2023 Overland Year in Review: Grenadier Wins, Starlink Goes Mobile, Gear Picks & 2024 Plans

Scott Brady and Matt Scott recap overlanding highlights from 2023 on the Overland Journal Podcast, noting travel normalizing post-pandemic while new global challenges affect routes and shipping. They discuss major vehicle trends and factory-built overlanders, highlight the Lexus GX 550 and the return of the Land Cruiser to the U.S., and name the Ineos Grenadier the 2023 Overland Vehicle of the Year based on extensive driving and strong reliability so far. They select the Ducati DesertX as Adventure Motorcycle of the Year and call mobile Starlink the biggest overland product of 2023, while acknowledging the need to disconnect. Favorite gear includes a Garmin Fenix Sapphire watch, Dometic’s water system, Redarc solar, and an Explorer Trailer X145. They spotlight small businesses (Radio Chatter, Willie B.’s BBQ spices), answer listener questions about Baja safety, share a supportive listener message, and preview 2024 travel plans including Africa, Morocco, and North American trips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.