Westfalia camper vans, usually on a vintage VW chassis, have been icons of camping since before the Summer of Love. Westfalia camper vans, usually on a vintage VW chassis, have been icons of camping since before the Summer of Love (or, about 1968). Westfalia history dates to 1951, but the company folded back in 2010 after changing hands a few times. Now, the iconic nameplate is returning to North American parks and open spaces in 2024.
For one group of adventurers, the wave of winter storms has been a warm-up of sorts, as they begin a long polar circumnavigation of Earth behind the wheels of some epic overlanding rigs.
The better news is that the ID.Buzz is U.S.-bound, and will arrive as an XL-sized seven passenger van instead of the five-passenger version initially offered in the EU, allowing for more space to modify the new VW bus.
Triumph Motorcycles kicked off a 20-city British Invasion Tour, featuring a lineup of new models and notable updates for 2024. The event is free and open to all.
The Lagom features hard sides that fold into the the top section like an accordion, along with two full-height solid windows that tuck into the roof when the Lagom is in transport mode.
The Hardsider system will provide a rigid-walled and modular system that provides utility and backcountry capability.
Trailer maker Brüder Expedition has a new option: All models are now available with carbon-fiber construction.
Jackery, maker of power accessories, revealed a prototype expandable solar array atop a possibly hard-sided rooftop tent.
Features include an integrated wind fairing, easy placement of cross bars to clear AC units and other gear, and simplified fitment for accessories. The rack comes with a 5-year warranty from Rhino-Rack.
Stock corner jacks can be too short, come loose or degrade over time. The new ARK corner steadies are rated for 1,929 pounds each and come in 25 and 33 inch models.
EarthCruiser’s overlanding pop-top install will feature full amenities and clean integration with the Hummer EV’s chassis.
As 2023 comes to a close, we wanted to review some of our favorite Compass posts from the last year. We’ve seen the debut of some awesome rigs, new gear that expands our backcountry capability, and plenty of stories from inspiring members of the overlanding community.
The canopy, camper, and tent experts at Alu-Cab recently announced the newest addition to their product line. The Full-Sized Contour Canopy is now available for some of the most popular full-sized trucks with 5.5 ft. beds.
This modern take on the pop-up camper provides plenty, and it uses modern construction to keep the camper lightweight and easy to use.
Want to go overlanding but don’t have the time or funds for a scratch-built rig? Goose Gear’s affordable interior overlanding and car camping makeover kits are now available for Subaru models and Toyota’s RAV4.
The Expedition Overland team has been hitting the trail and documenting their amazing journeys all over the globe for over 13 years now.
Küat is known for the hitch-mounted bike racks, but now they’ve expanded with an innovative truck rack that can change size easily.
S’mores are a camping staple, but if you can’t eat another one, try this fruit-flavored alternative.
The hard-sided construction means you lose the lullaby of canvas interacting with the wind, but you do gain the ability to camp in wildlife areas that require a hard-sided setup.
It’s really unfair to describe the XTs simply as a more aggressive all-terrain tire. While they do have larger tread voids and a deeper overall tread, the Firestone team has examined every aspect of these tires to make them capable and durable additions to any rig that will venture off the pavement.
A huge part of enjoying your time on the trail with confidence and safety comes from training with your rig and equipment, and it’s of the utmost importance that you seek out reputable trainers.
It looks a bit different, but Camp365’s new ‘T’ truck camping units draw on experience from disaster relief and mobile operations posts to form a tough, roomy cabin on wheels.
The TRD Pro Sequoia could easily be a one-rig solution. With a huge interior, tons of features, and impressive fuel economy, it’s a great option for SUV lovers.
South Korean-based rack maker iKamper is beginning to roll out its new line of Raconteur pickup racks, but only on a limited basis at this time.
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