Full-size trucks have become the preferred choice for overlanders looking to explore long-term travel or transition to life on the road. Executive Publisher Scott Brady states, “When we first started Overland Journal, the compact pickup was by far the most popular choice for overlanding, but that gap is quickly narrowing with full-size variants. The reason…
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1998 Lexus LX 470 :: Classifieds – SOLD
The LX 470 remains a fantastic budget option for travel, with recent adventure-equipped examples including this 2001, 2003, and 2005. This model is underpinned by the coveted 100 Series Land Cruiser and subsequently shares the same body-on-frame architecture, 4WD system, and exceptionally long-lived 2UZ-FE V8 motor. The Lexus variant takes this desirable foundation and introduces…
Rover Boys Documentary Debuts at Vancouver International Film Festival
Fans of Robert Bateman and Bristol Foster’s yearlong round-the-world trip—and their iconic Land Rover, Grizzly Torque—can look forward to the debut of The Art of Adventure, a documentary featuring in-depth interviews and original 16-millimeter film footage of the 1957 to 1958 expedition. Director Alison Reid explores how the trip expanded the pair’s knowledge of the…
2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport w/ AT Overland Summit :: Classifieds
The Tacoma continues to be the most popular mid-size truck on the Expedition Portal forum, with recent offerings including this 2007 w/ Alu-Cab camper, a 2011 w/ Roamin Chariot camper, and 2016 w/ Harker Outdoors camper. Each iteration of this pinnacle overland platform has unique merits, but the third-gen remains the most proven model to…
2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport w/ Alu-Cab Camper :: Classifieds
The Tacoma is a community favorite with recent offerings including this 2006, 2016 w/ Harker Outdoors camper, and 2025 Trailhunter. It remains the mid-size benchmark and provides exceptional reliability, durability, and build quality. There are more powerful, luxurious, and capable options on the market, but the success of the Taco demonstrates that when all is…
1998 Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ105 :: Classifieds (September 30th, 2025)
The 100-Series Land Cruiser is a great choice for travel, with recent offerings including this 1999, 2000, and 2001. If you’d like to deep dive into the many reasons this is a legendary 4WD, then listen to automotive expert Kurt Williams on the 100-Series Land Cruiser on the Overland Journal Podcast. Cue today’s low-mileage, meticulously…
2011 Toyota Tacoma 4×4 w/ Roamin Chariot :: Classifieds
The Tacoma remains the most popular truck on our forum with recent adventure-equipped examples, including this 2006 TRD Off Road, 2016 w/ Harker Outdoors Camper, and 2025 Trailhunter. This mid-size hero continues to dominate the category with class-leading build quality, reliability, and capability. It’s not the most powerful or luxurious in the segment, but it’s…
2021 Ram 1500 Warlock Crew Cab 4×4 w/ GFC V2 :: Classifieds
The Ram 1500 is a great choice for overlanding with recent offerings including this 2019 w/ 2020 Outfitter Caribou Lite Camper, 2019 Rebel w/ Alu-Cabin, and 2022 Rebel Night Edition w/ Super Pacific X1. It’s easy to become starry-eyed about overlanding on dusty trails in beautiful landscapes, but in reality, most of us will spend…
2006 Ford E-350 4×4 w/ Cummins :: Classifieds
The E-350 is a popular rig for travel, with recent offerings including this 2003, 2010, and 2013 Timberline. It’s an automotive icon that’s been in production for more than half a century, which makes it Ford’s second-longest-running nameplate, surpassed only by the coveted F-150. During that time, it has been in a constant stage of…
1998 Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ105 :: Classifieds (September 22nd, 2025)
The 100-Series Land Cruiser is a firm favorite on our forum, with recent offerings including this 1999, 2000, and 2001. This iteration remains an impressive value with well-maintained offerings available for under $20,000 (a fraction of what you’ll pay for a 70 or 200 Series). At $38,000, today’s example is significantly more expensive, but for…
The MOORE Expo Is Where Midwestern Overlanders Meet to Share the Vibe
When most people think of overlanding in the United States, they likely picture the Pan-American route stretching from Mexico to Canada along the West Coast, weaving between the Rockies and the Pacific Ocean. Having explored 49 states overland, I can attest that the West earns its reputation as the country’s premier overlanding destination. Yet I…
2012 Ram 2500 Power Wagon :: Classifieds
The Power Wagon remains the most capable full-size pickup out of the box and is a favorite on the forum with recent offerings including this 2005, 2020 w/ Alu-Cab Cabin, and 2022 w/ Enduro SuperTourer. From the factory, it boasts a heavy-duty 4WD system, front and rear lockers, a sway bar disconnect, winch, and more….
2020 Ford F-250 XLT FX4 w/ Bowen Customs Flatbed :: Featured Classified
Ford’s F Series has been the top-selling truck in the USA for almost half a century and the best-selling vehicle for over 40 years. During this time, the model has undergone constant evolution and fine-tuning, ensuring its continued dominance in the segment. The F-250 is one of the most popular iterations amongst overlanders, and was…
1990 Volkswagen Syncro Westfalia :: Classifieds
The Vanagon Syncro has a cult-like following and is a desirable platform for travel with recent adventure-equipped offerings such as this 1986, 1987, and 1989. I’ve owned and lived in one for more than a decade, and despite its shortcomings, it’s never failed to put a smile on my face and has been the foundation…
2000 Toyota Tundra w/ AT Overland Summit :: Classifieds
Toyota pickups have long been the gold standard for overlanders. Recent adventure-equipped offerings include this 1994 Pickup w/ Go Fast Camper V2, 2016 Tacoma TRD Off Road w/ Harker Outdoors camper, and 2007 Tundra w/ Ovrlnd Topper, with the latter being the obvious choice in the lineup for heavier builds or live-in rigs. Cue today’s…
2013 Ford E-350 4×4 Timberline Vans Build :: Featured Classified – SOLD
Established in 2013, Timberline 4×4 in Golden, Colorado, became a mecca for overlanders looking to transform their E-Series vans into a 4WD expedition vehicle. Over the years, the company produced no shortage of awe-inspiring rigs, and with every completed project, they fine-tuned their approach. With this in mind, today is an opportunity to purchase the…
Overland News of the Week, September 12th, 2025
Pelican Unveils “Ready to Roll” Preparedness Solutions Kicking of this week’s overland news, Pelican has announced its emergency preparedness solutions for both evacuation and shelter-in-place scenarios. The new range consists of SRVL survival kits and VLBL valuable cases, which deliver the company’s legendary durability and organization, alongside carefully curated preparation essentials for unforeseen circumstances. The…
2003 Ford E-350 4×4 :: Classifieds
The E-350 is a firm favorite on the forum, with recent offerings including this 2000 model, 2010 military shuttle bus, and 2021 Ford E-350 Field Van Classic. Four-wheel-drive vans, such as this one, are popular because they offer generous interior living space, a modest external footprint, and impressive capability. Whereas many vans are restricted to…
1991 Mitsubishi Montero :: Classifieds
The Montero remains an underappreciated platform for overlanding with recent wallet-friendly offerings, including this 1994, 2001, and 2006. It’s surprising that this iconic Mitsubishi 4WD is oftentimes a fraction of the cost of a same-year Land Cruiser, despite providing many of the same desirable attributes. That said, there’s no shortage of enviable adventure-equipped builds online…
1992 Toyota Land Cruiser Troopy :: Classifieds
The 70-Series Land Cruiser remains the overlanding gold standard and is the platform of choice for around-the-world trips, including Executive Publisher Scott Brady’s Expeditions 7. Sure, there are more powerful and luxurious options available, but as my grandad reminded me, “a second-class ride is better than a first-class walk,” and in this regard, the 70…