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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…