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The Overland Expo Foundation: Huge Accomplishments in 2025
The Overland Expo Foundation has been steadily growing since its...
Highway 1 Reopens in Big Sur, CA
California Highway 1 is now open, and once again connecting...
Sponsors & Exhibitors at Overland Expo West 2026
The largest overlanding event in the world will be coming...
Overland Vehicle Systems Introduces the XD Atlas Roof Top Tent
Overland Vehicle Systems recently debuted a new cantilever rooftop tent...
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...

Gear

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.

The Best Gifts for Overlanders 2025

If your shopping list includes adventurer lovers, you’ve come to the right place for the best gifts for overlanders no matter your budget.

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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The Overland Expo Foundation: Huge Accomplishments in 2025

The Overland Expo Foundation has been steadily growing since its inception in 2020. Each year the overland community’s support of their mission of has grown and the Foundation’s impact has grown alongside it. 2025 was a landmark year for the Foundation where they supported significant projects that benefitted veterans, active service members, and first responders, helped stem the growth of invasive plant species, and cleaned up miles of trails, helping keep them open for generations of outdoor enthusiast to come.

Highway 1 Reopens in Big Sur, CA

California Highway 1 is now open, and once again connecting communities and providing access to adventures along this beautiful section coast.