The ability to communicate effectively is an essential component of any overland trip or trail run. Overlanding communications devices are helpful for both relaying messages between vehicles but are also crucial in an emergency situation. At Expedition Overland, we believe in multi-layered communication systems, including carrying more than one device, such as cell phones, radios, [...]

Power and battery management systems are an important part of overlanding because they make up your mobile power supply. If you are powering electronics such as GPS units, phones, tablets, light bars, refrigerators, inverters, radios and/or air compressors, it is crucial to be cognizant of the impact all of this can have on your battery. [...]

It is no secret that here at Expedition Overland, we love good gear. While there is an infinite supply of gear on the market, how do we, as overlanders, stick to the essentials? First, we’re always thinking about the big trip. From Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina, we want to prioritize the gear we [...]

Whether you’re at home, on the road, camping in the backcountry, or traveling through another country, laundry is one task that you cannot avoid. Those sweaty socks, muddy pants and dusty t-shirts aren’t going to wash themselves, no matter how long you procrastinate! Of course, the laundromat is one convenient option but this can sometimes [...]

Like anything in life, long-term overlanding requires a set of skills developed over time. Buckle in, because this stuff takes time to develop! But with a little dedication and a lot of heart, these skills will provide useful time and time again. They might even save your life. Without further ado, here are the top five [...]

Whether performing regular maintenance or repairing your vehicle, it is important to know your overlanding tool kit essentials and how to optimize organization. Because each vehicle is unique and oftentimes requires its own set of tools, and depending on the type of trip you’re embarking on, knowing which items to include in your overlanding tool [...]

Perhaps you’ve decided to take the leap and depart on a long-term overland trip. But you don’t know how much it will cost. Think about your most recent vacation; how could anyone possibly budget for long-term travel? We have met many overlanders over the years that have made it work, and it is important to [...]

What IS the best overland tent? From soft shell to hard shell, and with many different brands to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which tent is best suited to your lifestyle. The most important question you need to ask yourself is, “Which is the best overland tent for ME?” Below we’ll discuss [...]

It’s been said that the best overland vehicle is a reliable one. Whether you’re embarking on a global overland trip or a weekend warrior trip, you need a vehicle that gets you out and back reliably. Fortunately, there are many good platforms out there. The first step is to determine the travel style you and [...]

One of the most common questions we get at Expedition Overland is “How do I start overlanding?” First off, let’s review the term ‘overlanding,’ as defined by Overland Journal. Overlanding is self-reliant adventure travel to remote destinations where the journey is the principal goal. Typically, but not exclusively, it is accomplished with mechanized off-road capable [...]