Fall Adventures in the 2024 Ultimate Overland Vehicle
After Overland Expo East, I immediately turned my attention to one of my favorite fall adventures, fishing for native brook trout.
THE 2024 ULTIMATE OVERLANDVEHICLE Build
Powered by GMC, Built by overland expo
While plenty of GMC trucks are built for adventure, with the introduction of the Canyon AT4X, GMC is redefining off-roading for mid-size trucks. With a bold new look, a totally redesigned interior, and a host of extreme off-roading hardware and innovative tech, the GMC Canyon AT4X was the perfect starting point for our mid-size Ultimate Overland Build.
Photos by Andy Sedano
2023 GMC Canyon AT4X
The GMC Canyon AT4X is a phenomenal off-road platform in stock form, so we wanted to focus on taking that great foundation to the next level in terms of capability, ease of use, and overall functionality as a dual-purpose, overland vehicle. Every modification was carefully thought out by the Overland Expo team and our build partner, Peak Suspension, so as not to detract from the premium ride quality, comfort, and drivability that GMC trucks are known for.
We’re so excited to tell you more about our build partners who provided the modifications needed to outfit this truck. Please visit their pages below for information on each of the incredible products featured on this build.
This truck will be at all four Overland Expo events this year, starting with its debut at West. Come check it out for yourself!
THE BUILD STORY
Why we chose the 2023 GMC Canyon ATX4, build gear chronicles and stories from the road.
A Colorado Overland Adventure with the Ultimate Overland Vehicle
The 2024 Ultimate Overland Build tackles a 200 plus mile journey on a great Colorado overland trip.
The Art of Letting Things Happen with the 2024 Ultimate Overland Build
My mission was to take the 2024 Overland Expo Ultimate Vehicle Build, a fully kitted GMC Canyon AT4X, on a trip from Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, Utah to Redmond, Oregon for Overland Expo PNW.
Miles of Adventure with the 2024 Overland Expo Ultimate Overland Vehicle
With a route that passed through some of the most adventurous and scenic areas in the Southwest, I knew there would be plenty of chances to put the GMC Canyon AT4X to the test.
Overland Expo Unveils 2024 Ultimate Vehicle Build Featuring GMC Canyon AT4X at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff May 17-19
Overland Expo, the premier overlanding event series in the world, today announced the 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X as the featured vehicle for its 2024 Ultimate Vehicle Build on display at Overland Expo West at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, Arizona on May 17-19.
How We Developed GMC’s Canyon AT4X Into Our Vision of the Ultimate Overland Vehicle
After the last three Ultimate Overland Vehicle builds, a mid-sized truck was obviously the next choice.
BUILD GEAR
The gear we chose for the Ultimate Overland Vehicle Build and why.
Battery Management System: REDARC Manager Alpha100
Introducing the revolutionary three-way battery charger that allows you to power anything, everywhere, all at once.
Bedrack and Cargo Management: Leitner Designs ACS Forged Active Cargo System
Leitner Designs makes the toughest, most premium truck bed storage systems available. Over-engineered and over-built, Leitner’s patented Active Cargo System (ACS) is the only modular rack-based storage solution on the market.
Floor Liners: Husky Liners – X-Act Contour Floor Liners
If you are looking for Husky Liners top of the line floor liner that combines the
Winch: ComeUp USA Solo 9.5rs Self Recovery Winch
Comeup is proud to offer the SOLO Series winches available in both 9500 and 12500 ratings.
Recovery Gear: Maxtrax Extreme, Kinetic Rope, Static Winch Rope, and Fuse Shackle
Maxtrax Extreme MAXTRAX XTREME is manufactured in Australia using our secret recipe; a heavy-duty, super-tough, engineering-grade
Power Station: Bluetti AC240
BLUETTI AC240 with BLUETTI MultiProtector tech IP65 rating is the latest outdoor power station ace for
Power Distribution & Control: Switch-Pros SP9100 Switch Panel Power System
The Switch-Pros SP9100 is a fully programmable and customizable solid state power distribution system. The SP9100
Winch: 589 Fabrication Bumper
The Mini Fighter can accommodate most 10,000 lbs. winches with a non-integrated control box.
Wheels: Torque Wheels Canyon (TW401R)
The Torque Wheels Canyon (TW401R) is flow formed through an advanced rotary forming process to give
Comfort: Aeronaut Hoverquilt and Firequilt
Aeronaut engineered 3D boxes of fabric filled with premium 700 fill power down that’s responsibly sourced. The super soft, quiet materials were designed to have the perfect balance of durability and weight.
Comms: Midland MXT575VP4 Two-Way Radio, MXMC01 Microphone, and SPK200 External Speaker
Bring unmatched radio range to every adventure with Midland’s MXT575VP4 MicroMobile Two-Way Radio, MXMC01 ANC Microphone
Protection: AEV skid plates, rear bumper, snorkel
For this year’s Ultimate Overland Build, AEV added toughness with a full suite of skid plates, a rear bumper and snorkel.
Refrigerator: Project X 41 QT Blizzard Box
Introducing Blizzard Box, a revolutionary portable electric cooler designed to redefine your on-the-go cooling experience. Unlike
Alu-Cab: 3R Expedition RT Tent, 270-degree awning, Shower Cube
We turned to the South African company Alu-Cab for sleeping quarters, some relief from the sun (or rain) and a private, spacious place to wash up.
Spare Tire Carrier: RiG’d UltraSwing
The UltraSwing is the ultimate swing out tire carrier and accessory hitch rack. Mount a spare,
Power: Battle Born 100Ah 12-Volt Heated LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery
Battle Born lithium-ion batteries are designed for long-term use and can last up to 10 times longer than lead-acid batteries, plus they are 80% lighter.
Vehicle Modification Insurance: Tredder Specialty Equipment Insurance
Tredder is an insurance policy that works hand in hand with your current vehicle policy, providing
Tires: BFGoodrich All-Terrain 33-inch T/A KO2
Baja T/A KR2 tires feature CoreGard, which provides split and bruise-resistant sidewall rubber, increased rubber thickness and an Advanced Deflection Design, which keeps protruding objects from snagging and splitting the sidewall.
Auxiliary Driving Lights: Vision X 4.7-inch and 6.7-inch CG2 Light Canons
Introducing the CG2 Light Cannon Series from Vision X Lighting, a beacon of power and adaptability
Cooking: Blackstone Adventure Ready 20-inch Camping Griddle
With 2 independent heat zones, a combined 13,000 BTUs, and 280 sq. in. of cooking space, this griddle top is big enough for you to cook a variety of different foods in quantities large enough for a small group.
Phone Kit: Quad Lock Car Windscreen Suction Mount
Quad Lock’s ability to keep your device firmly in place over rugged landscapes is unparalleled – plus it will charge your phone wirelessly.
Camp Kitchen: Jetboil Flash Cooking System, Genesis Basecamp, & Silicone Coffee Press
Flash Cooking System Blistering boil times come standard on the Flash personal cooking system, the ultimate
Emergency Communications: ZOLEO Global Satellite Communicator
Seamless global messaging for smartphones is here! ZOLEO connects with one’s smartphone or tablet to provide
Vehicle Builder: Peak Suspension
Based in Southern California, Peak was founded in 2018 by a group of lifelong off-road enthusiasts.
Exhaust System: MagnaFlow Overland Series Cat-Back Performance Exhaust System
The MagnaFlow Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon Overland Series Cat-Back Performance Exhaust System #19648 is engineered
Tools: Forrest Tool Company MAX Multipurpose Toolkit Signature Edition
Forrest Tool Company has been creating rugged and military-grade tools for more than 25 years. The
Storage: DECKED Drawer System
DECKED’s all-new drawer systems are offered in two distinct configurations: full-size pickup trucks and cargo vans
Cellular Signal Booster: WeBoost Drive Reach Overland
The Drive Reach Overland is our cell phone signal booster kit, specially designed for overland and
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We’ve built the Ultimate Overland Vehicle in partnership with these great brands.
CHARITY AUCTION
This Fall, the Ultimate Overland Vehicle was put up for auction on Bring-A-Trailer, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Overland Expo Foundation. Thank you to all that participated!
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