Thule Reveals The World’s First Compact Rooftop Tent

November 13, 2020

The Thule Tepui Foothill is the first compact rooftop tent that saves valuable mounting space for all the gear you love. At just half of the width of traditional models, the Thule Tepui Foothill’s innovative design is spacious enough to comfortably sleep two adults, while preserving enough room to carry a kayak, bikes, surf boards and other cargo next to it on the roof. The Thule Tepui Foothill will be available in February 2021.

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Black Dog Cycle Works’ Skid Plates Add Extra Protection to Your Tenere 700

November 12, 2020

If you ride your adventure bike like it’s meant to be ridden, you’ll be glad you bolted a Black Dog skid plate to the bottom. Rugged and designed to protect the exposed header pipes on the Yamaha Tenere 700, Black Dog’s bashplate is ready for even the most rugged off-leash adventures.

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These Italian-Made Side Cases Make Loading Up Your Adventure Moto a Cinch

November 11, 2020

After COVID-19-related production delays, GIVI’s 36L aluminum Trekker Alaska side cases are now available for purchase in the USA. These cases are drawing the attention of overland motorcyclists with their uniquely durable construction and patent-pending technology.

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Toyota Hilux Receives a Facelift in International Markets for 2021

November 10, 2020

The iconic and unattainable Toyota Hilux is receiving a facelift in Asian and Australian markets for the 2021 model year. Expect to see improved power, longer travel suspension, and safety upgrades in the mid-generation shake up.

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‘Wade Mode’ Beckons Overlanders to Test the Mettle of the 2021 Discovery

November 9, 2020

This week, Land Rover revealed the refreshed 2021 Discovery. And among the new features, of which there are several, including a new 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, there’s one that has us buzzing with excitement: Wade Mode.

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Front Runner Turns Your New Land Rover Defender into a Modern Overland Rig

November 6, 2020

Our friends at South Africa- and U.S.-based Front Runner Outfitters just released their Slimline II roof rack option specifically for the new Land Rover Defender 110. The new rack kit is a nod to the heritage of overlanding and early adventurers that utilized the original Defender platform for off-road travel.

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2021 Ford Bronco: How We’d Build It

November 6, 2020

With essentially 12 different trims across two different models, not to mention the various optional packages, there’s a lot to consider when putting down your $100 reservation deposit for the 2021 Bronco. So, in the hopes of simplifying the process for you, we thought we’d demonstrate how a few of our seasoned overlanders would spec their own overlanding Bronco.

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Please Pass the Relish: Jeep Gladiator Top Dog Concept Build

November 5, 2020

Mountain bikers and hot dog lovers rejoice! Mopar’s new Jeep Gladiator concept is loaded with bike-specific features, an array of Jeep Performance Parts, and, yes indeed, a built in hot dog roller grill.

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Iconic Surly Touring Bike Redesigned for 2020

November 3, 2020

Legendary steel bike maker Surly has revitalized the iconic Disc Trucker touring bike to make it a strong and responsive bike for any adventure. A Disc Trucker is as at home on a city street as it is on desert two-track.

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Toyota Reveals the ‘Overland-Ready Tacoma’ Debuting at SEMA360

November 2, 2020

The online SEMA360 show is upon us and with it will come a slew of overland vehicle builds. One of the rigs getting the virtual red carpet treatment is one built by 4WD Toyota Owner Magazine and promoted by Toyota of America.

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EarthCruiser’s EC Terranova Camper Is a Perfect Fit for Your One-Ton Truck

October 30, 2020

Vehicles built out for overland travel come in many shapes and sizes. For those looking for camper options for full-size vehicles like the Ford F350, RAM 3500, or Silverado 3500, you’ll be happy to know that Bend, OR-based EarthCruiser has a product for you, the new EC Terranova Expedition Camper.

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Never a Better Time: KTM 890 Adventure

October 29, 2020

It’s always a good time to think about motorcycles, but there’s never been a better time to think about KTM. With the release of the new 890 Adventure, KTM rounds out their middleweight offerings with a torque-focused, Dakar-inspired machine that promises to be a blast both on- and off-road.

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Ford & Filson’s Bronco Concept Pays Homage to Wildland Firefighters

October 26, 2020

In order to both honor and support wildland firefighters, Ford and apparel brand Filson teamed up to create a concept that pays tribute to the classic U.S. Forest Service Broncos. More than just building a one-off vehicle in homage, limited edition outdoor gear has been created that will fund forestation and forest preservation.

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Explore Further with the Volcon Grunt EV Motorcycle

October 23, 2020

Austin, TX area based Volcon, Inc. just announced their first all-electric offroad motorcycle they’re calling Grunt. Volcon says, “the Grunt will be an easy-to ride, all-terrain, off-road motorcycle designed for exploring the outdoors.”

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Virtual Event Successes And The Silver Linings Of 2020

October 21, 2020

Overland Expo pivoted to a virtual event and content strategy in the midst of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in place of holding live events. Today, Overland Expo is a stronger brand with an expansive overland, adventure travel and outdoor lifestyle audience going into 2021.

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Does GMC’s 350-Mile Hummer EV Break the Overlanding Range Barrier?

October 21, 2020

GMC revealed the Hummer EV truck on Tuesday night with standard 35-inch tires (37s fit), 350+ miles of range, four-wheel steering, six inches of on-demand lift, and a 0-60 mile-per-hour time of around three seconds. But will it be appropriate for overlanding?

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Motorcycle Industry Council Cancels 2021 Event

October 20, 2020

Live events are walking a fine line between safety and serving their audiences. With 2020 seeing sweeping event postponements, now the Motorcycle Industry Council has canceled their 2021 expo. Slated for January, the MIC cited COVID-19 and various natural disasters in their decision to postpone AIMExpo until 2022.

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Stargaze In Nemo’s New Recliner Camp Chair

October 15, 2020

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a quiet evening by the fire in NEMO’s new STARGAZE™ luxury reclining camp chair. This new generation camp chair has been re-engineered to swing like a rocking chair and recline for maximum comfort while stargazing on your next camping trip.

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Mercedes’ New Electric Crossover Can Ford 16 Inches of Water

October 14, 2020

Keen to prove that electric mobility isn’t simply relegated to urban environments, Mercedes engineers teamed up to create the high-riding crossover you see here. It’s called the EQC 4×4². It’s based upon the all-electric EQC crossover, but it’s been lifted 7.8 inches.

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Dream No More, This Is Ford’s Overland Bronco Concept

October 9, 2020

Have you been dreaming about building your own Ford Bronco overland vehicle? Ford thought you might. The Bronco team just unveiled what looks to us to be a sneak peek at the scope of the official accessories for the completely rethought off-road machine.

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Power Bulge! Honda Butches Up Ridgeline Unibody Pickup for 2021.

October 8, 2020

For 2021, the rig’s exterior styling finally reflects its tough underpinnings. It has received totally new sheet metal from the A-pillars forward, including a new hood complete with a power bulge. The new HPD package. This adds a special meatier-looking grille, black fender flares, bronze-colored wheels, and HPD graphics on the bed sides.

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These Off-Road Accessories Turn Your Nissan into a Factory-Supported Overlander

October 8, 2020

Nissan’s performance arm, NISMO, revealed it has created a line of off-road and overland accessories for the Frontier, Titan, and Xterra. And it’s debuting the first round of factory accessories at this year’s Rebelle Rally on the 2020 Frontier mid-size pickup.

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Lexus Reveals LX570-Based Overland Concept for Rebelle Rally

October 6, 2020

The two defending Rebelle Rally champions, Rachelle Croft and Taylor Pawley, will be piloting Lexus’ latest overland concept, J201. It was outfitted by Expedition Overland in collaboration with a handful of other brands.

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Outfit Your Ford Transit for Adventure with Adventure Wagon

October 2, 2020

Our friends from Adventure Wagon in Portland, OR, just announced availability of their new Modular Interior System product line for the 2015-2020 Ford Transit Vans. Initially they are offering the new system for the 148″ wheelbase, Long, High-Roof, Cargo model only.

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