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Subaru Introduces the All-Electric Trailseeker and Expands Presence at Overland Expo 2026
Subaru is stepping into the electric adventure space with the...
A Newcomer’s Guide to Overland Expo – So Cal 2026 Edition
For the Overland Expo newcomer, the size of the show...
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The Overland Expo Foundation raffle is your best chance to...
Try Before You Buy with Sandy Vans Rentals
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Gear

Gear Showcase: Van Builders and Accessories

Vans have increasingly become a core component of overland adventuring. With their growth in popularity has brough both high-end builders and an ever-increasing set of options for the DIY builder. We’ve gathered a group of manufacturers and products that represent some of the best available for this month’s Gear Showcase.

Gear Showcase: Spring Gear

For many of us, adventure seems very far away. Fields of snow outside our windows and a heater straining to keep up with the endless encroaching cold may keep some of us from exploring, but Spring is on its way. Soon thousands of our fellow overlanders will once again emerge from our shelters seeking the outdoors. For those dreaming of that day, here’s 10 products that we think will make Spring outings that much better.

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.

Industry Spotlight

Industry Spotlight: Off-Road Travel TV

Off-Road Travel TV stands as the only weekly cable television program dedicated exclusively to off-road adventure travel and the overland lifestyle. Each week, the show transports viewers to spectacular remote locations while showcasing the latest gear and accessories that make the modern overland lifestyle so popular and appealing.

Industry Spotlight: Jackery

Overlanding evokes freedom—the ability to explore anywhere, powered by what you bring. At Climate Week NYC 2025, Tracy Wang, Jackery Global Brand Communications Head, shared how the company leverages technology and business expertise to advance sustainability and conservation—a model she calls entrepreneurial philanthropy.

Industry Spotlight: Outpost Vans

In the heart of Southern California’s adventure capital, San Diego based Outpost Vans has carved out a reputation as one of the most innovative and trusted names in the custom camper van industry. Founded in 2018 with a mission to bridge the gap between rugged overland capability and refined interior design, Outpost Vans has become synonymous with craftsmanship, functionality, and freedom on four wheels. 

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A Newcomer’s Guide to Overland Expo – So Cal 2026 Edition

For the Overland Expo newcomer, the size of the show and number of things to do can be overwhelming. Here’s a short guide to your first Overland Expo.
Here’s a brief introduction to what we have going on, along with some tips to get you going, whether you’re an Overland Expo veteran or experiencing all the excitement for the first time.

Gear Showcase: Van Builders and Accessories

Vans have increasingly become a core component of overland adventuring. With their growth in popularity has brough both high-end builders and an ever-increasing set of options for the DIY builder. We’ve gathered a group of manufacturers and products that represent some of the best available for this month’s Gear Showcase.