Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase Overland Expo’s Ultimate Overland Motorcycle, an extensively modified 2024 Ural Gear Up Standard. This stunning build is being auctioned on Bring a Trailer with all proceeds donated to the Overland Expo Foundation (a non-profit dedicated to protecting public lands and supporting the overland industry). This epic motorcycle looks like…
Since its introduction, the GMC Canyon AT4X has arguably set the benchmark for off-the-shelf, overland-ready mid-size pickups. Publisher Scott Brady states, “The AT4x is one of the best -overland trucks ever sold in North America, providing capability never seen from an IFS offering. It has become the Swiss Army knife of mid-size overland pickups, working…
Over the past few months, we’ve featured a number of budget-friendly rigs. These include an $11,000 2011 Infiniti QX56, $15,800 2000 Ford F-250 with a Snugtop Outback camper, and $17,000 2006 Ram Power Wagon. These affordable yet desirable rigs are a reminder there’s no need to spend a fortune to see the world and that…
The Tundra is a firm favorite on the forum with recent adventure-equipped examples including this 2001 TRD 4×4 w/ Four Wheel Campers Hawk, 2016 TRD Pro, and 2022 1794 Edition with an Alu-Cab Alu-Cabin. It’s a vehicle synonymous with reliability and build quality, with all iterations capable of returning half-a-million-mile service lives if maintained. The…
The F-350 is a great option for overland travel. Recent expedition-ready builds include this 2004 with a Cummins conversion and Bison Overland camper, 2008 Tiger Bengal, and 2015 XLT with an XP Camper V1. This legendary full-size pickup cut its teeth in the commercial sector, but it was soon adopted for overlanding due to its…
The 4Runner is a favorite on the forum with recent adventure-ready builds, including this 1992 SR5, a 2003 Sport, and a 2005. Cue today’s 2006 Toyota 4Runner (220,xxx miles), which showcases a wealth of desirable aftermarket modifications and a CVT Mt Hood rooftop tent, yet is priced at just $14,000. Interestingly, Expedition Portal’s first test…
In the early 1960s, International Harvester — a company known for building agricultural and construction equipment — came to market with a small but rugged pickup truck and wagon (the term SUV hadn’t been invented yet) called Scout. Now the Scout name is back, worn again by an off-road-ready pickup and SUV, but these new…
I’ve lived on the road for a decade in a 1986 Vanagon Syncro, and while it has its caveats, I still believe that vans are optimal for life on the road. They’re easy to drive, relatively cheap to run, and provide a fully enclosed four-season living space. It’s therefore unsurprising that they’re a popular choice…
The LX 450 carries forward the desirable underpinnings of the venerable 80-Series Land Cruiser but interjects fabled Lexus refinement. It’s a winning combination, demonstrating that rugged backcountry capability and plush interior luxury need not exist in a vacuum. The 80 Series is widely considered a pinnacle overland platform, a sentiment explored by automotive expert Matt…
The 4Runner is the most popular 4WD on our forum; recent adventure-equipped offerings include this 2014 Trail, 2016 TRD Pro, and 2022 TRD Off Road Premium. The monumental success of this platform demonstrates that the community will always prioritize reliability and build quality above all else, and to this end, the 4Runner sets the benchmark.…