Live a good story.

Who we are.

The Overland Collective unites the world’s largest overlanding brands - Expedition Portal, XOVERLAND, XOVERLAND Ranch and Overland Journal - to inspire, educate and equip a global community of adventure travelers. Through the lens of compelling storytelling, trusted editorial and the world’s largest community of engaging & educational content, our mission is to boldly explore the world.

Together, the Overland Collective team has circumnavigated the globe five times, visited over 170 countries, and is the first in history to have crossed all seven continents by vehicle—and we are only just getting started.

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XOVERLAND has been a leading adventure travel and media brand boldly exploring the globe for 15 years. Founded by Clay and Rachelle Croft, XOVERLAND’s Apex series of professional filmmaking, authentic storytelling, and global expeditions have been the undisputed source of inspiration and education for the overland industry.

Expedition Portal is the world’s largest online overland audience and editorial resource, with over 7,000 available articles and a total of 5.5 million active users from all 195 countries.

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Overland Journal is an archival-quality print and digital publication with a circulation of more than 200,000 readers worldwide. Published five times a year, its 130‑plus pages include world‑class gear reviews, vehicle features, and adventure stories.

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Overlanding’s home. Nestled in 500 acres of Yellowstone country near Bozeman, Montana, XOVERLAND Ranch offers experiences designed to foster community, provide hands-on learning, and create meaningful connections among automotive and overlanding industry leaders and adventure enthusiasts.

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Brands we’ve worked with.

What we do.

Media Production

The Overland Collective’s commercial production division is dedicated to crafting compelling visual stories that resonate with audiences worldwide. Specialising in commercial films & promotional content, we connect premium global brands with meaningful stories.
Expedition Documentaries

The Overland Collective creates world-class expeditions and documentaries that inspire, educate, and connect the global overlanding community. Through XOVERLAND’s Apex series, Overland Journal Films, and Expedition Portal Stories, we pair authentic storytelling with professional filmmaking to showcase extraordinary journeys—from weekend adventures to globe-spanning expeditions—proving what’s possible when ordinary people pursue extraordinary travel.
Community Films

Curating inspirational adventures from further afield, Expeditional Portal presents a series of hand picked series in collaboration with the globe’s favourite Creators. From the mountains of New Zealand to the peaks of Japan & street kitchens of Vietnam, Expedition Portal aims to platform the very best adventures from the community, for the community
Print

Overland Journal is an archival-quality print and digital publication with a circulation of more than 200,000 readers worldwide. Published five times a year, it adheres to the highest standards of design, photography, and storytelling while maintaining a strict no‑advertorial policy to ensure journalistic integrity. Its 130‑plus pages include world‑class gear reviews, vehicle features, and adventure stories.
Events

Whether at the XOVERLAND Ranch or out on the road, every Overland Collective event is about bringing the adventure community together—to inspire, connect, and prepare for the road ahead. “The Big Thing” - our own flagship community event - proudly brings together hands-on experiences, inspirational workshops and the opportunity to share a campfire with travellers and change makers from around the globe.
Podcast

The Overland Journal Podcast features hosts Scott Brady, Ashley Giordano, and Matt Scott, who share their experience crossing all seven continents, plus insights into the industry, new technologies, featured products, and notable innovations. With more than 250 episodes and counting, the podcast features regular expert guests and intrepid travelers from around the globe.
Newsletter

With 256,000 total emails, our weekly newsletters and promotional sends inform and inspire audiences with original content, editorial updates, industry news, and exclusive offers. Sent more than 50 times a year, these campaigns provide numerous opportunities to connect with subscribers through ad placements and targeted campaigns.
Community Resource

Expedition Portal (ExPo) serves as an online resource for nearly 300,000 registered members, with information covering 4 wheel drive, adventure motorcycle, travel, and outdoor adventure activities. Since 2005, the community has generated 3,000,000 messages across 68 categories. The ExPo classifieds are the most popular in the world with over 54,000 individual listings.

Where we’ve been.

COMING IN 2026 Season 7: Milestones XOVERLAND Around the World Expedition / 2025 Ittekimasu: Japan / 2025 Australia: South to North Crossing / 2025 Spirit of Adventure: Alaska Special / 2024 First to cross all seven continents / 2024 Most continents crossed (Guinness World Record pending) / 2024 Crossing of the Northwest Passage by sailboat / 2024 Crossing of Europe to John O’ Groats / 2024 Crossing of Africa (long-axis) / 2024 Return to Africa Special / 2023 Season 6: Africa / 2023 Season 5: Nordic Series / 2022 Alaska: The Last Frontier Special / 2021 Pacific Ocean crossing to Attu Island / 2021 Baja Special / 2020 Solo Series / 2018 Simpson Desert crossing to geographical center of Australia / 2019 Season 4: The Great Pursuit / 2018 Crossing of Oceania (long-axis) / 2018 First long-axis crossing of the Greenland ice sheet by vehicle with Expeditions 7 / 2018 Overlander Series / 2017 Season 3: South America Series / 2016 Crossing of South America (long-axis) / 2016 Return to the MacKenzie Special / 2015 Season 2: Central America / 2014 Land circumnavigation of the southern hemisphere / 2014 First 4WD to all seven continents with Expeditions 7 / 2013 Crossing of Africa (short-axis) / 2013 Dual crossing of Antarctica (South Atlantic to Ross Ice Shelf) / 2013 First American team to cross Antarctica twice by vehicle (including the South Pole twice) / 2013 Season 1: Alaska and Yukon Expedition / 2012 Land circumnavigation of the northern hemisphere / 2012 Crossing of Asia (long-axis) / 2012 Crossing of North America (long-axis) / 2012 Crossing of Europe (long-axis) / 2011 Season 0: North America

Notable projects and expeditions.

First to All Seven Continents - E7 Expedition

Historic achievement as the first 4WD to reach all seven continents, including a dual crossing of Antarctica and the Greenland ice sheet.
Pan-American Completion

Crossings of North, Central, and South America — including long-axis traverses and Season 2 & 3 series, completing the Pan-American journey.
Long and Short-Axis Crossing of Africa

From the 2013 short-axis crossing to the 2024 long-axis traverse, along with multiple projects throughout Southern Africa, these journeys have made the continent one of the Overland Collective’s most deeply explored frontiers.
Australia Crossings

South-to-North transcontinental crossing, Simpson Desert to the geographical center, and Oceania long-axis journey.
Nordic & Arctic Expeditions

The Nordic Series, Northwest Passage by sailboat, Svalbard/Iceland adventures, and the Arctic-focused “Spirit of Adventure” Alaska special.