EastMedia APPLICATION

OCTOBER 3-5, 2025
OAK RIDGE ESTATES  //  ARRINGTON, VIRGINIA
FRI 9-5 | SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-3

Media Credentials Application East 2025

Overland Expo East / October 3-5, 2025 / Oak Ridge Estate, Arrington, VA, USA. Before proceeding with your application, please carefully review all requirements below. Even if you have been pre-approved for previous Overland Expo events, you are still required to complete this application. Do not apply if you do not meet the requirements.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS (ALL): Due to high volume of applications, you MUST meet and provide proof of at least ONE of the following requirements in order to be considered for media credentials: - Verifiable employment with a professional print magazine, newspaper, or online magazine or media site that is NOT a personal blog (see below for blog information). - Verifiable assignment as a freelance journalist or photographer from a professional print magazine, newspaper, or online magazine or media site that is NOT a personal blog (see below for blog information). You must either have an assignment or you must have a track record as a published journalist. - Owner of a blog with a significant following in a relevant industry (SEE BELOW) WE PRIORITIZE APPLICATIONS FROM WORKING MEDIA WITH ASSIGNMENTS OR FROM ESTABLISHED PRINT, VIDEO, OR ONLINE MEDIA RESOURCES.

IF YOU ARE A BLOGGER, YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

- longevity (a site with many years online) - readership (successful blogger applicants have many thousands of readers and page views in the 100,000+ range) - influence (successful applicants have 10,000+ followers on social media channels and a genuine connection to communities interested in overlanding) DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS PLEASE!
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Follow along as @nomad_rvs builds RVs in real time!

🛠️ With videos uploaded daily, they bring you along for every step of the build process. They are RVIA certified and the quality shows.

👉 Head over to their booth during Overland Expo West located at P5. You can see their most popular model - The Euphoria - and their widely anticipated Euphoria XL Twin Bed built on the 170" Mercedes AWD Chassis!
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The Ultimate Overland Motorcycle is back for 2025—built in partnership with the @overlandexpofoundation and an all-star lineup of visionary brands. 🛠️🏍️🔥 

This year’s build pushes the limits of adventure-ready design—and you won’t believe what we’ve got in store.  

Keep your eyes out for the full reveal on May 1! 👀
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We’ve been hard at work building something epic – the 2025 Ultimate Overland Vehicle is almost ready to roll  🛻💨 
  
Any guesses to what it is? 
  
Built in collaboration with the @overlandexpofoundation, @aevconversions, @tinyrigco, and an array of incredible build partners, this year’s rig is a beast on its own and is outfitted with the best in the industry. 
  
📅  Full reveal drops May 1 — don’t miss it. 
  
#OverlandExpo #overlandvehicle #offroadvehicle #offroadtruck #offroadcamper #camperbuild #truckcamper #overlandcamper
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OVR is headed to Overland Expo West! As an official media partner, @ovrmag is proud to be part of the ultimate gathering for overlanders, explorers, and gear lovers alike. Whether you`re a seasoned trail veteran or just starting your adventure journey, swing by the OVR booth to say hello, check out our latest gear picks, and meet the team behind your favorite adventure mag.

🎁 Special Offer for Attendees: Visit the OVR booth during the show and receive one-year FREE Digital Access to OVR’s full library of past and current issues—packed with vehicle features, gear reviews, travel guides, and more.

Let’s talk builds, trails, and all things overlanding—don’t miss it! We’ll see you at Overland Expo West | May 17–19 | Fort Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff, AZ.
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Why is this @kchilites engineer smiling? Besides having happy employees, they’ve been putting smiles 😎 on vehicles for over five decades.

For this year, they have something more to smile about - their newest product reveal: PLATFORM ONE™ Roof Rack. See it in person at their booth at Overland Expo West and one of their awesome employees will be happy to help.

More info at the 🔗 in bio.
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@scoutcampers is a Title Sponsor of Overland Expo West 2025, and they’re bringing the full lineup to Flagstaff 🛻🌲

Built for four-season travel and off-grid exploration, Scout’s lightweight, modular truck campers are designed to keep it simple without sacrificing capability. Whether you`re curious about their latest pop-up innovations, want to tour the hardwall Olympic or Kenai, or just looking to chat with the team that builds them - you won’t want to miss their booth.

Stop by to explore the campers in person, ask questions, and see how Scout Campers is redefining the truck camper experience with smart design and rugged capability.

📍Catch them at Overland Expo West, May 16-18 in Flagstaff, AZ and per their motto - get ready to #CampSimple.
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Get ready to #CreateYourAdventure with @Fieldvans at Overland Expo West! 🚐

This is your chance to check out the latest builds, featuring exciting upgrades to their most popular designs. Get answers to all your overlanding questions from their expert team, including insights from the one and only Alan Feld.

From 2-3 PM, join the First Aid Training session by Mana Group Training Solutions. You`ll learn essential medical skills for handling trauma and injuries while overlanding.

Stick around afterward for live music and hang out with the Field Van crew on Saturday night!

You`ll find them at their annual Field of Dreams camp area, alongside many of their customers, all weekend long. 🤙
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