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Veteran vs. Newbie: Who’s Fueling Overlanding Market Growth

Overlanding market growth is booming. What started as a niche community of explorers building rigs for remote travel has exploded into a full-blown lifestyle category with millions of participants across the U.S. But how often do overlanders really camp? How many are veterans of the lifestyle compared to first-timers planning their first expedition? Let’s break […]

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Capturing the Journey: Michael Ellem on Adventure Photography (Podcast Review)

Episode: The Overland Journal Podcast — “Michael Ellem on the Photographer’s Journey”Host: Scott Brady | Guest: Michael Ellem (@OffroadImages) Why this episode is worth your time In this author’s opinion, every episode of Overland Journal Podcast is worth your time. However this one is particularly special for me. Host Scott Brady sits down with Australian

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The Growing Divide: OHVs vs. 4x4s on America’s Trails

Its OHVs vs. 4x4s – The off-road world is changing fast. Side-by-sides (SxS/UTVs) have exploded in popularity, and land managers, rental fleets, and off-road parks are adapting to meet that demand. But there’s a downside: full-size 4×4 drivers—Jeeps, trucks, and expedition rigs—are finding fewer trails built with them in mind. This shift has sparked tension

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Now available | The Overland Traveler’s Journal: A Field Companion for vehicle-based expeditions

I’ll be the first to admit it—I’m not some grizzled veteran of overland expeditions who’s spent years crawling across continents. I’m just a guy who has always been drawn to the road less traveled, to the idea of loading up a vehicle and chasing the horizon. But when I looked around for resources to help

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