Overlanding is: "Vehicle Dependent Travel". Nothing else. We will not further define "overlanding".

[Boucher]

Think I will go back to what we called camping and exploring like I did the 30 years before Overlanding was a thing

 

[BCMoto]

I think im part of the camping folks, i never call it overland

 

[Correus]

I'm an "Overlander" because I bought an Overland model vehicle. If Jeep says it's an Overland, it must be true.

-TJ

Jeep had to actually call one of their rigs "Overlander" so that people would come to think it so. Same goes for tge "trail rated".

Yet - one look at a Series Rover and you KNOW you are seeing THE iconic 'overlander'.

ROTFLMAO!!!

 

[Boucher]

Jeep had to actually call one of their rigs "Overlander" so that people would come to think it so. Same goes for tge "trail rated".

Yet - one look at a Series Rover and you KNOW you are seeing THE iconic 'overlander'.

ROTFLMAO!!!

Hmmmmmmmmmmm I would add to that "one look at a Series Rover / FJ40 and you KNOW you are seeing THE iconic 'overlanders' lol

 

[M Rose]

Hmmmmmmmmmmm I would add to that "one look at a Series Rover / FJ40 and you KNOW you are seeing THE iconic 'overlanders' lol

When I think of an overland specific vehicle, I think of the 1950’s and 1960’s Willys Overland Wagons...

 

[Boucher]

Hmmmmmmmmmmm I would add to that "one look at a Series Rover / FJ40 and you KNOW you are seeing THE iconic 'overlanders' lol

When I think of an overland specific vehicle, I think of the 1950’s and 1960’s Willys Overland Wagons...

Yes I agree for the United States but I think the land rovers and land cruisers have the reputation for world travel ... just my .02 and I am biased :)

 

[Padams7]

Hi, new guy here. I picked up on the YouTube channel, watched Michael’s videos, seen the Trail Recon videos, found a bunch of other videos, and decided to join and become a member here.

I drive a Jeep, I love road trips, I’ve slept in my Jeep. I’ve driven from Tampa, FL to DFW, TX in a weekend to get a horse cart, taken old Georgia back road to South Carolina, taken a longer trip FL, TX, TN and home.

I’ve taken a Toyota Camry to the Palo Duro Canyon, and from Amarillo to Santa Fe. I’ve traveled interstates and US Highways, backroads and dirt roads.

It’s all overlanding.

I’m buying a Bronco, I’ve bought a RTT, an awning, a solar generator, a Skottle, I’ve made purchases in the last two months that many of you may think is unnecessary.

There will be new roads traveled, from trails and fire roads, to BLM lands and more camping.

It’s still overlanding.

But if someone posts a question about the best RTT, or what a locker does, or what AT tires are best for daily driving, they are coming here to ask advice. Nobody knows everything. And while some people may become elitist, or become annoyed with the questions. You can ignore those posts and move on.

Someone wants to camp more instead of day trips or other things, be inclusive. Tell your stories, if you don’t like the questions, don’t answer them. Move on.

I’m proud to put the Overland Bound badge on my new car. I’m excited to share my experiences with you, and with new people. I want to build my new rig into something that will create conversations about it, and this community, something that someone who is unsure or someone who wants to take camping to the next level, to take road trips to the next level, who wants to drive more trails, connect more with nature.

Just wanted to share my views on this community, and I hope to connect with y’all in positive and great ways!

 

[Boucher]

Now this is an overland vehicle , trying
Crossing the Atlantic Ocean. In this !! Wow and we worry about small water crossings

 

[Correus]

Hmmmmmmmmmmm I would add to that "one look at a Series Rover / FJ40 and you KNOW you are seeing THE iconic 'overlanders' lol

Land Cruiser? Close, but meh...

LOL

 

[Boucher]

Hmmmmmmmmmmm I would add to that "one look at a Series Rover / FJ40 and you KNOW you are seeing THE iconic 'overlanders' lol

Land Cruiser? Close, but meh...

LOL

Glad to see the elite land rover attitude emerging lol

 

[Correus]

Glad to see the elite land rover attitude emerging lol

It's the only thing I have going for me! ROTF!!!

That is one of the fun aspects of being in the Jeep, Land Cruiser and Land Rover world - it's just like being in the military, we give each other a good ribbing. It's even more fun when it involves the 'classic' vs 'modern' versions.

 

[M Rose]

Yes I agree for the United States but I think the land rovers and land cruisers have the reputation for world travel ... just my .02 and I am biased :)

You very well may be biased, but Land Rovers and FJs don’t t predate the original wagons that had “Overland “ right on their chrome badges. The first wagon rolled off the assembly line from the Willys Overland Company in 1944, the first LR I series was 1948, Toyota FJ was made in 1960... the Nissan Patrol Debuted in 1951 for the US and was the first Nissan to enter the US market under the Nissan Brand.
Dodge brought out the Power Wagon in 1946.
Suzuki claims inspiration to the Jimny of the late 1960’s to the Willys Overland Company/Kiaser Pickups, wagons, and CJs.
As much as I despise what Jeep has became, Jeep started it all back in WWII before Willys was even a household name. If the government would have given the contract to Ford instead of Willys, where would Overlanding world wide be today?

 

[Boucher]

Yes I agree for the United States but I think the land rovers and land cruisers have the reputation for world travel ... just my .02 and I am biased :)

You very well may be biased, but Land Rovers and FJs don’t t predate the original wagons that had “Overland “ right on their chrome badges. The first wagon rolled off the assembly line from the Willys Overland Company in 1944, the first LR I series was 1948, Toyota FJ was made in 1960... the Nissan Patrol Debuted in 1951 for the US and was the first Nissan to enter the US market under the Nissan Brand.
Dodge brought out the Power Wagon in 1946.
Suzuki claims inspiration to the Jimny of the late 1960’s to the Willys Overland Company/Kiaser Pickups, wagons, and CJs.
As much as I despise what Jeep has became, Jeep started it all back in WWII before Willys was even a household name. If the government would have given the contract to Ford instead of Willys, where would Overlanding world wide be today?

Funny one of the best vehicle hybrids I’ve ever seen is a defender 110 on early Ford bronco axles , the rescue community in Iceland used them as the rovers axles were to weak for 38”s wow they had best of both worlds in those rigs

 

[bgenlvtex]

Yes I agree for the United States but I think the land rovers and land cruisers have the reputation for world travel ... just my .02 and I am biased :)

I'm afraid that British motor cars propensity to leak their essential fluids is in direct conflict with "Leave no Trace" and as such must be excluded from the "overlanding icon" category based on environmental concerns.

 

[M Rose]

Funny one of the best vehicle hybrids I’ve ever seen is a defender 110 on early Ford bronco axles , the rescue community in Iceland used them as the rovers axles were to weak for 38”s wow they had best of both worlds in those rigs

Funny the early Bronco used lengthened Kasier Dana front axles and the 9” does go to Fords own design. Ford has only ever made its own rear axles, and outsourced every front axle until the 1997 model year from Dana/Spicer who’s parent company was a division of Kaiser

 

[Boucher]

Funny one of the best vehicle hybrids I’ve ever seen is a defender 110 on early Ford bronco axles , the rescue community in Iceland used them as the rovers axles were to weak for 38”s wow they had best of both worlds in those rigs

Funny the early Bronco used lengthened Kasier Dana front axles and the 9” does go to Fords own design. Ford has only ever made its own rear axles, and outsourced every front axle until the 1997 model year from Dana/Spicer who’s parent company was a division of Kaiser

Cool info

 

[Correus]

You very well may be biased, but Land Rovers and FJs don’t t predate the original wagons that had “Overland “ right on their chrome badges. The first wagon rolled off the assembly line from the Willys Overland Company in 1944, the first LR I series was 1948, Toyota FJ was made in 1960... the Nissan Patrol Debuted in 1951 for the US and was the first Nissan to enter the US market under the Nissan Brand.
Dodge brought out the Power Wagon in 1946.
Suzuki claims inspiration to the Jimny of the late 1960’s to the Willys Overland Company/Kiaser Pickups, wagons, and CJs.
As much as I despise what Jeep has became, Jeep started it all back in WWII before Willys was even a household name. If the government would have given the contract to Ford instead of Willys, where would Overlanding world wide be today?

Let's not forget the overlanding specific vehicles made pre-1940s. Crossley, Volvo, Ford and others come to mind.

Boucher is correct though. When adventure vehicles come to mind, especially in regard to world travel and 'overlanding', LR and LC are the ones most look towards - with the LR leading tge two. While you do see some Jeeps and Power Wagon type vehicles - LRs and LCs are typically the ones you see in movies, tv, advertising and so on.

 

[M Rose]

Cool info

I’m a car history buff... not just American, but world wide car history... I like the rare unheard of stuff the most.
can you guess this car year make and model?

Btw it was factory 4wd and had a flathead 4, although they offered an I-8 model as well.

 

[Nomad164]

At the end of the day, does it really matter what it is called (Overlanding that is)? - regardless of what definition is used everyone will have their own definition anyway

Here in Australia where the term was first used, most of us just call it 4WDing.

AFAIK the term 'Overlanding' was first used to describe when our Stockmen (Ranchers) drove (herd) cattle overland to new grazing land or markets etc back in the mid to late 1800s and this was done on horseback as there were no motorised vehicles back then.

So technically Overlanding doesn't require a vehicle

The reason people ask questions are:

1. They genuinely want to know the answer and have (for some reason) not been able to find it; or

2. They are just too lazy to do any research for themselves and want others to do it for them and I think this is the most common reason.

Anyway, enough from me I am off to plan my next big trip - 14 days into the Murchison and Gascoyne Regions of Western Australia into some very remote country

Karl

 

[Boucher]

At the end of the day, does it really matter what it is called (Overlanding that is)? - regardless of what definition is used everyone will have their own definition anyway

Here in Australia where the term was first used, most of us just call it 4WDing.

AFAIK the term 'Overlanding' was first used to describe when our Stockmen (Ranchers) drove (herd) cattle overland to new grazing land or markets etc back in the mid to late 1800s and this was done on horseback as there were no motorised vehicles back then.

So technically Overlanding doesn't require a vehicle

The reason people ask questions are:

1. They genuinely want to know the answer and have (for some reason) not been able to find it; or

2. They are just too lazy to do any research for themselves and want others to do it for them and I think this is the most common reason.

Anyway, enough from me I am off to plan my next big trip - 14 days into the Murchison and Gascoyne Regions of Western Australia into some very remote country

Karl

I’m jealous wish I could go lol