We Know Adventure

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Overland Expo® is the world’s premier event series for do-it-yourself adventure travel enthusiasts, with hundreds of session-hours of classes for 4-wheel-drive enthusiasts and adventure motorcyclists, inspirational programs, speakers & trainers from all over the world, the Overland Film Festival, roundtable discussions, demonstrations, food, and a large expo featuring several hundred vendors of adventure travel equipment, camping gear, bikes, vehicles, and services. 

Photo by AJ Nealey @ajnealey, Best Shot Winner 2021

GET YOUR BEARINGS

The Compass is a hub for all Overland Expo content. Get your bearings and head off in the direction of your choosing.

The Best Gifts for Overlanders 2025
If your shopping list includes adventurer lovers, you’ve come to...
Gear Showcase: Winter Gear
Winter is coming…so it’s time to stock up on gear...
Forrest Tool Company’s New Analog Impact Wrench is Here!
Forrest Tool Company just introduced their manual impact wrench The...
An Inside Look at the Rebelle Rally
Overland Expo team members just returned from their second appearance...
The FJ Cruiser Is Back, but There’s a Catch
Toyota just announced the return of the FJ Cruiser, at...

Industry Spotlight: RiG’d Supply

RiG’d started in a Southern California apartment with a simple idea: build a better hitch-mounted spare-tire carrier that could haul a full-size spare, carry bikes, and mount essentials like a camp table, fuel, and recovery gear. Founder and CEO Luke Wronski recalls calling a friend to gut-check the concept. “I have this idea,” he said. “There are options out there, but nothing does everything I want.” The reply became a spark: “This is America. If you can do something better, do it.” So Luke, alongside co-founders Jason Denney and Ryan Richey did just that.

Best Gear at Overland Expo East 2025

One of our favorite things about an Overland Expo is getting into the vendor area and seeing what’s new. There’s always a lot of innovative gear on display and this year was no exception. Here’s 10 of our favorite things from this year’s Overland Expo East.

The Best Gifts for Overlanders 2025
If your shopping list includes adventurer lovers, you’ve come to...
Gear Showcase: Winter Gear
Winter is coming…so it’s time to stock up on gear...
Forrest Tool Company’s New Analog Impact Wrench is Here!
Forrest Tool Company just introduced their manual impact wrench The...

An Inside Look at the Rebelle Rally

Overland Expo team members just returned from their second appearance in the Rebelle Rally. Here’s an insider look at what it takes to tackle the Rebelle.

Industry Spotlight: RiG’d Supply

RiG’d started in a Southern California apartment with a simple idea: build a better hitch-mounted spare-tire carrier that could haul a full-size spare, carry bikes, and mount essentials like a camp table, fuel, and recovery gear. Founder and CEO Luke Wronski recalls calling a friend to gut-check the concept. “I have this idea,” he said. “There are options out there, but nothing does everything I want.” The reply became a spark: “This is America. If you can do something better, do it.” So Luke, alongside co-founders Jason Denney and Ryan Richey did just that.

Best Gear at Overland Expo East 2025

One of our favorite things about an Overland Expo is getting into the vendor area and seeing what’s new. There’s always a lot of innovative gear on display and this year was no exception. Here’s 10 of our favorite things from this year’s Overland Expo East.

Inspiring the Adventure

Discover how Overland Expo gears up our top moto and vehicle picks for epic travel. Dive into detailed build stories, gear guides, and real adventures from the road.

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Photo by Brett Willhelm, Willhelmn Visual Works