Prep for Future Adventures at Overland Expo East
Overland Expo East is just around the corner! It’s our last event of the year and
September 26, 2024
EastPROGRAMS & INSTRUCTORS
No other event features a gathering of so many overland legends, authors, and experts. Overland Expo EAST offers more than 400 session-hours of incredible programs—that’s 150+ different classes, slideshows, demonstrations, and activities—brought to you by 100+ instructors and presenters from around the world.
OCTOBER 3-5, 2025
OAK RIDGE ESTATE // ARRINGTON, VA
FRI 9-5 | SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-3
LIST OF PROGRAM OFFERINGS
For EAST, we have 150+ different classes and programs, totaling 250+ session hours. From beginner to advanced sessions, covering everything from wilderness first aid, to working on the road with Starlink, to winching and recovery. We truly have something for everyone.
2025 EAST Schedule will be posted approximately 2-3 weeks before the event.
Reserve Your Sessions
- Camping Passes
- If you have purchased a camping ticket, about 2 weeks before the event, you will receive an email invite to sign up for classes.
- Popular classes fill up quickly, so do not delay in your selection.
- Weekend & Day Passes
- No access to Driving / Recovery & Instructional Classes.
- Do not need to sign up for sessions in advance: Seminars, Roundtables, Demos, Slideshows, Films, Kids Activities, and Exhibitor Demos.
- But we recommend you download the app and create a schedule for the weekend!
Featured Programming
Get Behind the Wheel of a Grenadier at the INEOS Ride and Drive at Overland Expo East
INEOS Grenadier will be sponsoring a Ride and Drive experience at Overland Expo East 2024. The Ride and Drive will give the chance for attendees to get up close and personal with the rugged capabilities, robust engineering, and off-road prowess of the Grenadier.
September 24, 2024
Meet Amazing Explorers at Women Who Wander
Throughout the year Overland Expo has launched a new addition to each of our 2024 events with the new Women Who Wander program.
September 18, 2024
A Newcomer’s Guide to Overland Expo East – 2024 Edition
With hundreds of vendors, over 100 presenters, trainers, and VIPs, and more than 500 session hours of education. With so much to choose from, this can be both exhilarating and a bit overwhelming for the first-time attendee to an Overland Expo. With that in mind, here’s a brief introduction to what we have going on, along with some tips to get you going.
September 17, 2024
Visit Our TEACHING AREAS
HANDS-ON PAVILIONS
Our training pavilions get you out of the classroom and into the field. Each year we bring you technical classes essential for overlanding. Rotating topics to cover everything from how-tos about electronics to hands-on maintenance and roadside repairs to first aid and injury assessment to showing how to set up gear and what to take with you (and sometimes leave behind).
CLASSROOMS
With our numerous navigation classes, there are no more excuses for getting lost when your GPS dies. Learn communications skills to enhance your overland experience. Brush up on your art of travel techniques with photography and videography classes. Stay safe with situational awareness tips from experts in their field. No matter if you drive a truck or motorcycle, we’ve got classes for you.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY AREAS
FILM FESTIVAL
Each year we offer a new selection of slideshows of trips from around the world. On Friday and Saturday evenings, we host a special lineup of films at the Overland Theater. We start with short films before the feature film.
Storytelling Pavilion
This space includes a teaching area tent that will host education related to content creation, such as photography clinics with incredibly talented photographers, “how to” classes on everything from video creation to the legal terms involved with making money as a content creator, and stories from folks who are traveling around the world.
ROUNDTABLE PANELS
Want to know more about Africa or Australia? What it’s like to travel solo or as a family? From Regional Q&As to expert tips, roundtables can help you plan for the trip of a lifetime. Listen to expert panelists and enjoy tales from the road!
OVERLAND ESSENTIALS AREA
Are you looking to up your camping game? Want to learn what gear essentials well-traveled overlanders don’t leave home without? Spend some time in this area to learn the ins and outs of overlanding from the experts.
SHOWCASE & DIY VEHICLE AREA
Considering investing in an overland rig or motorcycle, and want to see how someone else has modified their rig to travel? Take a look at our “My Overland Vehicle / Moto” series. This “show and tell” series is about vehicle and moto customizations that have been put to the test of time and miles; bring your questions. Many will also share tips on how to travel.
Backcountry & Culinary Pavilion
Want to know how certain gear functions, how seasoned travelers pack their rigs or feed themselves on the road, or what it’s like to bring your four-legged friend on your next adventure? Check out the Backcountry Skills Area for information you’re bound to put to use during your next adventure.
PRODUCT DEMO
Want to know how a specific product works? The exhibition area is the place to be. Check the schedule for times of detailed demonstrations. Look for everything from solar cooking to rooftop tents to air compressors and tow straps.
KIDS ADVENTURE AREA
For kids, by kids! We pack the weekend with activities tailored to adventurous kids and their parents. Check out the Junior Overland Explorer program and earn patches for select classes. Kids of all ages can learn about nature journaling, first aid, knot-tying and more. For kids ages 10 and up, look for select afternoon activities—kids can learn some expedition skills with help from the Camel Trophy training team.
CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW #OVERLANDEXPO
When adventure calls, you answer. K&N ensures that your rig is ready to take on any challenge nature throws at you. Built to withstand dusty trails and rocky paths, their filtration systems let your engine breathe easy so you can focus on what matters most: enjoying the journey.
Go further, explore more, with @knfilters ⛰️
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Here’s a roundup of the best Toyotas of 2024 that stole the show at this year’s Overland Expo events 🔥
Which one’s your favorite? Did we miss any? Let us know below 👇
Come to our 2025 events to see more epic, adventure-ready Toyotas and all the gear options to kit them out 🏔️
🎥 @rick_stowe
Featuring:
@simon4runner
@bound.for.nowhere
@explorationquarterly
@peaksuspension
@elevatedoverland
@expion360
@adventurehammocksystems
@msoverland
@sherpaec
@intrepidcampgear
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ANTISHANTY builds ultralight, fully hard-sided, all-aluminum, four-season adventure dwellings designed to adapt to any outdoor lifestyle.
Each product is built with the team’s hobbies in mind, including off-roading, mountain biking, dirt biking, skiing, hunting, and fishing. No matter the product, you can enjoy breathtaking views and the ultimate indoor-outdoor experience, whether opening the A-frame doors from the lofted queen bed of the AS-1 trailer or opening the three
side doors on the RTD and DWELL SHELL for a 270 degree view. Each product is built to last with no wood or canvas to rot or mold.
DWELL DIFFERENT and enhance your outdoor lifestyle to the fullest with ANTISHANY. Learn more at the link in bio 🏕️
🎥 @antishantyusa
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Not that you needed any convincing 😉
What’s your favorite part of Overland Expo?
If you’ve never been, be sure to join us for an event (or a few!) in 2025. We’ve got an incredible lineup and our team is working hard behind the scenes planning the best year
yet!
🎟️ Early Bird tickets for all 2025 events are on sale now! Lock in your spot and save before prices go up 12/31 🔥
We can’t wait to see you!
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#overlandexpo #overlandevent #overlandcommunity #overlandrigs #overlandvehicles #overlandgear
Tired of apps that crash before you do? Gaia GPS is built to go the distance, just like you.
Whether you’re tackling epic trails, finding the perfect campsite, or overlanding into uncharted territory, @gaiagps has your back with reliable offline maps, real-time weather, and trip planning tools that won’t quit on you.
🗺️ Subscribe for premium features like pro-level map layers and faster downloads. Say goodbye to “app not responding” and hello to adventures done right.
#gaiagps #adventureoffroad
Ready to make an overlander’s holiday dreams come true? From rugged gear to epic travel essentials, our Holiday Gift Guide has everything the adventurer in your life will love.
Whether they’re hitting the trails or camping under the stars, these picks are sure to fuel their next journey 🌲
🔥 You’ll find exclusive holiday offers in this guide as well, so you can score a gift for your adventure partner (or for yourself 😉) at a discount.
🎁 Check out the guide now and find the perfect gift! (Link in bio)
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#Overlanding #HolidayGiftGuide #AdventureAwaits #GearUp #OverlandLife #OverlandGear
Treat your truck or SUV with the tire it deserves! The Open Country R/T Trail is built for light-truck and SUV owners seeking greater off-road capability than a standard all-terrain tire, without the noise and harshness of a dedicated mud tire.
🎥 @ToyoTires
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#ToyoTires #TeamToyo #TougherTire
As we head into the holiday weekend here in the U.S., we want to say how incredibly grateful we are for YOU. This incredible overlanding and adventure travel community is truly something special.
To our attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, instructors, and event staff - and to everyone who shares our passion for exploring the world on four wheels (or two!) - thank you for making every event an unforgettable adventure.
We hope you enjoy the holiday weekend! Here’s to many more miles and memories together 🏔️
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#OverlandExpo #ThankfulForAdventure #OverlandingCommunity #overlandcommunity #overlandevent #grateful
THE WORLD IS OUT THERE GO SEE IT!
Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo East in Arrington, VA.