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The 2022 Tundra Gets Lifted and Trail-Ready

Toyota has announced that this dealer-installed TRD lift kit will be available for almost all 4x4 trims of the 2022…

Gear Essentials: Water Storage, Showers, and Sanitation

Staying clean on the trail helps you stay out longer, keeps morale high, and in all honesty, it just makes…

In the Future, the Mega-Rich Will Be Overlanding in Maybachs

At 20 feet long, Mercedes’ latest concept, the Project MAYBACH, is a two-seater off-roading EV that’s worthy of our plebeian…

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Kia EV9 Is a Big, Bold Battery-Electric SUV Concept

The Kia EV9 is a Big Bold SUV Concept that boast a 300 mile range and quick charging capabilities.

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Subaru Goes EV with the 2023 Solterra

Subaru is jumping into the EV market with the 2023 Subaru Solterra, the first offering from the Japanese automaker built…

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Discover Gear

From reviews to gear highlights, gear is the center for all of Overland Expo’s overlanding gear content.

Gear Essentials: Water Storage, Showers, and Sanitation

December 7, 2021

The Ultimate Overland Holiday Gift Guide 2021

November 18, 2021

The Hunt for a Red — or Orange — October with Swarovski Optik’s NL Pure

November 11, 2021

Gear Essentials: Bumpers, Armor, and Recovery

November 9, 2021

Gear Chronicles: Finding Higher Ground with KonTour Seat

October 21, 2021

Gear Collections: Overlanding Fridges & Freezers

October 12, 2021

Industry & Event News

Overland Expo News is more than your go-to source for event updates. It is also a place for the latest in industry news.

2022 Tundra with factory installed 2.6 inch lift.

The 2022 Tundra Gets Lifted and Trail-Ready

December 7, 2021

In the Future, the Mega-Rich Will Be Overlanding in Maybachs

December 6, 2021

Kia EV9 Is a Big, Bold Battery-Electric SUV Concept

December 3, 2021

2023 Subaru Solterra driving thorough the desert

Subaru Goes EV with the 2023 Solterra

December 3, 2021

Tube Doors and More Coming to the 2022 Ford Bronco

December 2, 2021

Overland Expo Heads to the Pacific Northwest with New, Fourth Annual Event

December 2, 2021

Trips & Trails

Trips & Trails is a collection of well-known trails to get you started in overlanding or add an established trail onto a larger adventure.

Trips & Trails: The Cinder Hills of Northern Arizona

November 9, 2021

Ultimate Overland 4Runner on a trail near the Blue Ridge Parkway

Trips & Trails: Enchanted Creek Along the Blue Ridge Parkway

October 26, 2021

21 Strangers, 11 rigs & 400 Miles: Memories from the Overland Trail Tour

October 25, 2021

Trips & Trails: Aspen Ridge

October 12, 2021

Overland Trail Tour, Day 2 Recap: Marble Canyon

October 11, 2021

Trips & Trails: Colorado BDR Segment 4

October 5, 2021

How-to

Looking for answers to all of your questions about overlanding? Start here in our How-To section of The Compass.

How-To Choose an Overland First Aid Kit (or Build Your Own)

November 17, 2021

How-to: Plan for an Adventure-Moto Trip

October 14, 2021

How-to: Ride Two-Track on a Honda Africa Twin DCT

September 17, 2021

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 at sunset near Vermillion Cliffs in Arizona.

Choosing the Best Toyota Land Cruiser for Overlanding

July 21, 2021

Subaru Outback Wildernes Edition on a rocky landscape.

How To Overland in a Subaru

July 14, 2021

Campers enjoying coffee next to their AT Summit Camper

Where to Camp While Overlanding

July 7, 2021

Field Notes

Field Notes is the place for our staff of overlanding experts to share their thoughts, opinions, and stories.

Always Be Planning a Trip: The Universal Law of Travelers

January 22, 2021

Down-Under Desert Crossing, Part 1

October 27, 2020

Time Travel in South America: 10,000 km, 23 days

September 23, 2020

Campfire Safety for Overlanders

September 22, 2020

Tacos, Tires & Essential Travel: Take Me Back to Baja

September 9, 2020

Ultimate Expedition Vehicle Part 2: Interior Build & Trans-Africa Adventure

August 26, 2020

Industry Spotlight

Industry Spotlight is where we profile brands and the personalities who drive them.

Industry Spotlight: Putco Inc.

December 2, 2021

Industry Spotlight: Midland Radios

October 19, 2021

Industry Spotlight: Wagan Tech

September 23, 2021

Swarovski Optik – For the Love of Nature

August 19, 2021

Industry Spotlight: Sea to Summit

August 5, 2021

Shows a Mercedes Sprinter van in front of rolling hills.

An Overland Journey that Supports Families on a Medical Journey

July 22, 2021

Community Spotlight

Community Spotlight highlights the stories of travelers and enthusiasts at Overland Expo to inspire and bring the community together.

Beast MODE Adventure Van by Storyteller Overland near a lake in Utah.

Photo by Brett Willhelm, Willhelmn Visual Works

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