I’m currently driving 2,000 miles through Europe during the first heatwave of the year. Temperatures are already close to 90 Fahrenheit, which means life inside my dinky 1992 Mitsubishi Delica L300 with non-functioning air-con is character-building,…
In this video of the week, we follow Ron Smith, a 92-year-old adventurer, and his son Jaser on a journey that celebrates a lifetime of exploration and a call to embark on new adventures. Ron’s passion…
Redarc, the Australian mobile power solutions company whose products have earned our trust over the years, will unveil three innovative products at the Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, AZ, tomorrow, Friday, the 16th. According to the…
San Juan Vans, a vehicle outfitter based in Bayfield, Colorado, has recently expanded its product offerings by becoming the US dealership for Hotomobil, the truck campers manufactured in Turkey with offices in Germany. This partnership marks…
Lessons are often learned the hard way, which, in my case, includes screwing up, getting stuck, carjacked, impounded, detained, delayed, and generally mired in the throes of adventure. Even the worst scenarios had a silver lining…
The Jeep Wrangler is considered overlanding royalty and one of the most popular 4WDs on our forum, with recent examples including this 2017 Rubicon, 2021 Unlimited Willys, and 2018 Recon with an Ursa Minor camper. In…
Something changed inside of us when we had our first kid. In hindsight, they were those typical feelings that come with becoming new parents. Excitement, trepidation, fear, joy, hope, and every other emotion you knew was…
As I write this, I’m dealing with my third engine failure in three years. As a full-timer, I depend on my rolling home, so it has been a major setback. I’ve had to build an entirely…
We do love a pop-up camper, having traveled many thousands of miles with two vehicles built with pop-up roofs, one manual and soft-sided and the other fancy and hard-sided. The logic is that a streamlined vehicle…
One of the challenges when overlanding is having a reliable source of sustainable electricity on tap to power lights, charge an array of electronics from cellphones to computers to drones, and run convenience items such as…
Overland Journal Podcast Episode 192 Matt and Scott are back together broadcasting from the Overland Journal World Headquarters in Arizona, and in this episode of the pod, they’re tackling the top ten game-changers for modern overlanders….
Images: Finn Joseph, Jason Spafford, and Joel Paez Venturing into the heart of Death Valley’s Panamint Springs, the beginner-friendly Noobs Rally from March 20 to 24 welcomed a diverse crowd of dual-sport, dirt-riding, and adventure enthusiasts for…
I have a lot of respect for off-the-shelf overland rigs and campers and they certainly have their benefits. However, it’s the self-builds, one-of-ones, that really get me excited. These vehicles are as unique as their owners…
By now, you have likely read about the most recent Baja tragedy involving two Australian brothers and their American friend who were found murdered just outside of Ensenada on a surf trip. The incident is deeply…
Yamaha takes seriously their responsibility to inform all motorized recreational vehicle (MRV) users of where they are welcome to ride, and where they aren’t. In doing so, they partner with non-profit organizations to prevent and mitigate…
Storyteller Overland Acquires Taxa Outdoors In this week’s overland news, adventure lifestyle and adventure van manufacturer Storyteller Overland has acquired camping habitat and overlanding utility trailer brand Taxa Outdoors. Entrepreneur and former Global Brand President for…
Next Meridian, aka Nick and Mathilde, are on a mission to travel 88 countries and seven continents over four years. So far, they’ve explored Europe, North America, Central America, South America, and have recently arrived in…
Moab has been the testing and playground of capable 4WDs for decades, equal to the Rubicon trail for both range of difficulty and notoriety. The sandstone slickrock of the Colorado Plateau has also become a required…
In our continually shifting legislative landscape, America’s public lands often end up as an all-too-convenient political football for policymakers on both sides of the aisle. There’s no denying that there is an incredibly large range of…
Over the previous few decades, the traditional shop class has all but disappeared from American middle schools and high schools. Subjected to a wide range of diverse pressures, vocational education [career and technical education (CTE) as…
As someone who devotes endless time, thought, and treasure to the maintenance and improvement of a 22-year-old Land Rover, it always amazes me what can be achieved by vehicle builders who are in the confident possession…
