Expedition Portal

Expedition Portal is a vibrant community for adventure enthusiasts who love to explore through 4WD vehicles and motorcycles. Established in 2005 by Scott Brady, the CEO of Overland International, the portal is managed by a skilled team of adventurers who have undertaken journeys across all seven continents. As overland travel continues to gain popularity, Expedition Portal has grown significantly, becoming the largest online resource hub for this type of travel. It boasts over 3,000 in-depth articles, around 175,000 community members, and more than 2.3 million posts in its forums. Many people refer to us simply as ExPo.

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Overland Journal Podcast Episode #239: What is the Overland Collective?

6 days ago | expeditionportal.com | Ashley Giordano

In this episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, I am joined by Scott Brady and Clay and Rachelle Croft to discuss the creation of the Overland Collective and the acquisition of Overland Journal and Expedition Portal. The episode dives into the lead-up and backstory behind the acquisition, what Overland Journal, Expedition Portal, and XOverland viewers and readers should expect moving forward, and honest conversations about editorial independence and authenticity.
2000 Ram 2500 Sport 4x4 w/ Northstar TC800 Camper :: Classifieds

1 week ago | expeditionportal.com | Jack Mac

The Ram 2500 is one of the most popular trucks on our forum, with recent adventure-equipped examples including this 2005 SLT, 2010 w/ Custom Phoenix camper, and 2021 AEV Prospector XL. From the factory, the 2500 was intended as a commercial workhorse, but thanks to powerful motors, a generous payload, 4WD, and solid axles, it’s also ideally suited to rugged exploration.
Overland Expo Has Debuted Its 2025 Overland Builds

1 week ago | expeditionportal.com | Graeme Bell

Now in its fifth year, the Ultimate Build program allows Overland Expo’s editorial team and overland gurus to transform proven factory vehicles into their interpretation of the Ultimate Overland Build. The 2025 Ultimate Overland Build features the 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4X AEV Edition and the 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE. Hang the bike off the back of the truck, and you will have the very best of both worlds. Very tempting.
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 w/ Alu-Cab Canopy Camper :: Classifieds

1 week ago | expeditionportal.com | Jack Mac

The Colorado is well-appointed for overlanding and a popular choice amongst our readers, with recent examples including this 2018 w/ Go Fast Campers V2, 2019 w/ Alu-Cab Canopy camper, and 2021 ZR2 Bison w/ RSI Smart Cap.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by Lamenting the 4WDs Mexico Has That We Don’t

1 week ago | expeditionportal.com | Graeme Bell

Having traveled the length and breadth of Mexico more than a few times, I have often come across a variety of tough and relatively basic diesel-derivative vehicles that do the hard work as agricultural, municipal, military, and civilian private overland vehicles.
2011 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport w/ AT Overland Habitat

1 week ago | expeditionportal.com | Jack Mac

The Tacoma can seemingly do it all, whether you’re in the market for a commercial workhorse, daily driver, weekender, or overland rig. Sure, it doesn’t provide the best payload within the segment, but it was never intended for hauling large loads. This is a pickup that encourages you to travel light and puts emphasis on experiences and not gear.
Land Roamer Pioneer :: Feature Vehicle

1 week ago | expeditionportal.com | Graeme Bell

Building an overland camper is not for the faint-hearted or those with shallow pockets. While most DIY camper builders tend to be optimistic enthusiasts with a passing grade in woodshop and skill with a saw, they soon realize that making a home on wheels is a project not to be taken on lightly, as there is a very slim margin for error.
May Overland News :: The Big Thing, New Project Vehicles, and Tariffs

1 week ago | expeditionportal.com | Ashley Giordano

Join hosts Scott Brady and Brian McVickers for the May edition of the Overland Journal Podcast. In this episode, they cover May overland news, including Overland Expo in Southern California, new products and projects, and exciting updates from the XOverland Ranch. Scott and Brian also delve into industry trends, the impact of tariffs, and upcoming events. Hear their insights on the evolving overland market and exclusive promotions for Overland Journal subscribers.
1993 Land Rover Defender 110 :: Featured Classified

2 weeks ago | expeditionportal.com | Jack Mac

Today’s offering is quite simply a 4WD icon. The Land Rover Defender is, in many regards, the definitive overland vehicle, and just saying the name evokes a sense of wanderlust. Since Land Rover unveiled the Series I at the Amsterdam Motor Show in 1948, it has gone on to achieve numerous automotive world firsts and produced some of the best 4WDs ever made. In fact, it’s estimated that for more than half of the world’s population, the first car they ever saw was a Land Rover.
2002 Ford E-350 U-Joint 4x4 :: Classifieds

2 weeks ago | expeditionportal.com | Jack Mac

Ford’s E-350 is a desirable choice for backcountry travel with recent offerings including this 1999, 2008 Quigley 4×4, and 2014 box truck camper. Benefits include a range of powerful and long-lived motors (including the “million-mile” 7.3-liter Power Stroke), on-demand 4WD conversions, and accessibility to OEM and aftermarket parts and accessories.