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Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Jeremy “Thor” Bergh of Alu-Cab about building his South African export-driven business and supporting over 600 employees. Bergh shares a deeply personal account of his health journey, beginning with a seizure diagnosis and a brain tumor (glioma) near critical brain regions. He details the immense challenges of managing seizures, vision loss, and stress through surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Bergh credits stabilizing his condition to lifestyle adjustments—including swimming, meditation, and diet—alongside medical treatment. Reflecting on his experience, he discusses the importance of being present, appreciating the beauty of Cape Town, and focusing on family, teaching, and storytelling.

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Recorded live at Overland Expo Flagstaff, host Scott Brady and Overland Collective marketing director Jake Perucca discuss the Overland Journal Podcast’s origins, emphasizing travel storytelling, editorial integrity, and audience engagement. They address shipping vehicles like the Grenadier to Australia and Africa, highlighting strict quarantine protocols, customs brokers, and essential import checks. The discussion includes route recommendations like Cape York, the Canning Stock Route, and southern Africa’s Sani Pass. Technical topics include field and studio setups, the podcast's evolving format with co-host Ashley Giordano, and upcoming spoken-word episodes. Scott connects the podcast to the magazine’s mission, teases the 20th anniversary and 100th issue, and shares Ewan McGregor as his dream guest, underscoring the platform’s commitment to authentic, high-quality overlanding content.
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Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes Michael Yang, a Korean American author, entrepreneur, investor, and adventure motorcycle traveler, to discuss his experiences riding over 40,000 miles from California to Alaska’s Arctic Ocean, across Newfoundland, and through Patagonia. Michael touches on adventure motorcycling in his 60s, the impact of immigrating to America during his childhood, and how buying his first motorbike primed him for his adventures to come later in life.
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This episode of the Overland Journal Podcast, Scott interviews overlander Kym Bolton about his decades of global travel in a Mitsubishi Fuso camper, covering over 500,000 km across regions including Russia, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Australia. Kym discusses why the Fuso is ideal for international trips, citing its reliability, payload capacity, and worldwide serviceability. He emphasizes keeping vehicles light and simple, recommending key upgrades like super-single tires, upgraded suspension, and suspension seats. Kym shares his recovery philosophy, which focuses on assessing hazards and maintaining equipment. They also discuss his background in winch competitions, strategies for vehicle storage, travel rhythms, and his favorites: Mongolia and South America. Finally, they highlight his current ventures, Australian Adventure Vehicles and GoannaTracks.com.

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Scott Brady interviews Paul Marsh, legendary vehicle consultant and expedition leader. Paul prepares vehicles for continent-crossing expeditions, and has worked in mechanical support roles for major vintage car rallies, and overland trips like Driven to Extremes. Paul helped us with Expeditions 7 by preparing the VDJ78 for Antarctica. Paul's travels equally impressive, including multiple continental crossings. Our conversation includes Paul's overlanding principles, and the fundamentals of working as a team with your travel companions.

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Scott Brady interviews the legendary Tom Sheppard, an icon of overlanding, and one of the most accomplished desert explorers in history. Tom has led multiple scientific and Royal Geographical Society expeditions into Northern Africa, including the first West/East crossing of the Sahara by vehicle. Tom is an exceptional practitioner of the craft, and authored numerous volumes on the subject, including the preeminent reference manual of overlanding, the Vehicle Dependent Expedition Guide.

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Scott Brady interviews Wes Siler on his lessons learned hunting, backpacking, and overlanding around the globe. Wes has built a reputation for hard hitting and deep dive editorial about important topics that affect all strata of outdoor enthusiasts. Wes also shares his lessons building a long travel 200 series Land Cruiser and Ford Ranger.
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Scott Brady interviews desert explorer Toby Savage, professional photographer and Land Rover enthusiast. Tony shares his many adventures in his Land Rover, and his significant work with the Long Range Desert Group historical society.

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Summary: Matt Scott and Scott Brady discuss the merits, considerations, and limitations of the overland campers, and how to best prepare your overland home on wheels. They do the deep dive on EarthRoamers, EarthCruisers, Adrenalin Campers, Nimbl, and others.

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Scott Brady and Chris Cordes discuss navigation tools and solutions for remote travel, including the importance of fundamentals like the paper map and compass. Additional topics include GPS units vs. Apps, and some of the key learnings and insights around digital navigation applications.
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Few places on the planet resonate with the adventurer like the African continent, from the vibrant cultures to the ancient civilizations, megafauna, and some of the most remote and inspiring landscapes on earth. At Overland Journal, we have been fortunate to circumnavigate the planet three times and cross all seven continents. Still, we had one journey that has continually called to us- crossing the long axis of the African continent.

Today marks day zero of the journey, as our Ineos Grenadier arrives in Durban, and we begin lightly modifying the vehicle to meet our needs as travelers. We selected the Grenadier because of its "Built on Purpose" design, robust construction, off-highway capabilities, and wagon configuration (Editor's Note: We are not being paid to use the Grenadier). As we often share, pinnacle overland vehicles like the Grenadier require few changes for overlanding, and the Grenadier is no exception. We have no modifications planned for the vehicle, but we will add some storage and systems that help support the adventure.

Taking Delivery of the Grenadier

We took delivery of the Grenadier in London and spent a week exploring the countryside and testing the vehicle at the Millbrook proving grounds in Bedfordshire. In London, I worked with the Ineos team on securing RORO shipping, spares, support equipment, and the Carnet de Passage for importation.

Our preparations have begun in Johannesburg, working with longtime friends and partners to help source the needed kit and discussing the route plans with experienced Trans-Africa overlanders. After a few weeks in Joburg, we will conduct a test run through Lesotho and the surrounding bushveld before heading to Cape Town and our launching-off point.

Planned Grenadier Fieldmaster Modifications and Support Equipment:

Secure vehicle storage, including a drawer system
Inside sleeping platform that retains the rear seats
Garmin GPS navigation and satellite communication
Recovery gear, tools, and spares
First aid and emergency supplies
Melvill and Moon canvas seat covers and bed rolls
Redarc battery management with auxiliary lithium battery
Additional 80 liters of auxiliary fuel in Giant Loop bladders and NATO cans
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Our Trans-Africa Overland Route Plan

The original plan was to drive along the classic eastern track from Cape Town to Cairo. With Sudan's closed border, we are looking at all possibilities, including driving north to Kenya and crossing through Rwanda to the DRC and up the west coast. Adjustments are all part of the adventure, and I am being in the moment and taking the journey country by country.
To help document the journey, I will have Joe Fleming along for most (if not all) of the trip. Joe is an inspiring visual storyteller, an experienced traveler, and a good friend. Others are planning to join for short sections too, and we will share our experiences on the pages of Overland Journal, in articles for expeditionportal.com, on our YouTube channel, and on The Overland Journal Podcast.

I am so grateful for the support of my family and the Overland International team in undertaking this trip, along with the generous help from Aether Apparel, Front Runner, Garmin, Ineos Automotive, Redarc, and others. We look forward to meeting some of you along the Overland Journal trans-Africa continental crossing journey and celebrating what will become a historic first (more on that soon).

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Scott Brady interviews Mac MacKenney, overland expedition leader and Guinness world record holder. Mac started life with dreams of being a pilot and joining the Royal Air Force, overcoming incredible odds to accomplish the goal. As a veteran overcoming PTSD, Mac found his calling in leading significant expeditions with Sir Ranulph Fiennes before earning the Guinness Record for his London to Cape Town drive. Mac works with veterans on their (and his) journey to recover from PTSD.

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Matt Scott and Scott Brady interview Clay Croft of XOverland, diving deep into their lessons learned from traveling Europe, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland. Clay also announces the newest XOverland expedition- Africa!

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Overlanders of the Year Lisa Morris and Jason Spafford compare traveling by motorcycle and Toyota Hilux in this podcast from the field. Host Ashley Giordano learns more about the couple’s moto journey along the Pan-American Highway and the rigors of overlanding through Iceland in the winter.

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Scott Brady interviews Dan Grec, our very first podcast guest. Dan has recently completed his trip around and across Australia, along with traveling with his partner and father. Dan also announces his next vehicle build, which includes a whole new level of protection from the elements.
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Scott Brady and Matt Scott discuss the merits of the new Grenadier, acknowledging the strengths of the platform for global travel, and the positive influence of Ineos CEO (and adventurer) Sir Radcliffe on the design. We also include audio of our interview of Greg Clark, VP of Ineos Automotive Americas from the recent prototype reveal in Virginia.

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For this field interview, Scott Brady interviews Micho Escobar of Elephant Expeditions about overland travel in Colombia, riding BMW GS through the jungles, and the journey we all take towards adventure.

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Jim is a retired Fire Fighter/Paramedic based out of Phoenix, AZ. He represented the USA on the 1992 Camel Trophy team in Guyana, and then was hired back the following year to pre-scout and create a route book for the 1994 event in Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile. As a result, Jim was asked to assist with the selection and training of every US team from 1993-1998. Also, from that event he developed a working relationship with Land Rover North America in which he has provided driving instruction and emergency medical support while on their events.

Over the past 26 years, Jim has worked on Vehicle based events in 20 different countries on 5 continents. He has a passion for teaching, whether it's emergency vehicle operations to Fire Fighters or off-road driving, recovery, vehicle selection/prep, or wilderness medicine to civilians. Along with Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor, Paramedic, Wilderness Paramedic, Jim also is certified as a City & Guilds NPTC Off-Road Assessor. On Instagram @myquest38 and at https://myquestadventures.com/ and https://7p.io/

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Scott Brady
Scott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North America. His travels by 4WD and adventure motorcycle span all seven continents and includes three circumnavigations of the globe. His polar expeditions include two vehicle crossings of Antarctica and the first long-axis crossing of Greenland. @scott.a.brady

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Matthew is a leading expert in automotive adventure. He has extensively explored the world's most remote places by 4WD and is considered an industry authority on overland travel. He is the only American to ever become an editor of a major Australian 4WD publication and has over 15 years of competitive auto racing experience. @mattexplore

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About Jim West:Jim is a retired Fire Fighter/Paramedic based out of Phoenix, AZ. He represented the USA on the 1992 Camel Trophy team in Guyana, and then was hired back the following year to pre-scout and create a route book for the 1994 event in Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile. As a result, Jim was asked to assist with the selection and training of every US team from 1993-1998. Also, from that event he developed a working relationship with Land Rover North America in which he has provided driving instruction and emergency medical support while on their events.

Over the past 26 years, Jim has worked on Vehicle based events in 20 different countries on 5 continents. He has a passion for teaching, whether it's emergency vehicle operations to Fire Fighters or off-road driving, recovery, vehicle selection/prep, or wilderness medicine to civilians. Along with Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor, Paramedic, Wilderness Paramedic, Jim also is certified as a City & Guilds NPTC Off-Road Assessor. On Instagram @myquest38 and at myquestadventures.com and 7p.io

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Interview with Kurt Williams, overlander, Baja Champion, and Land Cruiser Whisperer

Summary:For this interview, Scott chats with overlander Kurt Williams of Cruiser Outfitters about travel around the globe, racing Land Cruisers, building Land Cruiser, and the joys of international overland adventures. For more information on Cruiser Outfitters: cruiseroutfitters.com

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Principles of Overlanding - Planning Your First Overland Journey: Matt and Scott review the fundamentals of planning your first overlanding trip, including basic equipment, vehicle modifications, and route selection.

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Scott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North America. His travels by 4WD and adventure motorcycle span all seven continents and includes three circumnavigations of the globe. His polar expeditions include two vehicle crossings of Antarctica and the first long-axis crossing of Greenland. @scott.a.brady

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Matthew is a leading expert in automotive adventure. He has extensively explored the world's most remote places by 4WD and is considered an industry authority on overland travel. He is the only American to ever become an editor of a major Australian 4WD publication and has over 15 years of competitive auto racing experience. @mattexplore

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Jon Turner is the Founder and Chief Engineer of Nimbl Vehicles. A lifetime traveler with a taste for adventure, Jon made his first international trip when he emigrated from England to the USA at 6 months of age. Since then he has traveled, lived, and worked as both soldier and engineer throughout North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia.

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For this episode, Scott interviews his co-host Matt Scott, which reveals his travels in Central America, Australia, and Southeast Asia. We also dig into his formative years as an open wheel race car driver, journalist, and editor.

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The List:
1. Remote Communications
2. Mapping and Navigation
3. Medical Equipment and Training
4. Bug Out Kit
5. Tools and Spares
6. Recovery Essentials
7. Proper (GVWR) Recovery Points
8. Proper Tires with a Full Size Spare
9. Loading and Lashing Points and Proper Straps
10. Minimalist Camping Gear

For the complete show notes: https://www.overlandjournal.com/the-basic-overland-gear-everyone-should-have/

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Show notes: https://www.overlandjournal.com/overland-swaziland-with-bonafide-moto-company/

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For a complete copy of the show notes: https://www.overlandjournal.com/what-is-overland-podcast/

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For Detailed Show Notes and Links: https://overlandjournal.com/overlanding-around-the-world-with-your-family-graeme-bell/

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The full show notes are available here: https://overlandjournal.com/roof-tent-vs-ground-tent-vs-wedge-camper-vs-swag/

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Detailed review notes: https://expeditionportal.com/2020-defender-overland-test-drive/
Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/Dgx_RDTLpwQ

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For the complete show notes, please visit: https://overlandjournal.com/bruce-dorn-photographer/

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The detailed show notes are available here: https://overlandjournal.com/dr-bryon-bass/

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The show notes are available here: https://overlandjournal.com/van-life-and-overlanding/

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For complete show notes, please visit: https://overlandjournal.com/podcast/land_rover_overland_planning/

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Detailed Show Notes are available here: https://overlandjournal.com/ultimate_overlander/

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To review the show notes, please visit: https://overlandjournal.com/podcast/principles-of-overlanding-payload/

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The full show notes are available at: https://overlandjournal.com/podcast/electric-overland-vehicles/

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Matt Scott shares details and insights about selecting the best Gladiator model to purchase and how to modify it for backcountry travel, including suspension, tires and wheels, bumpers, and overland campers.

What Makes the Jeep Gladiator So Special?
1. Jeep Capability
2. Proper payload, easily greater than most of its competitors.
3. Easily modified for a wide range of conditions.
4. Solid front and rear axles with available locking differentials.
5. Available manual transmission
6. Available diesel motor (late 2020)

What is the best model Gladiator for overland travel?
Matt- The Rubicon because of the locking differentials and other accessories like swaybar disconnect, etc.
Scott- The Sport with the Max Tow Package.

Some Inspiration:The XOverland Odin, built by Clay Croft and his team
Jeep Gladiator Wayout

Suspension?
Matt had the factory Mopar 2-inch suspension lift installed, which he has been happy with, save the rear Fox shocks. The spring rate is appropriate for Matt's load, but the rear shocks were valved for an unloaded truck. As a result, the blow through the available travel (rebound was also lacking).

Scott and Matt discuss other suspension options, and Matt is most anticipating the AEV kit due to proper spring rates and history of good valving. However, that kit is not currently available. Old Man Emu was also discussed as a good option, but it is also not available. The only kit currently on the market that meets Matt's expectations is the Icon Vehicle Dynamics kit.

Tires and Wheels?
Matt chose the Method Racing wheels in bronze, and selected the Falken A/T3W in 37" diameter.

Winch?
Warn Zeon 10-S

Camping Accessories?
AT Overland Habitat (The camper that Matt chose)
The FiftyTen Camper
Patriot Campers PCOR System

WHAT IS THE OVERLAND JOURNAL PODCAST?
The Overland Journal Podcast features the travelers, topics, and news related to the overlanding community and industry. This podcast is hosted by Scott Brady and Matt Scott, and is a production of the Overland Journal Magazine and the expeditionportal.com website.

Host Bios:
Scott Brady
Scott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal, and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North America. His travels by 4WD and adventure motorcycle span all seven continents and include three circumnavigations of the globe. His polar travels include two vehicle crossings of Antarctica and the first long-axis crossing of Greenland. @globaloverland

Matthew Scott
Matthew is a leading expert in automotive adventure. He has extensively explored the world's most-remote places by 4WD, and is considered an industry authority on overland travel. Matt is the only American to ever become an editor of a major Australian 4WD publication, and has over 15 years of competitive auto racing experience. @mattexplore

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Smitten with life, UK adventuress Lois Pryce has always been on the move. At 13 years of age, an unchaperoned, week-long trip on bicycles through Cornwall’s back roads with friends introduced her to the possibilities of travel by design. And also to the idea of minimalist travel, taking shelter where you can find it, and bringing little more than bare essentials.

About Lois Pryce: https://www.loisontheloose.com/

For more of Lois' content in Overland Journal and Expedition Portal:
https://expeditionportal.com/?s=lois+pryce&submit=

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The complete show notes are available at: https://overlandjournal.com/ten_commandments_of_overland_vehicle_modifications/

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The complete article is available here: https://expeditionportal.com/top-10-used-overland-vehicles/

The used overland vehicle market is more exciting today than ever before, with high quality and capable options available from nearly every major automotive manufacturer. With so many models to choose from, you might be wondering which four-wheel drives make for the best second-hand overland vehicles? In 2011, we published our first US and Canada top ten used overland vehicle list, and it has been since been read over one million times. A lot has changed in the last eight years though, including the types of vehicles available under our original test’s $30,000 and 20-years or newer cap. We have also learned a few more things about overlanding vehicles since 2011 thanks to several circumnavigations of the globe. This has all resulted in a nearly new list for 2019, packed with excellent options for those looking to purchase their first overland vehicle or upgrade their current one. Regardless of this list and our opinions, the reality is that a traveler should drive what they can afford, and what they most enjoy driving, despite the make or model.

What makes a great used overland vehicle?

Typically, someone buying a used vehicle is looking for value, but they are also looking for something reliable and capable for travel too. At Expedition Portal, we feel the following criteria comprises the most critical attributes of an overland platform. Ride comfort, noise, vibration, harshness, and other less essential considerations are weighed in the final ranking, but the primary ordering is based on these qualities and our field testing results:

Capability: The vehicle’s ability to traverse rocky, muddy, and cross-axle terrain, including deep water crossings, severe side slopes, hill climbs, and descents.
Capacity: The vehicle’s ability to carry weight as measured by payload specifications and the interior storage volume aft of the front seats.
Durability: The vehicle’s ability to travel for extended periods of time (years) over rugged terrain while fully loaded without chassis or drivetrain failure.
Reliability: The vehicle’s ability to perform without engine, electrical, or support system failures due to component malfunction or workmanship error.
Value: Valuation of vehicle cost to content. Vehicles with high functional content will score the highest value ratings.

#1 2008-2010 Toyota 200 Series Land Cruiser EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD
1,600 lb. Payload | $24-30,000

Pros:
Legendary reliability and durability
1600 lb. payload / 8,000 lb. towing / 440 lb. roof load
Exceptional long-distance touring comfort

Cons:
Bland styling and driving experience
Poor fuel economy
Limited in technical terrain due to overall size

#2 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma
1,200 lb. Payload | $10-30,000

Pros:
Excellent reliability
Strong aftermarket support
Good trail performance

Cons:
Bed lacks robustness
Cheap interior materials
Tragic payload for a pickup

Our Experience: The Expedition Portal team has owned several Tacomas, and the author has driven or traveled with Tacomas from both Prudhoe Bay and Tuktoyaktuk, down to the Darien Gap. Our team currently owns a 2017 TRD Tacoma.

#3 2005-2013 Lexus GX VALUE AWARD
1,300-1,500 lb Payload | $10-30,000

Pros:
Ideal dimensions and wheelbase
Comfortable and competent on the trail
Excellent value

Cons:
Seat leather made from paper mache
No factory rear locking differential

#4 2010-2012 RAM Cummins 2500/3500
Up to a 5,000 lb Payload | $22-30,000

Pros:
Payload capacity more than the towing capacity of most SUVs
Robust drivetrains
Solid axle front and rear

Cons:
Large for some technical routes
Large for many developing-world villages
Limited service infrastructure outside of North America and Australia
#5 2009-2016 Toyota 4Runner
1,625 lb Payload (SR5 4×4) | $16-30,000

Pros:
Good technical terrain performance in the trail variant
Quiet and comfortable
Proper payload

Cons:
Needs another few transmission gears (only a 5-speed auto)
Dash designed by a half-blind 1980s boom-box designer wearing gloves

#6 2005-2007 UZJ100 Land Cruiser
1,470 lb Payload | $16-25,000

Pros:
Good balance of travel comfort and capability
Excellent reliability and global serviceability

Cons:
Difficult to find clean, low mileage examples
Weak front differential in earlier models
Lack of locking rear differential in later models
#7 2011-2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
1,050 lb Payload | $22-30,000

Pros:
Class-leading technical terrain performance
Strong aftermarket support

Cons:
Less payload than a Toyota Camry
Cramped interior and limited cargo volume

#8 1995-2008 Mercedes G-Class
1,550 lb Payload | $20-30,000+

Pros:
Extremely comfortable and capable off-road
High payload and generous interior volume
Robust and durable chassis and drivetrain

Cons:
Expensive to purchase and maintain
Poor fuel economy for North American models (i.e. non-diesel)

#9 2000-2003 Ford Excursion 7.3L Power Stroke
1,950 lb Payload | $12-28,000

Pros
Massive interior volume
7.3L Power Stroke
Excellent payload for an SUV

Cons
It is a large vehicle for technical terrain
Failure-prone transmission
Factory suspension unsuitable for backroad travel

#10 2010-2016 Land Rover LR41,488 lb Payload | $12-28,000

Pros
Excellent trail performance with air suspension and center/rear locking differentials
Most reliable Land Rover we have owned
Comfortable and quiet for long-distance travel

Cons
Still lags Toyota in reliability
Highly technical, which limits field repairability

Our Experience: Overland Journal built a project 2012 LR4, and the author has also traveled Southern Australia by diesel Discovery 3.

Honorable Mentions:

2011-2015 Nissan XTerra PRO-4X
974 lb Payload | $12-20,000

Pros
Excellent durability and reliability
Good aftermarket support
Good trail performance

Cons
Limited payload
Model no longer sold

1997 FZJ80 Land Cruiser
1,719 lb Payload | Over $20,000 for clean examples

Pros
Class-leading durability and reliability
Excellent aftermarket support
Around the world service infrastructure

Cons
Poor fuel economy
Prone to overheat with FZJ motor
Slow acceleration, even slower braking
There are better 80-series options now available for import

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Clay E. Croft

Clay Croft, currently residing in beautiful Bozeman, MT, has been making movies for 17 years, however Wulff Land is his first feature film. Travel has been a part of his filmmaking life since the beginning and has enabled him to participate in projects and expeditions across the globe. Clay, along with his wife Rachelle, currently owns and operates the wildly successful online adventure travel series, Expedition Overland. His love for daring adventure runs deep and when he is not producing content, you can likely find him wrestling with his three boys, hunting in the mountains or trying not to crash his powered paraglider.

XOverland on the web: www.xoverland.com/
Hiline Productions on the web: www.hilineproductions.com/

Social Media:
Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/ExpeditionOverland
Facebook: www.facebook.com/xoverland/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/xoverland

Host Bios:

Scott Brady
Scott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal, and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North America. His travels by 4WD and adventure motorcycle span all seven continents and include three circumnavigations of the globe. His polar travels include two vehicle crossings of Antarctica and the first long-axis crossing of Greenland. @globaloverland

Matthew Scott
Matthew is a leading expert in automotive adventure. He has extensively explored the world's most-remote places by 4WD, and is considered an industry authority on overland travel. Matt is the only American to ever become an editor of a major Australian 4WD publication, and has over 15 years of competitive auto racing experience. @mattexplore

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With special guest Rob Boegheim of HEMA Maps, we discuss the wonder of overland travel in Australia, including favorite destinations, and tips and tricks for exploring AU.

HEMA Maps
20 Things You’ll Learn Driving Across Australia
Why 4x4s Are Better In Australia
Driving Australia’s Most Challenging Off-Road Trail (By Matt Scott)

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Dan Grec :: The Road Chose Me

Dan is an adventurer, snowboarder and photographer based in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. Growing up in Australia gave Dan a passion for travel and exploration, and years of family road trips around the continent re-enforced that passion. In 2011 Dan set out in his Jeep Wrangler and drove 40,000miles from Alaska to Argentina, passing through some 16 countries over 22 months. The Road Chose Me

Read his interview on Expedition Portal here: https://expeditionportal.com/adventure-interview-dan-grec/

The Road Chose Me
Wiki Overland
@theroadchoseme

About Dan's Jeep Wrangler JK: https://expeditionportal.com/39488/

Host Bios:
Scott BradyScott is the publisher and co-founder of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal, and is often credited with popularizing overlanding in North America. His travels by 4WD and adventure motorcycle span all seven continents and include three circumnavigations of the globe. His polar travels include two vehicle crossings of Antarctica and the first long-axis crossing of Greenland. @globaloverland

Matthew Scott
Matthew is a leading expert in automotive adventure. He has extensively explored the world's most-remote places by 4WD, and is considered an industry authority on overland travel. Matt is the only American to ever become an editor of a major Australian 4WD publication, and has over 15 years of competitive auto racing experience. @mattexplore

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