I’ve lived on the road for almost 15 years, and it’s been one of the best decisions of my life. During this time, I’ve crossed paths with thousands of inspiring overlanders who’ve helped me to better…
The electric #vanlife has finally arrived in Canada, and Kia is leading the charge with one of the most interesting new commercial vehicles to hit the market in years. The all new Kia PV5 is scheduled…
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Jeremy “Thor” Bergh of Alu-Cab about building his South African export-driven business and supporting over 600 employees. Bergh shares a deeply personal account of his health journey, beginning with…
It is no secret that we are not a #vanlife kind of family. A while back, I wrote an article for my website that may have included an introduction comparing overlanding to Hendrix and #vanlife to…
The Alvord Desert is one of our favorite locations in the entire USA, so when an invitation from knife maker Benchmade popped into our inbox, inviting us to a weekend of food, fun, and friends, we…
Long after my poor father gave up on trying to teach me anything mechanical, he did at least instill one important bit of wisdom: the whole “right tool for the job” thing is real. I spent…
I’ve lived on the road for the best part of 15 years, and during that time I think I’ve seen more people traveling or living out of Mercedes Sprinters than any other rig. This is no…
Tight Loops | Two in the North driven by Mobil 1 follows filmmakers and naturalists Aimee and Chase Bartee as they point their Tundra north for a summer-long journey through Vancouver Island, British Columbia, the Yukon,…
Recorded live at Overland Expo Flagstaff, host Scott Brady and Overland Collective Marketing Director Jake Perucca discuss the Overland Journal Podcast’s origins, emphasizing travel storytelling, editorial integrity, and audience engagement. They address shipping vehicles like the…
The Toyota Tacoma continues to dominate the mid-size category, and for good reason. From the factory, it boasts class-leading reliability, build quality, and capability, and is a truck you can depend on whatever the climate or…
There’s no shortage of overland outfitters selling heavy-duty “expedition ready” trucks, but far fewer selling rigs built for around-the-world exploration. It’s one thing to build a vehicle fit for North America, but a very different challenge…
AEV FX370 Upgrades the Ford Super Duty American Expedition Vehicles has introduced the FX370, an upgrade package for Ford Super Duty pickups. Designed around 37-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 tires, the conversion adds a 4-inch DualSport…
Just a few miles from my home in western Montana lies the sprawling Frank Church-River of No Return and Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness complex. At 3.6 million acres (approximately 14,500 km²) in size and spanning multiple US Forest…
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes Michael Yang, a Korean American author, entrepreneur, investor, and adventure motorcycle traveler, to discuss his experiences riding over 40,000 miles from California to Alaska’s Arctic Ocean, across Newfoundland, and…
Trailers have recently become part of my travel lifestyle, and the more time I spend towing a conventional model, the more I find myself wanting something more robust, with greater ground clearance and capable off-road tires….
The North American automotive industry has largely framed the future of vehicle propulsion as a choice between gasoline and electricity. Sadly, diesel sales for light- and medium-duty vehicles took a nosedive as a result of the…
Yes, this is it, the one and only bespoke Gladiator built by overland royalty Phil of Down2Mob Overland. This rig really needs no introduction, but for those unfamiliar with its story, this is a very special,…
After reviving the Scout name as a dedicated American off-road brand, Volkswagen is now openly discussing the possibility of adding a traditional body-on-frame SUV to its own Volkswagen lineup in the US. If approved, the vehicle…
The Bug Wall makes UV-resistant rear and side-door van screens for the Promaster, Mercedes Sprinter, and Ford Transit platforms (among others). I had considered screens like these made-in-the-USA liners for my Ram ProMaster van, but figured…
For the last few decades, American pickup trucks have followed a predictable trajectory. Each new generation became larger, heavier, more powerful, and more expensive. What was once a compact work truck evolved into a full-size luxury…
Airstream has expanded its World Traveler lineup with the introduction of the new 17RB, a compact single-axle travel trailer designed to offer a more accessible entry point into the iconic American brand. With a starting price…
