Gear Showcase: Armor, Wheels, and Recovery Gear
This month we bring you top picks in armor, wheels, and recovery gear. Check out our curated list of gear designed to get you out there and back safely and in style.
December 10, 2024
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Midland BTR1 Helmet Comms System Review
Midland is known for quality comms gear, and they’ve got another winner with the BTR1 Advanced helmet comms system that’s competitively priced and sounds sharp.
December 10, 2024
Review: Alu Cab 3-R Expedition Rooftop Tent
The Alu Cab 3-R Expedition Tent is a feature packed rooftop tent that provides a cavernous amount of space in a durable package that can stand up to countless trail miles.
November 27, 2024
Industry Spotlight
Industry Spotlight: Geyser Systems
When you’re out in the backcountry, the first thing to run out is water. Whether you’re drinking it, using it to get clean, or doing your dishes, making sure you have enough is a huge deal when you’re overlanding.
May 4, 2023
Industry Spotlight: Exploration Vans
Sitting at the base of some of the mountains that have helped shape athletes such as Richie Rude and Bode Miller, Exploration Vans is positioned unassumingly between a Gymnastics Camp and Karate Studio.
April 6, 2023
Industry Spotlight: Truck Brigade
Ryan Horton and TJ Watson, founders of Truck Brigade, came together with the shared vision of revolutionizing the overland parts and accessory market. In 2017, that vision became a reality, as Truck Brigade was founded and is today considered the industry-leading one-stop shop for overland and offroad parts and accessories.
December 20, 2022
Explore More from The Compass
The 57k Mile Transglobal Car Expedition is Complete
For over a year, we’ve been keeping an eye on the epic journey of the Transglobal Car Expedition. After a 16-month, 57,530-mile journey, the team has returned to New York City, where they started their journey back in January of 2024.
May 16, 2025
Happier Camper Debuts Traveler Summit, Which Blends Retro Vibes With Modern Amenities
Happier Camper is known for its playful, retro-inspired campers, and has been developing modular, nostalgia-fueled floor plans since its 2015 launch. Although the company made its mark by producing flexible and adjustable living spaces paired with a healthy dose of vintage colorways and quirkiness, it hasn’t offered much in the way of permanent layouts — until now.
May 15, 2025
Iconic Travel Photographer Chris McCormack to Speak at Four Overland Expos
Chris McCormack will be speaking at four Overland Expo events this summer on travel photography, solo travel, and adventure moto travel. Read this Q&A to get excited before seeing him in person
May 14, 2025