Overlanding Blog

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This is the third blog in our three-part series focused on teaching you the best practices for building an overlanding vehicle. In Part 1, we covered the basics:  Determining needs and wants, the difference between a dedicated overlanding build and a daily driver, selecting a platform (mid-sized or full-sized/pickup or SUV), and brand choice. In [...]

This is the second blog in our three-part series focused on teaching you the best practices for building an overlanding vehicle. In Part 1, we covered the basics:  Determining needs and wants, the difference between a dedicated overlanding build and a daily driver, selecting a platform (mid-sized or full-sized/pickup or SUV), and brand choice. In [...]

Building an overlanding vehicle is a complex challenge but a lot of fun. We’re here to help you with the process! Building an overlanding vehicle is fun. Building an overland vehicle can be expensive. Building an overland vehicle is complex, and building an overland vehicle is a challenge. The rewards, however, are many. Capability, reliability, [...]

Overlanding events are kicking off for 2022, and we're so stoked! Want to stop by and chat with the team, check out the X Overland fleet, pick up some merch or ask us questions? These events are the perfect place to do so. Here is the X Overland Event Schedule for 2022. Stay tuned for [...]

With all the new concepts and platforms now available for overlanding, we wished to weigh in and offer our theory on what makes the “best” overlanding vehicle. What is the best overlanding vehicle? Before we answer this question (and we do have an answer!), let’s take a minute to look at the huge variety of [...]

X Overland’s attempt to define “overlanding” provides clarity for a variety of enthusiasts. As “overlanding” continues to grow in popularity, people new to overlanding and even those who may currently see themselves as “overlanders” are often challenged to define what “overlanding” is exactly. All of us here at X Overland can empathize with those of [...]

VIDEO EDITOR WANTED!!! Expedition Overland (Hiline Productions) is looking for a full-time, on-location video editor for current and upcoming projects! Must be a competent editor and strong storyteller that works in FCPX. You also must live in the Gallatin County, MT area. This position cannot be done remotely. This is for video editing projects only, [...]

Tacoma Evolution From the very beginning of our journey here at Expedition Overland, we have enjoyed our unique relationship with the Toyota Tacoma. It has been a fun and rewarding process to participate with Toyota in the evolution of this extraordinary truck since its inception in 1995. Our beloved Gen 1 2001 TRD Tacoma that [...]

“Out of all the different methods of travel in this world, there is something uniquely special to traveling in your own vehicle, especially when it’s built to take you farther than you expect and allows you to thrive in the journey.” Clay Croft, Episode 1//Alaska: The Last Frontier Truck Build Philosophy Atigun inside the [...]