often compared to the incredible opportunities for adventure out West. The East is home to the Appalachian Trail, and you do not need to be a long-distance hiker to explore this spectacular area, but local knowledge is…
Ford and Purdue Collaborating on 5-minute EV Charging Cable
The idea is to be able to charge your EV as quickly as you would fill a conventional vehicle with gas. Sound impossible? Researchers at Ford and Purdue university don’t think so. “Today, chargers are limited in how quickly they can charge an EV’s battery due to the danger of overheating. Charging faster requires more…
The Best Overland Vehicles at SEMA 2021
The recent 4WD segment of the recent SEMA show was dominated by Ford Broncos. Jeep was a close second, with the Toyota Tundra and Tacoma coming in third. We walked for days to find the best vehicles on show. Obviously “best” is a subjective word and for the sake of SEMA vehicles, best should refer…
Dryad Cookery Titanium Spatula, Leather Skillet Handle Cover
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2021 Issue. When I think about ways to add enjoyment to my cooking experience, it’s nearly always about a new recipe or a fresh set of knives. Maybe even some new pans, but a spatula was never on the list. Earlier this year,…
Overland Expo Auctions “Ultimate Overland Builds” for Charity
This year, Overland Expo created two Ultimate Overland Builds—the 2021 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road and a Honda Africa Twin Sport ES DCT. The vehicles are now up for auction on Bring A Trailer, where 100% of the proceeds will go to the Overland Expo Foundation. The sale’s aim is, according to Overland Expo, to “fund…
Featured Vehicle Interior: Expedition Rove’s 2010 Land Rover Defender 110
During their overland trip to South America in a Discovery 3, Andy and Mary Hannah of Expedition Rove bought their 2010 Land Rover Defender 110 sight unseen from a UK auction. The couple was in Bolivia on their first big trip together and a pact was made. If they won, they would drive their newly…