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A Newcomer’s Guide to Overland Expo – PNW 2026 Edition
Since its inception in 2009, Overland Expo has grown exponentially,...
Specialized Debuts the Levo 4 X: The Next Evolution of Adventure Travel
Specialized Bikes is calling the new S-Works Levo 4 X...
Overland Expo Presents the Film Festival Lineup for PNW 2026
Overland Expo PNW 2026 is just around the corner and...
Overland Expo Foundation Invites Attendees to Give Back at Pacific Northwest
Overland Expo is about more than exploring the outdoors. It's...
Community Spotlight: Arvin Monarrez
There’s a great chance that if you’ve checked in at...

Gear

Gear Chronicles: One Man’s Quest for Fire

The Original Fire Reflector by MC Ranch Overland concentrates heat and light back onto the user. It also helps conserve resources as wind is blocked and doesn’t burn the wood faster. Above all, it fosters a sense of community by creating a space that people want to be around, where they talk, share stories, and create memories.

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.

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Overland Expo Presents the Film Festival Lineup for West 2025

Join us as we kick off the 10th Season of the Overland Expo Film Festival sponsored by GOAT BOXCO at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona, May 16-18. The film festival brings a curated selection of films documenting vehicle-based travel adventures both near and far to the Oasis Bar and Food Court Sponsored by XPLOR Friday evening.

Instructor Spotlight: Overland For Good

Overland Expo is excited to welcome the Lostetter family back from their incredible 18-month journey along the Pan-American Highway. The Lostetters, aka Overland For Good, are a family of four whose love for the outdoors originated with hobbies like hiking and backpacking before moving onto vehicle-based traveling in order to reach harder-to-reach destinations.