No other event features a gathering of so many overland legends, authors, and experts. Overland Expo EAST offers more than 400 session-hours of incredible programs—that’s 150+ different classes, slideshows, demonstrations, and activities—brought to you by 100+ instructors and presenters from around the world.
OCTOBER 3-5, 2025
OAK RIDGE ESTATE // ARRINGTON, VA
FRI 9-5 | SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-3
For EAST, we have 150+ different classes and programs, totaling 250+ session hours. From beginner to advanced sessions, covering everything from wilderness first aid, to working on the road with Starlink, to winching and recovery. We truly have something for everyone.
2025 EAST Schedule will be posted approximately 2-3 weeks before the event.
Chris McCormack will be speaking at four Overland Expo events this summer on travel photography, solo travel, and adventure moto travel. Read this Q&A to get excited before seeing him in person
Overland Expo East is just around the corner! It’s our last event of the year and
INEOS Grenadier will be sponsoring a Ride and Drive experience at Overland Expo East 2024. The Ride and Drive will give the chance for attendees to get up close and personal with the rugged capabilities, robust engineering, and off-road prowess of the Grenadier.
Throughout the year Overland Expo has launched a new addition to each of our 2024 events with the new Women Who Wander program.
Our training pavilions get you out of the classroom and into the field. Each year we bring you technical classes essential for overlanding. Rotating topics to cover everything from how-tos about electronics to hands-on maintenance and roadside repairs to first aid and injury assessment to showing how to set up gear and what to take with you (and sometimes leave behind).
With our numerous navigation classes, there are no more excuses for getting lost when your GPS dies. Learn communications skills to enhance your overland experience. Brush up on your art of travel techniques with photography and videography classes. Stay safe with situational awareness tips from experts in their field. No matter if you drive a truck or motorcycle, we’ve got classes for you.
Each year we offer a new selection of slideshows of trips from around the world. On Friday and Saturday evenings, we host a special lineup of films at the Overland Theater. We start with short films before the feature film.
This space includes a teaching area tent that will host education related to content creation, such as photography clinics with incredibly talented photographers, “how to” classes on everything from video creation to the legal terms involved with making money as a content creator, and stories from folks who are traveling around the world.
Want to know more about Africa or Australia? What it’s like to travel solo or as a family? From Regional Q&As to expert tips, roundtables can help you plan for the trip of a lifetime. Listen to expert panelists and enjoy tales from the road!
Are you looking to up your camping game? Want to learn what gear essentials well-traveled overlanders don’t leave home without? Spend some time in this area to learn the ins and outs of overlanding from the experts.
Considering investing in an overland rig or motorcycle, and want to see how someone else has modified their rig to travel? Take a look at our “My Overland Vehicle / Moto” series. This “show and tell” series is about vehicle and moto customizations that have been put to the test of time and miles; bring your questions. Many will also share tips on how to travel.
Want to know how certain gear functions, how seasoned travelers pack their rigs or feed themselves on the road, or what it’s like to bring your four-legged friend on your next adventure? Check out the Backcountry Skills Area for information you’re bound to put to use during your next adventure.
Want to know how a specific product works? The exhibition area is the place to be. Check the schedule for times of detailed demonstrations. Look for everything from solar cooking to rooftop tents to air compressors and tow straps.
For kids, by kids! We pack the weekend with activities tailored to adventurous kids and their parents. Check out the Junior Overland Explorer program and earn patches for select classes. Kids of all ages can learn about nature journaling, first aid, knot-tying and more. For kids ages 10 and up, look for select afternoon activities—kids can learn some expedition skills with help from the Camel Trophy training team.
🌍 Meet the man who’s driven around the world—literally. Bernard Salzmann may be the most well-traveled person we`ve ever met. Raised overlanding across Africa, he has spent his life exploring the globe by vehicle.
Tour his incredible 4x4 Brimont Brutt Land Roamer—an ex-military truck transformed into a go-anywhere home on wheels that has taken him across continents, through remote landscapes, and deep into adventure.
👉 Full video on our YouTube channel (🔗 in bio)
Thank you Bernard for sharing your story with us!
📽️ @brooks_roe
The 2025 Ultimate Overland Motorcycle is kitted out with rugged, reliable gear that’s built to handle whatever the trail throws your way. 🏍️🌲
This year’s build features premium protection from trusted brands:
🧢 @klimmotorcycle - Alpha X1 helmet and newly re-engineered Dakar line of riding gear to keep you safe, comfortable, and ready for anything
🛡️ @outback_motortek – Crash bars + skid plate to shield against rocks, drops, and rough terrain
🧤 @motomachines – @hepcobecker handguards + headlight guard for extra durability up front
⚙️ @motomachines – GB Racing engine covers for critical engine defense
Whether you`re pushing the limits or cruising remote roads, this bike is ready to take you there.
👉 Tap the link in @overlandexpo’s bio to learn more about the 2025 Ultimate Overland Motorcycle and come see it in person at Overland Expo Mountain West next month in Colorado 🏔️
Overland Expo Mountain West is rolling into Loveland, Colorado, August 22–24 — and you won’t want to miss it. 🚙🏕️
Here’s what’s in store:
⚙️ 350+ top brands with the latest in overlanding, camping, and outdoor gear
🔥 Exclusive show-only deals and gear specials
🎓 150+ expert-led classes, demos, and programs
🍻 Happy hours, parties, and special events
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly activities, including programming for kids
🏕️ On-site camping for the full weekend experience
🎟️ Tickets are going fast — hit the link in our bio to grab yours and start planning your adventure.
👇 Let us know if we’ll see you there!
🎥 @brooks_roe
⚙️ Gear up for the unexpected. Whether you`re tackling tough trails or just heading off the grid for the weekend, preparation is key. 🛠️⛺
We’ve rounded up some of the top gear to keep you ready for anything the wild throws your way — from recovery kits to portable power and more. 💥
Swipe through for a quick glance then head to The Compass on overlandexpo.com to read the full roundup (link in bio).
👇 What’s a must-have for you on the road?
Cover 📸 by @travisburkephotography
Ever wonder how people actually get into overlanding? Adam and Val of @banthaoverland share their story and why they chose their custom truck camper for life on the road 🛻🌲
From muddy trail mishaps to lessons learned, they keep it real and give practical tips for getting started.
📺 Watch the full video on YouTube (link in bio) and be sure to check them out for resources for on the road 🙌
#Overlanding #TruckCamper #CampingLife #OffGridLiving #OverlandTruck #TruckCamperLife #OverlandRig #OffRoadAdventure #OverlandCouple
When you`re heading off the grid, being prepared is essential. 🧭 Whether you`re navigating backroads or tackling unexpected challenges, this year’s Ultimate Overland Vehicle—a 2025 GMC Sierra HD AT4X AEV Edition —is built to handle the unexpected and help you stay ahead of it.
This rig is outfitted with premium gear from the best in the industry to do just that, including:
🔧 @comeup.winch – Solo 12K Winch
🪓 @forresttool – The MAX Toolkit + Leather Case
🗺️ @onxoffroad – Navigation Software
📱 @tackformlive – TRAXX Slim Track Dash Bracket
🆘 @rigreadysystems – JackOut Emergency Kit
⚡ @switch.pros.official – SP9100 Switch Panel Power System
👉 Swipe through to check these components out, then hit the link in bio to explore this build further.
Big thanks to these awesome build partners who make gear to help adventurers stay ready for anything the trail throws their way.
📸: @mitchsini
Check out some of the coolest rigs we saw at Overland Expo PNW 🛻✨
👇 Which is your favorite? Which ones did we miss?
There were so many epic vehicles at the event, this is just a handful that caught our eye 🤩
🧭 Hit the link in bio to read more about these picks on The Compass at overlandexpo.com
🏔️ Come to Overland Expo Mtn West next month in Colorado to see all kinds of incredible vehicles and gear in person!
🐶 Some pups to brighten up your Monday ☀️
We had so much fun getting everyone together for Overland Expo PNW and can’t wait to do it again!
🏔️ Overland Expo Mtn West is coming up next month in Colorado. Get your tickets, plan it into your summer adventures, and bring your pups!
Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo East in Arrington, VA.