This winter I’ll be spending the best part of $10,000 on my Vanagon Syncro’s bodywork, and since the chassis and camper are one cohesive unit, there’s no option to simply relocate the habitat. In other words,…
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano interviews writer, ecologist, and Overland Journal Co-founder Jonathan Hanson for the publication’s 20-year anniversary. Hanson discusses his favorite expedition vehicles, including his 1973 FJ40 and a 1993 Land Cruiser Troopy…
Vintage Rides Iron Horse Nomad Trails Documentary Film Coming Soon Each year, Vintage Rides brings the vision of motorcycle travel to life by producing an original documentary film centered on heartfelt stories of adventure. In the…
Since 1978, Unicat has set the benchmark for expedition truck builds and continues to spearhead the segment. Unlike many of its counterparts, which prioritize luxury at the detriment of backcountry performance, Unicat continues to manufacture extreme…
Patriot Campers has introduced the Gen 3 X1 off-road camper trailer, positioning it as a return to the company’s roots: a trailer built for exploration with fewer “unnecessary necessities.” The new model combines structural aluminum construction,…
To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Fall 2019 issue, this article is part of that…
To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Gear 2013 issue, this article is part of that…
At the Overland Collective, we’ve often advocated that the best travel vehicle is the one you already own. In other words, you don’t need a heavily modified 4WD or truck to explore (obviously there are advantages…
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano speaks with Candida Louis, an adventure tourer, motorcycle guide, and the first Indian woman to ride solo across all 28 states of India and from India to Australia. Louis shares…
Photos by Richard Giordano All I wanted was a pack of Japanese sheet masks. A seemingly simple task, but as I entered Don Quijote’s brightly lit shopfront, welcomed by the store’s familiar jingle, I was met…
Since 2010, Rossmönster has been producing some of the most desirable luxury expedition trucks within the segment. The company’s Baja Series is especially noteworthy: a range of hard-sided pop-top adventure trucks that blend four-season liveability, amenities,…
The Jeep Wrangler is a pinnacle overland platform and a favorite with the overlanding community. In stock configuration, it can be driven from the dealership and around the world and is one of the few 4WDs…
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady discusses the core principles of overlanding navigation with Chris Cordes, highlighting primary, secondary, contingency, and emergency backups. They compare three main app categories: turn-by-turn tools like Google Maps, reference/layer apps…
I haven’t owned a washing machine since 2018, when we sold our first house on wheels, a 40-foot diesel motorhome. Through the intervening years, as my family’s movable homes have shrunk in size, my appreciation for…
In the world of luxury expedition trucks, few names in the segment command as much reverence as Unicat. The first prototype dates back to 1978, when a young tech transformed a military Unimog into an exploration…
There’s a corner of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem that, until recently, I had only known in winter, except for a few summer trips to ski glaciers and couloirs when the snow had gone soft and gray,…
In a sign of what may be heading to the US market, Ford has confirmed that the Bronco Basecamp will reach Australia and New Zealand from mid-2027, combining an extended-range electric powertrain with integrated sleeping accommodations,…
Over the years, many expedition truck builders have come and gone, but EarthRoamer (founded in 1998) continues to spearhead the segment. The company’s success is no coincidence but instead represents the obsessive attention to detail, innovation,…
To honor the 20-year anniversary of Overland Journal, we are revisiting special heritage content in the upcoming 100th issue of the magazine. Originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2012 issue, this article is part of that…
A 1969 Yamaha 125 Enduro launched Arden Kysely into decades of off-pavement exploration, with one simple goal: to camp in the middle of nowhere. Decades of dual-sport and adventure riding followed, as did his adventure stories,…
I can’t think of many 4WDs that have aged as well as the FJ Cruiser, which, two decades on, still looks futuristic and purposeful. Over the years it has forged a reputation for excellence and is…
