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…
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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, June 23rd, 2023
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 (June 19th, 2023)
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…
UltraRomance aka Ronnie Romance Interview
Legend has it that he invented the wheel during his stewardship of Atlantis and that his golden locks were gifted from Samson himself. His business strategy laughs in the face of search engine optimization, profit margins, and early retirement. Instead, his success is fuelled by a passion for cycling so hot it would make Aphrodite…
The New Overland Ready Lexus GX550 Overtrail
What an exciting time to be an overlander; the 4WD market is burgeoning with impressive offerings and more capability and capacity than ever. Toyota is the world’s largest auto manufacturer (by volume), working hard to retain its dominance as the most prolific and trusted producer of overland-ready models, even extending into their Lexus flagship brand….
Kakadu Brand Unveils Products for North American Market at Overland Expo West 2023
The Kakadu brand with a heritage of over 80 years of creating innovative and dependable outdoor products, is an Australian brand known for its groundbreaking outdoor products that will launch its overlanding product range at this month’s Overland Expo West. Kakadu has a proven track record of delivering innovative and reliable gear that meets the…
Renogy To Showcase State-Of-The-Art REGO System At Overland Expo West
Renogy, a globally recognized leader in off-grid and mobile energy solutions, recently announced the widespread availability of its innovative flagship smart solar system, REGO. In a press release today, Renogy highlighted the advanced capabilities of the REGO system, designed to deliver an unprecedented power experience and control for off-grid living. Renogy’s latest technological innovation, REGO,…
Grenadier Pricing and Availability Announced for North America, and It Was Worth the Wait
Overlanders have been on the edge of their seats to order the new Ineos Grenadier, with information coming out on availability, packages, options, and pricing. It feels like a dream that the Grenadier even exists at all in 2023, a premium and capable vehicle-based adventure platform made specifically for us. And now we know how…
Overland News of the Week, May 12th, 2023
The Overland Embassy, Transportation for Motorcycles over the Darién Gap The Overland Embassy (located in Parque Lefevre, Panama City) is offering shipping and airfreight transportation for motorcycles. The airfreight option takes just three days from “drop off to drive off” in Bogotá, Colombia. Alternatively, you can opt for the shared container option, which is significantly…
Honda Trail125 :: New Color, New Engine
Honda continues to reveal new and updated motorcycles for the overlander. Joining the XR150L and CRF300LS models we reported earlier is the popular Trail125. Not only will it show up in a sage-y Pearl Organic Green instead of the classic red, but the 2023 125 sports a new engine. Even easier to ride than the…
Video :: Bruce Dorn Captures the Stunning Beauty of Samburuland
Many of you know Bruce Dorn from his countless overland exploits around the globe, including being the primary cinematographer for the Expeditions 7 epics. Bruce is a Legend member of the Canon Explorers of Light, a member of the DGA, and a long-time contributor to both Expedition Portal and Overland Journal. Please enjoy his recent video…
Overland Classifieds :: 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser URJ200 Heritage Edition – Expeditions 7
The perfect overland rig doesn’t exiss… Oh, hold up. Is that a 5.7-liter V8-powered Toyota Land Cruiser 200-Series Heritage Edition with a fully equipped Maltec Expedition cabin? I stand corrected. Truth be told, I understand that perfection is in the eye of the beholder, but it’s safe to say that purposeful adventure-ready vehicles don’t come…
Overland Classifieds :: 2001 Ford E-350 7.3-liter Diesel UJOR 4×4
The Ford E-350 is one of the most popular vans for overland builds on our forum, with recent examples including this 2000 Sportsmobile, a 1995 Bigfoot Class C camper, and a 2003 Quadvan. The E-Series vans are favored for their reliable motors (with the 7.3 liter Power Stroke being exceptionally long-lived), generous internal living space…
Overland Classifieds :: 2022 Ram Power Wagon
The Ram Power Wagon is one of the few full-size trucks that, from the factory, was built with remote exploration in mind. Highlights include a powerful Hemi motor, Warn winch, sway-bar disconnect, unique suspension set-up and lift, and more. These credentials, matched with up to a 3,460-pound payload and a 15,090-pound towing capacity, make this…
Nat Geo’s Incredible “Wild Life” Documentary Premiers April 14th, 2023
Anyone who has had the great pleasure of exploring Patagonia and the terminus of the Andes mountain range in southern Chile will know that this is a land of unspeakable beauty and natural abundance, a simultaneously powerful and fragile diverse range of ecosystems. There are two ways to exploit this land’s natural resources – one…
Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West on Self-Discovery Through Travel
Show Notes for Podcast #138 Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West on Self-Discovery Through Travel Summary: Canadian adventure motorcyclists Jeremy Kroeker and Elle West traveled the length of the Pan-American Highway on their KLR650 and BMW F700GS bikes. In this podcast from the field, Ashley Giordano learns more about overlanding as a couple, women’s motorcycle training,…
Video of the Week :: Lifestyle Overland—Radioactive Mines and Incredible Utah Canyons
It’s no secret that being a full-time YouTuber is a lot of work, and the ability to produce inspiring videos with cinematic production and a gripping storyline requires enormous dedication. Consequently, just a handful of overlanding channels stand the test of time and consistently hit these markers, and Lifestyle Overland is one of them. Lifestyle…