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.

Join Us for the Women Who Wander Networking Event at Overland Expo SoCal 2026
Aimed at providing women-oriented education, networking, and training, The Women...
Honda’s Base Station Prototype Makes Lightweight Overland Camping More Approachable
Unveiled this month, Honda’s Base Station Prototype is a compact,...
Nissan Brings a Mid-Gen Refresh to the Iconic Pathfinder
Now five generations in, the iconic Nissan Pathfinder gets a...
Suzuki Brings Pint-sized Adventure Rigs to Tokyo
Suzuki is ready to hit the trails with their display...
AEV FXL is Ready for Big Adventures with 40s
AEV’s system-engineered builds have long set the bar for serious...

Sponsors & Exhibitors at Overland Expo SoCal 2026

The largest overlanding event in the world will be coming back to California in just a few months. Join overlanders from all over the world in Costa Mesa, California to get educated, equipped, and inspired to continue your overlanding adventures.

campfire in snow

How to Overland During Winter: Keeping Warm

Not surprisingly, staying warm is the name of the game when it comes to overlanding during winter. As a person who overlands and camps year-round, I’ve come to rely on a handful of habits and pieces of gear to ensure that I remain comfortable (i.e. warm) during my winter excursions

Gear Showcase: New Gear

For this month’s Gear Showcase, we wanted to focus on some of the fantastic new equipment hitting the market in Q4. From campers to radios and from gloves to ratchet straps, we’ve curated a list of the latest and greatest just in time for your holiday shopping.

The History of Overland Expo

The history of Overland Expo is rich with stories, characters, and lessons both taught and learned. As the changes to the training area were taking shape, another major change was happening elsewhere at Overland Expo. Anyone who was there that first year at Amado is likely to remember a small group of young girls known as the “Rover Divas” having the time of their lives amidst the wonderful chaos of everything at the event. At the core of their gang was 9-year-old Grace Howard, who, despite all the ad hoc fun the Divas had, was hoping for more.

Join Us for the Women Who Wander Networking Event at Overland Expo SoCal 2026
Aimed at providing women-oriented education, networking, and training, The Women...
Honda’s Base Station Prototype Makes Lightweight Overland Camping More Approachable
Unveiled this month, Honda’s Base Station Prototype is a compact,...
Nissan Brings a Mid-Gen Refresh to the Iconic Pathfinder
Now five generations in, the iconic Nissan Pathfinder gets a...

Sponsors & Exhibitors at Overland Expo SoCal 2026

The largest overlanding event in the world will be coming back to California in just a few months. Join overlanders from all over the world in Costa Mesa, California to get educated, equipped, and inspired to continue your overlanding adventures.

campfire in snow

How to Overland During Winter: Keeping Warm

Not surprisingly, staying warm is the name of the game when it comes to overlanding during winter. As a person who overlands and camps year-round, I’ve come to rely on a handful of habits and pieces of gear to ensure that I remain comfortable (i.e. warm) during my winter excursions

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