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Overland Expo SoCal 2026 Wrap-Up: A Massive Start to the Adventure Season 
Last weekend Overland Expo SoCal was the place to be...
Subaru Introduces the All-Electric Trailseeker and Expands Presence at Overland Expo 2026
Subaru is stepping into the electric adventure space with the...
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
The Overland Expo Foundation raffle is your best chance to...
Try Before You Buy with Sandy Vans Rentals
If you’re looking to dive into van life but want...

Gear

Gear Showcase: December, 2022

Winter is a great time to hit the backcountry when crowds, temperatures, and bugs are at an all-time low. So grab some gear and pick a weekend for a getaway during all of the hustle and bustle.

Woman powering camp with the Goal Zero Yeti Lithium 1500X Portable Power Station

Editors’ Choice: Overland Generators

Vehicle-assisted adventure has a different look than it did just a decade ago. Specifically, our reliance on wayfinding electronics, camp lighting, and satellite internet makes it much different than simply loading your rig with a tent, your headlamp, and a cooler of food and heading off into the backcountry for the weekend.

2022 The Ultimate Overland Holiday Gift Guide

The holidays will be here before you know it, and it’s never too early to get started on your shopping list. We’ve rounded up some of the best gear to outfit adventurers heading into the new year.

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Overland Expo West 2025 Recap

What a thrill it was to finally meet so many cool overlanders, whether they were inventors showcasing their new products, educators who walked through how-to’s with patience and precision to make sure I and the rest of the class attendees understood the concept, or presenters who told their dreamy tales of adventure and set alight in me a new level of wanderlust.