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A Newcomer’s Guide to Overland Expo – PNW 2026 Edition
Since its inception in 2009, Overland Expo has grown exponentially,...
Specialized Debuts the Levo 4 X: The Next Evolution of Adventure Travel
Specialized Bikes is calling the new S-Works Levo 4 X...
Overland Expo Presents the Film Festival Lineup for PNW 2026
Overland Expo PNW 2026 is just around the corner and...
Overland Expo Foundation Invites Attendees to Give Back at Pacific Northwest
Overland Expo is about more than exploring the outdoors. It's...
Community Spotlight: Arvin Monarrez
There’s a great chance that if you’ve checked in at...

Gear

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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.

Industry Spotlight

Midland GMRS Radio

Industry Spotlight: Midland Radios

Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri – the heart of the country, Midland is committed to creating innovative products that take your communication to new levels.

Wagan Tech

Industry Spotlight: Wagan Tech

Who is Wagan Tech? Since 1983 we’ve been right here in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, providing vehicle-lifestyle gear that drives you forward and keeps you #RoadReady.

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Best Gear of Overland Expo SoCal 2026

Overland Expo 2026 season started with a bang this weekend in Costa Mesa, California hosting over 15,000 attendees and hundreds of vendors. We were on the hunt for new, impressive products to support our overlanding passions and this weekend didn’t disappoint. Dozens of products caught our eye, offering unique solutions to common issues we face out on the trail. Of those, here’s our top 10 products we saw, ranging from camp hygiene to roof top tents, to recovery equipment and beyond.