Industry Spotlight: Oregon Adventure Rentals

April 8, 2021

We established Oregon Adventure Rentals to bring together outdoor adventures and recreational vehicles. Based in Bend, we have created partnerships with local companies, the city, and nonprofits to offer a truly unique experience for you. We have a rental that fits your needs whether you are visiting friends or family, here on vacation, stopping for business, or interested in trying out one of our partners’ products.

Industry Spotlight: Oregon Adventure Rentals Read More ⟶

Trips & Trails: Santa Rita Mountains

April 6, 2021

The Santa Rita Mountains are located in the Coronado National Forest in south central Arizona, just north of the Mexican border. They’re zigzagged with a series of winding, mountainous trails. The trails vary in length and difficulty. None is long enough in and of itself to make a full trip out of. However, you could string together a couple to make for a several-day trip.

Trips & Trails: Santa Rita Mountains Read More ⟶

Gear Essentials: Van Accessories — Presented by Storyteller Overland

April 6, 2021

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 ⟶

Industry Spotlight: Rhino-Rack

March 18, 2021

The Rhino-Rack Stow It has been designed to provide excellence in strength and longevity. Molded from lightweight cast aluminum with a premium quality powder coat, the Stow It offers an impressive load capacity of 17 pounds(8 kg) and has been purposely developed for both on and off-road use.

Industry Spotlight: Rhino-Rack Read More ⟶

Industry Spotlight: Storyteller Overland

March 11, 2021

Storyteller Overland was born out of that spirit of grand adventure with a passion for equipping others to pursue meaningful experiences and live a life of discovery out on the open road and beyond. We are passionate about forever chasing the sunset across the horizon and celebrating the moments that familiarity fades away.

Industry Spotlight: Storyteller Overland Read More ⟶

Industry Spotlight: SOUNDBOKS

February 24, 2021

The New SOUNDBOKS is the third generation SOUNDBOKS. It takes the category to a whole new level with a suite of intuitive upgrades including TeamUp mode that links up to five speakers wirelessly using SKAA connectivity. It is still the world’s first (and only) Bluetooth Performance Speaker on the market.

Industry Spotlight: SOUNDBOKS Read More ⟶

Industry Spotlight: 67 Designs

February 4, 2021

Established in 2012, 67 Designs has been involved in the overlanding community for several years as the preeminent mounting solution for devices such as phones, tablets, Garmins, sPODs and more. 67 Designs offers products that are suitable for Jeep, Ford F-Series, Land Rover Defenders, Toyotas, vans, and many other vehicles.

Industry Spotlight: 67 Designs Read More ⟶

Gear Essentials: Vehicle Running Gear

February 2, 2021

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 ⟶

Industry Spotlight: Atlantic British

January 28, 2021

Since 1970, Atlantic British has been America’s oldest and largest independent supplier of premium parts and accessories for Land Rovers, Range Rovers, and overlanding enthusiasts. Our wide array of genuine, OEM and replacement parts and accessories make us the go-to choice for Rover and overland-vehicle owners all over North America.

Industry Spotlight: Atlantic British Read More ⟶

Industry Spotlight: Talus Expedition Gear

January 21, 2021

Growing up in the San Juan Mountains, brothers Dan and Will Sunderland spent their childhood hiking to some of Colorado’s most beautiful vistas from their back door and had more experience off-roading than most kids by the time they got their driver’s licenses. Together they created Talus Expedition Gear.

Industry Spotlight: Talus Expedition Gear Read More ⟶

Gear Essentials: Mountain Bikes & E-Bikes

January 5, 2021

Whether you’re wanting to combine your overland trips with your passion for mountain biking or if you’re simply shopping for a satellite vehicle to strap to your rig for shorter, two-wheeled excursions, these are the best mountain bikes and e-bikes for overlanding.

Gear Essentials: Mountain Bikes & E-Bikes Read More ⟶

Drawers: Dobinsons Dual Drawer System

January 1, 2021

With an SUV, finding a way to secure gear in the cargo area is key. The best solution to this conundrum is with a drawer system. We chose the one from Dobinsons. Specifically, we picked the brand’s dual drawer system for 5th-gen 4runner with top slide and wing kit.

Drawers: Dobinsons Dual Drawer System Read More ⟶

Gear Chronicles: New SOUNDBOKS Echoes in the Oregon Backcountry

December 22, 2020

The New SOUNDBOKS is the world’s loudest Bluetooth speaker. But is it overlanding tough? Nick Jaynes took one on his latest overland journey through the Oregon backcountry to find out.

Gear Chronicles: New SOUNDBOKS Echoes in the Oregon Backcountry Read More ⟶

Gear Chronicles: Bumpers and a Winch Can Make All the Difference

December 15, 2020

When you’re outfitting your rig for overlanding, the best place to start is with heavy-duty bumpers and a winch. If you’re building a Jeep JK, few options are better than the Rugged Ridge HD Series full-width bumpers and Trekker winch.

Gear Chronicles: Bumpers and a Winch Can Make All the Difference Read More ⟶

Start Your Build from the Ground Up with a Superlift Suspension

December 8, 2020

When it comes to building out a vehicle there are lots of opinions about where to start, from skid plates to snorkels to solar, but I decided to start from the ground up. With a new Superlift three-inch suspension lift, I headed deep into the Sonoran desert to put my Tacoma to the test.

Start Your Build from the Ground Up with a Superlift Suspension Read More ⟶

Gear Essentials: Camping Gear & Apparel

December 1, 2020

It’s almost winter and whether you’re a year-round overlander in need of some warm camping gear or if you’re simply keen to stock up on gear for those chilly mornings next spring, now is a great time to stock up on warming (i.e. life-saving) gear.

Gear Essentials: Camping Gear & Apparel Read More ⟶

Industry Spotlight: MyMedic

November 24, 2020

Why do we, the MyMedic team, care about saving lives? It’s simple. We wish someone could have saved our dad’s Life. Several years ago, our dad was in a fatal car accident in rural Utah. Due to the remote location of the wreck, it took emergency medical services more than 40 minutes to respond. Like the old saying goes, “Help is always further away than you think.”

Industry Spotlight: MyMedic Read More ⟶

Trekka’s Element Jacket Is Tough Enough for the Office & the Trail

November 19, 2020

Most outdoor jackets offer windproof and waterproof designs but few, if any offer protection from campfire embers and coals. Trekka’s innovative jacket design is ember-proof, stylish enough to wear in the office and tough enough to wear on the trail.

Trekka’s Element Jacket Is Tough Enough for the Office & the Trail Read More ⟶

Industry Spotlight: EZPack-USA

November 12, 2020

EZPack-USA, based in California, aims to distribute ECO-friendly, reusable water storage products for outdoor markets such as camping, RV, ATV and off-roading and for home emergency preparedness to assure water supply in case of natural disasters. Using these water containers can prevent countless plastic water bottles being discarded in nature or piling up in landfills.

Industry Spotlight: EZPack-USA Read More ⟶

Gear Essentials: Bumpers, Armor, Winches & Recovery

November 3, 2020

Sure, a roof rack and a fridge will make your 4×4 look and feel like an overland rig. But no overland vehicle is truly complete and ready for extended, remote travel until it’s outfitted with armor and recovery equipment.

Gear Essentials: Bumpers, Armor, Winches & Recovery Read More ⟶

Gear Essentials: Navigation, Electronics & Radios

October 6, 2020

Consider this moth’s Essentials a veritable smörgåsbord of cool overlanding gear. Plan a trip, send updated from the trail, collect solar power, and capture high-quality 4K video along the way, this list has it — and will help you — do it all.

Gear Essentials: Navigation, Electronics & Radios Read More ⟶

Industry Spotlight: REDARC

September 22, 2020

Born in Australia, REDARC has 40 years of experience in manufacturing off-grid solutions for overlanding vehicles, RVs, and trailers. They make the most rugged, reliable, and innovative battery chargers, 12V management systems and trailer braking products on the market. So there are no limits to where you can go and what you can do.

Industry Spotlight: REDARC Read More ⟶

Claymore Lights Will Change the Way You Think About Camp Lighting

September 12, 2020

The Claymore line of area lights, headlamps, and battery-powered fans will change the way you camp. Each Claymore light and fan doubles as a battery bank to charge your phone, GPS, or other USB devices. We put the new Claymore Ultra+II, 3FACE mini, and V600 to the test on the Alpine Loop in Southwestern Colorado.

Claymore Lights Will Change the Way You Think About Camp Lighting Read More ⟶

Garmin’s Overlander Makes Winging It Easier than Ever

September 8, 2020

There are many gadgets that offer the same benefits as the Garmin Overlander. Few, if any, have them all packed into one hardy, quick, and easy-to-use package. If off-road turn-by-turn navigation is something your overland journeys are missing, consider picking up the Overlander.

Garmin’s Overlander Makes Winging It Easier than Ever Read More ⟶

Sponsored Content