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News

Join Us for the Women Who Wander Networking Event at Overland Expo SoCal 2026
Aimed at providing women-oriented education, networking, and training, The Women...
Honda’s Base Station Prototype Makes Lightweight Overland Camping More Approachable
Unveiled this month, Honda’s Base Station Prototype is a compact,...
Nissan Brings a Mid-Gen Refresh to the Iconic Pathfinder
Now five generations in, the iconic Nissan Pathfinder gets a...
Suzuki Brings Pint-sized Adventure Rigs to Tokyo
Suzuki is ready to hit the trails with their display...
AEV FXL is Ready for Big Adventures with 40s
AEV’s system-engineered builds have long set the bar for serious...

Gear

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.

Industry Spotlight

Industry Spotlight: Ironclad Performance Wear

Ironclad Performance Wear gloves can stand up to the toughest use cases in both industrial and recreational settings. They’re designed to stand up to tough use, and are instilled with the company values of performance, fit, and durability.

Industry Spotlight: ANTISHANTY

ANTISHANTY was founded with a simple vision: to build a rugged, adaptable trailer for any outdoor enthusiast. ANTISHANTY’s founders come from the amusement industry, with 30+ years of experience designing and manufacturing complex trailers and products.

Industry Spotlight: ICON Vehicle Dynamics

ICON Vehicle Dynamics has established itself as a cornerstone in the overlanding community by developing high-performance suspension systems, wheels, and innovative products designed to tackle the unique challenges of rugged, off-the-grid travel.

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Gear Showcase: New Gear

For this month’s Gear Showcase, we wanted to focus on some of the fantastic new equipment hitting the market in Q4. From campers to radios and from gloves to ratchet straps, we’ve curated a list of the latest and greatest just in time for your holiday shopping.

The History of Overland Expo

The history of Overland Expo is rich with stories, characters, and lessons both taught and learned. As the changes to the training area were taking shape, another major change was happening elsewhere at Overland Expo. Anyone who was there that first year at Amado is likely to remember a small group of young girls known as the “Rover Divas” having the time of their lives amidst the wonderful chaos of everything at the event. At the core of their gang was 9-year-old Grace Howard, who, despite all the ad hoc fun the Divas had, was hoping for more.