During the pandemic, many people chose to explore areas closer to home rather than flying overseas for their vacations. Consequently, there was a huge demand for campers, RVs, and overland rigs, which meant the cost of used vehicles skyrocketed. It’s safe to say that things got a little crazy, but fortunately, there are signs that…
Overland Classifieds :: 2003 Ford F-250 w/ 2020 Overland Explorer Camper
The Ford F-250 is a great vehicle for overlanding thanks to its robust engines and drivetrain, impressive 4WD performance, and accessibility to readily available aftermarket parts and services. Subsequently, they’re a popular choice on our forum, with previous examples including this Ford F-250 with Whiskey Tango Camper, a 4×4 FX4 CrewCab Diesel, and Basil Lynch’s…
Overland Classifieds :: 2006 Ram Power Wagon with Fox 2.0 Shocks
Have you been looking for a relatively affordable full-sized truck? Here’s one that’s ready to hit the trail the day you buy it. Host of Outside Online’s The 101 video series, Bryan Rogala, is selling his coveted 2006 3rd-generation Ram Power Wagon, with a smart selection of off-highway equipment. Unlike many of the vehicles that…
Opinel Knives are Art
The Opinel Knife company is no ordinary company, and its knives are themselves not ordinary. The history of one of the worlds best-selling knives extends back beyond 1890 when the first Opinel factory was established in Savoie, France. Since then, the company has sold more than 15 million knives a year and the range has…
Couple builds an off-road camper in 2.5 months
Photo credit Richard Giordano If you’re in the market for a camper but not one seems to be the right fit, why don’t you build your own? Easier said than done (we know this from personal experience.) But Riley and Courtney Casey from Ambition Strikes managed to build a lightweight turnkey camper on a 2015…
Shackleton’s Lost Ship, the Endurance, Has Been Found
“Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful, honor and recognition in case of success.” – unverified recruitment ad written by Ernest Shackleton for his Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-1917). The objective was to complete the first land crossing of the Antarctic continent, but en route,…
Overland Classifieds :: Top Five Tacomas Currently For Sale on Expedition Portal
It’s no secret that the Toyota Tacoma continued its reign last year as the top-selling midsize truck in the US. While Tacoma owners seem to have moved on to the next trend (has anyone noticed a significant number of Raptor lights affixed to Tacoma grills?), a proper understanding of appropriate payload principles seems to be…
What I Learned From These Women of Overlanding History
I’m at my favorite used bookstore in Calgary, head tilted, scanning the titles in the travel and world history section, tickling my fingers across their smooth spines: Bryson, Ferguson, Kerouac, Miller, Theroux. There’s usually a copy of Long Way Round by McGregor and Boorman, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance often makes an appearance,…
Overland News of the Week
Decked x Pathfinder Cooking Kit Decked and Pathfinder Survival have been busy. Since we featured the Pathfinder survival kit two weeks ago, a new module has already been released: the Decked x Pathfinder. This all-in-one cooking kit solution is neatly organized in a Decked D-bag and designed specifically to fit in the Decked truck bed…
BuenaVantura: A Vanlife & Overland Gathering at Emma Wood State Beach, Ventura, California
The Journal of Lost Time’s newest meetup in its Lost Places event series, BuenaVantura, will take place at Emma Wood State Beach in Ventura, California, from March 25th through 27th. Billed as a celebration of gathering in beautiful places, founder Josiah Roe described the event to me as a “love letter to the city of…
Interview With Solo Female Overlander Elisabeth Schwarz
My connection with Elisabeth Schwarz came as a result of a wardrobe crisis. A trip to Saudi Arabia was imminent, and I had no idea what to wear. Headscarf? No headscarf? What kind of loose clothing? How loose? I jumped into the Overland Middle East Facebook group and started typing, hoping for an answer. Several…
Method Race Wheels Teams up with Hailie Deegan for 2022 Mint 400
Method Race Wheels will be sponsoring NASCAR driver Hailie Deegan’s entry into the 2022 Mint 400, one of the oldest and most well-known off-road races in North America. While Deegan is most notorious for her Camping World truck series races, her roots are in off-road racing, and the Mint, which takes place from March 9th…
Introducing C6; the Game Has Changed
C6, the California-based company, is a new player in the overland market, but the talent behind the company is well-known in the world of outdoor products. Tina and Dave Payne were the duo behind the incredible success of Frontrunner in the USA and are now bringing all those years of experience to the C6 project….
Book Review: Our Ridiculous World (Trip): Around the World on a Scooter with a Sidecar, by Matt Bishop and Reece Gilkes
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…