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OK4WD and Mountain State Overland Team Up for a Special Evening Event at Overland Expo East
The Overland Expo East event this year just keeps getting...
Hit the Trails near Overland Expo East
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Can’t-miss Raffles, Happy Hours, and More at Overland Expo East
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GME Introduces Australian-Made GMRS Radios and Antennas to U.S. Overlanders
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The Best Rigs of Overland Expo Mountain West 2025
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Gear

Gear Showcase: Sleeping on the Trail

After a long day on the trail, there are few better things than a great night’s sleep at camp. Thankfully there are a number of exceptional sleeping options available to the vehicle-based traveler. Here are some great options that will fit any budget and sleeping style.

Gear Showcase: Communications and Handheld Electronics

Communications equipment and other handheld electronics have come to be central tools in our travels. Whether they keep us together, entertain us, allow us to call for help, or simply stay charged, electronics are part of overlanding.

Sea to Summit Ascent sleeping bag

Review: Sea to Summit Ascent Sleeping Bag

The Ascent sleeping bag from Sea to Summit provides a great balance between a fully-performance focused sleeping bag and comfort when camping out of your rig. With the ability to provide a comfortable nights sleep across a wide temperature range it can easily be your only sleeping bag for three-season camping. 

Industry Spotlight

Industry Spotlight: REDARC

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: ALP Next-Gen Propane Generators

When you need to power accessories and gadgets during an overland journey, there are few better options than a portable generator. ALP’s nex-gen propane generators eliminate most of the issues that plague gasoline generators. ALP propane generators don’t put off noxious fumes, can be stored inside, and require less maintenance.

Industry Spotlight: Nomadica Outfitters

Oregon-based Nomadica Outfitters is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Kovea overland equipment and a one-stop shop for discerning overlanders. Nomadica Outfitters was founded to help others feel the same sense of peace and freedom that the founders’ adventures have brought them.

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Traveler Summit by Happier Camper sure dues make us happy-er

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.

The ADV Moto Crowd Can Level Up and Throw Down at Overland Expo West

Every Overland Expo is packed full of classes and sessions to help inspire and educate you for your future adventures. Amongst our programming schedule, you’ll find courses for adv moto enthusiasts of every skill level. A small sample of the variety of courses you can expect includes: