Prep for Future Adventures at Overland Expo East
Overland Expo East is just around the corner! It’s our last event of the year and
September 26, 2024
EastEDUCATION & INSTRUCTORS
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
LIST OF PROGRAM OFFERINGS
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.
Reserve Your Sessions
- Camping Passes
- If you have purchased a camping ticket, about 2 weeks before the event, you will receive an email invite to sign up for classes.
- Popular classes fill up quickly, so do not delay in your selection.
- Weekend & Day Passes
- No access to Driving / Recovery & Instructional Classes.
- Do not need to sign up for sessions in advance: Seminars, Roundtables, Demos, Slideshows, Films, Kids Activities, and Exhibitor Demos.
- But we recommend you download the app and create a schedule for the weekend!
Featured Programming
Get Behind the Wheel of a Grenadier at the INEOS Ride and Drive at Overland Expo East
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.
September 24, 2024
Meet Amazing Explorers at Women Who Wander
Throughout the year Overland Expo has launched a new addition to each of our 2024 events with the new Women Who Wander program.
September 18, 2024
A Newcomer’s Guide to Overland Expo East – 2024 Edition
With hundreds of vendors, over 100 presenters, trainers, and VIPs, and more than 500 session hours of education. With so much to choose from, this can be both exhilarating and a bit overwhelming for the first-time attendee to an Overland Expo. With that in mind, here’s a brief introduction to what we have going on, along with some tips to get you going.
September 17, 2024
Visit Our TEACHING AREAS
HANDS-ON PAVILIONS
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).
CLASSROOMS
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.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY AREAS
FILM FESTIVAL
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.
Storytelling Pavilion
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.
ROUNDTABLE PANELS
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!
OVERLAND ESSENTIALS AREA
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.
SHOWCASE & DIY VEHICLE AREA
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.
Backcountry & Culinary Pavilion
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.
PRODUCT DEMO
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.
KIDS ADVENTURE AREA
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.
CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW #OVERLANDEXPO
Conceived on a frozen lake in the Northern United States, you may find Imperial Outdoors roaming anywhere traditional RVs won’t go. Built to exceed the boundaries of a traditional camper, Imperial Outdoors is your all-weather, all terrain home away from everything.
Come see @imperial_outdoors_rv at Overland Expo West this year at their NEW booth Q105 where they will be releasing two new series built for your Overland Journey!
🎉 Ready for a good time? Overland Expo West is next week!! We can`t wait to get together in Flagstaff for an epic weekend filled with gear, vehicles, community, education, and adventure.
➡️ Swipe through for a preview of some of the special areas you’ll get to explore over the weekend and the special events you won’t want to miss.
👇 Who’s coming? What are you most excited for?
📍 See you in Flagstaff! Tickets at the link in bio 🎟️
Thank you to all of our special area + in-booth party sponsors:
- Oasis Bar & Foodcourt sponsored by @sunflarexplor
- Kids Adventure Area sponsored by Bronco Wild Fund / @desertforddealers
- Thursday Happy Hour sponsored by @barebonesliving
- Friday Happy Hour sponsored by @topsknives
- Saturday Happy Hour sponsored by @maxxistires
- Film Festival sponsored by @krugxp
- Toyota Game Night hosted by @toyotausa
- Moto Party sponsored by @motorcycleriderjustice
- Breakfast with @firestone
- Raffle supporting the @overlandexpofoundation
- Camp Subaru Party hosted by @subaru_usa
The Pinnacle of Overlanding Trailers is coming to Overland Expo West 2025. The all-new @patriot.campers ST5 Supertourer will be making its show debut.
Built in Australia, engineered and designed for the world, the ST5 redefines what’s possible in an Overlanding Trailer. Luxury living, lightning-fast setup, and unmatched durability in off road conditions.
See it in person at the Patriot Campers booth Q34 at Overland Expo West.
Tommy Camper Vans has redefined vanlife in Arizona, setting a new standard with unmatched in-house capabilities—including a full-service dealership, professional paint shop, and custom-built roof racks—all under one roof. Known for their hand-crafted, custom camper vans, Tommy delivers unbeatable quality, pricing, and turnaround time.
At the helm is Mikey Rudman, a visionary builder driven by a mission to streamline the custom van experience. Backed by the most skilled craftsmen in Arizona, Mikey and the Tommy team are revolutionizing the way adventure vans are built—merging custom craftsmanship with efficient manufacturing processes.
🚐 Now, @tommycampervans proudly introduces “The MAV”—the ultimate luxury adventure van packed with premium features and designed for those who demand comfort and capability. Come see it in person at Overland Expo West and meet the team behind these incredible vans!
🌄 The road is calling. Tommy Camper Vans is ready to build your dream.
Calling all Adventure Seekers! Come see @toyotausa in Booth Q30 at Overland Expo West May 16-18 for your chance to win a 4Runner Trailhunter, plus a cash prize! Check out the all-new 2025 Trailhunter 4Runner—plus the Trailhunter Tacoma and 1958 Land Cruiser. Don’t forget to complete a quick survey in exchange for some Toyota swag!
🎉 Starting at 7pm on Friday night, come to Toyota Game Night for free food, drinks, and prizes. We`ve got a special mystery celeb, too, so you definitely won`t want to miss it!
For over 50 years, Four Wheel Campers has been handcrafting rugged, pop-up truck campers designed for true backcountry adventure. Their campers offer the perfect balance of durability, comfort, and go-anywhere capability, and their low-profile, lightweight designs have become legendary in the overland world. 🔧🌲🏔️
👉 Check out the latest Industry Spotlight to learn more and see why Four Wheel Campers is still leading the pack — link in bio!
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1: @ryanburch
3: @travisburkephotography
2, 4-5: @fourwheelcampers
Introducing ARCANE WARRIOR at Overland Expo West!
Roll up to Booth L38 in Flagstaff, Arizona, and get up close with this new brand built for overlanding. @arcanewarriorglobal gear snaps seamlessly onto any rig, giving adventurers a unified, battle ready setup that is as stylish as it is rugged.
Born in 2020, each patented piece is designed, tested, and built to withstand the wild and looks good doing it. Courage, resilience, and passion fuel every product. Stop by their booth to see how true warrior gear can transform your next expedition.
📍 Find them at Booth L38 from May 16-18
🌐 Explore the full lineup at arcanewarrior.us
The Overland Expo West education + event schedule is live! You’ll find hundreds of classes, education sessions, demos, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or new to overlanding, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to elevate your skills, meet incredible people, and learn from overlanding OGs.
👉 Swipe through to see the different education areas you`ll get to explore during the event, and head to the link in bio for education highlights and a link to the full schedule.
From how to plan an overlanding trip, border crossings, and finding campsites to vehicle repair and recovery, cooking on the road, and vehicle tours, there’s something for everyone.
What sessions are you most excited about?
🔥 Overland Expo West is coming up fast, May 16-18 in Flagstaff, AZ. There are only 2 days left to save on tickets so get yours now! 🎟️
Thank you to our education area sponsors:
- @landsharkoverland
- @bushlapausa
- Rig Ready Systems
- @uhaul
- @midlandusa
- @kumhotireusa
- @hankooktireusa
- @quadlock
- @denalicampers
THE WORLD IS OUT THERE GO SEE IT!
Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo East in Arrington, VA.