For many overlanders, less truly is more—especially when a vehicle is used primarily to explore remote trails and carry essential outdoor gear. Yet for too long, the industry has prioritized comfort and luxury to the point…
“Be it isolated ice-clad tundras, heavily wooded forests, or dried-up riverbeds, the 2026 KTM 1390 Super Adventure R is ready to cross borders in search of new, uncharted ground.” So says KTM’s press release. It looks…
Honda has unveiled the Base Station Prototype, a compact and lightweight travel trailer developed by the company’s US-based research and development teams in California and Ohio. Conceived as a new entry point into camping and outdoor…
The Ram AEV (“American Expedition Vehicles”) Prospector has been coined the “North American Unimog,” and is a pinnacle choice for overlanding, as discussed on the Overland Journal podcast. Automotive expert and contributor Christophe Noel states, “Like…
Airstream has reinforced its position at the forefront of recreational vehicle design, unveiling three new products that collectively span entry-level travel, premium motorized touring, and advanced off-grid capability. The new World Traveler travel trailer, Atlas 25RT…
Join Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano as she sits down with Leigh and Steph Dearle of GrizzlyNBear Overland as they reflect on nine years of full-time international overland travel. Leigh and Steph dive into their daily routine,…
Triple Aught Design Vortex Hoodie Kicking off this week’s overland news, TAD has unveiled a “reengineered” version of its Vortex Hoodie, which promises to be a true expedition-ready base layer. It’s manufactured with an advanced bi-component…
Following the release of overland series from Bound for Nowhere, Roam Overlanding, Gon Dirtin’, and yours truly (Desk to Glory), Expedition Portal and Overland Journal’s next XOverland-produced series sees 2020 Overland Film Festival winners Ant Austin…
Last year, I bought my first electric chainsaw while exploring the Chippewa National Forest after the area had been battered by summer tornadoes. It felt good to do my part to help clear and maintain public…
The Wrangler is without doubt the most popular 4WD within our community, with recent overland-ready offerings such as this 2005, 2015 w/ Ursa Minor, and 2021 w/ Xtreme Recon Package. It’s sold factory equipped with a…
The Off-Road Expo in Costa Mesa, California, provided Expedition Portal with the opportunity to meet with Hankook Dynapro Tire and one of their tire experts, Andrew Dunn, to discuss the rugged terrain tire category, while taking…
The American author Annie Dillard wrote, “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” The 2025 Overlanders of the Year, Leigh and Stephanie (Steph) Dearle, live this idea fully. Since 2017,…
If you are in the market for an upmarket RV trailer that offers the comfort of a compact city apartment, sleeping space for a family of four, generous storage for outdoor gear, and the ability to…
Photography by Richard Giordano In A Philosophical Inquiry Into the Origins of Our Ideas of the Sublime and the Beautiful (1757), Edmund Burke identified the sublime as the overwhelming sensation we feel in response to intense…
As the overland aftermarket has grown, a clear distinction has emerged between consumer-facing accessory companies and tier 1 component manufacturers supplying original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). What may seem like two different kinds of oranges is actually…
The popularity of full-size pickups for overlanding has exploded in recent years, and for good reason. Executive Publisher Scott Brady states, “When we first started Overland Journal, the compact pickup was by far the most popular…
Almost a month ago, President Trump made a comment at a press conference saying he had approved the construction of tiny cars in America, sending many American car enthusiasts into a frenzy. The notion of an…
In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, host Scott Brady speaks with Peter van Stralen about their adventures together on the XOverland Apex series. They explore Peter’s background, early travels with his family, and his…
It is time once again for one of my fanciful trips into wonderland, that land of dreams, milk, and honey. While exploring southern Arizona last spring, my wife and I discovered a level patch of ground…
Photography by Leander Nardin/Akela World Am I the only one who has willed my eyes to stop blinking when confronted by a vibrant sunset at the beach? I can’t bear to miss a moment. Salt particles…
The southern California coast in October is just about perfect. Temperatures are pleasant throughout the day, and the crowds of vacationers are relatively light. The Expedition Portal team visited Costa Mesa to attend the 2025 Off-Road…
