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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

Editors’ Choice: Overland Roof Racks

Whether you’re running an SUV or pickup, your overlanding rig is going to need a good roof rack. Luckily, there are a ton of great designs, styles, and construction-materials to choose from. So, whether you’re just looking for a place to hook an awning to or if you’re planning to strap a couple hundred pounds of gear to your roof, there’s a roof rack to fit your needs, rig and budget.

People at camp overlooking a forest at the top of a mountain trail.

Editors’ Choice: Best Overland Camp Chairs

Vehicle-based adventure travel, whether by truck, SUV, or motorcycle, can really push your muscles and back to the limits. So it’s important that once we’ve wrapped up our journey for the day, stretched our legs and set up camp, we have a comfortable seat upon which to spend the rest of the evening.

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Overland Expo SoCal

Overland Expo 2025 Educational Programming Overview 

As the overland industry grows, so does the community, which means there are ever-expanding opportunities for us to bring new types of educational programming to our audience both new and returning. And the beauty of being the foremost overland series in the country is that our events are destinations for overland travelers from all over the world who are passing through and stop for a few days to share the most fascinating stories with our attendees.  

Vanagon VW Volkswagen driving down the paved highway in Baja van life overlanding

How to: Start Overlanding

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably come across the term “overlanding.” You may have heard an acquaintance use it to describe their weekend getaway, or you might have come across it on social media. In all reality, overlanding means a lot of different things to a lot of different people.