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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

Gear Showcase: August, 2022

It’s mid-adventure season, and we have some great gear options for you this month, from electronics and trail armor to cargo boxes and portable air conditioners. You read that right, portable air conditioning. Read on to find our picks for the best new gear on the overland market.

REVIEW: Gazelle T4 Hub Tent Overland Edition

Gazelle’s T4 Hub Tent Overland Edition is a quick-deploying tent with lots of interior volume and enviable headroom. In its base form, it pops up in around a minute and folds away nearly as quickly. However, it isn’t without its foibles.

What I Learned on a 480-Mile Pure-Electric Overland Trip

I’ll admit that I went into my Lightning loan expecting it to fall flat. Instead, Ford’s latest pure-electric pickup proved to me that EVs are indeed ready to take on overland adventures — albeit carefully orchestrated ones.

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Overland Expo Mountain West ’25 Recap

We just wrapped up another fantastic Overland Expo PNW with loads of attendees, exhibitors, instructors, and staff. With lots of sun and cool evenings, we beat the heat wave and enjoyed phenomenal weather stunning Redmond, Oregon, and everywhere you looked there was innovative gear, awesome rigs, and people gathered together to learn, connect, and listen to each other’s incredible stories.