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Best Rigs of Overland Expo SoCal
With hundreds of rigs across the fairgrounds at Overland Expo...
Best Gear of Overland Expo SoCal 2026
Overland Expo 2026 season started with a bang this weekend...
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 – SoCal 2026 Edition
For the Overland Expo newcomer, the size of the show...

Gear

Ram TRXs

RAM’s TRX Proves that Some Things Are Worth the Hype

What does the R in TRX stand for? Rumble? The supercharged 6.2 liter definitely rumbles. Or maybe it’s right-foot-strategy? It seems that using the 702 horsepower is one of the better ways to conquer the trail in the TRX. Or maybe, it just stands for rock and roll because, well, this truck is pretty rock and roll.

Man sitting in truck on a Midland Radio

Gear Chronicles: Midland Radios

Choice of radio communication technology has become contentious in the overlanding community in recent years. Some people swear by CB. Others prefer ham radio. There’s another, easier choice GMRS. And Midland Radio’s MXT115VP3 hits that sweet spot between useful portable and powerful hardwired units in one.

Industry Spotlight

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Ford Expands Bronco Offroading Experience Offerings With 6 New Trails

A few years into Bronco Off-Roadeo, the experience has become so popular that in 2024 Ford decided it was time to launch an upgraded, overlanding-based version: Bronco Off-Road Adventures. For 2025, it gets even better: Bronco owners now have access to six new trails and unique trip experiences through the Bronco Off-Road Adventures program, running through Moab, Telluride, Death Valley and beyond.

Industry Spotlight: Belltech

Among its extensive lineup, Belltech’s most groundbreaking product is its Sprinter Van lift kits, a game-changer in the world of overland suspension. Designed for ultimate durability and adaptability, the kit features a rear block and coilover combo, front and rear sway bars, and subframe reinforcements. Developed in partnership with SlateBuilt.com, which will be the sole distributor of these kits.