Whether you’re running an SUV or pickup, your overlanding rig is going to need a good roof rack. Luckily, there are a ton of great designs, styles, and construction-materials to choose from. So, whether you’re just looking for a place to hook an awning to or if you’re planning to strap a couple hundred pounds of gear to your roof, there’s a roof rack to fit your needs, rig and budget.
Editors’ Choice: Overland Roof Racks Read More ⟶
Spring will soon be in the air, at least for most of us, but if you’re still months away from seeing the thermometer break wintery temps, our apologies. Regardless of your weather situation, it’s always a good idea to check out some new gear.
Gear Showcase: March, 2022 Read More ⟶
The 2022 Toyota Tundra, the third generation of Tundra, might be the hottest new rig in the overlanding segment. This is an ever-growing list of the latest overlanding gear for the Tundra.
Editors’ Choice: Best Overland Gear for 2022 Toyota Tundra Read More ⟶
No one Toyota is good enough in and of itself to be the sole best example from the marque to be the best Toyota for overlanding. Sorry not sorry.
Editors’ Choice: Best Toyota for Overlanding Read More ⟶
The short days of midwinter are a great time to reevaluate your gear before hitting the trail for your next adventure. Here are some of our suggestions for your consideration.
Gear Showcase: February, 2022 Read More ⟶
Never lever leave home without your helmet! With a vast array of helmets on the market that take into account fit and features, we’ve narrowed the list down to a few of our favorites.
Editors’ Choice: Adventure Motorcycle Helmets and Accessories Read More ⟶
OZTENT’s RV-3 tent sets up in 30 seconds (no, really), packs down nearly as fast, and can withstand 50-mile-per-hour winds. These bona fides make it one of the best ground tents I’ve ever tested.
Gear Review: OZTENT RV-3 Ground Tent Read More ⟶
Jeep’s Wrangler Rubicon 4xe is the only plug-in hybrid with solid front and rear axles, making it a very compelling eco-friendly and capable overlanding rig.
Review: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe Read More ⟶
Ford’s current-gen Ranger might be old, but its compliant capability should earn it a top spot on your mid-size truck shopping list.
Consider Ford’s Ranger the De Facto Overlanding Mid-Size Pickup Read More ⟶
Choice of radio communication technology has become contentious in the overlanding community in recent years. Some people swear by CB. Others prefer ham radio. There’s another, easier choice GMRS. And Midland Radio’s MXT115VP3 hits that sweet spot between useful portable and powerful hardwired units in one.
Gear Chronicles: Midland Radios Read More ⟶
ZOLEO can do more than keep loved ones abreast to your whereabouts, it can help unite overlanders traveling on different schedules.
Gear Chronicles: ZOLEO Satellite Communicator Read More ⟶
The holidays are upon us, and it’s never too early to get started on your shopping list. We’ve rounded up some of the best gear to outfit adventurers heading into the new year.
The Ultimate Overland Holiday Gift Guide 2021 Read More ⟶
Sometimes the best-laid plans fall victim to work projects, uncooperative weather, and other inconveniences that dot our lives.
The Hunt for a Red — or Orange — October with Swarovski Optik’s NL Pure Read More ⟶
With endless miles of dirt roads, expansive wilderness, and the sort of sunsets that make travel
Gear Chronicles: Finding Higher Ground with KonTour Seat Read More ⟶
I saddled up a relatively fresh (only 2,300 miles on the odometer) Bronco 4-Door Advance 4×4 in Black Diamond trim finished in Antimatter Blue Metallic paint and grey/black vinyl seats.
Review: 2021 Ford Bronco 4-Door Black Diamond Read More ⟶
At the end of the day where you rest and relax can make or break the rest of your journey. We appreciate tents and awnings that are durable, secure, and easy to use.
Gear Essentials: Tents and Awnings Read More ⟶
Whether you’re jostling your rig down a rough trail, parked in a sketchy area of town, or just looking to stay loaded and ready for the next trip, hauling, organizing, and securing your gear is a priority.
Gear Essentials: Storage, Racks, and Trailers Read More ⟶
The Overland Expo staff tried out a few items from Gerber’s catalog and review their first impressions with the Multi-Plier 600, the Fastball, Fastball Cleaver, and Center Drive.
Tough Everyday Carry Solutions from Gerber Gear Read More ⟶
Since the invention of overlanding, auxiliary lighting and energy have been paramount. After all, you can’t be truly self-sufficient in the backcountry for very long without either. And the market for these segments has changed dramatically in recent years. Heck, Just a decade ago, most of the products on this list didn’t exist. If they did exist, they weren’t half as powerful or robust as the products we enjoy today.
Gear Essentials: Lighting, Energy, and Batteries Read More ⟶
There is no need to choose between a traditional camper and an off-road trailer. The SniperX by Off Road RV is a lightweight, ultra-capable, hybrid trailer sporting a shower, sink and stove, and a queen size bed. We take the SniperX on an overland trip around Southern New Mexico chasing the New Mexico Backcountry Discovery Route.
Exploring the New Mexico Backcountry with the SniperX Trailer Read More ⟶
4×4 trucks and SUVs may have blazed the trail for overlanding, but a great deal of folks are heading off into the backcountry in overland-kitted vans. And this is the month we give them their much-overdue attention. With the help of our friends at Storyteller Overland, we have collected our favorite overlanding vans — and van accessories — to get you comfortably out on the trail and exploring.
Gear Essentials: Van Accessories — Presented by Storyteller Overland Read More ⟶
If you didn’t know from our Ultimate Overland Motorcycle build, it’s Moto Month here at Overland Expo. Accordingly, in addition to the awesome — and ultimate — gear we’ll be bolting to our Africa Twin, we found a few other must-have items for all you adventure motorcyclists. As usual, they’re listed in alphabetical order.
Gear Essentials: Adventure Motorcycles Read More ⟶
Every overland vehicle and motorcycle should have a stash of emergency food. Our editorial staff has tried a few of the offerings from Nutrient Survival and we review our experiences in this new gear roundup.
Survival Food So Good That You Wont Believe It’s Survival Food Read More ⟶
Running gear — it’s sort of a generic catchall term. But, for us at overland expo, we see it as the essentials you need to outfit your rig to both distinguish it from the crowd and also effectively outfit it for the trail. This includes wheels, tires, suspension, and even an exhaust system.
Gear Essentials: Vehicle Running Gear Read More ⟶