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…
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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…
Overland Classifieds :: OK4WD 2017 Tacoma w/Alu-Cab Camper
There is no denying that wedge-style pop-up campers are currently on trend in the overland space. This makes sense from a consumer standpoint as the pop-top provides indoor living space, ease of setup and can be more weight-efficient and cost-effective than a canopy, roof rack, and rooftop tent combo. This 2017 Tacoma TRD Off-Road build…
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Voormi Men’s Base Layer Bottoms If you appreciate the qualities of merino wool – antimicrobial, biodegradable, warm-when-wet – then Colorado/Montana-based outerwear manufacturer Voormi should be on your radar. I recently had the opportunity to test one of their base layers and I was amazed at how well the natural fibers managed body odor, even after…
Destinations: El Valle RV Park, Guadalupe Valley, Baja
Photography by Richard Giordano For most, Baja California, Mexico, conjures images of vast deserts filled with saguaro cactus, sandy bays bordered by sparkling blue waters, and a bounty of fresh seafood. What might not immediately come to mind, however, is wine. Located approximately 70 miles southeast of Tijuana is Valle de Guadalupe, a valley filled…
Toyota to Offer 30 Battery-powered EV Models with 3.5M Annual Global Sales Goal by 2030
Some interesting EV strategy updates from automotive powerhouse Toyota have been announced at a recent press conference, including manufacturing and sales goals for the decade ahead and an entirely new line of EVs dubbed the bZ (beyond zero) series. This collection of five vehicles leads with the recently announced bZ4X electric SUV which is scheduled…
“Deck your Sleigh” Holiday Gear Giveaway from CBI Offroad Fabrication offers $25K in Prizes
Editor’s note: Expedition Portal and Overland Journal are participants in this giveaway. This may be one of the biggest holiday gear giveaways in recent history: CBI Offroad Fabrication and many other overland-focused companies have put together an incredible selection of prizes for a holiday gear giveaway worth $25,000 in total value. Twenty-five winners will…
Fourth Overland Expo Coming to Redmond, Oregon, July 2022
Year 2021 brought a lot of uncertainty surrounding in-person events, but despite the challenges of bringing large groups of people together, Lodestone events coordinated an incredible Overland Expo series that saw the biggest turnout in the history of the event. A total of 59,000 attendees and 855 exhibitors partook in the excitement across the three…
Overland Classifieds: Defender 130 Expedition Camper
A few months ago, Matthew Sanda set out to build the perfect expedition vehicle to drive from Cape Town to Shanghai. The result is really quite exceptional, but Matt realized after the shakedown trip that a more compact vehicle would suit his needs better as he was only using about 25 percent of the useable…
Mountain State Expeditions Opens 2022 Registrations
The East Coast of the United States is underrated as an overland travel destination as it is too often compared to the incredible opportunities for adventure out West. The East is home to the Appalachian Trail, and you do not need to be a long-distance hiker to explore this spectacular area, but local knowledge is…
Ford and Purdue Collaborating on 5-minute EV Charging Cable
The idea is to be able to charge your EV as quickly as you would fill a conventional vehicle with gas. Sound impossible? Researchers at Ford and Purdue university don’t think so. “Today, chargers are limited in how quickly they can charge an EV’s battery due to the danger of overheating. Charging faster requires more…
The Best Overland Vehicles at SEMA 2021
The recent 4WD segment of the recent SEMA show was dominated by Ford Broncos. Jeep was a close second, with the Toyota Tundra and Tacoma coming in third. We walked for days to find the best vehicles on show. Obviously “best” is a subjective word and for the sake of SEMA vehicles, best should refer…
Dryad Cookery Titanium Spatula, Leather Skillet Handle Cover
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2021 Issue. When I think about ways to add enjoyment to my cooking experience, it’s nearly always about a new recipe or a fresh set of knives. Maybe even some new pans, but a spatula was never on the list. Earlier this year,…
Overland Expo Auctions “Ultimate Overland Builds” for Charity
This year, Overland Expo created two Ultimate Overland Builds—the 2021 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road and a Honda Africa Twin Sport ES DCT. The vehicles are now up for auction on Bring A Trailer, where 100% of the proceeds will go to the Overland Expo Foundation. The sale’s aim is, according to Overland Expo, to “fund…
Featured Vehicle Interior: Expedition Rove’s 2010 Land Rover Defender 110
During their overland trip to South America in a Discovery 3, Andy and Mary Hannah of Expedition Rove bought their 2010 Land Rover Defender 110 sight unseen from a UK auction. The couple was in Bolivia on their first big trip together and a pact was made. If they won, they would drive their newly…
Border Loopholes
When planning a holiday or an overland journey that crosses one or several borders, one often experiences a pang of fear. There is the fear of whether you will be permitted to enter a country, if you have the correct documentation, or if recent policy changes have been implemented that you may not be aware…
Ineos Backs €2B Hydrogen Fuel Development Investment with Advocacy Campaign
Ineos, the European company behind the much-anticipated Grenadier 4×4, has just doubled down on its support of more environmentally friendly fuel sources with a hydrogen advocacy campaign. This effort comes on the heels of a €2-billion investment in “green hydrogen” and was launched with an editorial piece that was published in the Sunday Telegraph on…
Is the New Lexus LX600 North America’s Land Cruiser?
Lexus just dropped an exciting news bomb for a Wednesday morning, releasing details on the new LX600. We all know that Toyota intends to stop importing the Land Cruiser with the end of the 200 series allotment, which leaves big shoes to fill for the Lexus cousin. Fortunately, every indication is that the new LX…
Q: What’s more fun than a 702HP Supercharged Pickup Truck? A: Nothing.
Speed is relative. Case in point, I thought my 2500 Cummins was fast, that is, until I got behind the wheel of Ram’s supertruck, the 1500 TRX. Lurking under the hood of this sporty-looking beast is the Hellcat, a 702-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter V8 Hemi that can propel the TRX from 0-60 mph in under 4…
Staples In Tents Hosting First “Gathering” Campout in Crawfordville, Georgia
Sonya and Necota Staples of Staples In Tents and Black People Off-road are champions of equality in outdoor spaces and have made a concerted effort to share camping and overlanding with everyone, especially people from marginalized communities who have not traditionally enjoyed easy access to outdoor recreation opportunities. This October, Sonya and Necota are hosting…