No other event features a gathering of so many overland legends, authors, and experts. Overland Expo PNW offers more than 400 session-hours of incredible programs—that’s 220+ different classes, slideshows, demonstrations, and activities—brought to you by 120+ instructors and presenters from around the world.
JUNE 27-29, 2025
DESCHUTES COUNTY EXPO CENTER // REDMOND, OREGON
FRI 8-5 | SAT 8-5 | SUN 9-3
For PNW, we have 220+ different classes and programs, totaling 400+ session hours. From beginner to advanced sessions, we have something for everyone.
2025 PNW Schedule will be posted approximately 2-3 weeks before the event.
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.
Patty, her late husband, Loren, are truly legends in the overland community: they explored parts of the world that had never seen travelers; and racked up five years and 56,000 miles with of stories, photos and extreme adventures.
Join us as we continue the 10th Season of the Overland Expo Film Festival at Overland Expo PNW in Redmond, Oregon, June 28-30. The film festival brings a curated selection of films documenting vehicle-based travel adventures to the Oasis Friday evening.
Aaron King is an adventure photographer and filmmaker who drives around the western parts of North America, capturing stunning landscapes and wildlife.
Overland Expo gives you access to hundreds of hours of classes, courses, and discussions on all things overlanding, led by experienced and passionate travelers from across the community.
Jess Caldwell is an outdoor educator, but she is also a certified Wilderness Survival Instructor, Wilderness First Responder, and a certified health coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.
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.
Patty, her late husband, Loren, are truly legends in the overland community: they explored parts of the world that had never seen travelers; and racked up five years and 56,000 miles with of stories, photos and extreme adventures.
Learn off-road driving skills and receive hands-on instruction from expert trainers in our Overland Expo Training Area. Our unique and dynamic format focuses on skills in several tracks: Driving Skills, Vehicle Recovery, Preparedness, and Maintenance. Take classes on topics such as winching, rope-work and lashing, specialty substrates, and spotting. Want to know how to get unstuck with only what you have on hand or the fundamentals of winching? Arm yourself with the best tool in the toolbox . . . knowledge.
*Must be an Overland Expo Training Ticket Holder*
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On a custom-built driving course, develop off-road skills to tackle any terrain, whether you explore locally or globally. The course is staffed by the top overland driving skills trainers in the world to provide one-to-one coaching from an expert instructor.
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 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).
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.
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 Winnebago Overland Theater. We start with an appetizer of short films before the feature film.
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.
Want to know more about Africa? Australia? What it’s like to travel solo? As a couple or family? From Regional Q&As to expert tips, the roundtables can help you plan for the trip of a lifetime. Listen to panelists with extensive experience and enjoy their tales from the road!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Not that you needed any convincing 😉 But just in case you don`t know how awesome camping at Overland Expo West is, here`s why it`s a must:
🏕️ Enjoy easy access to all the action—from sunrise coffee walks to sunset parties, the vendors, film festival, raffle, happy hours, and more
🙌 The overlanding community is one-of-a-kind—you’re bound to make new friends (or find your next expedition partner!)
🚐 Some of the coolest rigs are in the campgrounds - be sure to wander and get inspired!
✨ Keep the good times rolling after the vendor areas close and have easy access to your home base when you`re ready to call it a night
🌲 Set up camp in the beautiful pine forests of Flagstaff and enjoy the perfect combo of nature + adventure
What`s your favorite part of camping at West? Tag your camping crew and let us know if you`re coming! 👇
🎟️ Get your camping passes if you haven’t already and start planning your adventure! Prices go up 5/4.
Winnebago is heading to Overland Expo West! Join them at booth Q2 from May 16–18 to check out the EKKO, Revel, and Solis, three vehicles from their Backcountry Series built for off-grid travel and backroad discovery.
From flexible floorplans to rugged capabilities, each model is designed to help you stay out longer and go further. Come take a look inside, ask questions, and see which one fits your travel style.
🎁 While you`re there, don’t miss the chance to enter their Basecamp Essentials Bundle giveaway. Valued at $3,700, this prize pack is filled with gear to elevate your next trip—from campsite comforts to overlanding must-haves.
Whether you`re deep into the off-grid lifestyle or just getting started, the @winnebagorvs team would love to connect and talk all things travel. See you out there! 👋
Engel Coolers is proud to be a Title Sponsor at Overland Expo West in Arizona! Swing by Booth Q55 and experience the adventure-ready durability and innovation that’s made Engel a trusted name in the overlanding community. They’ll be showcasing their full line of Overland Fridge Freezers and Coolers—built tough for the trail and ready for anything.
💦 Need to cool off? They’ve got you covered with free popsicles and vacuum insulated water bottles while supplies last!
Whether you`re a weekend warrior or a full-time explorer, Engel products are designed to keep your journey moving without compromise. Come see why explorers everywhere choose @engelcoolers and get hands-on with the gear that’s redefining off-grid cooling.
📍Booth Q55 is your Overland basecamp—don’t miss it!
What do you think? Should we drop some official Overland Expo action figures?
We had to… 😂 Don’t mind the random stuff on the bottom of the second one, or the fact that he has two beers - that was all ChatGPT 🍻
@optimabatteries is proud to be headed back to Overland Expo West for another year as a Title Sponsor!
With a full line of AGM batteries, lithium powersports batteries, and a brand-new automotive lithium battery, OPTIMA has the ultimate power solution for whatever moves you. Visit the OPTIMA team at booth #Q16 to nail down the best battery option for your next adventure and to grab one of the infamous OPTIMA backpacks. 😉
Ready to upgrade your sleep setup? From rooftop tents to compact sleeping pads and off-road trailers, we’ve rounded up some of the latest gear to help you get a better night’s rest in the wild. 😴🌲
👉 Swipe through for highlights, then hit the link in bio to read the full guide.
What`s on your wish list?
Firestone is excited to be at Overland Expo West this year! Visit their booth at Q54 to learn more about Off-Road Truck and SUV tires, as well as Firestone Airide air suspension.
🥞 Make sure to stop by on Saturday at 9am, because Firestone will host a special brunch to share stories from Harvey Firestone’s Vagabond Trips in which camaraderie, innovation and adventure melded together to inspire an era of American road trips.
📷: @firestone
🏕️ Camp vibes like this… but make it 2025 ✨
Overland Expo West isn’t just an event—it’s an experience. Don’t miss your chance to wake up steps from the action, surrounded by epic rigs, good people, and good times.
Whether you’re rolling in solo, with your crew, or bringing the whole setup—there’s nothing like being part of the community from sunup to sundown. 🌄
👇 Let us know if you’ll be camping with us! We can’t wait to see you in Flagstaff!
🎟️ Premium Camping is SOLD OUT, but there’s still time to grab General Camping or Large Campsite Passes before prices go up! Learn more and grab yours at the link in bio.
