Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Gear 2022 Issue. It’s 125°F with a sticky 90 percent humidity level in the Al Badayer Desert, and I am seriously stuck. The Range Rover has four dangling wheels from when I’d gotten a little too excited with the throttle. I try to open the driver’s…
Destination: Juan de Fuca Provincial Park, British Columbia
Photography by Richard Giordano Located on the west coast of southern Vancouver Island, Juan de Fuca Provincial Park offers visitors the chance to bask in its rainforests, try out the surf, observe local flora and fauna, and hike the local trails. One of the park’s main features, the Juan De Fuca Marine Trail, winds 47…
The Overland Adventure Rallies Return (With a New Name) For 2022
Lead photo by Bryon Bass As rally organizers gear up for this year’s full season, I know I’m not the only one looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. Overland rallies are where like minds come together, bundling up for nightly bonfire raffles, visiting with colleagues and friends, listening to stories from…
EarthCruiser Transitions to the Isuzu NPR Series Class 4 Platform
EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles recently announced that its next generation of EXP and FX EarthCruiser models and CORE brand vehicles would transition to the Isuzu NPR Series Class 4 platform. These iconic overland models have earned a reputation for providing the ultimate in self-contained, off-road world exploration vehicles. With this new platform, EarthCruiser continues its success story…
Dometic GO, the Camping Collection You Have Been Waiting For
The recently launched Dometic GO range attracted us at the bustling SEMA 2021 Dometic stall with its handsome, masculine functionality, clean lines, and premium quality design. We were fortunate enough to spend time with the Dometic Product Manager–Outdoor, Owen Mesdag, who took the time to show us the Dometic GO pre-production range. We did not…
Far Bank Fly Fishing School Offers First Season of Free Educational Videos
While fly fishing might not be the first thing that comes to mind regarding online education, Far Bank is changing the narrative when it comes to what is possible. The fly fishing school recently launched its first season of a free, comprehensive, and feature-film quality educational fishing series hosted by renowned fly casting expert Simon…
Field Tested :: Ridge Merino Aspect High Rise Base Layer Bottoms and Convict Canyon Base Layer Joggers
Aspect High Rise Base Layer Bottoms Ridge Merino is a family-owned business, founded in 2014 and based in Mammoth Lakes, California. As the story goes, one of their co-founders worked for a major ski brand and noticed that all of the pros always chose merino layers over synthetics, and thus the company was born, providing…
Overland News of the Week
Aspen Frontiers Patagonia Black Hole Duffle Bag Hangers I get really excited when I see innovations in the campervan space, mostly because the industry seems to be maturing a bit and unique solutions are a little less frequent these days. But here’s something new: Black Hole duffel bag racks from Aspen Frontiers. This clever solution…
Video of the Week :: Walking Through Fire—Crossing the Empty Quarter
Located in the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula and spanning 650,000 square kilometers, the Empty Quarter (Rub’ Al Khali) is the largest sand sea in the world. In this desolate but beautiful place, three women—Janey McGill, Atheer Al-Sabri, and Baida Al-Zadjali—chose to cross by foot, walking 758 kilometers from Ubar to Ibri in Oman’s…
2022 Easter Jeep Safari: Reinventing Fabtech
Newcomers and seasoned Jeepers congregated for the 56th annual Easter Jeep Safari last week, celebrating Moab’s challenging terrain as they took to the trails. Along with Jeep owners, a wide array of companies were also present to facilitate trail runs, show their latest products at vendor shows, and help those in need. One such company…
2022 Easter Jeep Safari: The Warn Industries’ Cliffhanger Media Run
Each year thousands of Jeep enthusiasts gather in Moab, Utah, for the much-anticipated Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) event. Hosted by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers club, this annual week-long affair tests drivers and their machines against the town’s numerous famous slick rock trails. From mild to massive, this southeastern high-desert region showcases a wide variety of…
Overlander Mexico
When you face the unknown—whether people, places, or concepts—the talons of fear have a way of gripping down relentlessly. The year was 2018, and my husband and I were facing doubts before overlanding into an unfamiliar country for the first time. We would have experienced less of a mental rollercoaster were it not for our…
iKamper Raises the Overland Roof Tent Bar With Their New Skycamp 3.0
iKamper releases their largest Skycamp yet, version 3.0, providing king-sized comfort. The roof tent has become a boon for vehicle-based travelers, providing tree-fort security with condo comfort. The trail can be rocky or muddy, and the car-top mounted tent keeps you clean and dry. The roof tent also offers the security of being off the…
The All-New Nimbl “Evolution” Camper is Now Full Carbon Fiber and Top Tier
The Nimbl camper is evolving continuously; this last year, the design and production team have focused on improving technology, molds, sourcing, and production. This new-generation camper aims to bridge the gap between the luxurious traveler and a highly capable overland vehicle by continuing to incorporate the amenities and services one might expect of a top-of-the-range…
Fifteen52 Launches Three New Off-Road Wheels for 2022
Fifteen52 has introduced three new off-road wheels to their off-road collection: the Range HD, Metrix HD, and Patrol HD. These new models all feature optimized spoke windows for brake system ventilation and are designed with maximum brake clearance in mind. The Range HD Bringing a motorsport style to Fifteen52’s off-road wheel collection, the Range HD…
Overlanding Norway’s Southern Fjordlands
For as long as I can remember, Scandinavia has held a particular magnetism for me. In my teenage days, I dreamed of the vast snow dunes of Lapland, fire crackling in the unforgiving cold, the northern lights showing the way through the endless night. The first time I traveled solo, I looked for the landscape…
Nissan Partners with Tread Lightly to Promote Responsible Recreation
Tread Lightly and Nissan announced a partnership to promote responsible off-road recreation through marketing, stewardship, and education programs to ensure outdoor recreation opportunities remain accessible for current and future generations. As part of this collaboration, Nissan will consult with Tread Lightly to ensure off-road activities are appropriately presented in promotional content. Nissan will also support…
Video of the Week: Van Life in The Artic with Living The Van Life
Chad DeRosa’s travels around the USA and Baja have been well documented for more than a decade. This video beautifully demonstrates that Chad is not only an excellent storyteller but also a courageous explorer, daring to take on the winter Arctic in his Mercedes Benz Sprinter. With temperatures dropping to -30F, Chad takes us on…
Overland News of the Week
Let’s Go Aero Moon Unit In the search for the perfect overland shelter, there are many options to choose from (did you listen to our recent podcast about ground tents?). Personally, I have been intrigued by the hanging enclosures that integrate with some rooftop tents, creating a weather-resistant shelter annex with access to your…
Overland Pros Baja Wedge RTT and Wraptor 270-degree Awning
A brand new, high-quality wedge rooftop tent and 270-degree awning for less than $3,500? Impossible! On a recent tour across the width and breadth of the USA, we equipped a Range Rover Classic with a Wedge rooftop tent and a 270 awning, transforming the vehicle instantly into an overlander. In an age when recreational…