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Bryon Dorr

GearJunkie Motors Editor

Bryon Dorr caught the outdoor adventure addiction through whitewater kayaking, and worldwide adventures to remote places ensued. He crafted his own professional path as a photographer, journalist, editor, and marketing consultant in the automotive and outdoor industries.

You’ll usually find him out exploring by 4x4, adventure motorcycle, or sports car while seeking out opportunities to ski, mountain bike, and kayak. Bryon now has a home base in Portland, Ore., with his wife and young daughter. You can keep up with his life of adventure on your favorite social media @ExplorElements.

Title: GearJunkie Motors Editor
Email: bdorr@gearjunkie.com
Location: Portland, Oregon

Expertise

  • Topics of Expertise: Overland, Off-Road, Performance Driving, Motorcycles, Kayaking, Photography, Skiing, Snowboarding, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Outdoor Gear
  • Years in Expertise: 25+
  • Number of Products & Number of Hours Tested: 1,500+ products, 10,000+ hours

Education & Certifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurial Marketing, Towson University
  • Years of Writing: 15+
  • Club/Association Memberships: American Whitewater Lifetime Member, Northwest Automotive Press Association, Nikon Professional Services, Avants
  • Awards/Recognitions: 10 Best Overland Vehicles at the 2019 SEMA Show, 34+ Magazine Cover Photos
  • Previous Publications: Exploring Elements, Tread Magazine, Diesel World Magazine, Autoweek Magazine, Matador Network, BBC Top Gear, Roots Rated, Canoe & Kayak, Expedition Portal, OutdoorX4, Unsealed 4×4, Mr. 4×4, Playak, DirtNewz, American Whitewater Journal, Motus World, Bethesda Magazine, Alaska Magazine, TCT Magazine, Alloy+Grit, Rigged & Ready, Dealer News, Overland Expo Source Book, SEMA Magazine

A Word From Bryon Dorr

Travel, adventure, photography, and quality gear are all extreme passions of mine. As an automotive and outdoor journalist, I’m able to share those passions and pursue them around the globe.

I chased water and snow around the globe, pursuing whitewater kayaking and skiing/snowboarding for the past two and a half decades, photographing my adventures and the best athletes on the planet in the process. That led me to live on the road for nearly 8 years full-time, where I combined my interest and photo/writing skills into a career reviewing gear and sharing adventures.

My personal interests include whitewater kayaking, surf kayaking, mountain biking, adventure motorcycling, performance driving, overland travel, trail running, skiing, snowboarding, photography, wind sports, and rock climbing.

You can keep up with my life of adventure on your favorite social media @ExplorElements.


2025 Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch

2008 International GXV Pangea 4x4

Airstream Interstate 19X LE Outland Edition

TAXA TigerMoth X

2025 VW ID. Buzz

2024 RAM Power Wagon Lunar Edition

2025 GMC Yukon AT4 Ultimate

Kindred EV Bronco

Airstream Trade Wind 23FB

Bridgestone Dueler AT Ascent tire

Nissan Formula E Portland Oregon 2024

Exodus Rigs Capax travel trailer

Nitto Terra Grappler G3

2024 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV

XOverland Ranch

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss

Supertramp Campers

Rubberband mud-terrain tires

2025 Volvo EX30 winter drive

2014 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 Weistec

Scout Yoho pop-up

Roam Resilient Baja Edition Overland Trailer

2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition

2024 ORVIS Edition Four Wheel Camper

Overland Expo West 2024 Best in Show

Overland Expo West 2024 Best in Show

Aniol Serrasolses paddles the river on the Austfonna ice cap

Overland Expo West 2024 Best in Show

Red Bull Beach Scramble

TAV x Enduro LC200 overland vehicle