If overlanding is dead, someone forgot to tell the trailheads, the camp pull-offs, and the muddy forest roads east of the Mississippi. What has died is the illusion that overlanding only counts if it looks like a month-long expedition across endless Western deserts. What’s emerging in its place is quieter, closer to home, and far […]
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If you’ve been in the “overlanding” world for more than five minutes, you’ve probably noticed something: most of the glossy photos, influencer videos, and brand campaigns are coming from the Western U.S. Utah. Colorado. Arizona. California. Nevada. The desert Southwest is practically the Hollywood backlot of American 4×4 touring and all flavours of vehicle-based adventure
Overlanding aligns with 2026 travel trends Travel is changing—fast. And according to the BBC’s new report Seven Travel Trends That Will Define 2026, (and many similar posts) the shift isn’t small; it’s seismic. Across every data source—hotels, trend forecasters, and behavioral experts—travelers are pushing away from noise, crowds, decision fatigue, and one-size-fits-all experiences. In their
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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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There’s something about the crunch of tires on gravel when you’re alone. No music. No podcasts. Just the rhythm of the trail, the brush of wind through a cracked window, and your thoughts catching up to you for the first time in weeks. People sometimes ask if it feels lonely traveling solo.I used to wonder
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There’s this idea floating around that you need the best of everything to have a great adventure — the priciest rooftop tent, the latest suspension, the top-shelf cooler. But here’s the truth: you don’t. Some of my favorite trips have been with budget gear and borrowed tools. The magic wasn’t in the price tag —
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We live in a time where everything begs to be shared.If you didn’t film it, did it even happen? As a creative — photo, video, design — I get it. Capturing the moment is second nature. But sometimes I have to remind myself: not every moment needs an audience. Some of my favorite memories on
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Saturday, October 25, 2025, I attended a free OnX Offroad clinic at Hawk Pride Mountain Offroad park in Tuscumbia, AL. The event was sponsored by OnX and led by local trail guide Chad Overcast, who walked participants through everything from downloading the app to exploring its essential tools and features. Even as a premium user
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Overlanding 411: What Is Overlanding? What is overlanding? Overlanding is one of those words that gets thrown around a lot in Jeep and off-road circles, but if you ask ten people what it means, you’ll get ten different answers. Some folks think it’s just another word for off-roading. Others think it’s vanlife with a lift
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