
Overland Expo 2026: Year in Review
The 2026 Overland Expo season has wrapped up, and as we gear up for the 2027 event series, we wanted to take a look back at the five awesome events we shared with the overland community this year.
Day 1 set the tone from the start — good energy, full schedules, and a crowd ready to be here. Here's a look at how it went.
Day 2 was all about the people. Overlanders connected, found their crew, and spent the day exactly they you belong.
Day 3 closed the way every good weekend should — with momentum still running high and a community that stuck around until the very last moment. See you in 2027.
"This is our first time at Overland Expo, and we'vedone very well. Our custom work performs well at these shows. We're excited to be here, and we've already signed up for next year. There's a good match with the guests here because they love being outdoors. We even designed a knife specifically for the Overland Expo shows because it resonates so well with the community. We've seen great traffic, connected with plenty of people (and their dogs) and sold more here than at other events we’ve been to. I'd encourage other exhibitors to check it out." - Rucker Knives, T.J. Rucker
"We've exhibited at Overland Expo before, but this was our first PNW event, and it's been a blast. It's great to get our apparel collection in front of people, especially since the line is new. We have a heavy presence in the Pacific Northwest, and we find a real connection with the overland community. When our audience isn't snowboarding or skiing in the mountains, they're out camping. Getting our product in front of people, gathering feedback and soaking up the vibe has been great." - 686, Jay Sheldon
"This is my first time attending and exhibiting at Overland Expo, and it's been a great experience. We sold out, so it's been I'd absolutely tell other exhibitors to get out here. There have been a lot of people, and I'm already looking forward to the next one." - Tantalus Rapid Brew, Jay Cherwa
"What keeps us coming back is the chance to connect with customers who are living the overland life, show our newest products, and cement our place in the community. This event hits a valuable intersection of camping, outdoors, adventure and off-road sports, making it a great way to reach our growth audiences. We've debuted products here before, offered attendees exclusive early access, and it went very well. We highly recommend it." - Pelican
"Everything you want is right here. The vans and trucks were cool, and I found some great products to help with organization. It was a fantastic show, and I'd absolutely travel to another Overland Expo." - Josh D. (Day Pass)
"The newest gear and the nice weather keep us coming back. It's always great to see what's out in the camping world. I bought some accessories for my Gazelle tent and even convinced my friend to do the same. Everyone here is friendly and like-minded, so we can connect over the gear we love, and being able to bring my dog is huge. After learning about all the options for cooking while camping, I want to cook more. Overland Expo is unique and welcoming to everyone, whether you're just starting out or you're a serious camper." - Hannah G. (Premium Camping Pass)
"Cool products, cool people. I'm doing a Sprinter build, so I came looking for van products and gear, and I found plenty. It was fun talking to people about all the different places they've been to. Overland Expo is the place to connect with awesome people and walk away with really cool ideas." - Simon S. (Day Pass)
"We've been coming for a few years now, the deals and rigs keep us coming back. We checked out gear for my 4Runner and wanted to get inspired on what more I can do to it. Seeing what other people have done to their rigs pushed me to get out there and do more with mine." - Aiden & Danny (Day Pass)

The 2026 Overland Expo season has wrapped up, and as we gear up for the 2027 event series, we wanted to take a look back at the five awesome events we shared with the overland community this year.

It is no secret that overlanders are gear heads. One of our favorite parts of Overland Expo is exploring the hundred of vendors in search for cool new products to support upcoming travel. Overland Expo PNW 2026 exceeded expectations with a healthy collection of new and notable gear including a first peek at the long awaited book on Loren and Patty Upton’s lifetime of travel adventures. Here’s ten things that caught our eye that we think you should check out:

We rounded up some of our favorite rigs of every shape and size from Overland Expo PNW.

Overland Expo PNW 2026 felt less like a trade show and more like a homecoming for everyone who’d rather sleep under the stars than under a roof.