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Industry leaders gathered at the Pepsi Amphitheatre in Flagstaff, Arizona for The Summit at Overland Expo West — a focused, high-value event for industry professionals to break bread prior to the consumer-focused portion of the Expo. The Summit was not just a space for connection, though, it was a lens into the present and future of overlanding.
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What a thrill it was to finally meet so many cool overlanders, whether they were inventors showcasing their new products, educators who walked through how-to's with patience and precision to make sure I and the rest of the class attendees understood the concept, or presenters who told their dreamy tales of adventure and set alight in me a new level of wanderlust.
In an effort to bring even more of the comforts of home into the wild, EcoFlow has released the Wave 3, a portable air conditioner and heater that features smart controls, useful upgrades and seamless functionality.
For overland travelers who push the boundaries of adventure, choosing the right vehicle is essential. The 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4X AEV Edition is the Ultimate Overland Build 2025. With a factory-engineered blend of strength, off-road technology, and premium features, this truck is a serious contender for the best adventure-ready platform available straight off the lot.
We've chosen the 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE for the Ultimate Moto Build 2025 for its versatility, its performance capability both on road and off, its admirable range and, most of all, its world-renowned reliability. Suzuki engineers and manufactures some of, if not the most, reliable motorcycles on the market and has done so for decades. That speaks volumes when you're looking for a bike to travel in far-off places, and the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE is no exception.
As the overland industry grows, so does the community, which means there are ever-expanding opportunities for us to bring new types of educational programming to our audience both new and returning. And the beauty of being the foremost overland series in the country is that our events are destinations for overland travelers from all over the world who are passing through and stop for a few days to share the most fascinating stories with our attendees.
Overland Expo is excited to welcome the Lostetter family back from their incredible 18-month journey along the Pan-American Highway. The Lostetters, aka Overland For Good, are a family of four whose love for the outdoors originated with hobbies like hiking and backpacking before moving onto vehicle-based traveling in order to reach harder-to-reach destinations.
Goose Gear's new UltraLite Series is as well-designed and durable as you'd expect, but it comes in at a shockingly low weight penalty.
A few years into Bronco Off-Roadeo, the experience has become so popular that in 2024 Ford decided it was time to launch an upgraded, overlanding-based version: Bronco Off-Road Adventures. For 2025, it gets even better: Bronco owners now have access to six new trails and unique trip experiences through the Bronco Off-Road Adventures program, running through Moab, Telluride, Death Valley and beyond.
The Rivian x iKamper Skycamp Mini Rooftop Tent — designed and sized specifically to fit a Rivian R1T or R1S and based off the SkyCamp 3.0 Mini platform — features PFAS-free construction and integrates Rivian’s eye catching aesthetic throughout the design, including exclusive color options including signature yellow accents, blacked-out hardware, and Rivian badges inside and outside the tent. The SkyCamp Mini Rooftop Tent’s EV-specific design feature comes in the form of a sleek, aerodynamic hardshell, designed to minimize drag and maximize range.
The ATERRA Slide-In Camper is built for extended backcountry adventures regardless of the season or destination, with 1-inch Honeycomb composite construction that offers R5 insulation. The interior and exterior are coated with UV-resistant polyurea. The unit measures 76-in. wide, 130-in. long, and 84-in. tall from the truck bed floor. The interior offers 81 in. of headroom in the main living area and 32 in. at the highest point above the bed. All of this comes in at 817 lbs., so it's perfect for a wide range of full-size trucks.
If you're getting ready to upgrade your ride and want the latest and greatest, read on to check out all the best gear displayed at Overland Expo SoCal.
With Overland Expo SoCal's massive turnout, both from exhibitors and attendees alike, our editors spent a good deal of time and consideration picking what we've deemed the best rigs of Overland Expo SoCal 2025. With over 19,000 attendees, hundreds of exhibitors, and dozens of classes, demonstrations, and all the best and brightest overlanding gear available, making the call was tough — but we did it.
With so much to see and do at Overland Expo, grabbing a camp spot is a great way to stay near the action to spend more time seeing the Expo while still having time to head back to camp for a quick nap or cup of coffee.
Overland Trailers are a great way to keep your gear ready to roll at a moment's notice. You can find a trailer to suit any rig, and many of these can be towed by a daily driver.
Ducati has improved their planet-wandering Multistrada V4 S with a range of updates, and I got a taste of what's new while riding in the mountains of central Italy.
The Alu Cab 3-R Expedition Tent is a feature packed rooftop tent that provides a cavernous amount of space in a durable package that can stand up to countless trail miles.
The BougeRV Rocky 41QT is a great fridge/freezer for overlanders looking for a flexible option for cold food storage for their rig.
After Overland Expo East, I immediately turned my attention to one of my favorite fall adventures, fishing for native brook trout.
The GXT67 Pro two-way radios from Midland are an easy way to add tough, capable, and easy to use communications to your outdoor adventures.
If your shopping list includes adventurer lovers, you've come to the right place for the best gifts for overlanders no matter your budget.
The Detour series from Sea to Summit is full of kitchen items that strike a great balance between packability and usability. Stainless steel construction is durable and easy to clean, while the collapsible silicone components provide excellent space savings.
Proper training and equipment can help you be ready for any vehicle recovery situation you might encounter in the backcountry,.
Radica's NASA-inspired MoonLander X model has added a key new feature: A roomy cabover section.
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With innovative products on a rock-solid platform, every aspect of the Ultimate Overland Motorcycle Build is designed to tackle the toughest terrains with ease.
INEOS Grenadier will be sponsoring a Ride and Drive experience at Overland Expo East 2024. The Ride and Drive will give the chance for attendees to get up close and personal with the rugged capabilities, robust engineering, and off-road prowess of the Grenadier.
When you’re ready to step up from a traditional cooler-and-ice situation to a real fridge/freezer, it’s hard to know where to start. We compiled a list of great options across several brands and types of modern electric ice boxes that will keep your provisions cool - or frozen.
Overland Expo Mountain West once again delivered. The annual gathering in Loveland, CO brought together plenty
With the Summer quickly turning to Fall, now is a great time to stop and evaluate how your overland gear has been serving you. What has been falling short? Where are you needs going? What is coming out that will make your adventures safer, more comfortable, or get you further or out there longer? For this month’s Gear Showcase, we’ve put together another curated list of gear we think may help you answer those questions.
Check out some of the latest overland gear from trusted brands that just hit the market.
Scanstrut is an international leader in the design and manufacture of outdoor and marine equipment. They offer over 300 products that enhance commercial, navigation, and personal electronics in outdoor settings. Their products include mounts, charging solutions, air and waterproof cable seals, waterproof wireless phone chargers, Satcom solutions for superyachts, and tablet mounts for RVs. Their Ventura line of inlets and outlets is the first series of compact, durable external utility sockets for overlanders, vanlifers, and RV explorers.
All James Baroud products are still handcrafted in small batches at their own factory in Porto, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and quality control. The company employs a team of experienced adventurers, including a former Paris-Dakar rally pilot, to rigorously test each product in real-world conditions. This commitment to quality is backed by an industry leading five-year warranty, underscoring their confidence in the durability and reliability of their products.
Before “overlanding” was a household term in the U.S., Four Wheel Campers (FWC) was already quietly outfitting adventurers for life off-grid. Founded in 1972 in Colorado, the company emerged from a simple but powerful idea: that a reliable, lightweight, and low-profile pop-up truck camper could unlock the backroads and wilderness for more people. That vision took shape through countless trips into the Rockies testing gear in real conditions. The earliest prototypes were born from rugged experiences and the kind of “let’s figure it out” moments only found deep in the wild.
With thousands of rigs scattered throughout the vendor aisles, camping area, and day parking, it would be impossible to cover them all. However, our team always takes some time to check out cool builds when we can, so, presented in no particular order, here are some of our favorite rigs from Overland Expo Mountain West 2025.
Scanstrut is an international leader in the design and manufacture of outdoor and marine equipment. They offer over 300 products that enhance commercial, navigation, and personal electronics in outdoor settings. Their products include mounts, charging solutions, air and waterproof cable seals, waterproof wireless phone chargers, Satcom solutions for superyachts, and tablet mounts for RVs. Their Ventura line of inlets and outlets is the first series of compact, durable external utility sockets for overlanders, vanlifers, and RV explorers.
Overland Expo Mountain West once again delivered. The annual gathering in Loveland, CO brought together plenty