Compass

News

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

Gear Showcase: September, 2023

Whether alone or with friends, the simplest of dishes or a feast you’ll never forget, everything just tastes better after a long day on the trail.

Gear Showcase: August, 2023

August is halfway gone, and that means for many overlanders, cooler temps are just around the corner. This month we’ve rounded up new gear, big and large, plus a great option for fly-and-drive adventure. 

Editors’ Choice: Traction Boards

Traction boards quicker and easier than hooking up a recovery strap or unspooling a winch. A good a set of recovery boards can get you unstuck in a matter or minutes.

Industry Spotlight

Explore More from The Compass

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.