This blog is nothing more than a collection of photos of cool overlanding vehicles that I’ve come across. I shot most with my cell phone on the fly, and this blog is ever-growing as I come across more bad-ass trucks. Overlanding is long distance travel with an off-road capable vehicle, with the purpose of adventure, exploration, and reaching remote destinations. Vehicles used for overlanding are practical; they can negotiate rough terrain while still having comfort, cargo capacity, and decent fuel efficiency. Overlanding vehicles are usually modified pickups or SUV’s. They serve as a general base out of which to live while in the backcountry. This is in contrast to dedicated off-road 4-wheeling vehicles, where the goal is simply to conquer rough terrain, while not necessarily covering much distance or traveling for extended periods. 4-wheeling vehicles tend to be uni-taskers; they’re heavily modified to endure extreme terrain, but lose cargo capacity, fuel efficiency, and on-road comfort. Most Jeeps, for example, are better adapted for 4-wheeling than overlanding.
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- For starters here’s my own rig, a 2011 Toyota Tacoma TRD, Toytec Ultimate Lift, ARB Front Bumper, Warn 10k LB Winch, Leer tall topper, Rear spare bumper, DIY Photo platform…ready for photography overlanding.
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- Airing back up in Crested Butte after a week off-pavement from 15 lbs to 40 lbs
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- The classiest Defender I’ve ever seen, this is just a gorgeous vehicle. Taken in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Pickups and Jeeps are practically non-existent, but Land Rovers are common.
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- Not necessarily an overlanding motor vehicle, this bloke sports his bad-ass Surly bicycle in Old Town Ft. Collins with huge tires.
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- The Surly 3.8″ tire, no suspension necessary
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- 1985 Diesel Land Rover Defender, if the owner finds this, please drop a comment on the specs.
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- Incredibly rare to find a Land Rover Defender in the United States, this one found cruising around Ft. Collins.
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- A random overlanding Tacoma that I found, similar to mine above, but with double cab and a softopper. Appears to be 2011 or less.
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- This is a modified surplus US Military M900 cargo truck. I passed it driving around Ft. Collins and followed it home to take its picture. This is actually a hunting truck for the off-road of Colorado. The bed expands out, increasing living space by 100%. In addition to automatic tire inflation, front & rear diff and winch, it’s got a built in generator.
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- A high speed, self contained and ready to roll piece of motor-t, and a prepper’s dream ( a prepper with infinite diesel stores).
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- Most Jeeps don’t make the list because they’re set up for off-roading, but this Wrangler is clearly set up for sustained journeys
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- A beautifully renovated old Land Cruiser ready for overlanding
Keep those vehicle pictures coming. When I travel I always check out well-prepped overland style vehicles.
Very cool.
I have a Tacoma similar to yours.
I really enjoy your photographs and videos.
Thanks very much Michael! Gotta love the Taco, not sure if it’s the freedom these vehicles provide, or the gagdet-factor, but I love em’