Lessons Learned From Global Expeditions with Clay Croft
Clay Croft joins host Scott Brady on Overland Journal Podcast episode #285, recorded from the Central Republic of Congo. The conversation covers Croft’s extensive overlanding résumé—from the Pan‑American Highway to the Road of Bones—and the practical lessons he’s learned about vehicle preparation and expedition logistics. Listeners also gain insight into Expedition Overland’s business model, its media ventures, and the essential gear that sustains long‑duration travel. The episode underscores how decades of global travel shape both personal growth and industry innovation.
Katie Harris of the Road Chose Me on Blending Human and Vehicle- Powered Adventures
The Overland Journal Podcast featured Katie Harris of Road Chose Me discussing how she merges human-powered trekking with vehicle-based overlanding across Australia, Iceland, and Tunisia. She shares personal stories of hiking the Camino de Santiago with her young daughter and...
John Balsdon and Grenadier Take on the West Africa Driving Record
British adventurer John Balsdon is leading a record‑breaking overland drive from Nordkapp, Norway to Cape Agulhas, South Africa, aiming to beat the 1984 Cape‑to‑Cape time of 28 days and 13 hours. The expedition will use two INEOS Grenadier diesel 4×4s...
RAM Confirms Return of Midsized Pickup with the Nameplate You Expect
RAM confirmed the revival of the Dakota midsize pickup, slated for a 2027 debut and 2028 model‑year launch. The new body‑on‑frame truck will sit below the 1500, targeting a $40,000 starting price and offering roughly 2,200 lb payload and 7,700 lb towing...
Technology and Innovation in Overlanding
On Overland Journal Podcast episode 282, hosts Matt Scott and Scott Brady discuss how new portable power technologies are reshaping overlanding. They highlight hot‑swappable battery fridges from brands like EcoFlow and Bluetti, and all‑in‑one lithium power packs that reduce dual‑battery complexity....
Canada’s EV Moves Shake Up the Market
On Feb 5, 2024 Canada announced it is abandoning its 2035 zero‑emission vehicle sales mandate, replacing it with emissions‑based standards and new incentives. The revised roadmap targets roughly 75 % EV sales by 2035 and 90 % by 2040, adds a $5,000 federal...
Adventure Motorcyclist Heather Lea on the Unfiltered Realities of Long-Term Travel
Adventure motorcyclist Heather Lea joins Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano to discuss the unfiltered realities of long‑term overland travel. Lea recounts riding a BMW GS through 40 countries over two years, navigating complex logistics, new relationships, and the unique...
Toyota Confirms Compact Pickup for US Market
Toyota North America confirmed it will launch a compact pickup for the 2027 model year, positioned below the Tacoma and aimed at rivals like the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz. The truck is expected to use a unibody TNGA...