
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.
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.
Finding the perfect campsite shouldn`t be the hardest part of the adventure. 🏕️
@hipcamp helps campers and overlanders discover everything from public campgrounds to unique private campsites, all in one place. Whether you`re looking for a basecamp on your way to Overland Expo or a quiet spot off the beaten path, it`s designed to make trip planning easier.
Read more on The Compass, link in bio. 🧭
Post Sponsored by Hipcamp
That’s a wrap on Overland Expo East and the 2026 event season. ❤️
From inspiring classes and hands-on learning to new gear discoveries, familiar faces, and new friendships, Arrington, Virginia gave us an unforgettable weekend.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make our final event of the year so special. 🙂
What was your favorite memory from Overland Expo East?
🎥: @trail.huntr
From our team to this incredible community, thank you. ❤️
Thank you for showing up, sharing your stories, supporting one another, and making Overland Expo East another weekend to remember.
We’ll see you at an Overland Expo in 2027. 🙌
Don’t forget to share your trip with us! 📸
Alli Jackson, Marketing & Content Director, encourages attendees to share their favorite Overland Expo moments and tag us! 🙂
New gear alert. 🚨
The Sink Cube, Grill Cube, and Kitchen Cube from @algorithmoverland all pack down into compact aluminum and steel cubes, making camp setup a whole lot easier. Plus, they come in a range of colors to match your build. 🤙
Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo in your area.