Editor’s note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Winter 2021 Issue. When I venture into the great outdoors in search of nature’s simplicity, there are many items that I am eager to leave at home, like my laptop, cellphone, and internet connection. But one thing that I’ve come to consider essential gear…
Rally Jameel: Saudi Arabia’s First Navigational Rally for Women
Registration has officially begun for Saudi Arabia’s first navigational rally for women. The event is scheduled for March 17 to 19, 2022, and will span 900 kilometers through the northwestern part of the country. Starting in the city of Ha’il and passing through the Qassim province, the rally will finish in the booming metropolis of…
The Decked Build of the Month
Decked has recently released images of their latest overland project using the Toyota Tundra as a base. This vehicle is a head-turner, tastefully prepared and not at all overbuilt, but with significant key upgrades. Suspension Camburg’s Elite Suspension Kit is a set of bolt-on components that makes the rough, smooth and promises excellent traction. The…
Garmin Introduces Three New Tread Series Off-road GPS Devices
On January fourth, Garmin announced the addition of three new GPS navigation devices to their popular Tread line of off-road focused products; the Tread Overland Edition, Tread XL Overland Edition, and Tread SxS Edition. Garmin says, “the Tread series is purpose built for powersports enthusiasts seeking adventurous rides off the beaten path and for overlanders planning…
Avoidable Missteps Teach a Serious Lesson About Carelessness
As we look back at nearly eight years of full-time, vehicle-based travel, we consider ourselves fairly experienced travelers. So it’s embarrassing to admit we make rookie mistakes from time to time. We should know better. Over the past weekend, we completed a whirlwind but magical tour of La Huasteca Potosina, a tropical region in interior…
Toyota Unveils Tacoma Overlanding Concept at SEMA
Toyota partnered with Cruiser Outfitters to create a “Go Anywhere Now” overland rig built on the dependable Tacoma SR5. We briefly covered this exciting rig in November with a look at the company’s SEMA line-up, but today delve deeper into their most accessible option. The objective was to design a capable all-terrain vehicle without an extravagant…
The First Ineos Grenadier Overland Test in Morocco
For those with a love of adventure travel, there are few new vehicles that elicit the sense of exploration like the Grenadier. Its space efficient shape, solid axles, metric ton payload (2,200 pounds), and triple locking differentials all serve to reinforce its built for purpose ethos. However, we have not seen the Grenadier out in…
Featured Vehicle Interior: Equipt Founder Paul May’s 200-Series Land Cruiser
Equipt Expedition Outfitters Founder and President Paul May has been involved in the overland industry for over two decades and was building overland vehicles in North America well before the term “overland” became a buzzword. May identifies himself not as a Toyota guy but a Land Cruiser guy at his core. He knows what he…
Auto Hotels: What Does Luxury “Love” Accommodation Have to Do with Overland Travel?
After a long day on our motorcycles, my riding partner, Dave, and I, were in Guanajuato, Mexico, looking for a place to stay. We found a hotel on the side of the road, just out of town. The place looked nice—possibly too expensive for our budget, but we decided to see how much a night…
GMC Announces All-electric Sierra Denali Pickup Truck, Official Reveal Planned for 2022
While the information is limited, it is still exciting: GMC has just announced its intention to add an all-electric Sierra Denali pickup truck to its EV lineup. Joining the ranks of the Hummer and Hummer SUV, the electric Sierra will only be produced in a Denali trim and will be built on the Ultium Platform….
Camel Trophy – The Definitive History (Unique Edition)
The Camel Trophy, held from 1980-2000, saw competitors drive specially prepared Land Rovers (finished in Camel’s iconic yellow livery) across some of the harshest environments on earth (including Borneo, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Siberia and Tanzania). It was these fabled events that put Land Rover at the forefront of vehicle exploration, and today the competition’s…
Vehicle Feature :: Overland Under Budget’s DIY First Gen Tacoma Camper Build
Micah Weber’s custom 2001 Toyota Tacoma camper build began many years ago with the ultimate building blocks. For many, this might have meant the completion of a welding certificate or mechanic’s ticket or expertise in metalwork. But for Weber, the build began with childlike wonder, a love for anything motorized, a passion for creation and…
Video of the Week: Lea Rieck Rides Valley of the Gods, Moki Dugway
Some of us are sitting here in the dark days of winter dreaming of sunnier riding climates. Arizona and Utah rarely see a day without sun, and this video shot at Valley of the Gods and Moki Dugway from Got2Go is just what I needed on this rainy Pacific Northwest afternoon. Not only does the…
Overland Gift Guide 2021: 15 Affordable Overland Gifts UNDER $100
This overland gift guide is presented by GCI Outdoor When giving holiday gifts, it’s the thought that matters the most. That’s why the Expedition Portal team has rounded up this list of 15 affordable overland gifts, all under $100. If you’re shopping on a budget and in need of an affordable overland gift for…
Overland Gift Guide: 15 Gifts OVER $100 For Your Favorite Overland Adventurer
This overland gift guide is presented by iKamper The holidays are upon us, and if you’re looking for a big overland gift for the road warrior in your family, you’ve come to the right place. The Expedition Portal team has put together this list of must-have overland gifts over $100. From sleeping systems to…
2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe for the European Market
Orders for the new Jeep Wrangler 4xe opened yesterday in Jeep showrooms across Italy, Spain, Belgium and Serbia and will progressively open across Europe during the month of December. Launched last summer, the new Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid is reportedly the most capable, powerful, efficient, eco-friendly, technically advanced and connected Wrangler ever introduced in the European market and marks a…
1988 Toyota FJ62 Rolls out of TLC Automotive’s new 28,000 Sq-Ft Facility
Keeping the Classic Land Cruiser FJ62 Alive Since 1996, TLC Automotive has been restoring vintage Toyota Land Cruisers, like this 1988 FJ62, with painstaking attention to fit and finish. Through lengthy frame-off restorations that take thousands of man-hours, they give new life to these vehicles, adding in a few modern touches here and there for…
All New Toyota Tundra 2022 Comes to Life at Toyota Texas
The “full-size” 2022 Toyota Tundra will offer two impressive new powertrains: a twin-turbo V6 engine and a hybrid twin-turbo V6; the hybrid powertrain will be the most powerful of the two. Mated to both engines will be a 10-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with intelligence (ECTi). The new 10-speed features a sequential shift mode, uphill/downhill…
Fox Factory Supports Responsible Recreation with Trail Trust Grants
Are you part of a non-profit organization dedicated to trail building and maintenance, responsible recreation, or increasing access to underrepresented groups in the outdoor space? If so, Fox Factory’s Trail Trust community investment program might be of interest to you. Fox created Trail Trust to award grants to organizations helping to preserve outdoor places, to…
Destinations :: Cumberland, British Columbia
On the east coast of central Vancouver Island, British Columbia, you’ll find Cumberland, a gateway to Comox Lake 60 miles northwest of Nanaimo. What makes Cumberland and its 3,000-plus residents unique is the welcoming community and world-class recreation possibilities. Unlike other touristy stops on Vancouver Island, like Tofino and Coombs, Cumberland has kept its quaint…