I’m currently driving 2,000 miles through Europe during the first heatwave of the year. Temperatures are already close to 90 Fahrenheit, which means life inside my dinky 1992 Mitsubishi Delica L300 with non-functioning air-con is character-building, to say the least. As I slow cook on Northern Europe’s vast highways, I’ve had plenty of time to…
Hotomobil Campers Now Available in the USA
San Juan Vans, a vehicle outfitter based in Bayfield, Colorado, has recently expanded its product offerings by becoming the US dealership for Hotomobil, the truck campers manufactured in Turkey with offices in Germany. This partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies, each aiming to capitalize on the growing trend of adventure travel and outdoor…
2020 OEV Camp-X :: Featured Classified
As I write this, I’m dealing with my third engine failure in three years. As a full-timer, I depend on my rolling home, so it has been a major setback. I’ve had to build an entirely new vehicle at considerable expense and stress just to get me through the coming months. This scenario is just…
Dirtbox Overland Offers Overland Solutions for American Origin Vehicles
Here at Expedition Portal, we are exposed to many overland-related products, many originating abroad from markets such as Australia and South Africa, where overland travel is a way of life for many. While the Australian offroad industry benefits from proximity to Asia, and the South Africans benefit from a significant purchasing power parity advantage (both…
2017 Subaru Outback :: Classifieds
It’s easy to become fixated on heavily modified 4WDs and convince yourself that to overland, you need a lifted rig rolling on 35s with front and rear lockers. However, the reality is that most of us will be traversing vast stretches of paved roads and well-documented and accessible backcountry routes. Hence, these “rocklanders” are often…
1Up USA SD Super Duty Rack and Add-Ons
My overlanding journey began with long bikepacking trips, so for me, vehicle travel and cycling have always been inextricable. In the past, there were limited options for mounting a bicycle to a vehicle, and many solutions left much to be desired. Fortunately, times are changing, with 1Up USA being at the forefront of the bike…
Alu-Cab Hercules Roof Conversion for the Toyota Land Cruiser Troopy
Too many products are marketed with exaggerated terms like “groundbreaking” or “revolutionary,” which, to be honest, often leads to disappointment as the hype seldom lives up to reality. The Alu-Cab roof conversion kits are a clear exception as this is a product that has changed the way many overlanders travel, and we have seen Alu-Cab…
2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4×4 w/ 2021 Off Grid Trailers Expedition 2.0 :: Classified
If you’re in the market for a complete overlanding package, then today’s offering could be for you. Today’s (13x,xxx mile) 2005 Toyota 4Runner showcases a plethora of premium aftermarket parts and accessories and is mated with a fully-outfitted Off Grid Trailers Expedition 2.0. The seller states that this offering is being sold as a package…
Overland News of the Week
Yeti Announces Limited Edition Color Collections First up in this week’s Overland News, Yeti announces new limited edition color collections, Agave and King Crab. The former is inspired by the Mexican tradition of hand harvesting mature agave plants (aka magueys), which are used to create “mezcal’s boldness, tequila elegance, and the hidden charm of raicilla.”…
1998 Mercedes Sprinter 312D 4×4 :: Featured Classified
The Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 bridges the gap between vanlife and overlanding and is a great choice for those planning a long-term trip or living on the road full-time. The first-generation Sprinter or T1N is considered by many as one of the best and is often the choice for around-the-world trips. Today’s 1998 Mercedes Sprinter 312D…
Everlanders – High Altitude Overlanding | A Glacier-Edged Adventure in Peru’s Andes
Meet Canadians Jason and Kara, aka Everlanders, who are on the trip of a lifetime in their custom-built 2004 Ford F-550 expedition camper. The duo sold everything back in 2018 and headed south to explore the United States and Central America before shipping to Colombia and heading to the southern tip of South America. I…
2020 Nissan Armada 4×4 – SOLD :: Classifieds
The Nissan Armada is not the first 4WD that comes to mind when we think about overlanding platforms but that makes it all the more interesting. It’s curious that the Armada, much like the Frontier or Titan, doesn’t have anywhere near the same popularity as its Toyota counterparts. It’s certainly not a reflection of its…
1992 Land Rover Defender 110 w/ Alu-cab Icarus :: Classifieds
The Land Rover Defender is widely considered a pinnacle overland vehicle and is a popular choice for round-the-world adventures. We’ve featured no shortage of drool-worthy builds with recent adventure-ready examples such as this $113,000 2012 TD4 with a Globe Camper, an $80,000 2007 TD4 with Alu-Cab pop top, and a $70,000 1993 Hardtop. Today’s 1992…
2015 All-Terrain Warrior Alpha Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4×4 :: Featured Classified
Over the years, Japanese car manufacturers have forged a reputation for class-leading build quality and reliability. Unsurprisingly, they’re a desirable choice for travel with vehicles such as the Toyota Land Cruiser considered the 4WD by which all others are measured. The Fuso 4WD is another highly regarded platform and is favored globally for a wide…
BDR NorCal Revealed
BDR NorCal has arrived. This is the news we’ve been waiting for since Backcountry Discovery Routes teased the new route in November 2023. On February 17, 2024, the organization screened the feature-length film for this BDR. The BDR folks also revealed the route on their website, made GPX files available and put maps in the…
2002 Nissan Frontier 4×4 :: Classifieds
I’m always on the lookout for overland-equipped rigs at affordable prices and today’s 2002 Nissan Frontier 4×4 with 190,000 miles is a great example. The owner is transparent about any issues, but what’s clear above all else is that this vehicle has been well-maintained; with a little TLC, it would make a turnkey truck for…
2003 Lexus LX470 :: Classifieds
The cost of new 4WDs seems to increase exponentially with the latest offerings from the likes of Lexus exceeding $100,000. Not to mention that most of us will then want to modify and outfit the vehicle for travel, which oftentimes isn’t cheap. This has had a knock-on impact on used 4WDs as more people look…
2005 Mercedes G55 AMG :: Classifieds
The G-Wagon, like the Toyota Land Cruiser, is considered a pinnacle overland vehicle. The Geländewagon was originally developed in Austria by Steyr-Daimler-Puch to be a hardcore military off-roader. However, in more recent years, the platform, much like the new Land Rover Defender, has become something of a status symbol and has subsequently pandered to the…
1997 Ford F-250 HD 4×4 w/ Bimobil Camper :: Classifieds
If you’re a regular visitor to our classifieds category, then the keen eye amongst you will have recently spotted a very similar 1997 Ford F-250 HD 4×4 topped with an Alaskan camper. Generally speaking, I refrain from featuring two similar models so close to one another, but today’s rig is so cool that I couldn’t…
2006 Dodge Ram Power Wagon :: Classifieds
In recent years, almost all the big-name manufacturers have introduced uprated backcountry variants of their full-size trucks with heavy-duty suspension, armor, locking differentials, intelligent onboard systems, and more. However, Ram was one of the first to lean into overlanding, with their long-standing Power Wagon remaining one of the best-in-class. Amazingly, today’s 2006 model incorporates features…