OFF-ROAD RACING, YEAH!! The smell of gasoline, the sound of thunderous exhausts, the teeming energy drink representatives, and million-dollar tube-chassis race trucks. The Rebelle Rally is, well, none of that. In fact, it’s not a race at all, but rather a competitive and inspiring navigation and driving challenge. Four years ago, when Emily Miller and…
Jeep JL ICON Suspension
It is easy to list the specs of a new product and publish the press release, but what is too often a secondary thought is how will a product perform in a month, four months, 7,000 miles and longer after installation. At Expedition Portal, we prefer to review and report on products after we have…
Expedition Portal and Cummins have partnered to help make your diesel dreams reality
You fall asleep at night thinking of your next vehicle project. You wake up in the morning to phantom smells of diesel fuel. You pull away from stop signs with a disappointing want for more torque. If you’ve given up hope and dismissed your ideas of having a diesel engine as unrealistic folly, or if…
Four Wheel Camper Rally: Anza Borrego
Something special happens when a community of overland travelers get together. A sense of adventure and camaraderie, an appreciation for one another’s pursuit of wanderlust and all the unique ways people go about it. Earlier this month, the Southern California Four Wheel Campers owners group came together at Ocotillo Wells in the Anza Borrego State…
Triumph’s Adventure Experience
After the first day, my arms were absolutely wrecked! The rain had been coming in sideways, stinging my face. Visibility was only 100 meters, blocking out the highly anticipated scenery. My gloves were squishy, my toes were wet, and a stream of water had infiltrated the small gap at the top of my jacket’s zipper….
Find Your Range: Sportsmobiles and Silencers
The staff at Expedition Portal enjoy a bit of plinking now and then, and we know a lot of you do as well. Whether it’s teaching your kids the basics of knocking down tin cans with a .22 rifle, or getting ready for hunting season with your buddies, a little target shooting while at camp…
Field Tested: iKamper SkyCamp 4-Person Rooftop Tent
It wasn’t all that long ago my young family of four fit in a roof top tent. We played games and read bedtime stories, blissfully falling asleep with everyone safe and snug. And then our two toddlers grew. I still remember the first time I got kicked out of our roof top tent, but can’t…
Overland Expo 2016 Embraced by the East Coast
Overlanding goes upscale with a new venue for Overland Expo East.
Field Tested: Little Passenger Seats
If you’re going to bring more people, you’ll need more seats.
Field Tested: Spyderco Endura 4
My first Spyderco was a Rescue model that I received for my 15th birthday. I’ve used it tirelessly for over two decades, and having never sharpened it, I still rely on it today. To me, there is no question about the quality of a Spyderco. Pick any model they make and you can trust it. Given the opportunity…
Overland Rehab: Expedition Portal’s 300TDI Disco II
It looked so good from afar, but it’s far from good.
Expedition Portal’s Community Forum Surpasses 100,000 Members!
Exciting news in the world of ExPo! We continue to grow and have now reached more than 100,000 members!
American Overlander: Vulture Equipment’s Cholera
We test the latest blade from Vulture Equipment Works.
Land Rover to Auction Off Restored 1990 Range Rover
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Range Rover Great Divide Expedition, Land Rover is auctioning off a restored 1990 Range Rover and an opportunity to join a recreation of that famous journey.
Kalaber Creations’ Warn Winch Mount for the Ural Gear Up
Despite its immense capability and tank-like build, the Ural Gear Up is not without limitation. The next time you find yourself up a certain creek without a paddle you’ll be wishing you had one of these.
Reviving a Tired 4Runner from the Ground Up
New Falken Tires and an ICON Suspension create a solid foundation to keep this truck out exploring!
How to Make a Jeep Wrangler TJ Ready for Extended Travel
It’s time to explore.
How to Get a Last Minute US Passport!
“Do you have a current passport?”
“Of course!” “…Are you sure?”
Ural Sidecars, Built By Hand!
Since producing the first M-72 motorcycle in 1941, the skilled artisans at URAL Motorcycles have been producing their machines by hand!
Here’s a quick look inside the Ural factory as they assemble one of their infamous sidecars!
Auspit: An Interview with Jon Sattler
Auspit is an Australian made portable rotisserie that is lightweight and packable. With several configurations the Auspit provides a unique cooking solution for an overland camp or for your back yard!