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The Ultimate Basecamp: Camping at Overland Expo West 2026 
Discover the ultimate overlanding experience. Learn about camping passes, the...
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...

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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