Overlanding tends to get told from one angle — the rig, the gear, the map, the miles. But behind nearly every overlander is someone at home who understands the pull of the road, even if they don’t always understand why. That perspective is what inspired my new book*, The Overlander’s Wife – A Survival Guide […]
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From the battlefields of the 1940s to modern overlanding rigs, the Jeep Gladiator nameplate traces a fascinating journey. What began as military innovation eventually became a purpose-built pickup, was retired, and then reborn. This post walks the timeline of the Gladiator — and its Jeep truck predecessors — so your readers can appreciate how the
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For 2026, Jeep has given the Gladiator lineup a heritage-rich throwback that’s already turning heads in the overlanding and off-road worlds: the Gladiator Willys ‘41 Edition. Dressed in a military-inspired Olive Drab (OD) Green, this trim isn’t just a paint option — it’s a design statement that leans hard into Jeep’s roots while staying fully
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Time for some 2026 Jeep Gladiator updates. When it comes to overlanding rigs that do more than just look the part, the Jeep Gladiator keeps proving it’s the real deal. While other automakers chase EV headlines and flashy hybrid experiments, Jeep’s midsize pickup continues to refine the fundamentals that made it a legend — capability,
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By the time we meet Yoda in The Empire Strikes Back, he’s long past his days of lightsaber duels and intergalactic adventures. Instead, he’s holed up in a swamp on Dagobah, living like the ultimate off-grid hermit. No rooftop tent. No dual-battery setup. Just a mud hut, a stew pot, and a lifetime of wisdom.
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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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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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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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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
