It took a lot of dirt to raise Jon Birkmire. A lot of water, too. As a child growing up in Florida, there’s hardly a river, beach, or dirt road he hasn’t explored in the peninsula state known for its abundance of coastline, swamps, alligators, and snakes. So ten years ago when he discovered Florida…
Jeep Launches Wrangler Willys 4xe and Grand Cherokee 30th Anniversary 2023 4xe
Jeep has had a busy few months and launched two commemorative vehicles this week. The Willys Jeep changed the world – not many vehicles can boast such incredible heritage. When the U.S. Army needed a light, off-road capable military utility vehicle to increase mobility on the battlefields of World War Two, they turned to the…
Is the New GFC Platform Topper the Strongest Ever Made?
GFC (Go Fast Campers) today released the all-new Platform Topper and to test this new product they decided to do something Mythbusters radical, they lowered an old Ford F250 onto it! My jaw dropped when they opened the rear door of the topper, how is that even possible? The company had to reinforce the bed…
The Caracat Floating Camper Trailer – The Sky is the Limit!
Many long-distance, long-term overlanders eventually become sailors, or cruisers as they are known, who choose to explore the planet by water once they have had their fill of exploring by land. Why? Well, living on the water has distinct advantages (and obvious disadvantages); you can fish for protein, do not have to pay for camping…
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Decked Traction Mat by SeaDek I’m a big fan of companies that look to further maximize the functionality of their existing products, and the Decked Traction Mat by SeaDek is one such example. The mat is made from marine-grade, self-adhesive foam padding router-cut to fit the top of the Decked Drawer System. This provides a…
Announcing the E7 200M Land Cruiser Camper :: The Ultimate Toyota Overlander?
There are many lessons learned in traveling around the world, and the same was true for Greg Miller of Expeditions 7. From 2011 to 2014, Greg Miller and I traveled to all seven continents with the same vehicle, a VDJ78 Toyota Land Cruiser Troopy. It was the perfect platform for the task, but resulted in…
Go Fast Campers Introduces Maverick XL Hybrid Platform Camper
Overland vehicles are becoming increasingly intricate and expensive but, truth be told, overland travel is not so much about the vehicle as it is about the journey, and every dollar spent on the vehicle is a dollar less that can be invested in actual travel. What if we told you that you could have a…
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Volcon Off-Road UTVs to be Powered by General Motors’ Electric Propulsion System Off-road powersports company Volcon Inc. has announced it will power all of its off-road utility terrain vehicles with General Motors’ electric propulsion system, including its all-electric UTV, the Volcon Stag, which will come to market in 2023. The GM system will provide instant…
Land Rover North America Announces Limited Production Defender Trophy Edition
The Camel Trophy, which was also known as “the Olympics of 4×4”, was, without doubt, a stroke of marketing genius. The sight of international groups of Tom Selleck lookalikes plowing the world’s greatest 4WD vehicles across jungles and rivers, and deserts were enough to inspire every schoolboy and his parents while cementing the reputation of…
Leitner Reveals ACS Forged for Ford Maverick
The Ford Maverick has been making waves since its debut as this affordable, spacious, fuel-efficient, and capable pickup that has proven to be an excellent all-rounder. If you can get your hands on one, maybe you know a guy who knows a guy? The good news is that the Maverick will be available on order…
Roof Loading for Overland Travel: How Much is Too Much?
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2022 Issue. Many of you likely remember the Ford Explorer rollover lawsuits of the early 2000s. We were inundated daily with news reports about the dangers of the Explorer and the risk to society that SUVs posed in general. Fast forward 20 years, and though…
Is the GMC Canyon AT4x Now the Most Capable Mid-size Truck?
First off-road test Just five years ago, there were really only two capable mid-sized trucks, and in a half-decade, we now have exceptional offerings from six manufacturers, all with at least rear lockers, taller suspensions, and enhanced protection. Now, the battle is on for the most capable mid-size truck available today, and GMC just put…
Best Finds for Overlanders from the Big Gear Show
Presented by: The Big Gear Show isn’t specific to overlanding, but that’s a nice change of pace in some ways from more niche events. The versatility of full-time travel means that some of the best tools to enhance life on the road come from unlikely corners of the market. The entire outdoor industry is fair…
Popular Ford Maverick Now Available With Tremor Off-Road Package
The popularity of the 2022 North American Truck of the Year, the Ford Maverick, was universally surprising, and demand was such that Ford could not keep up! The vehicle is not only economical (40 MPG!), affordable, and packed with features, but it also offers comfortable seating for five and a load bed large enough for…
Join onX OffRoad For a 101 Live Tutorial: Master the App
On Aug 4, 2022 06:00 PM in Mountain Time (US and Canada) onX OffRoad crew members will walk clients through how to use each of the onX OffRoad app’s features and offer tips to optimize your planning for off-road season. Instruction will cover how to find trails, save offline maps, share waypoints and make a…
Land Rover To Gift Custom Defender 130s to Five Charities
The Land Rover Defender has a long history of doing important things and being a vehicle capable of saving and changing lives. This noble tradition continues, and Land Rover announced on Monday, the launch of its second annual ‘Defender Service Awards’ (presented by Chase, the consumer banking company) to celebrate and support U.S. non-profit and…
High Fives Foundation and Return to Dirt Provide Off-Road Access to Individuals with Disabilities
Photography by Chris Bartkowski/Generikal When Tim Burr broke his neck backcountry skiing at age 19, he received valuable advice from High Fives Founder and CEO Roy Tuscany: “It will never be the same, but it can still be awesome.” Burr went on to found Colorado-based Return to Dirt, a non-profit organization providing complimentary adaptive equipment…
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Nebo Mycro Headlamp Let’s face it, when it comes to head torches, there’s no lack of options, so it takes a product decidedly unique to stand out from the crowd. With this in mind, Nebo introduces their new Mycro headlamp, which fits in the palm of your hand (1.75 x 2.75 inches), weighs just a…
GMC Announces Their AT4x Factory AEV Overland Package
There are few companies that inspire thoughts of innovation and quality like American Expedition Vehicles (AEV). This certainly fueled our excitement to see an AEV performance package offered from the factory on a GMC full-size production truck. This is the first OEM production-line installed AEV overland system available on any full-size truck, and comes complete…
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REI Co-op Trailgate Vehicle Sleeping Platform Two pieces of gear caught my attention at the Northwest Overland Rally, and REI Co-op’s Trailgate Vehicle Sleeping Platform was one of them. Car camping is arguably the most accessible form of vehicle-based travel for most, and I can see how a tiny interior could be made functional by…