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OK4WD and Mountain State Overland Team Up for a Special Evening Event at Overland Expo East
The Overland Expo East event this year just keeps getting...
Hit the Trails near Overland Expo East
If you’re heading to Overland Expo East and you’re looking...
Can’t-miss Raffles, Happy Hours, and More at Overland Expo East
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GME Introduces Australian-Made GMRS Radios and Antennas to U.S. Overlanders
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The Best Rigs of Overland Expo Mountain West 2025
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Gear

Gear Showcase: Campsite & Camp Kitchen

After a long day on the trail, there are few things better than a great meal back at camp. Whether you are looking for a quick to make, high quality meal or to create the camp kitchen of your dreams, we have the latest and greatest for you this month.

Industry Spotlight

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Industry Spotlight: Scanstrut

Scanstrut is an international leader in the design and manufacture of outdoor and marine equipment. They offer over 300 products that enhance commercial, navigation, and personal electronics in outdoor settings. Their products include mounts, charging solutions, air and waterproof cable seals, waterproof wireless phone chargers, Satcom solutions for superyachts, and tablet mounts for RVs. Their Ventura line of inlets and outlets is the first series of compact, durable external utility sockets for overlanders, vanlifers, and RV explorers.

Industry Spotlight: James Baroud

All James Baroud products are still handcrafted in small batches at their own factory in Porto, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and quality control. The company employs a team of experienced adventurers, including a former Paris-Dakar rally pilot, to rigorously test each product in real-world conditions. This commitment to quality is backed by an industry leading five-year warranty, underscoring their confidence in the durability and reliability of their products. 

Industry Spotlight: – Four Wheel Campers

Before “overlanding” was a household term in the U.S., Four Wheel Campers (FWC) was already quietly outfitting adventurers for life off-grid. Founded in 1972 in Colorado, the company emerged from a simple but powerful idea: that a reliable, lightweight, and low-profile pop-up truck camper could unlock the backroads and wilderness for more people. That vision took shape through countless trips into the Rockies testing gear in real conditions. The earliest prototypes were born from rugged experiences and the kind of “let’s figure it out” moments only found deep in the wild.

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Gear Showcase: Campsite & Camp Kitchen

After a long day on the trail, there are few things better than a great meal back at camp. Whether you are looking for a quick to make, high quality meal or to create the camp kitchen of your dreams, we have the latest and greatest for you this month.

OK4WD and Mountain State Overland Team Up for a Special Evening Event at Overland Expo East

The Overland Expo East event this year just keeps getting better and better. Join OK4WD and Mountain State Overland on Friday night as they host a special evening of fun, fellowship, film, and free stuff. The event takes place in the Oasis Bar and Food Court, sponsored by Blue Compass RV/Airstream of Virginia on Friday, October 3, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Hit the Trails near Overland Expo East

If you’re heading to Overland Expo East and you’re looking to hit the trails check out our favorite spots for great views, perfect campsites, and even some technical trails.