Master automotive technician Jamie Wiseman transformed a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle into El Burro, a fully custom off-road rig built for overland adventure. With a turbocharged air-cooled engine, custom A-arm suspension, roll cage, winch, and a matching off-road trailer, the Bug has logged thousands of miles from Alabama to Colorado, climbing 14,000-foot passes. El Burro proves vintage VWs still belong on the trail.
Adventure Rigs tests the Yokohama Geolandar X-AT, the third entry in Yokohama’s X-series, through Nevada’s Mojave Desert alongside Mint 400 owner Matt Martelli. GEO-SHIELD construction boosts puncture resistance, while the HD2 tread compound and 45,000-mile warranty promise long-lasting wear. Aggressive shoulder blocks deliver strong off-road bite, yet zig-zag grooves keep road noise remarkably low. With an impressive 27 sizes available, it bridges all-terrain comfort and mud-terrain toughness.
We didn’t expect a sponge to change how he preps for overland trips. Rugged Revive’s rinse-free bath sponge delivers a real, lathering clean using just a few ounces of water—no shower, no rinse required. In this hands-on review, we cover how it works, where it fits in a kit, the trade-offs of a disposable product, and why it’s a permanent, must-pack addition to his overland kit for every trip.
Royal Enfield built its reputation over 120 years of continuous production, and the Himalayan 450 carries that legacy into modern adventure touring. Powered by the new liquid-cooled Sherpa 450 engine, with a stiffer chassis and genuine off-road capability, it isn’t the most powerful or refined bike in its class. What it offers instead is honest, forgiving, genuinely fun riding — the character that’s made it a trusted workhorse for overlanders worldwide.
