Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative (Yamaha OAI) arm will be the exclusive motorized recreation sponsor of the outdoor recreation exhibit at the National Conservation Legacy Center (NCLC). The Center is part of the National Museum of Forest…
The Ram 2500 is one of the most popular full-size overland platforms on our forum, and for good reason. We’ve recently featured a number of dialed adventure-ready builds, including this 2020 Laramie with a Supertramp Flagship…
The Lexus GX470 is one of a very select few vehicles that successfully blends rugged backcountry capability and reliability with interior luxury and refinement. When these two worlds meet, it can be problematic as the complicated…
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 190 There are a handful of true living legends in the overland world: Tom Sheppard, Lois Pryce, Ted Simon, Mac MacKenny, and Sir Ranulph Fiennes, among them. But for my money, Kingsley…
Too many products are marketed with exaggerated terms like “groundbreaking” or “revolutionary,” which, to be honest, often leads to disappointment as the hype seldom lives up to reality. The Alu-Cab roof conversion kits are a clear…
It’s no secret that I’m a Land Cruiser fanatic, but interestingly, one of my favorite iterations is arguably one of the most impractical, the FJ Cruiser. It’s one of those vehicles that I sincerely lust after,…
When I built my Land Rover Defender-based camper, I spent endless hours designing a capable, practical, go-anywhere vehicle that would be as tough as it looked. When designing the interior, my focus was not on wallpaper…
The eating experience ebbs and flows. There are times in life when there’s no better feeling than sitting down for a luxurious meal. Every bite tastes like a slice of heaven on Earth melting in your…
I am pretty sure that the designer of the Hogzilla Xpander is a Cool Hand Luke fan. They must be, as the very first thing I thought of when I watched the video of the lady…
In the same way that there’s a distinction to be made between a supercar and a hypercar, there’s similarly a differentiation between most premium expedition trucks and those produced by Global Expedition Vehicles (GXV). Based in…
What is the point of rubbing the noses of our American readers in the awesomeness that is the Toyota IMV 0 Champ, knowing full well that the vehicle will not be available in the USA. It…
As more overland details of the new Land Cruiser 250 emerge, we are even more excited by the prospect of the model. It is clear that Toyota is taking performance seriously, but it is also good…
There is a sublime campsite a few miles east of the South African town of Swellendam. The camp is called Umshanti and is nestled between the mountains and a large dam brimming with large, tasty fish….
Triumph’s new 400 singles are ready to duke it out in the light-middleweight market. Sized right to encourage new riders and large enough to cross the continent, they’re also priced to be tempting. Very tempting: the…
The 80-Series Land Cruiser is legendary and finds a sweet spot between mechanical simplicity and modern refinement. Interestingly, while you could option this vehicle with a plethora of modern comforts, you could also specify a Poverty…
Navigation giant Garmin has launched a new docuseries initiative on its YouTube channel. The first series, 7 Days Out, is now live. 7 Days Out follows “two regular guys” who parachute into the mountains of Nepal…
The Ford Ranger is, without doubt, one of the most desirable mid-size trucks for overlanding. In the past, if you wanted to invest in a rugged backcountry pickup, then you bought a Toyota, and while that…
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 189 Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and Overland International’s Brian McVickers discuss the new Lexus GX550, Ford Ranger, and Ford Ranger Raptor, as well as the Ducati DessertX Rally. Additional conversation…
Pol Tarrés Sets Motorcycle World Altitude Record In this week’s, Overland News of the Week, we celebrate Pol Tarrés’ most recent accomplishment. Two years after making history and setting an altitude world record on a Yamaha…
I’m currently reading Julian Sancton’s riveting Madhouse at the End of the Earth: The Belgica’s Journey into the Dark Antarctic Night, an account of the trials of the Belgian/Norwegian/American expedition to Antarctica in 1897. The Belgica’s…
With 30 days off work, Wiebke Lühmann embarked on a 3,500-kilometer solo bike journey from Hamburg, Germany, to Norway’s North Cape. The idea came from her father, who had traveled to the Arctic Circle by bicycle…
