Gear

One of the appeals of the overland life is to get away from the crowds, more so now than ever before as our changing world has made that more appealing and necessary. One of the downsides is that getting away from people is getting away from aid. Self-contained travel is, after all, a key tenet of overland travel not just out of necessity, but part of the appeal certainly has to be putting your preparation up against the challenges that define adventure.   Of all the self-sufficient...

Guides

The simple box on wheels we know as the van is hugely responsible for the boom in overland travel in the last few years. But are van lifers overlanders? Could a van be the best overland rig for you?

Guides

I lived in West Texas for a few years in my teens, I moved in June and was out of the street knocking on doors all day through the summer. As a Utah native I was sure that I was prepared for whatever Texas had to offer. At first everything was fine: I wasn't enjoying the heat, but I was managing. I was out knocking doors when I began to notice a headache, but I didn't think much of it. Not long after I started feeling bad, really bad. My stomach hurt and I had a pounding headache. My...

Destinations

Welcome to Overland Destinations, a regular feature from the Overlander Notebook - practical and inspirational ideas to fuel your next overland adventure, whether it's close to home or a world away.  This week, Colorado's Imogene Pass. Ranked among the world's "most dangerous roads", Imogene Pass in southern Colorado has a notorious reputation as a rig-slayer. Topping out at 13,114 feet, it's the second highest pass you can drive in Colorado, and a challenge for even the...

Gear

Grab your fins and masks - it’s time to talk snorkels. A raised air intake, more commonly known as the “snorkel” (a really fun word to say), is one of those overland tools that explorers the world over have used for many decades. But why? They’re not just for looking tough when you’re parked downtown. They can have real benefits for your vehicle both on road and off. A Fresh Air Pipeline A raised air intake, like its name implies, moves the path of fresh air into your vehicle’s air filter up...

Gear

Roof Top Tents, or RTT's, are as overland as it gets, but which one is right for you? Or is there another choice altogether?