Overland Expo East 2026 Recap
Relive Overland Expo East 2026 in Virginia, featuring new overland gear, off-road adventures, expert education, and unforgettable community events.
October 27, 2026
Passion. Travel.Overlanding.
The world's premier event series for adventure travel enthusiasts
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We Know Adventure
Overland Expo® is the world’s premier event series for do-it-yourself adventure travel enthusiasts, with hundreds of session-hours of classes for 4-wheel-drive enthusiasts and adventure motorcyclists, inspirational programs, speakers & trainers from all over the world, the Overland Film Festival, roundtable discussions, demonstrations, food, and a large expo featuring several hundred vendors of adventure travel equipment, camping gear, bikes, vehicles, and services.
GET YOUR BEARINGS
The Compass is a hub for all Overland Expo content. Get your bearings and head off in the direction of your choosing.
Industry Spotlight: HIPCAMP x OVERLAND EXPO
Hipcamp is the #1 app for finding and booking 500,000 campsites, it’s 100% free, and it’s used by over 8 million people to access a wide range of sites.
October 22, 2026
Leitner Designs Brings Its ACS ROOF Platform to Subaru Wilderness Models
Leitner Designs released a new version of the ACS ROOF Platform Rack for the Subaru Outback Wilderness and Forester Wilderness.
October 21, 2026
Inside Overland: The Vision, People, and Craftsmanship Behind Field Van
The first Inside Overland, a new video series, kicks off with the very first Overland Expo title sponsor, Field Van.
October 19, 2026
REDARC REDWorks Power Panels: Dual Battery Systems Simplified
As we work remotely and take along more modern conveniences into the backcountry, power needs climb.
October 14, 2026
Community Spotlight: Keith McAdams
Keith McAdams is a key member of the Overland Expo team, and a dedicated backcountry explorer.
October 14, 2026
Best Gear of Overland Expo East 2026
Last weekend thousands of overlanders gathered in Arrington, Virginia for Overland Expo East 2026. A highlight of the event for many is spending time perusing the vendor area looking for new gear that makes our passion for overland travel safer, easier, or more comfortable.
October 29, 2026
MINI Teams Up With Helinox and Autohome for New Untamed Edition
Adventure-ready vehicles come in all sizes, and the upcoming 2027 MINI Countryman Untamed Edition brings a
October 27, 2026
Overland Expo East 2026 Recap
Relive Overland Expo East 2026 in Virginia, featuring new overland gear, off-road adventures, expert education, and unforgettable community events.
October 27, 2026
Industry Spotlight: HIPCAMP x OVERLAND EXPO
Hipcamp is the #1 app for finding and booking 500,000 campsites, it’s 100% free, and it’s used by over 8 million people to access a wide range of sites.
October 22, 2026
Leitner Designs Brings Its ACS ROOF Platform to Subaru Wilderness Models
Leitner Designs released a new version of the ACS ROOF Platform Rack for the Subaru Outback Wilderness and Forester Wilderness.
October 21, 2026
Inside Overland: The Vision, People, and Craftsmanship Behind Field Van
The first Inside Overland, a new video series, kicks off with the very first Overland Expo title sponsor, Field Van.
October 19, 2026
Inspiring the Adventure
Discover how Overland Expo gears up our top moto and vehicle picks for epic travel. Dive into detailed build stories, gear guides, and real adventures from the road.
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Photo by Brett Willhelm, Willhelmn Visual Works