It only takes a few years of living in the American West to relate to the mixed emotions of realizing that fall has reached its final act. As we embraced the feelings of an impending winter…
36 Hours Exploring Idaho: Sand Dunes, Caves, and Mud
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A-OKei :: Toyota Relaunches Scion Brand with Tiny Pickups
The Japanese car scene is rife with dozens of unique subcultures, many driven by the country-specific regulations that frame auto manufacturing there. The keitora class of small trucks is among the most high-profile and has a…
2026 Rebelle Rally Teams Share Their Favorite Overland Gear
Lead image by Heather Lewis Photography by Richard Giordano, Heather Lewis, Regine Trias, Ernesto Araiza, and Paolo Baraldi After the hubbub of the Rebelle Rally finish line, but before the glitz of the gala, competitors open…
A Canyon Reunion
Photography by Valentina Vallinotto 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 2024 issue, this article…
The Best of SEMA 4WD Gear for Overlanding
SEMA is the best place to find new 4WD and off-road modifications, and the 2026 event did not disappoint. From new bumpers to 450-amp alternators, we looked for some of the best new offerings to upfit…
2003 Toyota Tundra Access Cab SR5 4×4 w/ GFC V2 Pro :: Featured Classified
The Toyota Tundra, in any iteration, is considered a pinnacle overland platform, but for many, the first generation remains the best of the breed. At the heart of the model is a bulletproof 4.7-liter i-Force V8…
Voyages on Bales of Straw: The Saga of Kota Mama
Photography courtesy of the Scientific Exploration Society 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 2016…
Congo to Congo
Photos by Dan Grec and Dietmar Zepf 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 2019…
Our Favorite Overlanding Gear From SEMA 2026
SEMA continues to be a bellwether for the overland industry and a venue for new product launches, particularly from larger companies with broad distribution channels. SEMA is also the place to be for multinational companies that…
Our Favorite Vehicles from SEMA 2026
SEMA reflects the best of new trends in automotive restyling, along with some seriously questionable taste. We will avoid the garish for this lineup and focus on some of our favorite builds from the show. There…
Roamer X Pairs 3,160 Watts of Solar With a $199,995 Starting Price
We spend a lot of time in remote and developed campsites around America, often peering with interest through the window of our compact Land Rover Defender camper at the many ways Americans choose to travel. Everything…
Analog Nomads: Navigating Tajikistan in the Digital Age
Photography by Kira Hak 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 2026 issue, this article…
2025 INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster Trialmaster Edition :: Featured Classified
I’ve lived on the road for almost 15 years, and while I’ve traveled to many beautiful countries, I can’t help thinking how much more of the world I’d have explored if I’d chosen a more dependable…
Ram Answers Our Power Wagon Prayers
If there has ever been a full-size truck that best captures the needs of overlanders, it has been the Power Wagon. It was the confluence of capability, comfort, capacity, and durability, all on top of a…
EP331 | Reliving Iconic Overland Journal Stories with Chris Collard
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano interviews automotive journalist and former Overland Journal Editor in-Chief Chris Collard (2011–2018) as the publication approaches its 20-year anniversary. Collard discusses recent Sierra Nevada conservation initiatives, trips through Baja and…
El Gran Desierto de Altar: Crossing the Largest Sand Sea in North America
Photography by Sinuhe Xavier, Scott Brady, Ho Chung, and John Lee 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 News of the Week, November 6, 2026
Hest Nest Blanket and Sleep Goggles Hest continues to elevate the camping experience with its new Nest Blanket and Sleep Goggles. The Nest Blanket is available in hydrophobic down or 100% recycled synthetic and is designed…
Ford’s Frostwarden Bronco Showcases a 1,200-Plus-Horsepower Megazilla V8
How much power is too much for off-road driving? The answer depends on the terrain, the driver, and the task at hand. Set practical considerations aside, however, and there is a certain appeal to squeezing as…
Lost in K’gari: Exploring Australia’s Fraser Island
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 2019 issue, this article is part of that…
Off the Map: Essential Paper Maps for Overlanding
My first proper job in the mid-1990s was as a salesperson working out of a major city. Prospective clients were scattered across the urban center, the surrounding suburbs, and as far as the platinum-rich west, often…
STO Fest 2026: An Oasis at Lasertown
Lasertown sits in the dry lake country that King of the Hammers made famous. In October, the days run warm and the nights fall steep into cold. Storyteller Overland chose this ground for STO Fest, its…