Bikepacking, Hiking, and General Fitness Gift Guide

Presented by the Slinky Stove Collapsible Firepit In this gift guide, I’ll be sharing 15 gift ideas pertaining to bikepacking, hiking, general fitness, and overlanding. These are products that I actively use in the field and believe will provide meaningful value to fellow adventurers. Those who follow me online (@bicycle_touring_apocalypse) will know that I live…

Equipt’s 2013 Toyota 200 Series Land Cruiser :: Featured Classified

Be still my beating heart—it’s none other than Paul May’s (owner Expedition Portal by Ashley Giordano). Land Cruisers of any iteration are considered pinnacle overland vehicles, but for many, the 200 Series is regarded as the best of breed. In fact, when Publisher Scott Brady and Greg Miller traveled to Japan to collect the vehicles…

2018 Ford F-150 4×4 w/ Harker EXO :: Classifieds

Ford’s F Series has been the top-selling truck in the US for almost 50 years and even more impressive is that it’s also been the best-selling vehicle overall for 41 years (750,789 units were sold in 2023 alone). The F-150 is a commercial icon and a popular choice among the overlanding community. Recent offerings include…

2006 Land Rover LR3 HSE :: Classifieds

The Land Rover LR3 is no stranger to our forum with recent adventure-equipped offerings including this 2005, 2006, and 2008. It’s also a favorite with the Expedition Portal team with features on LR3s from Front Runner and La Aduana. It’s a vehicle that seamlessly blends rugged backcountry capability with plush interior luxury, yet remains an…

1989 Ford F-150 4×4 w/ Caravan Campershell :: Classifieds

I’m a sucker for a classic overland rig and recently featured a number of drool-worthy examples, including this 1987 Toyota Chinook, 1989 Vanagon Syncro, and 1993 Ford F-250 with a 1973 Alaskan camper. I’ve lived and traveled in this 1986 Vanagon Syncro for more than a decade, and despite the challenges, there’s something undeniably magical…

2016 Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 :: Classifieds

I’ve been living on the road for over a decade and, during that time, witnessed rigs that range from a couple of thousand dollars to a million and everything in between. There’s no perfect overland platform, but the Sprinter 4×4 comes pretty close and is undoubtedly one of the most versatile vehicles for travel. Highlights…

2011 Toyota Tundra w/ Hiatus Camper :: Featured Classified

It’s rare to hear a bad word about the second-gen Tundra with its reputation for bulletproof dependability, class-leading build quality, and impressive backcountry capability. It’s a pickup that from the factory is well suited to navigating the toughest terrain and conditions and has subsequently become a favorite with the overlanding community. It’s coveted by the…

2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro :: Featured Classified

The Toyota 4Runner is a 4WD icon and is widely considered a pinnacle overland platform. We recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with an overview of how the model has evolved over the past four decades. The fifth generation is the best-selling to date, with more units sold than the 1st, 2nd, and 4th generations combined.…