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Best Rigs of Overland Expo Pacific Northwest 2026
We rounded up some of our favorite rigs of every...
The High Desert Got Loud: Overland Expo PNW 2026 Recap 
Overland Expo PNW 2026 felt less like a trade show...
A Newcomer’s Guide to Overland Expo – PNW 2026 Edition
Since its inception in 2009, Overland Expo has grown exponentially,...
Specialized Debuts the Levo 4 X: The Next Evolution of Adventure Travel
Specialized Bikes is calling the new S-Works Levo 4 X...
Overland Expo Presents the Film Festival Lineup for PNW 2026
Overland Expo PNW 2026 is just around the corner and...

Gear

Gear Showcase: Kitting Out Your Vehicle

It’s no secret that overlanders like to kit out our vehicles for our adventures, whether we plan to take them on weekend trips or around the world expeditions. For this month we’ve hunted down a number of new and notable products from sleeping platforms to radios and from lights to trailers that expand your vehicle’s capabilities and comfort.

Industry Spotlight

Industry Spotlight: WeatherGear

WeatherGear was founded on the principle that serious truck owners — whether they’re running forest service roads on a weekend overland trip or hauling gear to a remote job site before dawn — deserve a cargo protection system that is truly up to the task. The flagship product, the TruckDuffle, is the result of countless miles of off-pavement travel, blunt conversations with people who’ve carried heavy loads in hard conditions, and dissatisfaction with the rigid, limiting solutions the market had long offered.

Industry Spotlight: Off-Road Business Association (ORBA)

The Off-Road Business Association is an advocacy organization that represents motorized off-road businesses. ORBA’s member businesses represent the full spectrum of entities that support the overlanding, powersports, racing, four-wheel drive, and motorcycle disciplines of off-roading, including OEM and aftermarket manufacturers, retail and e-commerce businesses, installer shops, local and national clubs, professional and grassroots racing organizations, trade shows, and industry professional organizations.

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.

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The 2026 Ultimate Overland Vehicle: Nissan Frontier PRO-4X 

The 2026 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X is tough enough for technical trails, reliable enough for remote tracks, and simple enough to maintain when you are miles from anything. That’s why we chose this platform for the 2026 Overland Expo Ultimate Overland Vehicle. 

The Best Gear of Overland Expo PNW 2026

It is no secret that overlanders are gear heads. One of our favorite parts of Overland Expo is exploring the hundred of vendors in search for cool new products to support upcoming travel. Overland Expo PNW 2026 exceeded expectations with a healthy collection of new and notable gear including a first peek at the long awaited book on Loren and Patty Upton’s lifetime of travel adventures. Here’s ten things that caught our eye that we think you should check out: