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 Gear of Overland Expo West 2026
With over 420 exhibitors finding the “best gear” at Overland...
The Best Rigs of Overland Expo West 2026
At the largest overland event in the world you can...
Leitner Designs Evolves Its Storage System with New GearPOD HD
Leitner Designs has introduced the GearPOD HD, the third generation...
This Is Why Overland Expo West Is Still the Best
After 17 years in Arizona, Overland Expo West has history...
Sierra Nevada Renews National Park Foundation Partnership with Limited Edition Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada's iconic Pale Ale returns with a purpose. A...

Gear Showcase: Summer Gear

Summer weather is just around the corner. This month we have a curated list of companies and products aimed at equipping your summer overlanding adventures. From making it easier to get your bike out on the trail to upping your solar power to take advantage of the summer sun, to the ultimate in camping comfort, here’s eight pieces of gear for your upcoming adventures.

Industry Spotlight: WeatherGear

WeatherGear was founded on the principle that serious truck owners — whether they’re running forest service roads on a weekend overland trip or hauling gear to a remote job site before dawn — deserve a cargo protection system that is truly up to the task. The flagship product, the TruckDuffle, is the result of countless miles of off-pavement travel, blunt conversations with people who’ve carried heavy loads in hard conditions, and dissatisfaction with the rigid, limiting solutions the market had long offered.

The Best Gear of Overland Expo West 2026
With over 420 exhibitors finding the “best gear” at Overland...
The Best Rigs of Overland Expo West 2026
At the largest overland event in the world you can...
Leitner Designs Evolves Its Storage System with New GearPOD HD
Leitner Designs has introduced the GearPOD HD, the third generation...

Gear Showcase: Summer Gear

Summer weather is just around the corner. This month we have a curated list of companies and products aimed at equipping your summer overlanding adventures. From making it easier to get your bike out on the trail to upping your solar power to take advantage of the summer sun, to the ultimate in camping comfort, here’s eight pieces of gear for your upcoming adventures.

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