Overlanding Blog

As winter rolls in to the Northern Hemisphere, colder temperatures shouldn’t dissuade you from adventuring in the great outdoors! With the proper clothing, equipment and precautions, winter camping can be a fun endeavor. Helping to break up long winters, winter camping is also a great way to get your adventure on in the off-season. Grab [...]

One of the core beliefs of the overlanding community is the importance of treading lightly or leaving a place better off than you found it. At Expedition Overland, we believe that the Tread Lightly principles are a huge part of the key foundations of overlanding. In anticipation of our Alaska/Yukon season we were very fortunate [...]

Overlanding and off-road trailers are gaining popularity, and for good reason. A great trailer can offer excellent storage solutions and additional freedom. Like anything, towing a trailer has its pros and cons. Whether or not a trailer will work for you will depend on your setup, trip goals and priorities.  At Expedition Overland we choose [...]

The ability to communicate effectively is an essential component of any overland trip or trail run. Overlanding communications devices are helpful for both relaying messages between vehicles but are also crucial in an emergency situation. At Expedition Overland, we believe in multi-layered communication systems, including carrying more than one device, such as cell phones, radios, [...]

Power and battery management systems are an important part of overlanding because they make up your mobile power supply. If you are powering electronics such as GPS units, phones, tablets, light bars, refrigerators, inverters, radios and/or air compressors, it is crucial to be cognizant of the impact all of this can have on your battery. [...]

It is no secret that here at Expedition Overland, we love good gear. While there is an infinite supply of gear on the market, how do we, as overlanders, stick to the essentials? First, we’re always thinking about the big trip. From Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina, we want to prioritize the gear we [...]

Whether you’re at home, on the road, camping in the backcountry, or traveling through another country, laundry is one task that you cannot avoid. Those sweaty socks, muddy pants and dusty t-shirts aren’t going to wash themselves, no matter how long you procrastinate! Of course, the laundromat is one convenient option but this can sometimes [...]

Like anything in life, long-term overlanding requires a set of skills developed over time. Buckle in, because this stuff takes time to develop! But with a little dedication and a lot of heart, these skills will provide useful time and time again. They might even save your life. Without further ado, here are the top five [...]

Whether performing regular maintenance or repairing your vehicle, it is important to know your overlanding tool kit essentials and how to optimize organization. Because each vehicle is unique and oftentimes requires its own set of tools, and depending on the type of trip you’re embarking on, knowing which items to include in your overlanding tool [...]

Perhaps you’ve decided to take the leap and depart on a long-term overland trip. But you don’t know how much it will cost. Think about your most recent vacation; how could anyone possibly budget for long-term travel? We have met many overlanders over the years that have made it work, and it is important to [...]