First-Ever Overland Expo Foundation Charity Dinner: Claim a Seat at a Wild-Foraged Feast
We’re adding a truly unique and special event to the final Overland Expo of the year.
September 16, 2026
Passion. Travel.Overlanding.
The world's premier event series for adventure travel enthusiasts
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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.
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The Compass is a hub for all Overland Expo content. Get your bearings and head off in the direction of your choosing.
Pack Like a Pro: 9 Essentials for Overland Expo East 2026
Plan ahead and pack the right gear to enjoy all that Overland Expo East has to offer.
September 10, 2026
Honda Adds Even More Capability to the 2027 Passport TrailSport
We’re big fans of the recent evolutions of the Honda Passport in terms of overland capability.
September 10, 2026
Narwhal Brings its Carbon-fiber Topper to Overland Expo Mountain West
Truck toppers are nothing new in the overland world, but Narwhal Truck Toppers is taking a
September 10, 2026
Practical Self-Reliance: Navigating the Unknown in the 2026 Ultimate Overland Build
Photo: Anthony Sicola So many folks in the overland community preach self-reliance without really knowing why.
September 10, 2026
Industry Spotlight: WildRoute AI
WildRoute is a natural-language search agent for dispersed camping on BLM and Forest Service land: a user describes what they want in plain English and the system reasons across geospatial data, road-surface and clearance attributes, satellite imagery, and community reports to return real, specific coordinates with an honest read on what it takes to get there.
September 9, 2026
Leno’s Law Signed: The Catch for Classic 4x4s
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1392 into law on September 16, officially putting the
September 17, 2026
Bobby Culpepper Interview: “CVT is Home”
Most of the Overland Expo team has known Bobby Culpepper for over a decade, with many
September 16, 2026
First-Ever Overland Expo Foundation Charity Dinner: Claim a Seat at a Wild-Foraged Feast
We’re adding a truly unique and special event to the final Overland Expo of the year.
September 16, 2026
Pack Like a Pro: 9 Essentials for Overland Expo East 2026
Plan ahead and pack the right gear to enjoy all that Overland Expo East has to offer.
September 10, 2026
Honda Adds Even More Capability to the 2027 Passport TrailSport
We’re big fans of the recent evolutions of the Honda Passport in terms of overland capability.
September 10, 2026
Narwhal Brings its Carbon-fiber Topper to Overland Expo Mountain West
Truck toppers are nothing new in the overland world, but Narwhal Truck Toppers is taking a
September 10, 2026
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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Download our free guide to the overland industry as your year-round resource and start living your adventure.
Photo by Brett Willhelm, Willhelmn Visual Works