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A Newcomer’s Guide to Overland Expo – PNW 2026 Edition
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Specialized Debuts the Levo 4 X: The Next Evolution of Adventure Travel
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Overland Expo Presents the Film Festival Lineup for PNW 2026
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Overland Expo Foundation Invites Attendees to Give Back at Pacific Northwest
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Community Spotlight: Arvin Monarrez
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Gear

This New Zippo Multi-tool is FIRE!

This multitool has everything you need to reliably start your fire in the backcountry or in your own backyard and is a must for your kit.

Gear Essentials: Storage, Racks & Trailers

Storage solutions — from racks to trailers and everything in between — are as essential to overlanding as the vehicles themselves. After all, our gear makes our journeys possible. With that in mind, Overland Expo compiled its favorite overland gear storage solutions.

Industry Spotlight

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Ford Expands Bronco Offroading Experience Offerings With 6 New Trails

A few years into Bronco Off-Roadeo, the experience has become so popular that in 2024 Ford decided it was time to launch an upgraded, overlanding-based version: Bronco Off-Road Adventures. For 2025, it gets even better: Bronco owners now have access to six new trails and unique trip experiences through the Bronco Off-Road Adventures program, running through Moab, Telluride, Death Valley and beyond.

Industry Spotlight: Belltech

Among its extensive lineup, Belltech’s most groundbreaking product is its Sprinter Van lift kits, a game-changer in the world of overland suspension. Designed for ultimate durability and adaptability, the kit features a rear block and coilover combo, front and rear sway bars, and subframe reinforcements. Developed in partnership with SlateBuilt.com, which will be the sole distributor of these kits.

the new iKamper x Rivian skycamp mini rooftop tent is the perfect addition to a Rivian with a sleek, aerodynamic design and maximum comfort.

iKamper and Rivian Just Released An EV-Specific Rooftop Tent 

The Rivian x iKamper Skycamp Mini Rooftop Tent — designed and sized specifically to fit a Rivian R1T or R1S and based off the SkyCamp 3.0 Mini platform — features PFAS-free construction and integrates Rivian’s eye catching aesthetic throughout the design, including exclusive color options including signature yellow accents, blacked-out hardware, and Rivian badges inside and outside the tent. The SkyCamp Mini Rooftop Tent’s EV-specific design feature comes in the form of a sleek, aerodynamic hardshell, designed to minimize drag and maximize range.