This month’s Gear Showcase does a deep dive on the latest in power and lighting for your overland adventures. From the newest battery tech and solar power to the cutting edge of rig and camp lighting, we have a little something for everyone looking to get a little more from their electrons.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
The 2026 Overland Expo season officially kicks off in Southern California, and Overland Expo SoCal is
The Overland Expo Foundation has been steadily growing since its inception in 2020. Each year the overland community’s support of their mission of has grown and the Foundation’s impact has grown alongside it. 2025 was a landmark year for the Foundation where they supported significant projects that benefitted veterans, active service members, and first responders, helped stem the growth of invasive plant species, and cleaned up miles of trails, helping keep them open for generations of outdoor enthusiast to come.
California Highway 1 is now open, and once again connecting communities and providing access to adventures along this beautiful section coast.