Gone are the days when fitting a roof rack to your rig meant ordering some A1 towers and a couple of load bars from Yakima and calling it good. Roof gutters have long disappeared from the…
Leitner Designs Launches Revolutionary Rack for Your Outback
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Classic Kit: Tea
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 Summer 2019 issue, this article is part of that…
2000 Toyota Tundra TRD w/ Rusty Camper Co Camper :: Featured Classified
I’ve lived on the road for almost 15 years, and it has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It can be a great way to cut the costs associated with conventional housing and…
Field Tested: Gnara x Livsn EcoTrek Overalls
The Gnara x Livsn EcoTrek Overalls are one of those rare pieces of outdoor clothing that feel genuinely designed for women who actually spend time outside. For a pair of technical, utilitarian overalls, they’re surprisingly comfortable,…
2005 Ford F-750 4×4 :: Featured Classified
Ford’s F-Series launched back in 1948 and is the best-selling truck lineup in automotive history. Over the best part of a century, these vehicles have been in a constant state of evolution, and subsequently set the…
2027 BMW F 450 GS Brings Twin-cylinder Adventure Riding to a $6,995 Platform
BMW Motorrad has confirmed US pricing and launch timing for the 2027 F 450 GS, with dealer arrivals expected in the first quarter of 2027. Starting at $6,995 before destination charges, the 420 cc parallel-twin brings…
2019 Alu-Cab Canopy Camper :: Featured Classified
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,…
EP327 | Jonathan Hanson on Writing, Overland Conservation, and Land Cruisers
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…
Overland News of the Week, October 9, 2026
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…
2006 Unicat 7400 4×4 :: Featured Classified
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 Introduces a Lighter, Lower-Priced Gen 3 X1
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,…
Magic Girl of the Pamirs
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…
Luminous Flux: Swim, Sink, or Shine; We Test Nine LED Driving Lights to Their Limits
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…
2024 Patriot Campers X2 Gen2 Tourer Camper :: Featured Classified
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…
EP326 | From India to Australia (and Beyond) with Moto Trailblazer Candida Louis
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…
Shopping With Purpose: Practical Tips for Finding Meaningful Travel Mementos
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…
2026 Rossmönster Baja Plus LX :: Featured Classified
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,…
EP325 | Principles of Overlanding: App Navigation with Chris Cordes
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…
Gear Callout: Laundry at Camp
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…
Deep Breaths at 10,000 Feet
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,…
Ford Bronco Basecamp Combines Extended-range Electric Drive with Integrated Camping Features for Australasia
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,…