
Dusty Tracks and Wide Open Space with the 2025 Ultimate Overland Vehicle
Connie Rodman takes the 2025 Ultimate Overland Vehicle out for an offroad tour of Colorado’s wide open grasslands.
We all have stories to tell, even if we never intend to write a book, create a feature film, or take to the stage. My Overland Story is a celebration of your adventures and trips out into the world—be it a weekend trip around your local forest or a multi-year expedition spanning several countries.
At Overland Expo, it is the community of vehicle- and motorcycle-based travelers that make each event so unique. The Community Spotlight is a collection of narratives promoting the voices of storytellers from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Using the form below, submit either a written or video story about an overland trip that you have completed for a chance to be featured on the Overland Expo website, social media, and more!
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If accepted, your story could be featured on the Overland Expo Blog “Community Spotlight”, on Overland Expo social media posts, incorporated into Overland Expo events, etc. We may contact you for additional details prior to publishing and will notify you when/if your story is used.

Connie Rodman takes the 2025 Ultimate Overland Vehicle out for an offroad tour of Colorado’s wide open grasslands.

I was awakened at first light by the most beautiful songbirds of which I had never

Flagstaff, Arizona – After a year of designing and assembling this year’s truly Ultimate Builds for

For overland travelers who push the boundaries of adventure, choosing the right vehicle is essential. The 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4X AEV Edition is the Ultimate Overland Build 2025. With a factory-engineered blend of strength, off-road technology, and premium features, this truck is a serious contender for the best adventure-ready platform available straight off the lot.

The AEV enhancements strengthen the GMC Sierra HD AT4X’s off-road dominion. With 35″ Goodyear Territory MT tires on AEV 18” Salta® wheels and a factory-installed 1.5″ suspension lift, you’ll be capable of handling the toughest off-road conditions from climbing steep inclines to navigating through rocky paths. Equipped with heavy-duty, AEV stamped-steel, powder-coated front and rear bumpers, this truck offers enhanced protection against rocky landscapes. Additionally, the rugged underbody protection with AEV stamped-steel skid plates will help you transition effortlessly from highways to rough terrains, securing vital components such as the steering gear and the transfer case.

After Overland Expo East, I immediately turned my attention to one of my favorite fall adventures, fishing for native brook trout.

The 2026 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X empowers owners to work hard and play harder by delivering more

There’s something about picking up a freshly built rig that makes me giddy. When it’s the

Connie Rodman takes the 2025 Ultimate Overland Vehicle out for an offroad tour of Colorado’s wide open grasslands.

I was awakened at first light by the most beautiful songbirds of which I had never

Flagstaff, Arizona – After a year of designing and assembling this year’s truly Ultimate Builds for

For overland travelers who push the boundaries of adventure, choosing the right vehicle is essential. The 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4X AEV Edition is the Ultimate Overland Build 2025. With a factory-engineered blend of strength, off-road technology, and premium features, this truck is a serious contender for the best adventure-ready platform available straight off the lot.
From custom builds to adventure-ready classics, the rigs at Overland Expo East did not disappoint. 🔥
Swipe through some of our favorites. Got a rig we missed? Drop a photo in the comments! 🚙
Read more about each rig on The Compass. Link in bio.
#OverlandExpo #Rigs #OutdoorVehicles #OffRoad #CustomBuilds
What’s that one piece of overland gear you can’t live without? For Jonny Feld, CEO of @fieldvans , it’s an onboard air system. Airing down and being able to air back up is such a key element when transitioning from off- and on-road travel.
This is an excerpt from our latest video series, Inside Overland (link in bio to watch the full video).
Orange you glad it’s Halloween? 🎃👻
#UltimateOverlandVehicleBuild #Halloween #OverlandExpo #Spooky #Orange
Access to public lands is something many of us value, but protecting it is a responsibility we all share.
In this Faces of the Foundation spotlight, Anthony Sicola, co-founder and Board Officer of the @overlandexpofoundation, shares why stewardship, community, and conservation are at the heart of the overland experience.
Read the full article on The Compass, linked in our bio and below.
@overlandnomads
#OverlandExpo #OverlandExpoFoundation #Overlanding #PublicLands #Stewardship
Overland Expo East in photos. 📸
What were your favorite moments from the weekend?
#OverlandExpo #Camping #Outdoors
Thank you to our Overland Expo East Title Sponsors. 🙌
🚙 @jeep brought attendees behind the wheel with the Jeep Experience Ride & Drive.
🏕️ @gowanderbox gave attendees a closer look at their adventure-ready builds.
🎶 @subaru_usa hosted Camp Subaru LIVE!, featuring food, live music, and campfire vibes.
#OverlandExpo #Virginia #Overlanding #AdventureTravel #OffRoad
Not a small garage, but instead a full end-to-end fabrication and assembly factory creating 80+ overland dream machines a year. This is @fieldvans Fresno, CA, production facility, a building the same family has been making custom vans in for over 26 years.
This is just a taste of what you’ll see and hear in our latest video series on YouTube, Inside Overland (link in bio).
Every great adventure runs smoother when the group stays connected. @GME_USA`s range of GMRS communication solutions, including the new XRS-660-U handheld, is designed to help overlanders stay connected on the trail, at camp, and beyond.
From handhelds and vehicle-mounted radios to external antennas, reliable communication helps improve awareness, coordination, and confidence when exploring remote places.
Whether navigating technical terrain, keeping track of the convoy, or checking in with camp, GME`s range is built to support every adventure and help keep the conversation going when it matters most.
Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo in your area.