While many overlanding outings include a respite from all the tech in our world, it’s still a smart idea to be able to reach out for help – and find your way home – should trouble arise. From satellite communicators to folding maps, here are the tools to both stay in touch and navigate to that special spot.
The Outback Shower System from Kakadu provides a convenient package that gives you hot water when and where you need it.
Adventuring by motorcycle is a delicate dance between weight, function, storage capacity and comfort. Here are some picks for gear we know works and works well.
DirtBox Gear is veteran-owned and we manufacture products here in America. Our products are of the utmost quality. We design affordable storage solutions for Jeep JKUs and JLUs. Our Series One Storage solutions are designed to be easily installed into the cargo area using a vehicle specific mounting plate.
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.
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.
With thousands of rigs scattered throughout the vendor aisles, camping area, and day parking, it would be impossible to cover them all. However, our team always takes some time to check out cool builds when we can, so, presented in no particular order, here are some of our favorite rigs from Overland Expo Mountain West 2025.
Scanstrut is an international leader in the design and manufacture of outdoor and marine equipment. They offer over 300 products that enhance commercial, navigation, and personal electronics in outdoor settings. Their products include mounts, charging solutions, air and waterproof cable seals, waterproof wireless phone chargers, Satcom solutions for superyachts, and tablet mounts for RVs. Their Ventura line of inlets and outlets is the first series of compact, durable external utility sockets for overlanders, vanlifers, and RV explorers.
Overland Expo Mountain West once again delivered. The annual gathering in Loveland, CO brought together plenty