Portable power systems are battery-powered all-in-one units with AD and/or DC power for overland trips as well as car camping. Some examples of these off-grid batteries include the Goal Zero Yeti 1500x, National Luna Battery Box, EcoFlow Delta, Renogy Lycan Power Box, Jackery Explorer 1000, and Dometic PLB40. The full portable power systems article detailing our lab and real-world test results is available in the Fall issue of Overland Journal.

Portable Power Systems: The Best Off-grid Batteries for Overlanding

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Scott Brady interviews Expedition Portal's Associate Editor Steve Edwards, discussing life as an overland journalist and the tips and tricks for getting your story published. We also discuss his first car (which he still owns), living for years in Botswana, and buying a Defender in Ethiopia on a whim (then driving it to South Africa before shipping it back to Montana). 

Steve Edwards on Being an Overland Journalist, Living Abroad, and Buying Defenders on a Whim

Scott Brady and Bryon Bass discuss their overland adventure across the Continent of Africa, focusing on their challenges at the Djibouti / Ethiopia border post. Scott and Bryon were stuck for over three days working to resolve this challenging logistical obstacle. 

Crossing Continents: Stuck at the Border of Djibouti

Matt Scott and Scott Brady review the most significant changes in overland travel during the past few decades, covering everything from the Garmin inReach to the E-Visa. 

The Overlanding Game Changers! 10 Revolutions in Travel

All you need to know about overlanding Morocco with overland guide Mark White. In this podcast from the field, Mark and host Ashley Giordano take an in-depth look at Moroccan geography, languages, border procedures, road rules, camping, and seasons relevant to the overland traveler.

Portable Power Systems: The Best Off-grid Batteries for Overlanding

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