We’ve been following Two If Overland on Instagram for some time, and these two have given us serious overland envy. Not only are they constantly traveling to new and exciting places, and pursuing their hobbies of biking, hiking, and paddle boarding when they get there, but they also have one of the coolest expedition trucks…
Five Overland Resolutions for Your New Year
With the beginning of the new year, you’re bound to hear plenty of talk concerning resolutions. People will be hitting the gyms, kicking bad habits, and posting lists of goals and dreams on their refrigerator doors. We think this season of positive change is a beautiful thing, which is why we’ve decided to join in…
Video of the week: Choosing an Overland Vehicle
If you’re into overlanding, chances are that you’re familiar with Expedition Overland. Their action-packed YouTube videos have kept enthusiasts hooked since their initial release in 2011, and have inspired many people, myself included, to venture out into the beautiful world around them. But besides their epic trips through North, Central, and South America, which you should…
Featured Vehicle: Land Rover Series III
Everyone has a different definition of “cool” when it comes to four-wheel drives. For some folks, the ideal vehicle is a well-worn Jeep or Toyota with a little trail damage and a lot of heart. For others, it might be a brand new Unimog camper, or a glimmering Brute Double-Cab—it all depends on your taste….
Year in Review: A Look Back at 2017
And just like that, 2017 passed on by. It’s hard to believe that we’re standing at the forefront of a new year, a time that will be filled with endless possibilities, uncharted opportunities, and of course plenty of interesting adventures. As we prepare to begin the newest segment of our lives, we feel it’s best…
Expedition Portal Classifieds: ROAMR Wagoneer
Call it what you will, an obsession, a passion, or an unexplainable affliction, but I LOVE Jeep Wagoneers. There’s something so classic about them that I can’t help but want to purchase one, park it in front of a cabin in the woods, and then take it fly fishing. The only trouble is that I…
Happy Holidays
As we round the final bend into 2018, we wanted to take a moment to wish you and your families a joyous holiday season and a happy New Year. Wherever you are, whatever you’re celebrating, and whoever you’re celebrating it with, we hope you’re making memories as warm and inviting as a campfire on a…
The Ultimate Adventure Gift List
If you’ve seen our home page in the last month, you may have noticed that we published our holiday gift guide a little differently this year. Instead of lumping gifts of every size and shape into one article, we separated them into three distinct categories, one for every budget. Our first guide covered cool gear…
ComeUp UW 5000si
We love to talk about vehicle-mounted winches here in the four-wheel drive world, but not every job calls for a 9,000-pound pull. Sometimes a lighter and more portable winch is needed, and that’s where the utility winch comes in. These products are perfect for hauling trucks and UTVs onto trailers, lifting and moving heavy objects…
Michigan Opens 6,300 Miles of Forest Roads
After all of the swirling controversy over land access this year, we were beginning to think that things would finally quiet down during this final stretch to 2018, but we were wrong. Yesterday the state of Michigan announced that they will open 6,300 miles of trails to off-road vehicles, following a law enacted last year…
Patriot Games Lands Stateside
Ten years ago, four-wheel drive shows were virtually nonexistent in the United States. Sure, one would pop up here or there, but there was almost nothing that catered to overlanders or those looking for long-term adventures. Fortunately, times have changed. With the rise of platforms like YouTube, the ability to stream high-quality video, and the…
Featured Vehicle: FOTORNR
Over the last few years, the 5th-generation 4Runner has become one of the most popular four-wheel drives in the overland segment, and it’s not hard to understand why. They are capable, reliable, relatively affordable, and easy to modify, making them perfect for both new enthusiasts and experienced travelers alike. But recently, we’ve noticed a growing…
The Jeep Wrangler JL Has Arrived!
The new Wrangler JL has been released, and yes, it will have a diesel.
Featured Vehicle: Arkonik Defender 110 Ragnarök
If you live in the United States, there are really only a few paths to follow for purchasing a Defender. You can take the affordable route and buy one in well-loved and sometimes leaky condition. Alternatively, you could look at one of the many “restored to factory” choices, which are cleaned up, running well, and…
The 2017 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for You
On Monday we published the first of three holiday gift guides for 2017. (You can see it here) It covers some of our favorite outdoor and four-wheel drive products that cost $125 USD or less, making it perfect for things you’d give to family, friends, or yourself. However, it does it feel a little lackluster under…
Field Report: Overland Experts Training
Here at Expedition Portal, we talk a lot about how to make your four-wheel drive more capable and reliable for the road ahead. After all, these vehicles are often our only way into and out of the remote locations we love, so it makes sense that we’d want to purchase parts that help them perform…
The Overland Journal Holiday Sale
It’s official, the Overland Journal holiday sale is here! We’re discounting all field sets by 50%, as well as 50% off all back issues! Take a look back at Namibia’s desert with the Winter 2014 issue, or read all about driving through Iran in a London taxi with the Fall 2015 edition. Did you miss…
The 2017 Holiday Gift Guide: $125 or Less
Ah yes, the holiday season is finally upon us. That special time of year where families and friends come together, communities are filled joy, love, and charity, and we eat all the fattening foods we know we shouldn’t. It’s also when most of us are faced with one of the year’s most dreaded tasks: choosing…
The Most Questionable 4×4’s of SEMA 2017
Whether you’re into custom campers, classic four-wheel drives like Broncos and Power-Wagons, or awesome new concepts like the AEV Chevrolet ZR2, the SEMA show has something for you. But amidst all the cool builds, there are a few vehicles that just leave us wondering “What’s the point?” These particular trucks and SUVs are usually covered…
Overland Routes | The Texas Hill Country
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal, Winter 2017. Prayer is the best way to meet the Lord, but trespassing on this property is faster. Folks in Texas are known for many things, but taking kindly to trespassers ain’t one of ’em. Don’t get me wrong, most would give you the shirt off…