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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

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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.

Editors’ Choice: Adventure Motorcycle Tires & Tools
When you’re hitting the trail on your adventure bike, choosing...
The Kia’s New Tasman has Features Every Overlander Wants
The 2025 Kia Tasman debuts with plenty of smart features...
Gear Showcase: Winter Gear
As Winter approaches, it’s time to evaluate our gear for...
Scout Motors Unveils Brand New Electric Terra Pickup Truck and Traveler SUV
Meet the the Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra pickup...
Dometic Releases An Updated Version of Its Popular 3-in-1 Camping Cooktop
A camping cooktop should be three things: versatile, packable and...

What Is Overlanding?

Depending on who’s slinging the term, “overlanding” has taken on a variety of different meanings in recent years. Not to be confused with car camping, four-wheeling, or #vanlife, overlanding is self-sufficient vehicle travel where the journey itself is the goal.

Ignik FireCan

Review: FireCan Elite Fire Pit

The FireCan Elite is a quick-to-deploy and easy-to-use solution for a propane fire pit in the backcountry. Even though it’s relatively compact and packable, it produces an incredible 50,000 BTU/Hr heat output.

What Does a $120K Patriot Camper Include?

The Supertourer ST5 from Patriot Camper offers next level capability and comfort in the backcountry with everything you need for an extended stay in the wilderness.

Sea to Summit Detour Cook Set

Editors’ Choice: Overlanding Camp Kitchen Accessories

It’s tough to beat a nice meal in the wilderness, and with some careful planning, you can whip up most anything with a relatively simple kit. Here are our campsite cooking favorites for overlanding meals that really satisfy.

The Best Rigs of Overland Expo East 2024

With Overland Expo East 2024 just a few days behind us, we are still basking in the afterglow of a long weekend spent with new and old friends, world-class education, the latest adventure gear, and hundreds of awe-inspiring rigs.

We spent a good part of our time at Overland Expo East this year scouring the vendor, camping and parking areas for standout overland rigs of all shapes and sizes. From the recently released INEOS Grenadier to a couple truly classic builds, here’s are the rigs that we wish were in our driveways.

Editors’ Choice: Adventure Motorcycle Tires & Tools
When you’re hitting the trail on your adventure bike, choosing...
The Kia’s New Tasman has Features Every Overlander Wants
The 2025 Kia Tasman debuts with plenty of smart features...
Gear Showcase: Winter Gear
As Winter approaches, it’s time to evaluate our gear for...

Dometic Releases An Updated Version of Its Popular 3-in-1 Camping Cooktop

A camping cooktop should be three things: versatile, packable and efficient. Dometic’s Cadac 2 Cook 3 stove checks each of those boxes, and has long been a favorite for back country cooking, thanks to its trifecta combination of a regular dual-burner stove, drop-on grill and griddle toppers.

What Is Overlanding?

Depending on who’s slinging the term, “overlanding” has taken on a variety of different meanings in recent years. Not to be confused with car camping, four-wheeling, or #vanlife, overlanding is self-sufficient vehicle travel where the journey itself is the goal.

Ignik FireCan

Review: FireCan Elite Fire Pit

The FireCan Elite is a quick-to-deploy and easy-to-use solution for a propane fire pit in the backcountry. Even though it’s relatively compact and packable, it produces an incredible 50,000 BTU/Hr heat output.

What Does a $120K Patriot Camper Include?

The Supertourer ST5 from Patriot Camper offers next level capability and comfort in the backcountry with everything you need for an extended stay in the wilderness.

Inspiring the Adventure

See how Overland Expo is outfitting our top moto and vehicle choices for travel, read build gear chronicles, and enjoy stories from the road. 

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Photo by Brett Willhelm, Willhelmn Visual Works

Photo by Brett Willhelm

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