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OK4WD and Mountain State Overland Team Up for a Special Evening Event at Overland Expo East
The Overland Expo East event this year just keeps getting...
Hit the Trails near Overland Expo East
If you’re heading to Overland Expo East and you’re looking...
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...

Gear

Gear Essentials: Tires & Wheels

Tires and wheels can make or break an overlanding adventure. And, as it turns out, every overlander has a steadfast opinion on both. So, we put our heads together and picked the best tires and wheels for overlanding — for both 4x4s and for adventure motorcycles.

Beat Beaver Fever with LifeStraw Go Stainless Steel Water Bottle

One of the drawbacks of overland travel is not having enough water to sustain long periods away from civilization. The spectre of water-borne illness is very real, especially in the mountains where giardia and cryptosporidia have a high-likelihood of occurring in natural streams, rivers, and lakes.

Industry Spotlight

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The Best Rigs of Overland Expo East 2024

With Overland Expo East 2024 just a few days behind us, we are still basking in the afterglow of a long weekend spent with new and old friends, world-class education, the latest adventure gear, and hundreds of awe-inspiring rigs.

We spent a good part of our time at Overland Expo East this year scouring the vendor, camping and parking areas for standout overland rigs of all shapes and sizes. From the recently released INEOS Grenadier to a couple truly classic builds, here’s are the rigs that we wish were in our driveways.

Industry Spotlight: Cascadia 4×4

Cascadia 4×4 was founded in 2013 by two high school friends, Tom Dyakowski and Dave Loretto. Auto enthusiasts intent to stand-out by committing to innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service.