What Does Overland Mean?

Overlanding is self-reliant overland travel to remote destinations where the journey is the principal goal.

What is an overland vehicle?

1) The vehicles are built-out and designed to accommodate specific purposes. Overland vehicles are typically set-up not only for travel but also for living in from anywhere from a long weekend to years on the road.

Why do they call it overlanding?

The History of Overlanding

As we mentioned, the term overlanding can be traced back to the Australian outback. At the time, farmers had to move their cattle across long distances as the seasons changed. They had to traverse the long distance, and that is how they coined the word.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.