Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2022 Issue When selecting a vehicle platform to explore Australia’s wild and remote corners, the list of iconic badges is staggering. Over the years, the Aussie…
BioLite BaseCharge 1500 Rechargeable Power Station and SolarPanel 100: The User-Friendly Battery Bank and Solar Panel For Everything, Anywhere
BioLite’s mission is to empower people and do good for the planet by providing access to renewable energy in the developing world, especially in East Africa. Until now, BioLite has mainly done this by creating products…
Moto Dogs: Riding with Fido
Walter gets a little nervous when Reid Hobby isn’t around. The 4-year-old Deutsch Drahthaar doesn’t much like being without his human companion. “He’s a social dog,” Hobby says. “Actually, he’s like a leach. He’s the Robin…
Bulbag USA: The best little bag on the planet
UkoalaBag has undoubtedly grown in popularity since its inception in 2013. The multi-pocketed pouch bag has become a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts because of its ability to carry a wide variety of essentials while being effortlessly…
BMW: Still Time in 2022 to Ride & Improve Skills
BMW has a host of ideas help you improve skills, try out new bikes, and keep the adventure alive. Root for the USA at the upcoming GS Trophy competition or hit the road to a rally….
Overland Classifieds :: Steyr 12M18 Expedition Truck
Military vehicles are cool to look at, but in reality, many are disappointing when it comes to real-world usage. It’s a shame because, on paper, these rugged all-terrain machines make sense for their excellent all-terrain capabilities,…
Overland Classifieds :: 2021 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.7-liter Diesel Tremor w/OEV Camp-X
It’s interesting to see so many people opting for full-size trucks recently, despite record gas prices. Economy is just one consideration when choosing an overland platform, and when it comes to rolling homes, it’s arguably not…
Video of the Week :: HUCK Cycles Overland AT
One day when I am big, I want a motorbike hoisted at the back of my Land Rover camper. We’ve been looking at the Honda Navi, a pocket bike that is lightweight and can hold the…
Overland Classifieds :: 2010 Land Rover LR4
Land Rover and vehicle overlanding are somewhat synonymous, and while the company may have leaned more towards the luxury market in recent years, they’ve continued to produce class-leading all-terrain vehicles. The LR4 is one such model…
Destination :: Holywell Bay, Cornwall, England
There are many reasons to visit the historic county of Cornwall, but it’s arguably the region’s endless golden beaches and world-renowned surf that attracts the vast majority of its visitors. Holywell (or Tregew in Cornish dialect)…
Clean Water for Kentucky, LifeStraw’s Appalachia initiative
No escape There was no warning, and no time to escape. When extreme rainfall caused devastating flooding in eastern Kentucky less than a month ago, residents lost their lives, loved ones, homes, shelters, schools, electricity, and…
The Mars Campers Space X Air Trailer
No, Elon Musk is not dipping his toe in the overland world. Mars Campers is an Australian company that, for whatever reason, decided to brand their camper range “Space X.” (Please note that it is currently…
Dometic Go Compact Camp Chair Long Term Review
I am large, not as large as I used to be, but still larger than I wish to be – think rugby player two decades past his prime. There are fewer advantages to being large than…
Overland Classifieds :: 2019 Ford F-150 w/ 2020 FWC Hawk Combo
It’s safe to say that we associate 4WD with overlanding, and while there can be no denying the benefits, it’s generally a bonus rather than a necessity. I think most of us have a rose-tinted Camel…
Yolo Family Vanlife :: How This Canadian Family Left the Nine-to-Five to Overland Europe
When Juve, Margie, and their children Zara and Max left their driveway in Vancouver, BC, their travel schedule was all planned out. A spreadsheet was filled with countries, areas to visit, and activities they would do…
Overland Classifieds :: 2009 Toyota Tacoma 4×4 TRD Pro Off-Road w/ Super Pacific X1 Wedge
The Tacoma was first introduced to the US market in 1995 as a replacement for the Hilux and promised improved comfort, safety, handling, and ride quality. The result was a truck that retained much of the…
Overland Classifieds :: 1986 Vokswagen T3 Syncro Westfalia 14-inch Camper
It’s no secret that U.S. Vanagon Syncro prices are getting a little out of control with a recent example being advertised for an eye-watering $175,000. These exaggerated price tags are largely a product of social media,…
Patagonia Performance Twill Jeans
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Overland Journal’s Summer 2022 Issue Purchased for a trip to Saudi Arabia, the first test of these jeans was on the plane departing Toronto. We were giddy to be…
Life Giving Warmth Kodiak Battery Powered Heating Blanket: The Warmth Of A Heating Blanket Without Being Tethered To A Power Cord
Life Giving Warmth was started by Paul and Carolynne LaRue to keep their daughter, Brianna, warm while out on adventures. Brianna has Cerebral Palsy and needs to stay warm because of the poor circulation her disease…
Off-Road Cycling Endurance, The RAD Dirt Festival
Rad adjective slang Extremely exciting or good. Excellent; wonderful. Radical. The terrain They call it an “untouched plethora of gravel unlike any other,” that southern Colorado plateau laden with impressive mesas, paths that will bear the…