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Turkana Gear Storage Solutions :: Field Tested

Some products are innovative originals, and others are mere copies, no matter how well made. What sets Turkana’s products apart from the rest is that they are built by the salt of the earth—long-distance, intercontinental, two-wheeled adventurers—for the rest of us mere mortals. Handmade in South Africa by the finest craftsmen from the finest materials,…

Ford E-350 4x4 overland

1998 Ford E-350 4×4 ::Classifieds

The Ford E-350 4×4 is a great fit for backcountry adventures with recent examples including this 1997, 2003 Timberline, and 2008 Sportsmobile. It’s a platform that brings together the capability and durability of a 4WD with the practicalities of a van and is subsequently revered by both the vanlife and overlanding communities. Additional highlights include…

Christmas gift guide

Bikepacking, Hiking, and General Fitness Gift Guide

Presented by the Slinky Stove Collapsible Firepit In this gift guide, I’ll be sharing 15 gift ideas pertaining to bikepacking, hiking, general fitness, and overlanding. These are products that I actively use in the field and believe will provide meaningful value to fellow adventurers. Those who follow me online (@bicycle_touring_apocalypse) will know that I live…

Ram 2500

2016 Ram 2500 :: Classifieds – SOLD

The Ram 2500 is a firm favorite on the forum with recent adventure-ready offerings such as this 1998 with an Outfitter Manufacturing camper, a 2004 with a Leer camper, and a 2022. It’s also a favorite with the team, which is why it was chosen as an Expedition Portal Overland Build. The combination of solid…

HZJ75

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ75 :: Classifieds

Land Cruisers of any iteration are considered pinnacle overland vehicles, with recent adventure-equipped offerings including this 1996, 1999, and 2016. However, for many, including myself, the 70 Series remains the best of the breed. It’s not especially powerful, economical, or refined, but it is built to withstand daily punishment in a way almost no other…

200 series land cruiser

Equipt’s 2013 Toyota 200 Series Land Cruiser :: Featured Classified – SOLD

Be still my beating heart—it’s none other than Paul May’s (owner Equipt Expedition Outfitters) 200-Series Land Cruiser (featured on Expedition Portal by Ashley Giordano). Land Cruisers of any iteration are considered pinnacle overland vehicles, but for many, the 200 Series is regarded as the best of breed. In fact, when Publisher Scott Brady and Greg…

Mercedes 310 4x4

1989 Mercedes 310 TN 4×4 :: Classifieds

The Mercedes 310 TN 4×4 is legendary, but its rarity means we’ve featured just one 1992 example previously. Introduced in 1977, it was offered in three wheelbase options, with a range of different engines, and a select few were uprated by 4WD experts Ighaut Allrad. The latter is considered a pinnacle platform for travel with…

Land Rover Discovery

2000 Land Rover Discovery Series II :: Classifieds

The Land Rover Discovery is a popular choice on our forum with recent offerings including this 1998, 1999, and 2004. It’s also a favorite with the Expedition Portal team and was subsequently chosen for Overland Journal’s Building a Pinnacle Vehicle. Despite cutting its teeth during the legendary Camel Trophy events, the Disco has always been…

Toyota Hilux

1998 Toyota Hilux Dual Cab :: Classifieds

The Hilux is a legendary pickup and a popular choice for overlanding with recent examples including this 1993 Galaxy RV and 1994 camper. Wherever you’re exploring, you’re never far from a Hilux, which has long been the platform of choice for traversing the most inhospitable landscapes. Subsequently, parts and services are available worldwide thanks to…

Mercedes Sprinter 4x4

2016 Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 :: Classifieds

I’ve been living on the road for over a decade and, during that time, witnessed rigs that range from a couple of thousand dollars to a million and everything in between. There’s no perfect overland platform, but the Sprinter 4×4 comes pretty close and is undoubtedly one of the most versatile vehicles for travel. Highlights…

Toyota Tundra

2011 Toyota Tundra w/ Hiatus Camper :: Featured Classified

It’s rare to hear a bad word about the second-gen Tundra with its reputation for bulletproof dependability, class-leading build quality, and impressive backcountry capability. It’s a pickup that from the factory is well suited to navigating the toughest terrain and conditions and has subsequently become a favorite with the overlanding community. It’s coveted by the…

Josiah Roe and the Journal of Lost Time

Overland Journal Podcast Episode 215 Join Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady as he welcomes product designer and co-creator of The Journal of Lost Time, Josiah Roe. In this episode, they touch on The Lost Places events, how to develop community, and how Josiah has created a career allowing him to work from the road while…

Nomad Wheels 505 Touring

Overland News of the Week

Dainese Group Announces Most Advanced Airbag Vest The Smart Air promises to be a significant upgrade to its predecessor and features the new D-Air triple-activation airbag, which can be deployed three times before requiring replacement. It incorporates a user-friendly and replaceable gas generator, which triggers the airbag in just 45 milliseconds (4x faster than the…

Rockslide Victim Recovering After Horror Accident

Image credit to San Bernardino County Fire Department For those of us who often explore mountainous areas, a rockslide is often at the back of our minds, and usually not a realistic concern, but with an increase in seismic activity and wildfire, the risk of land and rock slides is increasing. On October 18, 2024,…

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