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Can’t-miss Raffles, Happy Hours, and More at Overland Expo East
Whether you’re coming for the food, the friendships, or the...
GME Introduces Australian-Made GMRS Radios and Antennas to U.S. Overlanders
After more than 40 years of developing two-way radios for...
The Best Rigs of Overland Expo Mountain West 2025
With thousands of rigs scattered throughout the vendor aisles, camping...
The Gear That Caught Our Eye at Mountain West
Overland Expo Mountain West once again delivered. The annual gathering...
Overland Expo Mountain West ’25 Recap
We just wrapped up another fantastic Overland Expo PNW with...

Gear

Solo Stove Debuts New Multifunctional Cooler, the Windchill 47

After acquiring a suite of companies with fire pit-adjacent offerings, Solo Stove has come out with its own multifunctional cooler, the Windchill 47, which offers the ultimate trifecta of summertime chill vibes: food and beverage cooling, personal A/C, and misting.

Traveler Summit by Happier Camper sure dues make us happy-er

Happier Camper Debuts Traveler Summit, Which Blends Retro Vibes With Modern Amenities

Happier Camper is known for its playful, retro-inspired campers, and has been developing modular, nostalgia-fueled floor plans since its 2015 launch. Although the company made its mark by producing flexible and adjustable living spaces paired with a healthy dose of vintage colorways and quirkiness, it hasn’t offered much in the way of permanent layouts — until now.

Gear Showcase: Gearing Up for Summer

Summer weather is just around the corner. This month we have a curated list of companies and products aimed at equipping your summer overlanding adventures. We have a host of recommendations from skid plates to tires to first aid as well as a host of other gear to take on your trips this summer.

Industry Spotlight

Industry Spotlight: CompoCloset

CompoCloset was born from experiences. Their co-founder and CEO, Richard Peter, was “living the van life” with his girlfriend, who suggested they put a composting toilet in their campervan. Richard was sold on the concept of composting toilets: they are better for the environment, and you can stay out off the grid longer with no need for hookups and no wasted water!

Industry Spotlight: Outdoorsy

Outdoorsy is a crew of camping folks running the #1 most trusted RV rental marketplace in the world. Overland Expo is one of their favorite events to attend as a team because they love meeting overlanders rolling in from all corners of the country.

They’re stoked to be headed to Overland Expo PNW in just a few weeks. You can find them at booth A438.

Industry Spotlight: The Escapod TOPO2

In the ever-evolving world of outdoor gear, having equipment that can withstand the toughest challenges is essential. Let’s delve into the key features that make the TOPO2 teardrop stand head and shoulders above its competitors when it comes to ruggedness and reliability.

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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.