Overlanding

The Overland Expo Foundation officially unveiled its 2026 Ultimate Overland Vehicle Build at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona. Centered around a Nissan Frontier PRO-4X and outfitted with a Tune Outdoors M1 truck topper, the [read more]

Whether you’re leaving the gym, heading out on a camping trip, traveling long distances, or simply trying to freshen up during a busy day, body wipes have become a modern convenience many people now consider [read more]

Winnebago, a recognized leader in RV manufacturing, has gone full-overland beast mode with its latest Backcountry Series release called the ARKA 20Z, an off-grid, all-season adventure truck, similar in size and capability to Supertramp’s Megatron, [read more]

Hipcamp, the world’s best app for finding and booking campsites, is partnering with Overland Expo to bring their respective communities together, helping overlanders find great places to camp before, during, and after each stop on [read more]

Maxtrax, world-renowned maker of the Maxtrax II recovery board, just released an all-in-one, all-terrain recovery shovel that mounts perfectly into a Maxtrax MKII or XTREME traction board. Built for off-roading and emergency recoveries, Maxtrax’ new [read more]

Hipcamp, the world’s number one app for finding and booking campsites, has expanded its search filters to include more rig types, including truck campers. The update gives campers with smaller or harder-to-classify setups a more [read more]

They’ve been called “otherworldly,” “alien”, “and bizarre.” When it comes to the natural beauty of the Trona Pinnacles few places on planet earth are quite like it. As a matter of fact, this place is [read more]

The word is getting out about Adam Corlin’s new business venture called Overland Oasis. Consisting of over a dozen sites, it will be a place where RVers can get the services they need without having [read more]

The Off-Road Safety Academy is proud to announce its 2026 Baja Hidden Heart Adventure Tour. The tour will take place February 19-27, 2026, right after the 2026 Truck Camper Adventure Rally in Quartzsite, Arizona. This [read more]

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is voicing strong support for a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal to reopen nearly 150 miles of off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails throughout Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges Travel Management Area [read more]

Rock crawling in a truck camper can be a tricky proposition, but not when you marry a Jeep Gladiator with a truck topper like Four Wheel Camper’s Project M. Face it, the Gladiator doesn’t have [read more]

Our friends at Soaring Eagle Campers just released a bundled option for the Adlar camper lineup that caters to the overlanding segment. Dubbed the “Overland Package,” the option includes MOLLE boards, a batwing awning, an [read more]

Take your off-roading knowledge to the next level with this Advanced Masterclass focused on maximizing the map layers in onX Offroad app. From tracking wildfire activity to finding free camp spots, each layer provides powerful [read more]

onX, the worldwide leader in outdoor digital navigation, just launched the industry’s first motorized Dispersed Camping Layer for its onX Offroad app. This innovative feature makes finding legal, vehicle-accessible camping spots on roads and trails [read more]

The 2025 Overland Expo West, is now in the books with over 28,000 attendees, 423 registered exhibitors, 309 classes, seminars, demos (including a payload class by yours truly), 154 presenters, trainers, and VIPs, and 89 [read more]

Now in its fifth year, Overland Expo’s renowned Ultimate Build program continues its tradition of transforming capable factory vehicles into elite overland rigs. For 2025, the spotlight is on the all-new GMC Sierra 2500 HD [read more]

We remember that day well. It was in the spring of 2021. Kingstar co-owner and CEO, Marcus Niemla, visited the TCA HQ to give us a personal tour of his Camino 88. We loved everything [read more]

The truck topper is the hottest trend in the overland truck market due to it’s exceptionally low weight and comparatively low price. Another reason, of course, is the popularity of mid-size and full-size pickup trucks [read more]

Years ago, when revising the curriculum for my Introduction to 4WD course, I felt compelled to invent a memorable context that would explain to my students what I feel would be the most challenging situation [read more]

As a full-time 4WD trainer and adventure tour guide I see every type of off-road vehicle and overlanding product on the market. During my courses and clinics, and when I meet individuals who read my [read more]

We love truck campers here at Truck Camper Adventure. We also love Jeeps. Combine the Jeep and the camper and you get the best of both worlds. At the 2024 Overland Expo West, we were [read more]

Move over EarthRoamer, there’s a new expedition rig in town and it’s called Megatron. Built by our friends at Supertramp Campers, Megatron offers everything that the EarthRoamer does at half the cost. The world got [read more]

We love to see new truck campers and AT Overland didn’t disappoint as the Prescott-Arizona-based company debut its new Aterra topper shell at the 2023 Overland Expo West. Based on AT Overland’s popular Aterra XL [read more]

EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles and their team of expert all-terrain drivers partnered with the Oregon National Guard (ORARNG) for a specialized, off-road training collaboration of tough terrain drills, which troops can encounter when called for disaster [read more]

Oregon-based EarthCruiser, maker of quality expedition vehicles, recently announced the launch of a new division called EarthCruiser Adventure. The new division’s sole purpose is to provide expertly planned overland journeys for EarthCruiser customers. Each trip [read more]

Well, it finally happened. We finally got our new SherpTek truck bed. Without a doubt, having a SherpTek truck bed has been one of our most anticipated truck mods. We’ve wanted one for years. As [read more]

Regular readers of Truck Camper Adventure may recall an article I wrote back in October, 2019 reviewing our 2015 GMC Sierra-Outfitter Caribou Lite 6.5 combination. At that time we were in Baja, Mexico, just five [read more]

My wife, Lindsay, and I were pretty naive when we set off to visit Alaska in our customized flatbed truck camper. Ok, we were incredibly naive. We had never camped in our rig before the [read more]

Keeping Your Cool The Dometic CRX Series is a popular choice in truck camper refrigerator freezers. The 12 volt option and ability to adjust fan speeds according to ambient temperature make it ideal for applications [read more]

For years, Truck Camper Adventure readers have been enthralled with the off-road exploits of Jeff Reynolds. Also known as El Jefe (The Boss) on Internet forums, he’s been off-roading since the 1960s in just about [read more]

We are all shaped by our own experience. My road less traveled for a then 23-year-old began in 1967 with a 1949 Willys Jeep Overland Utility Wagon with a tired Chevy 265 V8, 5.38 pigs, [read more]

It’s amazing how quickly things can happen. Often they can happen in the flash of an eye. It was the summer of 2019. We were vacationing in the Truck Camper Adventure Rig, headed toward Hurricane [read more]

Few couples are more recognizable in the overland community than Gary and Monika Wescott. In fact, you can even say they’re living legends. For more than 48 years, the couple has explored the world from [read more]

In an effort to keep up with the explosive growth and popularity of overlanding, Lodestone Events just announced that they will be holding its first Overland Expo Mountain West in 2020. The second of three [read more]

Woodland, California-based Four Wheel Campers, the leading manufacturer of lightweight, aluminum pop-up truck campers, is complementing its extensive pop-up truck camper lineup with a yet-to-be-named (“Project M” is the placeholder name) truck camper product that [read more]

The ninth annual Northwest Overland Rally has just been completed and by all accounts the show was a big success. Over 130 vendors and 2,500 overlanders of all stripes attended the big, four-day event. Truck [read more]

It quickly becomes apparent after surveying the hundreds of vehicles at the Overland Expo West that overland rigs come in all shapes and sizes. At the show, you’ll see everything from motorcycles, Land Rovers, and [read more]

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present this interview with Four Wheel Camper owner and off-road instructor extraordinaire, Bob Wohlers. Anyone connected to Four Wheel Campers knows Bob. He’s a published author, conducts several backcountry [read more]

Building a great overland expedition truck camper rig can seem overwhelming at first. Everything from storage capacities, GVWRs, amp hours, and center of gravity to DC loads, BTUs, wheel ratings, and tank capacities need to [read more]

So, you want to build a great overland expedition truck camper rig to explore the world and get far off the beaten path? We don’t blame you. A well-matched, properly outfitted truck camper rig will [read more]

Thinking about investing in some performance upgrades for your truck? Then you’ll want to check out what American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) has to offer. Based out of Wixom, Michigan, AEV is a premier supplier of [read more]

Overlanding is often described as self-reliant adventure travel to remote destinations where the journey is the primary goal. Having a 4×4 rig capable of reaching these remote destinations is key, of course, but having a [read more]

I remember the day well. It was in May 2014. We were driving on Route 12 in southern Utah, twisting and turning our way on the down-slope of Boulder Mountain, when all of sudden they [read more]

It quickly becomes apparent after surveying the hundreds of vehicles at the Overland Expo that overland rigs come in all shapes and sizes. At the show, you’ll see everything from motorcycles, Land Rovers, and Jeeps [read more]

Each May thousands of overland enthusiasts gather in Flagstaff, Arizona for the Overland Expo West. The annual event, which showcases hundreds of overland vehicles and products as well as an impressive schedule of workshops and [read more]

Few things are more satisfying than embarking on a trip where the journey is the primary goal. Sure, reaching that special destination can be enjoyable in its own right, but the journey for many truck [read more]

Truck Camper Shifting We all like to take our truck campers off-road. It’s one of the benefits of having a truck camper. Unfortunately, doing so can create problems, including damage to your truck and camper. [read more]

Each May, thousands of outdoor and overland enthusiasts gather in Flagstaff, Arizona for the Overland Expo WEST. The event, which showcases hundreds of overland vehicles and products as well as an impressive schedule of workshops [read more]