In the heart of Tennessee’s rugged landscape, Jacob Delacruz embarked on an exhilarating off-road journey up Hall Top Road in the Smoky Mountains. The destination was just south of the French Broad River, reached by navigating…
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with travel journalist and guide Breanna Wilson to discuss what you need to know about overlanding in Mongolia. Wilson also dives into her journey from…
Early memories are so formative, often defining and informing the path of our lives. My dad taught me the importance of doing what you love with the people you love, and truck campers have been synonymous…
The F-250 is a firm favorite amongst our community, with recent adventure-equipped examples including this 2003, 2021 Tremor, and 2022 w/ Four Wheel Campers Hawk. From the factory, this model was engineered to endure the rigors…
The Versatility and Advantages of Mud Tires in Overlanding Mud tires, specifically designed for aggressive off-road driving, are a staple for overlanding enthusiasts. During the Jeep Invasion event, Scott Brady from Expedition Portal, alongside Olivia Flatt…
The F-550 remains the benchmark for expedition truck chassis in North America and is the preferred choice of industry-leading luxury overland vehicle builders, such as EarthRoamer, Rossmönster, and Krug Expedition. These spectacular builds deliver impressive capability,…
The Toyota 4Runner of any iteration is considered a pinnacle travel vehicle, as discussed in Celebrating 40 Years of Toyota 4Runner. It’s a figurehead of the North American overlanding community and has forged a reputation for…
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, join us from Norman, Oklahoma, with special guest Bill Dragoo in his vintage-and-modern-motorcycle-filled shop. We dive into the foundational skills and training necessary for adventure motorcycling, discussing bike…
Toyota Launches New Generation Australian HiLux The latest generation HilLux has landed in Australia, promising improved driveability, enhanced interior technology and comfort, and an exterior design spearheaded by Toyota Design Australia. The 2026 Hilux is available…
A few months ago, a wealthy individual with a head full of champagne bubbles—and possibly not much else—decided that $430,000 was a perfectly reasonable sum to pay for a nuts-and-bolts rebuild of a 1980s Santana Land…
I’ll preface this guide by reminding one and all that the greatest gifts cannot be bought. I know it sounds cliché, but it’s true. So, during this festive season, check in with loved ones and make…
Subaru posted an outstanding performance in 2024, with US sales approaching 700,000 units. The brand recorded its strongest results in Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire, followed by Connecticut, Colorado, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Washington State, and Massachusetts….
Groaning springs, nose in the air, the struggle to the top of the next hill, always bringing up the rear, thirsty at the pump—we all know that traveler in our lives who could use some gear…
Please proceed with caution when passing your eyes over the rig I’m about to share with you, because Adventure Motors has once again built a truck that’ll have your jaw agape, palms sweaty, bank on speed…
The Jeep brand has unveiled the Wrangler Whitecap, the second limited-run model in its yearlong Twelve 4 Twelve program, marking 85 years of continuous off-road production. Presented as a limited-run model, the vehicle is offered exclusively…
The age-old question of which vehicle is best for overland travel is a hot topic. Some prefer a brand-new vehicle with low mileage, modern tech, and ultimate comfort; others swear by their tried-and-true (hopefully) trusty vehicle…
Photo by Richard Giordano We often assume that someone who “has it all” owns every desirable item—whether toys, vehicles, accessories, or other overland gear and gadgets. But as the holiday season approaches, it may be worth…
Every year, non-overlander children open their presents under the tree to find gifts that are, for the most part, useless for the rest of the year. Overlander kids are different—they live lives of exploration and deserve…
Photography by Richard Giordano It was during a European road trip that Richard Peter and his partner, Erica Pugh, realized their composting toilet could be so much better. Peter sketched out various designs, prioritizing a longer…
Near the summit of 7,800-foot Mingus Mountain in central Arizona is one of the country’s most well-known paragliding launch pads. From a dizzying precipice near a stand of communications towers, pilots from the Arizona Hang Gliding…
I’ve been living on the road for more than a decade, and during that time I’ve seen just about every rig imaginable, ranging from under $1,000 to well over $1,000,000. There’s no perfect solution, but after…
