Show notes for episode 51 Summary: Scott and Matt interview overland OG Paul May. Paul has been working in the industry for two decades and is the owner of Equipt Expedition Outfitters based in Salt Lake City, Utah. A Land Cruiser aficionado who has owned a 40, 60, 100, and 200 series, Paul has embarked…
Video of the Week: 2021 Ford Tremor Diesel Overland Review
Join Scott for a test drive of Ford’s new 2021 Tremor, a powerful full-size pickup with serious off-road chops. In addition to its standard 3,400-pound payload, 20,000-pound towing capacity, and 1000 pound-feet of torque, the Tremor can be factory optioned with a Warn winch, rear locker, front mechanical limited-slip differential, 35-inch tires, and a 2-inch…
Video of the Week: Hummer EV 0-60 in 3 seconds with Watts to Freedom Launch Control
The look on your passenger’s face will be priceless when you turn your head and tilt your shades down before saying, “hold on, I’m putting the Hummer EV in WTF-mode.” That’s Watts to Freedom, in case you were wondering. Basically, this user-selectable driving mode lowers the Hummer’s Adaptive Air Suspension two inches and delivers optimal…
Video of the Week: 1990 Leyland Daf T244 Expedition Truck Build
The Leyland Daf T244 is a 4-tonne British Army vehicle that was manufactured in Lancashire in Northwest England. Owner Alex Jackson bought this truck specifically because of its 12-valve Cummins 6BT engine and spent roughly $70-thousand (Canadian) total between the truck and the habitat build. Alex performed a slew of upgrades including adding a custom…
Video of the Week: Overland Journal Lexus GX470 Build
On my first trip to Prescott, Arizona, I remember seeing Scott’s 2007 Lexus GX470 at Overland HQ and asking him about it. At the time, I was considering the vehicle for an overland build myself (which I ultimately abandoned in favor of a full-sized truck, primarily because I needed more robust towing capability). Scott and…
Video of the Week: 600-pound ATerra Tacoma Overland Camper
A fully enclosed four-season sub-600-pound flatbed truck camper? Yes, it’s true, and it’s a first for the North American market. The ATerra camper was designed by Tern Overland and is being sold exclusively through AT Overland. After 25 months of development, the main engineer behind the project, David Soza, gives Scott the first glimpse of…
Video of the Week: 2021 Sniper X Overland Off-road Trailer
In this week’s video, Scott takes the new Sniper X overland trailer out in the Prescott National Forest for a proper hands-on test. While the profile of this trailer may look similar to other trailers from Down Under, it has some notable differences. The dry weight of this trailer is 1,800 pounds, and with a…
Video of the Week: Off Road Training with Live Work Wander
In this week’s video of the week, Jessica and Jorge from Live Work Wander join Chris from Overlanding BC for some four-wheel-drive training in their Toyota Troopy. The focus here is on “technique before technology,” which means smart use of gears, selection of high or low-range, and smart line choice before resorting to the vehicle’s…
Video of the Week: Starlink Satellite Internet Service from SpaceX
Is the new Starlink satellite internet from SpaceX the mobile broadband data solution that travelers have been looking for? Well, if we’re being honest, not quite yet. We previously featured the Starlink in our Overland News of the Week column and one astute reader was quick to point out the lack of support for users…
Video of the Week: Putting the Toyota Hilux Through the Wringer
Is the legendary Toyota Hilux really as good as they say? The boys at WhistlinDiesel seem hell-bent on determining the answer to that question. But honestly, I’m not sure how I feel about this video. Entertained? 100%, but also a little bit sad to see such a cherry of a truck pushed past its limits….
Overland Journal Podcast: Episode 45, Interview with Explorer and Archeologist Bryon Bass
In this episode of the Overland Journal podcast, Scott sits down with the “real-life Indiana Jones,” Bryon Bass, for a second interview (previous interview here). This time, they dive deeper into every-day carry (EDC), keeping yourself out of trouble on the road, tools, and watches. We also explore Bryon’s passion for wine, watches, and Toyotas,…
Video of the Week: Baja Like Nowhere Else
Have you ever made the long journey down the 1200 kilometer-long Baja Peninsula? It’s a diverse sliver of land, a spectacular setting where the desert meets the ocean and a rich cultural experience awaits. While Baja has historically seen fishing and ranching as major sources of income for its residents, agritourism is expanding, providing more…
Video of the Week: Van Life is Overrated
Is #vanlife overrated? Jake Frew brings up some great points about living life on the road, be it in a campervan, trailer, or another vehicle like a Subaru hatchback. In my own experience, down-sizing my belongings and moving into a campervan with my partner was a wonderful experience. But just like conventional life, you will…
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 43 : Interview with David Soza
In episode 43 of the Overland Journal podcast, Scott Brady interviews David Soza on the merits of minimalism, along with the essential design considerations for expedition campers. They also take a deep dive into critical Tacoma modifications for strength and durability. David shares his experiences living remote and off the grid, along with lessons learned…
Video of the Week: Never Ride Alone
There are few humans out there willing to endure physical hardship like Scott Englund in Never Ride Alone. But watching this film, I understood him; I understand the desire to attain something everyone else thinks is crazy—a goal that takes up so much space in your brain there is no longer room for reason, so…
Video of the Week: Scout Campers Kenai Walk-through
The much anticipated Scout Campers Kenai, which has been available for pre-order since fall of 2020, is almost here. It’s the largest camper in Scout’s lineup, ideally suited for full-sized pickup trucks with 6.5-foot (or bigger) beds. Read our previous article featuring the Kenai for more details about this lightweight yet functional slide-in truck camper….
Video of the Week: Overland Journal Jeep Wrangler JLU Project Vehicle
Join Overland Journal’s Brian McVickers as he traverses the lonely Arizona desert landscape, testing the Jeep Wrangler JLU project vehicle which he has been refining since April of 2018. Starting with a basic Wrangler Sport, Brian logged some miles to determine what this vehicle really needed. He then got to work, adding safety and recovery…
Episode 39 Justin and Kyra of Westx1000
In episode 39 of the Overland Journal Podcast, Scott and Matt interview Justin and Kyra of Westx1000. This adventurous couple owns a multimedia company where they primarily create content for the motorcycle and motorsports industry, but they also do much more. Learn how they make a living on the road and why they love to…
Video of the Week: Bridges (in Baja)
This week’s video of the week is a short film by Andrew Godaire and the Journal of Lost Time. Bridges takes us to two tombolos (or sand bridges) and the turquoise waters of Baja California Sur. For many rubber tramps and overlanders, Baja is not just an escape from the cold, but an opportunity to unplug…
Video of the Week: The Cradle of Adventure
For many world travelers, Africa is the epitome of adventure. The communities, landscape, flora, and fauna are as unique and diverse as it gets, and with 54 different countries (according to the United Nations), there is practically an endless selection of destinations to explore. In this week’s video of the week, we visit Kenya, Uganda,…