Overlanding Blog

Embracing the Cold: Highlights and Tips from the Freeze Your Fenders Off Campout

2025-02-14T15:21:03-07:00

This past weekend, we opened the doors of the XOVERLAND Ranch for the first-ever Freeze Your Fenders Off Campout, and what an unforgettable experience it was! The temperatures plummeted to a chilly -11°F, but that didn’t stop our crew of overlanders from embracing the cold and making the most of the winter wonderland. People traveled [...]

Embracing the Cold: Highlights and Tips from the Freeze Your Fenders Off Campout2025-02-14T15:21:03-07:00

Packing Smarter: How to Stay Organized on the Trail

2025-01-16T14:09:52-07:00

While overlanding offers a unique blend of adventure and freedom, nothing can derail the thrill faster than digging through a disorganized mess. Assigning a designated place for each piece of kit leads to a quicker camp setup and teardown and more efficient meal preparation. This allows you to spend more time enjoying a laugh with [...]

Packing Smarter: How to Stay Organized on the Trail2025-01-16T14:09:52-07:00

The Ultimate Layering Guide for Overlanding Adventures

2024-12-12T11:46:39-07:00

Looking to grab some gear for your next adventure? Use code "XOVERLAND" for 20% off at checkout at vertx.com. Overlanding takes you off the beaten path into areas where the weather can shift without warning—from scorching heat to cold and everything in between. If you’re not properly equipped, a sudden storm, an unexpected drop in [...]

The Ultimate Layering Guide for Overlanding Adventures2024-12-12T11:46:39-07:00

The Only Adventure Travel Gift Guide That You Will Ever Need

2024-11-26T15:45:35-07:00

From practical gear that makes trail life easier to tech and accessories that elevate every journey, this list is packed with options for any budget. Whether you’re shopping for a thoughtful gift under $100 or something more extravagant, there’s something for every overlander—beginners and seasoned explorers alike. Let’s dive into the best picks [...]

The Only Adventure Travel Gift Guide That You Will Ever Need2024-11-26T15:45:35-07:00

XOVERLAND Exclusive: We Put the 2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter to the Test

2024-03-25T12:52:31-06:00

Until recently, vehicle manufacturers didn’t supply off-the-lot options for overlanders, so we’ve adapted by modifying vehicles to suit our needs. Little did we know Toyota secretly developed the solution many have been waiting for—the Tacoma Trailhunter, a rugged new platform designed for overlanders to “go far.” Expedition Overland has filmed and produced global travel documentary [...]

XOVERLAND Exclusive: We Put the 2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter to the Test2024-03-25T12:52:31-06:00

Africa: A Look Back at How to Navigate the Unknown While Overlanding (as a Family)

2024-03-06T12:36:09-07:00

Last summer, the XOVERLAND team embarked on an expedition to Africa for the first time. A stark difference from the Nordic countries of Season 5, Southern Africa brought the team into vast landscapes, extremely remote locations, and days in between supplies, which was a major juxtaposition from our previous expedition in the Nordics. This expedition [...]

Africa: A Look Back at How to Navigate the Unknown While Overlanding (as a Family)2024-03-06T12:36:09-07:00

XOverland’s Next Chapter

2023-05-18T09:34:45-06:00

XOVERLAND ANNOUNCES ITS UPCOMING EXPEDITION, ADDITIONAL NEW SERIES, EXCLUSIVE CONTENT, AND 2ND FILM FESTIVAL The highly-experienced team of vehicle-borne explorers seeks new adventures in Africa, adds new categories of content, and will hold the upcoming XOVERLAND Film Festival in fall 2023 Flagstaff, Ariz. (May 18, 2023) – XOVERLAND, the leading team of adventure travelers dedicated [...]

XOverland’s Next Chapter2023-05-18T09:34:45-06:00