Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared several expensive rigs, including a $529,000 Global X Vehicles Patagonia and a $238,000 2016 Ford F-550 Camper. Although these vehicles are very impressive and offer all the comforts of a luxury apartment, I can’t help but feel they’re a long way removed from the origins of overlanding. I’ve…
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Overland Classifieds :: 1986 Toyota FJ60
We’ve had many heavily modified rigs posted to our forum, including this epic Lexus GX460, but today’s FJ60 has to be one of the most extreme. If you’re in the market for an around-the-world overlanding rig, look away now, but if you want to crawl technical terrain in unparalleled style, it’s your lucky day! “Built…
Bikepacking News :: Restrap’s “Ideal Kit for Staying out Longer”
The summer is fast approaching, which means longer days, and the opportunity to pedal further. Whether you’re looking to cram in the miles, camp overnight, or explore new or familiar trails with friends, you’ll need some degree of storage. In the past, that meant a sweaty backpack or some bulky panniers. Thanks to the bikepacking…
Overland Classifieds :: 2014 Toyota Tacoma T/X Baja Series
The Tacoma is a hugely popular overland platform, with recent examples including this 2016 Expedition Build, 2007 Access Cab, and a 2009 SR5 w/ Pastime 700FDS Truck Camper. Over the years, we’ve featured nearly every variant of the Tacoma—except for the rare and desirable T/X Baja Series. The Baja Series Package, much like the Bison…
Overland Classifieds :: 1982 Vanagon Westfalia
Love or hate them, there’s simply no denying the popularity of classic Volkswagen campers. The Bus (or T2) has always been a symbol of freedom and wanderlust, but it has been somewhat eclipsed in recent years by its successor, the Vanagon (T3). The latter carried forward much of its predecessor’s charm but introduced superior reliability…
Destination :: M. & M. Garage, Malosco, Italy
It’s always intimidating traveling overseas in your vehicle, especially when you’ve taken a 2.5 year hiatus (thanks, Covid), and you drive a notoriously temperamental Vanagon Syncro. Nevertheless, I felt confident in my vehicle after a recent mechanical overhaul and was beyond excited to be headed to Northern Italy, specifically the Dolomites. The van drove impeccably…
Overland Classifieds :: 2017 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 Sportsmobile
The Mercedes Sprinter is one of the most popular vehicles for van life, with many professional camper conversions offered from Winnebago, Westfalia, and Sportsmobile. The introduction of a capable 4WD model has made this platform increasingly desirable with overlanders, with recent expedition-ready examples including this $177,900 Revel 44E 4WD and a $119,000 2017 4×4 2500….
Featured Truck Canopy Camper :: Roverking
Since purchasing a pickup truck, I’ve been paying close attention to lightweight truck canopy campers, thinking that they could be a great alternative to hauling around my Airstream. Canopies may be small, but what they lack in living space, they make up for in cost, and weight savings (under 1000 pounds, some far less). One…
Overland Classifieds :: 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Overland Build
The Toyota Land Cruiser is the definitive overland vehicle by which all alternatives are measured. A bold statement, but as the years have passed, I’ve only become more certain of this. I’m currently exploring Italy’s Dolomites, where my Vanagon Syncro has struggled daily with the colossal inclines and terrifying descents. Thus far, I’ve endured severe…
Video of the Week :: Eva zu Beck – First 48 Hours Living Alone in my Truck in Mexico
Eva zu Beck is a Polish travel blogger who has explored more than sixty countries, showcases over two million followers on social media and has accumulated a colossal 80,000,000 video views. Eva’s career was not always one of international travel and adventure,but rather a comfortable but unfulfilling corporate job in London. “I started to realize…
AT Overland’s Aterra XL Flatbed Camper
Photography by Richard Giordano While I’m tucked into the warm camper bed, the wind howls outside. I don’t have to worry about an unattended ground tent liberating itself from the ground and tumbling away, nor any rooftop tent canvas flapping. I’m enveloped in a motionless cocoon, like a caterpillar protected against the elements. Ponderosa pines…
Fore Winds Rugged and Luxe Camp Stoves
“The world, we are told, was made especially for man – a presumption not supported by all the facts – John Muir” This is the legend that greets you as you land on the Fore Winds website, and the implication is that this is a company that makes products tough enough to withstand the least…
Is the new Silverado ZR2 the best overland half-ton?
“Chevrolet raises the bar with the most capable half-ton, full-size truck ever sold in North America.” Change can come from the most unexpected of places, the passion and commitment of a few individuals shifting the course of an organization. We witnessed that in the early 2000s with the Jeep team launching the Rubicon, and…
Ram 2500 Overland Build :: SPod Bantam X and Touchscreen Controller Installation
When I started researching how to install aftermarket lighting in my Ram 2500, I was very quickly overwhelmed with information. I was also discouraged to learn that making a small mistake could present a myriad of problems for the many computerized systems found in my vehicle. As someone with DIY ambitions who wants to understand…
Zenith Irfan, the First Pakistani Female Motorcyclist to Ride Across Pakistan
The moment Zenith Irfan sat on her 70cc Honda, she felt it. The unfamiliar places and faces, the feel of the throttle beneath her palm. But the feeling was more than just the urge to be independent or explore. Her father’s unfulfilled dream of travel pushed Zenith off the pavement and across Pakistan, making her…
Moto Gear for 4WD Overlanding
There is nothing us old-school, long-distance overlanders love more than practical gear that serves more than one purpose, is lightweight, and more durable than a bad reputation. Bikers, generally, seem proud of their collective bad rep. But they are also creative and innovative when it comes to gear, as they only want to carry the essentials and…
Is the new Hummer EV a Super Overlander?
The GMC team calls the new HUMMER EV a Supertruck, and the moniker is no doubt fitting. The vehicle boasts unimaginable specifications for a high-clearance 4WD, like 0 to 60 in 3 seconds, 11 second quarter mile, and 1,000 horsepower from three electric motors. For off-highway travel, the numbers get even more impressive, with 13…
Mojave Road Adventure Festivus – April 22-24
Back in January 2022 we informed you that the Mojave Road has a new champion. Billy Creech has worked tirelessly and has organised an event which is packed with adventure, education and opportunity. The Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association (501c3 non-profit, a portion of the ticket sales go to MDHCA ) and OLAF Events…
Video of the Week :: Episode Two of Destinations: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Earlier this week, Overland Journal launched Episode One of a three-part original fly-and-drive video series titled Destinations: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This series follows the adventures of Richard Giordano and myself (Desk to Glory) as we travel through Saudi Arabia in a rented Toyota Fortuner. Episode Two is now live on Expedition Portal’s YouTube…
Kovea Dream Gas BBQ
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2021 Issue. Don’t we all appreciate when a product serves more than one purpose? Kovea has hit that mark with the Dream Gas BBQ. While it is not the most compact stove on the market, it combines multiple functions for added convenience. This butane-fueled…