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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

Industry Spotlight

Industry Spotlight: Body Armor 4×4

An essential part of any Overland setup is a place to sleep. The Body Armor 4X4 Sky Ridge series Pike 2-person roof-top tent is the ultimate in backcountry camping, comfort, and convenience. The covered entrance, skylight and three large view windows with mosquito netting, exterior awnings and interior zip-up closures allow you to easily adjust for privacy, natural light, and airflow.

Industry Spotlight: Helux Industries

Helux E-Series powered coolers can run while plugged into a power source. Distinctively, the E-Series also features an integrated lithium battery that can keep the cooler running if it’s disconnected from an external power source.

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.

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Industry Spotlight: Off-Road Travel TV

Off-Road Travel TV stands as the only weekly cable television program dedicated exclusively to off-road adventure travel and the overland lifestyle. Each week, the show transports viewers to spectacular remote locations while showcasing the latest gear and accessories that make the modern overland lifestyle so popular and appealing.

Gear Showcase: Spring Gear

For many of us, adventure seems very far away. Fields of snow outside our windows and a heater straining to keep up with the endless encroaching cold may keep some of us from exploring, but Spring is on its way. Soon thousands of our fellow overlanders will once again emerge from our shelters seeking the outdoors. For those dreaming of that day, here’s 10 products that we think will make Spring outings that much better.

Sponsors & Exhibitors at Overland Expo West 2026

The largest overlanding event in the world will be coming back to Arizona in just a few months. Join overlanders from all over the world in Flagstaff, Arizona to get educated, equipped, and inspired to continue your overlanding adventures. Over the next few weeks, we’ll have more news about the deals you can expect, educational opportunities, the special events happening throughout the weekend, and much more.