The Traveling Beast: Overlander Joanie Pépin’s Solo Travel Journey
A Mad Max - inspired Pan-American trip with solo traveler Joanie Pépin “Where must we go, we who wander this wasteland, in search of our better selves.” —The First History Man, Mad Max: Fury Road Sunlight filters through the dusty remnants of broken windowpanes, streaming into an abandoned
OEX Overlanders: Expertly Trained
Overland Experts (OEX) provides professional off-road training for all. There are few organizations in the off-road and overland industries that exhibit the level of professionalism and expertise as the aptly named Overland Experts (OEX). OEX is an off-road driving and recovery school with four locations around the
Jeep Wagoneer: Return of a Legend
Luxury, performance and capability … this is not your granddaddy’s Jeep Wagoneer. Story and photos by Chris Collard If we rolled back the calendar to fall 1962, we’d find Kaiser-Willys releasing a vehicle that would change the future of backcountry travel. Designed by the famous Brooks Stevens, it was
Trucky McTruckface
Exploring the unknown in a 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser Story by Kelly Nomura | Photos by Evan Gage We often hear how a vehicle is purpose-built, and this 2013 FJ Cruiser is no different. It certainly was a well-thought-out purchase and evolved over time into the rig you
Hard-Sided Camper Revolution
The AT Overland Aterra XL Camper Story and photos by Bryon Dorr After years of development, the AT Overland Aterra XL Camper has finally been “released into the wild.” The world got its first look at this flatbed hard-sided camper system at Overland Expo West. Of course, I
Mako Sica: Badlands National Park
Don't Let the Name Fool You In the ancestral lands of the Lakota people, one area within the territory is known as mako sica, and has been for hundreds of years. Directly translated, mako sica means "bad lands." As you may have guessed, that's where the name of
Product Spotlight: Roofnest Falcon 2
Thinner, sturdier, and more comfortable than its predecessor. The Roofnest Falcon 2 takes all the elements that made the Falcon their bestselling tent, and upgrades them to even loftier standards. Astonishingly thin at just 6.5 inches closed, the sleek aerodynamics of the Roofnest Falcon 2 offer even
Makka Flex: A Silent Runner Built for Versatility
2022 Cake Makka Flex By Jerry Tsai Getting around base camp, especially when your camp area is substantial in size, can be quite the chore. As I found out at Toyo Trail Pass, an event that celebrates camping and overlanding, moving myself and my assorted gear over the
