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Gaia GPS Now Compatible with Android Auto

For those that have every electronic navigation device known to man running at the same time on your dashboard on…

Land Rover Announces Defender Trophy Edition

Land Rover announces a limited production Defender Trophy Edition with an adventure competition, held at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville,…

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The Power of the Sub-18-Hour Overnighter

When you find yourself needing a taste of adventure and a night under the stars, don't discount the power of…

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Overland Expo Staff Adventure Dogs

It’s the Dog Days of Summer, and to celebrate we thought we’d share quick bios of some of our staff…

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Food, Friends, and Adventure Bikes: the Rider Justice Moto Dinner at Overland Expo Mountain West

If you like food, friends, and motorcycles, the Rider Justice Moto Dinner at Overland Expo Mountain West is not to…

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Discover Gear

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

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Gear Essentials: Kurgo

July 20, 2021

Pelican Cargo Case on a Toyota 4Runner on a desert trail.

Gear Essentials: Storage, Racks, and Trailers

July 6, 2021

Gear Collections: Overlanding Jacks

June 24, 2021

Gear Collections: Camp Kitchen Gear

June 5, 2021

Tough Everyday Carry Solutions from Gerber Gear

May 15, 2021

Gear Collections: Wilderness First Aid Kits and Training

May 13, 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.

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Gaia GPS Now Compatible with Android Auto

July 30, 2021

Overland Expo Staff Adventure Dogs

July 29, 2021

Rider Justice talking to motorcyclist at display at event with BMW GS

Food, Friends, and Adventure Bikes: the Rider Justice Moto Dinner at Overland Expo Mountain West

July 28, 2021

Honda Baja car that is included in the ADV: Overland Exhibit

A Celebration of Overlanding History

July 27, 2021

Mananalu Metal Water Bottle on volcanic rocks.

Overland Expo Joins Mananalu’s Movement to End Single-Use Plastics

July 26, 2021

Storyteller Overland Ford Transit van in front of a wall with grafitti

Storyteller Overland’s First Ford Transit Adventure Van

July 23, 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 Puppy Dog Route

July 27, 2021

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Trips & Trails: Georgia Traverse

July 6, 2021

Trips & Trails: Movie Road, Alabama Hills

June 10, 2021

Trips & Trails: Geronimo Trail

June 8, 2021

Trips & Trails: Ochoco Mountains

May 18, 2021

How-to

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

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

How To: Leave No Trace for Overlanders

June 24, 2021

How To Sharpen a Knife

June 17, 2021

What Is an Overlanding Vehicle?

June 9, 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.

Shows a Mercedes Sprinter van in front of rolling hills.

An Overland Journey that Supports Families on a Medical Journey

July 22, 2021

QuietKat bike rider ascending a ridgeline.

Industry Spotlight: QuietKat

July 8, 2021

Industry Spotlight: Forrest Tool Company

June 24, 2021

Industry Spotlight: Radius Outfitters

May 19, 2021

Industry Spotlight: DirtBox Gear

April 22, 2021

Industry Spotlight: Oregon Adventure Rentals

April 8, 2021

Community Spotlight

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

Photo by Brett Willhelm, Willhelmn Visual Works

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