CONTESTS &GIVEAWAYS
CURRENT CONTESTS, GIVEAWAYS & WINNERS
Check out current contests and a few of the contests and giveaways we’ve hosted recently. Browse through photo galleries and read the winners’ stories.
Dog Days of Summer 2022 Winners + Finalists
Congratulations to our Grand Prize winner, Paula Jean and her adventure pup Kuma! We’re also excited to recognize Amanda and Kona who came in second place, and Crystal and Emmy who came in 3rd place.
Best Shot Photo Contest Is Your Chance To Win Passes To An Upcoming Expo
Photo by Ofer Bruhis
CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW #OVERLANDEXPO
Introducing ARCANE WARRIOR at Overland Expo West!
Roll up to Booth L38 in Flagstaff, Arizona, and get up close with this new brand built for overlanding. @arcanewarriorglobal gear snaps seamlessly onto any rig, giving adventurers a unified, battle ready setup that is as stylish as it is rugged.
Born in 2020, each patented piece is designed, tested, and built to withstand the wild and looks good doing it. Courage, resilience, and passion fuel every product. Stop by their booth to see how true warrior gear can transform your next expedition.
📍 Find them at Booth L38 from May 16-18
🌐 Explore the full lineup at arcanewarrior.us
The Overland Expo West education + event schedule is live! You’ll find hundreds of classes, education sessions, demos, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or new to overlanding, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to elevate your skills, meet incredible people, and learn from overlanding OGs.
👉 Swipe through to see the different education areas you`ll get to explore during the event, and head to the link in bio for education highlights and a link to the full schedule.
From how to plan an overlanding trip, border crossings, and finding campsites to vehicle repair and recovery, cooking on the road, and vehicle tours, there’s something for everyone.
What sessions are you most excited about?
🔥 Overland Expo West is coming up fast, May 16-18 in Flagstaff, AZ. There are only 2 days left to save on tickets so get yours now! 🎟️
Thank you to our education area sponsors:
- @landsharkoverland
- @bushlapausa
- Rig Ready Systems
- @uhaul
- @midlandusa
- @kumhotireusa
- @hankooktireusa
- @quadlock
- @denalicampers
🔥 Introducing the 2025 Ultimate Overland Motorcycle by @overlandexpo — a Suzuki V-STROM 800DE upfitted for adventure. This bike is designed for riders who seek a balance of versatility, off-road capability, and long-distance reliability.
Part of Overland Expo’s annual Ultimate Overland Build program, this bike will be raffled off at the end of the year with all proceeds benefiting the @overlandexpofoundation who works to advance the overlanding community and the lands we’re all lucky to explore.
📍 This bike is heading to Overland Expo West, May 16–18 in Flagstaff, AZ. Come see it in person, learn about the build, and get inspired for your own adventures.
🔗 Hit the link in @overlandexpo’s bio to learn more about the build
🙌 Huge thanks to @suzukicycles and all our amazing build partners who helped bring this adventure motorcycle to life:
- @outback_motortek
- @motomachines
- @klimmotorcycle
- @rammounts
- @optimabatteries
- @cyclopsadv
- @zoleolifeus
- @moskomoto
- @ridedunlop
🎥: @dustinnere
🔥 Introducing the 2025 Ultimate Overland Vehicle Build by @overlandexpo - This highly capable and hard working 2025 @gmc Sierra HD AT4X AEV Edition has been enhanced with some of the best overland gear in the industry and topped off with an amazing @overlandexplorervehicles Backcountry camper. This truck truly exemplifies what a premium overlanding rig should be and is built for overland adventures of any size!
The 2025 Ultimate Overland Vehicle Build will be auctioned off in November on Bring-A-Trailer with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the @overlandexpofoundation, who works to advance the overlanding community and protect the lands we’re all so lucky to explore.
🌎 First stop? Overland Expo West, May 16–18 in Flagstaff, AZ. Come see it up close, meet the team behind the build, and get inspired for your own adventures.
🔗 Hit the link in @overlandexpo’s bio to learn more about the build.
🙌 Huge thanks to GMC, OEV, @aevconversions, @tinyrig, and all the amazing build partners who helped bring this vision to life:
- @air_lift_company
- @battlebornbatteries
- @bfgoodrichtires
- @comeup.winch
- @forresttool
- @isotherm_indelwebastomarine
- @lavaboxcampfires
- @magnaflow
- @midlandusa
- @ok4wd
- @onwrd.supply
- @onxoffroad
- @opinelusa
- @redzonewirelessinternet
- @switch.pros.official
- @tackformlive
- @trumanorthamerica
- @viaircorp
- @visionxusa
- @xantrextechnology
- @zoleolifeus
More on each of the components that went into this build to come.
📷 @andysedano_
Tacoma Lifestyle is a proud sponsor of Overland Expo West this year in Flagstaff Arizona! Swing by their booth to score exclusive patches and stickers while supplies last from @TacomaLifestyle, @4RunnerLifestyle, and @TundraLifestyle
Utah Based & Known as the biggest and best online destinations for everything Overland related to the Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, and Tundra, these brands bring the gear, the community, and the lifestyle together like no one else.
Don’t miss out and be sure to stop in and check them out!
@papagovans is rolling into Overland Expo West as a Title Sponsor, bringing serious adventure-ready builds to Booth Q57. Founded by off-road enthusiasts with backgrounds in mechanical engineering and design, Papago builds aren’t just beautiful—they’re engineered for performance in the field.
Unlike mass-produced vans, every Papago build is shaped by the person who’ll actually be living in it. These rigs aren’t built for the masses, they’re built for you. Every detail is dialed with real-world use in mind, blending functional innovation with no-compromise capability.
This year, they’re showcasing their most ambitious builds yet, crafted for those who value substance over hype. If you’re an overlander looking beyond the standard #vanlife aesthetic, this is the booth you don’t want to miss.
Stop by the @toyotires booth (#Q70) in the quad at Overland Expo West for free giveaways, to test your skills on their R/C Crawler course, and to check out the new Open Country R/T Pro!
Be sure to follow @TeamToyoUSA for live updates from the event.
Follow along as @nomad_rvs builds RVs in real time!
🛠️ With videos uploaded daily, they bring you along for every step of the build process. They are RVIA certified and the quality shows.
👉 Head over to their booth during Overland Expo West located at P5. You can see their most popular model - The Euphoria - and their widely anticipated Euphoria XL Twin Bed built on the 170" Mercedes AWD Chassis!
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Photo by Brett Willhelm, Willhelmn Visual Works