Adventure seekers, get set to rediscover the world off the beaten path with Overlanding 101: A Field Guide To Vehicle-Based Adventure Travel (Adams Media; $27.99), the ultimate handbook to vehicle-based exploration launching May 20, 2025.
Written by Scott Brady, the renowned adventure traveler and publisher of Overland Journal, this book is your gateway to the thrill of overlanding—where the journey itself becomes the destination!
With overlanding’s explosive rise in popularity, Overlanding 101 emerges as the essential companion for beginner and intermediate adventurers. Featuring instructional insights, expert advice from Overland Journal’s editorial team, and stunning full-color photography, this book arms readers with the knowledge and inspiration they need to explore the great outdoors like never before.
Overlanding combines the best of remote travel, off-road exploration, and self-sufficient camping. It’s about covering long distances off major roadways and using a vehicle or tent as your primary lodging—all while fostering a deep connection to the wilderness.
“Overlanding empowers people to break free from the ordinary and truly experience the extraordinary,” says Scott Brady. “This book will help anyone—whether they’re planning a weekend trip or a global expedition—start their adventure with confidence.”
Overlanding 101 offers readers:
- Comprehensive How-To Guidance where they’ll learn every aspect of overland preparation from choosing and customizing their vehicle to planning routes, packing the right gear, and navigating responsibly.
- Stunning Photography & Stories will inspire readers with gorgeous imagery and vivid tales from across seven continents, guaranteed to stoke their wanderlust—even from the comfort of home.
- Hands-On Skills includes the importance of emergency medical preparation, off-road driving techniques, and eco-friendly camping to explore safely and sustainably.
Overlanding 101 arrives May 20, 2025, and is available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other retailers nationwide. For more information, visit https://scottbrady.com/
About the Author
Scott Brady is a legendary adventure traveler, photographer, and CEO of Overland International, the company behind the Overland Journal and the popular Expedition Portal. Often credited with bringing overlanding into the North American mainstream, Brady has circumnavigated the planet three times and is the first overlander to cross all seven continents in the same vehicle. His expertise has been called upon by brands like Toyota, Land Rover, and Top Gear. Scott divides his time between homes in Scottsdale and Prescott, AZ.
About Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com
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