Overlanding 101: A Field Guide to Vehicle-Based Adventure Travel (Paperback or Softback)

Travel off the grid and explore the world with this ultimate guide to vehicle-based adventure travel, perfect for beginner and intermediate adventurers alike.

Overlanding 101 is the first and ultimate guide to vehicle-based adventure travel. Authored by renowned adventure traveler Scott Brady and the editors at Overland Journal, this book puts you in the driver’s seat, taking you through all aspects of overland travel. From vehicle selection and preparation to navigation and outdoor travel skills, and much more, beginner and intermediate travelers will find all instruction and motivation necessary to overland like a pro.

Overlanding is about the journey, not the destination. It’s about exploring remote locations, off-roading, and camping, where the journey is the principal goal of the travel. This book equips you with everything you need to know to confidently embark on your overlanding adventures. It also offers inspiring stories, making it a must-have for getting off-road and off the grid.

Scott Brady is an adventure traveler, photographer, and publisher. He is the CEO of Overland International, the parent company of Overland Journal magazine, The Overland Journal Podcast, and the website, Expedition Portal—the world’s largest and most visited vehicle-dependent adventure community and overlanding editorial resource. Because of the large audiences of these outlets, Brady is often credited for popularizing overlanding in North America. As an overlander, Brady has circumnavigated the planet three times and was the first overlander to cross all seven continents. He was the expedition leader of the Expeditions 7 project, a three-year global adventure that was the first in history to take the same vehicle to all seven continents. Top Gear, The History Channel, A&E, Ineos, Jeep, Land Rover, Toyota, and others have utilized his driving and expedition skills.

 

Overland Journal, the premier magazine for overland travel enthusiasts, blends adventure with sustainability. Circulating five times yearly, the publication provides readers with skill instruction, vehicle and gear reviews, route suggestions, backcountry cooking recipes, stories from the road, and more with an emphasis on environmental responsibility. The publication is celebrated for its exquisite photography and in-depth writing. Parent company Overland International, which—in addition to the magazine—produces the Overland Journal Podcast and Expedition Portal forum and YouTube channel, provides instructional content for the world’s largest audience in of vehicle-supported adventure travelers.