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Aimed at providing women-oriented education, networking, and training, The Women Who Wander program has grown to be one of the most exciting and popular parts of Overland Expo. In addition to the Women Who Wander education opportunities offered throughout the event, there will be a Women Who Wander networking event and brunch sponsored by MAXXIS Tires on Sunday at 11:00 am. We will have mimosas ready for you to join us for a morning of networking Q&A with a host of experienced women invo

Unveiled this month, Honda’s Base Station Prototype is a compact, towable travel trailer aimed at simplifying camping for families and everyday adventurers. With an emphasis on ease of use and smart design, it reflects a more approachable take on overland travel that removes much of the intimidation found in larger rigs. Conceived by Honda’s U.S. R&D teams in California and Ohio, the same group responsible for the inventive Motocompacto e-scooter, the Base Station Prototype reflects

Unveiled this month, Honda’s Base Station Prototype is a compact, towable travel trailer aimed at simplifying camping for families and everyday adventurers. With an emphasis on ease of use and smart design, it reflects a more approachable take on overland travel that removes much of the intimidation found in larger rigs. Conceived by Honda’s U.S. R&D teams in California and Ohio, the same group responsible for the inventive Motocompacto e-scooter, the Base Station Prototype reflects

Beyond its crowded coastlines, California offers millions of acres of public land for overlanders. The state’s diverse geography—ranging from temperate rainforests and volcanic plateaus to high-altitude granite peaks and desert playas—is categorized into six primary regions. This breakdown and accompanying video guide are designed to help travelers choose the perfect destination for anything from a weekend escape to a multi-week expedition.View the full article

Hcalory Diesel Heater Toolbox Max Review: Real Heat for Real Overlanding Cold nights are part of the adventure when you’re overlanding, camping, or living out of a rooftop tent — but being miserable doesn’t have to be. After years of relying on propane heaters and layering up just to sleep through the night, I finally decided to test a diesel heater designed specifically for portable outdoor use. The Hcalory Diesel Heater TB MAX  has completely changed how I approach cold-weather tri

Another year, another Tokyo Auto Salon, and another batch of cool vehicles that we can’t get in the States. Sigh. Even though the chances of these excellent pint-sized rigs from Suzuki ever appearing in the US are slim to none, we couldn’t help but geek out on these builds. Each is themed around an outdoor pursuit, and the concepts do a great job of proving that you don’t need a huge rig to enjoy the great outdoors. Photo by Suzuki Photo by Suzuki The star of the show has t

Another year, another Tokyo Auto Salon, and another batch of cool vehicles that we can’t get in the States. Sigh. Even though the chances of these excellent pint-sized rigs from Suzuki ever appearing in the US are slim to none, we couldn’t help but geek out on these builds. Each is themed around an outdoor pursuit, and the concepts do a great job of proving that you don’t need a huge rig to enjoy the great outdoors. Photo by Suzuki Photo by Suzuki The star of the show has t

AEV’s system-engineered builds have long set the bar for serious adventure vehicles, and now Ford owners finally get their turn. The new AEV FXL marks the brand’s first step onto the Ford Super Duty platform, delivering a turn-key expedition build that adds capability and confidence without compromising the Super Duty’s workhorse DNA. What makes the AEV FXL different isn’t just its size; it’s the way the system works together. AEV engineers built a suite of components that communicate as

AEV’s system-engineered builds have long set the bar for serious adventure vehicles, and now Ford owners finally get their turn. The new AEV FXL marks the brand’s first step onto the Ford Super Duty platform, delivering a turn-key expedition build that adds capability and confidence without compromising the Super Duty’s workhorse DNA. What makes the AEV FXL different isn’t just its size; it’s the way the system works together. AEV engineers built a suite of components that communicate as

The largest overlanding event in the world will be coming back to California in just a few months. Join overlanders from all over the world in Costa Mesa, California to get educated, equipped, and inspired to continue your overlanding adventures. Over the next few weeks, we’ll have more news about the deals you can expect, educational opportunities, the special events happening throughout the weekend, and much more. In the meantime, we wanted to share the exciting list of sponsors, e

For decades, birders, hunters, naturalists, and explorers have had two ways to magnify what we want to observe more closely. Binoculars are convenient to carry and provide moderate magnification, generally between seven and ten power—any more and they become increasingly difficult to hold steady. When more power is needed for distant objects or extremely detailed views of nearer things—a maddeningly difficult-to-identify Empidonax flycatcher, for example—we use a spotting scope, which provides s

Tire Fitment, On & Off-Road Performance Improvements & More We have been running the Perry Parts Gen 2 rear bump stops on our 2025 (6th Gen) Toyota 4Runner for the... The post Perry Parts Gen 2 Rear Bump Stops For 6th Gen 4Runner: 7 Month Review, Tested On Rubicon appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

Imagine waking up to the sound of zippers unzipping on rooftop tents as the sun rises over the OC Fair & Event Center. The air is already buzzing with anticipation. You open your tent, step out onto the cool grass, and are immediately greeted by a camping neighbor brewing coffee on a tailgate. “Morning! Heading to Overland Essentials later?” they ask, offering a spare mug. This isn’t just a parking lot; it’s a pop-up village of adventurers, dreamers, and global travelers. Camping at

Ram’s powerhouse pickup is back, and it’s busting into the New Year with some new upgrades and plenty of horsepower. Just shy of a year ago, the Ram TRX was discontinued, but thankfully, its absence was extended, and later this year, this beast will be back on Ram lots nationwide. The TRX has gained some performance bumps with 777 horsepower produced by the 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8 versus the 702 of the original version. We got behind the wheel of the OG TRX, and with 75 fewer horsepower,

Ram’s powerhouse pickup is back, and it’s busting into the New Year with some new upgrades and plenty of horsepower. Just shy of a year ago, the Ram TRX was discontinued, but thankfully, its absence was extended, and later this year, this beast will be back on Ram lots nationwide. The TRX has gained some performance bumps with 777 horsepower produced by the 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8 versus the 702 of the original version. We got behind the wheel of the OG TRX, and with 75 fewer horsepower,

Tons of Usable Surface, Sleeper System & Clutch Storage Capacity ADGU designs every system specifically for each make and model. Everything they engineer is tailored to the exact trim. The... The post Air Down Gear UP Drawer System Review 6th Gen Toyota 4Runner appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

We were just looking through all of our old emails and articles and realized we hadn't done a featured routes article in quite some time. And just because it may be cold, dark, and snowy in your locale, there's plenty of places to explore during the winter months! . In Search of Solitude? Overlanding and outdoor recreation in general has absolutely exploded since Covid hit 5 years ago. And those once hidden gems seem to have been discovered by the weekend warriors. But, if you know where to...Vi

Add MOLLE Storage To Your Factory Or Aftermarket Roof Rack Tacoma or 4Runner? Truck or SUV? This is a question many potential Toyota owners have asked themselves when faced with... The post Bison Gear External MOLLE Panel For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

You’re all packed and ready to explore the BC coast, just you and your truck. Getting into the trails, you're stoked on life out in the wilderness. And then you hear it — the snap of a CV, the pop of a tire, the indescribable rattling of your engine as the truck just stops. Now, without the appropriate tools to repair your truck, you would be left completely stranded. I have had my fair share of break-downs and broken parts. Thankfully I've always been prepared with the right tools to get home

Ever get confused by all the numbers telling you the specs and dimensions for the wheels on your truck? Adding to the confusion of all the different terms is the fact that both wheels and tires use the silliest combination of metric and standard for their measurements. So let's clear things up! For wheels, you have four main measurements: diameter, width, backspace and offset. What are they? Why are they important? In this post, we're going to take a look and discuss how they affect both the

We get a lot of people coming to us wanting to get off road and often, they just want to know where to start when they're building their truck. If this is you, then this post is for you. There are different directions you could go in depending on where you live and what you want to do, so I’m going to share the order I recommend you go in to upgrade your truck so you can get to all of the places you want to go, comfortably and confidently. It’s worth saying that the purpose here isn’t to build

With winter adventures in full swing, the mountains are drawing in the crowds with fresh powder, crisp air, and après fun. But if you’re like us here at FarOut, while ski season brings excitement, your mind is already wandering toward the next adventure. As soon as the snow begins to melt, the trails open up and spring takes hold across British Columbia. There’s no better time to explore Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, and more. Let’s plan a spring road trip! Why Spring Adventures Are So

For most of us, skiing and camping are different seasons. We spend our winters watching snow rulers and chasing powder days, and our summers looking out for a few days of sunshine to head off into the bush. What if I told you that beautiful Whistler British Columbia gives you the chance to do BOTH activities in April and May? This might surprise you, but at Whistler in April, you can start your spring morning waking up in a cozy tent by the lake, head up to the high alpine to ski fresh powder

It's here! The rest of our trip down to Baja and back is recorded and in the bag!  View the full article

We recently went on a 3 week overlanding road trip from our home here in BC, Canada, down to Baja Mexico. Here's the first video to prove it!  This video covers the first part of our trip, heading down through California. We do some mountain biking, meet some friends, and have a few breakdowns on the way.  View the full article

The internet is a crazy place full of all sorts of different people with different ideas and experiences. So when you jump on the internet to see how hard or easy it is to clear 35” tires on your Tacoma, it’s very difficult to find a reliable answer. One person will tell you they installed them and never rub and didn’t have to do anything, and the next person will tell you that it’s impossible to fit them, so don’t even try.  I’m here to set the record straight. After installing many many sets

So you want to build your truck for off-roading! Cool! So what does that mean? There are a bunch of different kinds of off-roading, and none of them are really built anything like any of the other ones.  When you’re building your truck, what is the difference between an overland build, vs a prerunner build vs a rock crawling build? What makes each one so much better at doing what it’s designed to do? There are a lot of “overlanders” who think they are rock crawling, and there are even more rock

Independent Front Suspension is the most common kind of suspension that we see coming through our shop. We are Toyota specialists, so we see a lot of both Tacomas and 4Runners. Having run our shop for a few years now, along with the time I've spent reading on forums online and being a part of the wheeling community, I have realized that there are a few big myths floating around regarding lifting an IFS vehicle; Especially when it comes to fitting larger tires. Although we mostly work on Toyota's

Hello all of you! This is Braeden again with another Frequently Asked Friday! Lets goooo! Today I wanted to talk about Upper Control Arms. In our shop we only work on Toyota’s, so that’s what I’ll be going over here, but the same general information applies to most independent A-Arm front suspension. So the upper control arm or UCA for short, is a part of your front suspension. In a double A-Arm setup, you have a lower control arm and an upper control arm.  Typically, you’ll find that people

Hey guys, I’m Braeden with Overland Outfitters. You know what day it is! We are diving into another Frequently asked Friday, so let’s get FAFing about!  Today I wanted to talk about the pros and cons of steel vs aluminum armour.  First up I figured we could just talk about the general benefits and deficits of Aluminum and Steel.  Aluminum Armour Benefits Aluminum is lighter than steel, and  it also doesn’t rust, which is great for areas (like here in BC) where roads get salted in the winte