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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...

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Gear Essentials: Bumpers, Armor, and Recovery

Keeping your rig protected and prepared for recovery situations is an essential part of overlapping. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite products help you get through, and out of, those tough spots on the trail.

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Sponsors & Exhibitors at Overland Expo West 2025

As Winter turns to Spring, another exciting Overland Expo is just around the corner. Overlanders from all over the world will once again gather in Flagstaff, Arizona to celebrate a shared passion for vehicle-based travel, equip themselves with the best gear on the market, and get trained and inspired at Overland Expo West 2025. The event is bigger and better than ever with the return of long-time sponsors and exhibitors and the edition of many exciting new ones. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be revealing more news about the deals you can expect, educational opportunities, the special events happening throughout the weekend, and much more.

The Best Rigs of Overland Expo SoCal 2025

With Overland Expo SoCal’s massive turnout, both from exhibitors and attendees alike, our editors spent a good deal of time and consideration picking what we’ve deemed the best rigs of Overland Expo SoCal 2025. With over 19,000 attendees, hundreds of exhibitors, and dozens of classes, demonstrations, and all the best and brightest overlanding gear available, making the call was tough — but we did it.