Overlanding 101

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.

“It’s the automotive equivalent of 'hope for the best, plan for the worst,' except he’s actually been through the worst and lived to write extremely detailed notes about it.” —Vanessa Salvia, Road Trips for Families