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Installing Bushwacker Extend-A-Fender Flares

Years ago we removed the factory SR5 fender flares that came with our 1998 4Runner. They didn't provide much coverage, and the design left plastic rubbing against the body. Years of dust and dirt...

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Brazil's Top Five Overlanding Routes

Written by Karin-Marike Vis Photos by Coen Wubbels Exploring the Beach Along Brazil's Coast “Can you go there? Isn’t Brazil dangerous?” It must be one of the most frequently asked questions we get...

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Overland Industry News: October 2018

Here are the top headlines from the overland, off-road, travel, and outdoor industries from October 2018. #AdoptARover Road Trip Highlights Dog Adoption Three dog-loving organizations - The Petfinder...

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Arthritis Almost Kept Me from Enjoying Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing Montana's Blackfoot River I have been suffering from some early forms of arthritis in my hands for a few years now. To date, it hasn't been enough to affect my everyday life, but where it...

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An Overlander’s Miso Soup

Overlanding in the freezing winter months of Japan with night temperatures around 14 degrees (Fahrenheit), Coen and I appreciated eating soup for dinner. The hot liquid warmed us during the months of...

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Toyota to Offer Payment Relief to Customers Affected by 2018 Disasters

News Release: Toyota Financial Services (TFS) announced it is offering payment relief options to its customers affected by the recent series of wildfires throughout California and the devastating...

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2019 Toyota Rav4 | First Drive

2019 Rav4 Debut Overview: With the debut of the highly anticipated 2019 Rav4, March of 2019 marked a significant milestone in the history of Toyota’s increasingly popular SUV. The 2019 model year will...

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Exploring the Wilderness around Vladivostok

Written by Karin-Marike VisPhotos by Coen Wubbels Karin-Marike Vis Admiring the Expansive Pacific Ocean The world was misty and ethereal. Empty, silent. Amidst the still and transparent water stood the...

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Lodestone Events Acquires Overland Expo

FORMER FAMILY EVENTS LEADERSHIP FORMS LODESTONE EVENTS, ACQUIRES OVERLAND EXPO Indianapolis, IN. January 22, 2019 -- Former Family Events leadership - Lindsay Hubley and Jessica (Hubley) Kirchner -...

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2020 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition Celebrates 60+ Years as SUV Icon

PLANO, TX, January 23, 2019 – Six decades and millions of adventurous miles in the making, the 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition melds exclusive design with added function for its debut just...

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Traversing the Great Plains of Venezuela: Los Llanos

Written by Karin-Marijke Vis Photography by Coen Wubbels It was impossible to enter the bank. The doors were locked and the conversation with the guards took place through the narrow opening of two...

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Breaking | 2020 Toyota Rav4 gets TRD Off-Road Treatment

CHICAGO, February 7, 2019 – The all-new, fifth-generation Toyota RAV4, which launched just two months ago, is already looking ahead with the unveiling of the 2020 RAV4 TRD Off-Road model at the...

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Dried Apple Trail Mix

During 2017 and 2018 I spent a considerable amount of time working in Central Washington State, home of some of the best apples on the planet! I drove past the same orchards every day, watching the...

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Interview | Roseann Hanson - Life Beyond Overland Expo

No two people have done more to train a community or promote a lifestyle the way Roseann and Jonathan Hanson have with the overland community. Their Overland Expo event grew from humble beginnings into...

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New Adventure Truck Series | Ready for Adventure

Springfield, MO February, 2019 – Travelling the Globe? Looking for the ultimate vehicle? Look no farther than the exciting new www.adventuretrucks.com by Global Expedition Vehicles; which creates a...

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12Volt.Solutions Remote Start Installation

I recently installed 12Volt.Solutions' remote start system on our 2016 Lexus GX 460. Our GX came standard with the Lexus Enform system, so this installation may be a little different if your GX did...

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Yakima LockNLoad Platform Installation

Today Beau is installing Yakima's new LockNLoad Platform on our 2016 Lexus GX 460. We're still learning how to use our video equipment, so we apologize for the wind noise and how dark some of the...

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Dobinsons Rear Dual Drawer Installation for a GX 460

Today Beau is installing Dobinsons' Rear Drawer System in the back of our 2016 Lexus GX 460.The kit we purchased from Dobinsons can be found by clicking here: Rear Dual Roller DrawersOur 2016 GX is...

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Review | Fenix TK16 V2.0 Flashlight

Fenix TK16 FlashlightBefore I delve into this review, I would first like to tell you a quick story. A few years back Krista, the dogs, and I were camping with our friends in Wyoming's Bighorn...

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Super Cluster Tomatoes

Inspired by National IPA Day, we worked with Lagunitas Brewing Company on an IPA-inspired side dish that is perfect for your next back country adventure. We feel Lagunitas' Citra-hopped Super Cluster...

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REVIEW: TAMRON 11-20MM F/2.8 DI III-A RXD

11mm F/8.0 Going into 2023 I was hoping my new job would allow me to spend more time doing the things I love, rather than being forced to sit on construction sites and babysit contractors. It has been...

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Our Symmetry Trailer Walkthrough

In 2021 we reached out to a local Casper company, Symmetry Trailers, who had recently won a local startup challenge, to have them build a custom Rover trailer. The trailer features DC power, a...

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Review | Fenix PD36R Flashlight

Here are my thoughts on the Fenix PD36R flashlight. Thank you to Fenix-Store.com for sending us the flashlight to review.___________________________AuthorBeau Johnston is an engineer, writer, and...

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Our Pragmatic Travel Took Kit

There are a lot of opinions on what makes up the "Ultimate Overland Tool Kit." Beau breaks down his thoughts on our current setup and its evolution over the years. What started as a large Craftsman...

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Review | Fujifilm X100V

Silhouettes | Fujifilm X100VOver the last two years, I have been contemplating adding a second camera to my arsenal. Before my shift to the Fujifilm ecosystem, I would travel with two DSLR bodies, a...

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