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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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Image shows a black dog relaxing on a bed in a grassy field.

Gear Essentials: Kurgo

  Many overlanders adventure with a furry copilot, and of course, we want our dog’s gear

Pelican Cargo Case on a Toyota 4Runner on a desert trail.

Gear Essentials: Storage, Racks, and Trailers

Whether you’re jostling your rig down a rough trail, parked in a sketchy area of town, or just looking to stay loaded and ready for the next trip, hauling, organizing, and securing your gear is a priority.

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3 Awesome Rigs at SoCal’s DIY Showcase

The best place to scope out interesting rigs is in the Showcase & DIY Area, where a curated selection of unique vehicles is on display. The owners of these vehicles have agreed to camp in this space for the weekend and host “home tours” for any and all interested attendees.