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Overland Expo East 2025 Programming Overview
Overland Expo is excited to share one of our most...
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
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Can’t-miss Raffles, Happy Hours, and More at Overland Expo East
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GME Introduces Australian-Made GMRS Radios and Antennas to U.S. Overlanders
After more than 40 years of developing two-way radios for...

Gear

Liberate the Roof. Mount Your Tent on the Trailer Hitch.

Rooftop tents are awesome. They provide an easy-to-use and comfortable sleeping platform for virtually any overland rig. They have one potential downside, however: accessibility. Being high off the ground means that not everyone (or every creature) can easily access them. Rubicon Expedition Products’ Hitch Tent System aims to eliminate that downside forever.

Gear Essentials: Tents & Awnings

Few pieces of overlanding kit are essential as tents and awnings. Although both have been around virtually as long as overlanding itself, there have been lots of entrants with big breakthroughs in both segments. This makes tough to know which is best. These are Overland Expo’s favorite tents and awnings.

Gear Essentials: Fridges, Coolers & Camp Kitchens

Having a well sorted, well stocked overlanding kitchen can make or break an adventure. Arguably, quality food preservation and preparation is the building block of any overland rig. These are our favorite fridges, coolers, and camp kitchens for overlanding.

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Editors’ Choice: Best Overland Navigation Tools

While many overlanding outings include a respite from all the tech in our world, it’s still a smart idea to be able to reach out for help – and find your way home – should trouble arise. From satellite communicators to folding maps, here are the tools to both stay in touch and navigate to that special spot.