The team at the Overland Collective has often advocated that the best overland vehicle is the one you already own. In other words, it makes sense to utilize your daily driver whenever possible since it enables…
I’ve been fortunate to own and travel in a wide variety of overland rigs over the years, and while no vehicle is perfect, a 4WD van is one of the best options for exploration. Living on…
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Ant Austin of We Will Roam in Montana about balancing a tech career with long-term overland travel using remote work and contracting. They explore storytelling as the connection between tech,…
Photography by Richard Giordano Summer is an exciting time in Mongolia. City dwellers flock to the countryside to enjoy the annual Naadam Festival, a celebration centered around wrestling, horse racing, and archery competitions. Nomads move to…
The Jeep Wrangler is a 4WD icon and a pinnacle overland platform. It’s one of a select few vehicles optimized for when the tarmac ends and is, for all intents and purposes, engineered for the rigors…
Bronco Stampede 2026: Pigeon Forge Goes All-in on the Bronco You know pretty quickly when the Bronco Stampede arrives in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Broncos fill hotel parking lots, stack up along the Parkway, and keep cruising…
Hyundai recently announced its plan to go after the heart of the North American adventure truck market. At its 2026 CEO Investor Day, the company confirmed that a new body-on-frame mid-size pickup is part of its…
KTM has introduced the 2027 KTM 690 Rally, a single-cylinder adventure motorcycle developed for long-distance travel and technical off-road riding. Drawing visual and functional inspiration from the company’s rally-raid competition machines, the 690 Rally combines substantial…
Airline travel without checking bags is a cheat code that is well worth striving for. Free yourself from the worry of theft, damage, and lost luggage (and the wasted time associated) with either of these two…
This weekend I was revisiting Drew Simms epic Alaska Series on YouTube in his absolutely dialed third-gen Tacoma. Whenever I watch his content, I’m enamored by the quality of his filmmaking, and utterly convinced that for…
The 4Runner of any iteration is widely considered a pinnacle overland platform, with the recent sixth gen building on the legendary reputation of its predecessor. Executive Publisher Scott Brady states, “Now, everything gets even better with…
Michiel Pruijssers thought he had planned the perfect camping trip. The weather forecast looked good, the campspot ideal. But when a powerful storm rolled in and ruined the experience, Michiel, a longtime outdoorsperson and SAR volunteer,…
The fifth-generation Mitsubishi Pajero was just unveiled in Tokyo, marking the return of the highly respected nameplate that disappeared from the global market in 2021. After five years away, the Pajero is back as Mitsubishi’s flagship…
The Toyota Tacoma is a pinnacle overland platform and the mid-size benchmark. It’s a vehicle that you can trust to get you out there and home again, and has become a figurehead of the North American…
Whenever I have issues with my overland vehicles, I’ve often pondered selling up and investing in a Sprinter 4×4. Living on the road full-time and traveling internationally, I’ve been fortunate to own, drive, and experience a…
KC Hilites Platform One Roof Rack for Full-Size and HD Trucks KC Hilites has expanded its Platform One roof-rack system to fit full-size and heavy-duty pickup trucks. The low-profile platform uses proprietary aluminum extrusions and precision-formed…
This article is presented by Montana. If there’s one sound in the off-road world that guarantees fun times ahead, it’s the hiss of tires dropping air pressure. This comforting realization hit me as I admired the…
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady talks with team member Jack Mac about minimalism and life on the road. Jack shares insights from over five years managing Expedition Portal’s classifieds and global travel by bicycle, backpacking,…
I was recently listening to Global Traces on the Overland Journal Podcast discuss their long-term overlanding trip in a MAN HX60. It’s a fascinating conversation and provides insight into the many benefits of traveling with a…
“Nobody wants this.” I read that comment from a respected voice on an Instagram post after a fellow journalist shared his time with the new Jeep Recon EV, which was revealed to select media in Healdsburg,…
Volkswagen has finally turned the fully electric ID Buzz into the camper van many people expected from the beginning. The new ID California Cruise is the first fully electric member of Volkswagen’s upcoming California family of…
