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Overland Expo SoCal 2026 Wrap-Up: A Massive Start to the Adventure Season 
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Subaru Introduces the All-Electric Trailseeker and Expands Presence at Overland Expo 2026
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A Newcomer’s Guide to Overland Expo – So Cal 2026 Edition
For the Overland Expo newcomer, the size of the show...
Win Big for a Great Cause at the Overland Expo Foundation Raffle
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Try Before You Buy with Sandy Vans Rentals
If you’re looking to dive into van life but want...

Gear

Gear Showcase: Summer Moto Gear

With outdoor weather hitting its peak, it’s a shame to spend your adventure time in a vehicle. Moto adventures are calling. Get yourself outfitted with this month’s gear showcase and get out there on two wheels (or maybe even three).

Industry Spotlight

Industry Spotlight: Scout Campers

Scout Campers took the world by a storm this year, launching a new-brand line of lightweight, off-grid truck campers. Unlike traditional RVs, which are complicated, heavy, and often inefficient, Scout campers are an invitation to travel lighter and more simply off the grid.

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.

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Gear Showcase: Fall Gear

With the Summer quickly turning to Fall, now is a great time to stop and evaluate how your overland gear has been serving you. What has been falling short? Where are you needs going? What is coming out that will make your adventures safer, more comfortable, or get you further or out there longer? For this month’s Gear Showcase, we’ve put together another curated list of gear we think may help you answer those questions.