The “new” Defender has faced controversy since its launch, having been given the nearly impossible task of replacing a legend. Critics (myself included) argued that it was too modern, relied on too many electronic control units,…
Overland Journal Podcast Host Scott Brady interviews Rachael Elseman, executive director of the Overland Expo Foundation and Overland Collective event coordinator. Rachael discusses living off-grid in a self-converted school bus in Baja, managing solar power and…
It’s easy to romanticize a minimalist rig for travel, but with three of my own (including a Fiat Panda 4×4 with a bed platform), I can share firsthand that for longer trips, working remotely, or living…
After years of adding technology to make the venerable 5.7 liter HEMI V8 cleaner and more efficient, Ram is making an unusual move for 2027. The Ram 1500 HEMI will lose its 48 volt eTorque mild…
The Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 has become one of the most popular overland platforms and has a devoted following worldwide. It’s a van synonymous with class-leading reliability and build quality, legendary commercial attributes, backcountry capability, and huge…
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes Bettina “Bea” Höbenreich and Helmut Koch to discuss the impacts of returning to ADV basics, answering the question “How minimalist can you go and still function in expedition conditions?”…
The Ford Bronco has become one of the most recognizable names in the modern off road world, recently outselling the Jeep Wrangler it was designed to imitate. What most people don’t realize about Ford’s modern Bronco…
Since 1998, EarthRoamer has been producing no-expense-spared luxury expedition vehicles that seamlessly balance backcountry capability with uncompromising interior luxury. Over the past three decades, these overlanding goliaths have remained in a constant state of evolution, but…
The Overland Collective has extensively field-proven the third-gen Tundra, most recently completing a 25,000-mile, cross-continent expedition that included traversing the West Coast of Africa. This was just one of a series of international expeditions that rigorously…
In this Overland Journal Podcast episode, Scott Brady interviews Doug Patteson about his journey from Texas ranching roots to a covert CIA career. Patteson details the intense recruitment process, deployments in Southeast Asia, and the vital…
AEV Base-size Recovery Kits The AEV Base recovery kit is a convenient, all-in-one solution for overlanders who want the essential recovery gear required for backcountry adventures. It’s available in both mid-size and full-size configurations, with each…
The best trips don’t always begin with months of planning or a passport stamp—sometimes they start on a Friday afternoon with a packed rig, a downloaded route, and just enough daylight to reach dirt before dark….
When electric automaker Rivian unveiled the next generation of it’s vehicles, the R2, R3, and R3X in March 2024, the company positioned the smaller models as the key to bringing Rivian technology to a much larger…
CFMoto has officially confirmed the 2027 Ibex 950 for the United States, introducing a larger and more powerful flagship to its expanding adventure motorcycle range. Having owned and traveled with an Ibex 450 for the past…
Ford has confirmed that its forthcoming midsize electric pickup will carry a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $28,350, excluding a $1,595 destination charge. The resulting entry price of $29,945 places the four-door truck just below…
Ram has spent more than a decade building one of the strongest truck brands in North America, but one major gap has remained in its lineup. While Ford offers the Expedition, Chevrolet has the Tahoe and…
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…
