I took this image just before sunset while traversing the Mojave Road with ARB's well-built Jeep Wrangler. Towards the end of my single day jaunt across the iconic road, I found myself middle of Califorinia's creatively named Soda Lake just before sunset. The ensuing images quickly became some of my favorites from the trip—if you'd like to see more, check out the article here. [link]

Captured at 1/800th of a second with an F-number of 8 and an ISO of 400 on a Canon 7D paired with a 28-135mm EF f/3.5-5.6 lens.

I'm generally a fan of showering outside, the problem is that unless you're showering on pavement - the ground beneath you, which may have started as harmless dirt or sand quickly turns into the enemy. Starting with the objective of cleaning yourself, your feet and legs are now covered with dirt and sand that has splashed up. Jeremy, owner of Expedition Ops, has come up with an elegant solution to keep you separated from that mean, dirty ground. His handmade Shower Mat ($119), constructed from reclaimed redwood, copper, and stainless steel; provides an elegant solution for keeping your feet clean while you're trying get clean. It also plays double-duty as a place to put your hot cookware, or as a makeshift table on the beach - the possibilities are limitless. But be careful, as soon as you pick one up, you'll want one—even if you don't need one. They're that cool.

The Land Rover Defender 110 is a rare bird here in the United States. The few that have made it stateside are older models and unfortunately, due to high demand and low availability, have prices that can quickly reach outrageous levels. Because so many of these trucks are cost prohibitive for the average consumer, it's nice to see a 110 like this within reach at a current bid of just $15,000.

It was a sunny morning on the 24th of May, Livingstone was descending a smooth hill and playing Big Bopper's "Chantilly Lace" on the radio. The landscapes past the guard-rail revealed ranges of foggy mountains that evoked the image of Juan Valdez's idyllic coffee plantations; my heart was swelling, ready to meet Mr. Salgado (collector of classic vehicles in Bogotá) and do some more maintenance on the car to confront the dreadful Andes.

If I've been doing a good job at promoting it, you know that we've been trying to raise money through Kickstarter to write a book about traversing China and the Silk Road in Nacho. We were attempting to raise $25,602 to cover the cost of permission to enter China twice with a government-approved guide. After thirty days of fundraising, you all pledged a grand total of $13,174, or 51% of our goal. To all of you who supported us, we can't thank you enough for your generosity and your votes of confidence. Truly, we have been humbled.

Brad and Sheena are driving around the world in "Nacho", their Volkswagen Vanagon.  Read their stories and follow their adventure at Drive Nacho Drive [link]

 Adventure travelers often overlook the important role that quality apparel plays in not only the success of their trip, but also their enjoyment of it. Overlanders, for example, are known for covering vast distances containing difficult terrain and varied climates—while carrying all of their possessions with them. Unless you're driving a Unimog, the chances are that storage space along will force you to require some versatility out of your clothing. The 2013 Edition of Overland Expo saw recognition from some of the best in the adventure apparel business—so we decided to check out the latest and greatest they had to offer to overlanders. 

When Tad and Gaila of OverlandNow.com set off on their overland trip by motorcycle through Latin America, they wanted to volunteer and make a difference. Little did they know that one of the more impactful ways that they influenced the children they visited in shelters and orphanages was due to their choice of transportation. The fact is, kids love touring bikes that carry lots of cool gear. They are fascinated by the idea of traveling with everything you need stowed away in meticulously planned out packs and cases.

With awards ranging from Best Car of the Year from U.S. News, Hottest 4x4 from SEMA, and of course Overland SUV of the Year by Expedition Portal, it's no secret that the new Jeep Rubicon is a fantastic vehicle. These awards don't come without merit. Besides being comfortable and easy to drive, the Rubicon is incredibly capable off-road, making even the toughest trails seem like a quiet drive through the countryside. So how do you make such a great truck even better? By handing it over to American Expedition Vehicles.