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Alldogs Offroad Coop (ADO) is a cooperative based out of Lincoln, NE, and offers several Titanswap suspension options for Nissan Frontier & Xterra applications.  A Titanswap is essentially a long travel suspension unique to the Nissan midsize 4×4 platforms, which allows a combination of aftermarket and OEM components to significantly increase wheel travel and off-road performance, thanks to commonality shared between their midsize (Frontier, Xterra, R51 Pathfinder) and fullsize platforms (Ti

Tune Outdoor introduces the M1L, a compact, lightweight truck camper designed to deliver maximum livability with minimal footprint. Weighing as little as 322 lbs, the M1L is engineered for backcountry travel, allowing access to tighter trails and more remote terrain without compromising vehicle capability. Its low-profile design maintains drivability while the full pop-up canopy creates a spacious interior once deployed. The M1L features a hard-sided pop-up construction with a durabl

Since its inception in 2009, Overland Expo has grown exponentially, expanded to five events across the United States, each featuring hundreds of vendors, over 100 presenters, trainers, and VIPs, and nearly 500 session hours of education. With so much to do during the event, it can be both exhilarating and a bit overwhelming for the first-time attendee to an Overland Expo. Here’s a brief introduction to what we have going on, along with some tips to get you going, whether you’re an Overland E

Even though I have been on tour for the past few months for my day job, there are certain events I am taking time off for. This is one of them. The annual Bald Mountain Jeep Trail cleanup project with the Virginia Four-Wheel-Drive Association has been one of my favorite events of the year. Going […]View the full article

The Pacific Northwest offers some of the most stunning backcountry terrain in the country. To explore it properly, you need the right gear, vehicles, and knowledge. When Overland Expo PNW 2026 takes over the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond, Oregon, from June 26-28, you will have the chance to connect directly with the brands that make off-grid travel possible. This year, we bring an incredible lineup of sponsors and exhibitors to the high desert. Walking the vendor village is

Since its inception, the robust education and training available for attendees to Overland Expo has been at the heart of the event. That tradition continues at Overland Expo West 2026, just a few weeks away. Join us in Flagstaff, Arizona, from May 15 – 17, where you can learn from a vast group of industry experts and community members on just about every overlanding subject under the sun. We have twelve different areas set up for overlanding education – here’s what we have planned and where to f

I’ve been in your shoes.  I get it.  Prior to joining Overland Expo as their National Sales Director, I held the same position with American Expedition Vehicles.  In fact, most of my career has been with a manufacturer in either racing and performance or offroad and overlanding.  I’ve worked countless shows and events, always asking the same question:  Are we getting the results we’d hoped for?  Are we seeing any tangible ROI?  What I came to learn was that the first question we need to ask ours

Join us as we kick off the 12th Season of the Overland Expo Film Festival sponsored by Remote Vans at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona, May 15-17. The first stop of the film festival this year will be a special one. The evening will start out with the much anticipated first episode of season 2 of Desk to Glory’s adventure film series, Expedition Portal Presents Why We Overland: For a History Lesson | Bosnia-Herzegovina. Following the Desk to Glory film, we’ll have the very first scre

We have just wrapped up the final issue of Volume 2—and it has some wonderful content we had much joy in creating and curating. A peek inside this all-digital edition: Overland: 2,000 Miles in a 50-year-old Truck Equipped: Classic Safari Fly-Camp Skills: The Art of Survival Classic Kit: The Alaskan Camper Cartographia: John C. Frémont Makers: Bayntun-Rivière, Bookbinders Field Arts Share: Sarah Reid Field Arts: How to Make Paint from Plants Field Arts Book: Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours Arts

As Overland Expo West 2026 is just a month away, we’re excited to announce that the Off-Road Business Association, will be an exhibitor and sponsor on-site in Flagstaff next month. ORBA is a subsidiary of SEMA that’s dedicated to protecting access to public lands, launching regional economic impact reports, expanding coalitions and partnerships, and supporting federal legislation that preserves motorized access to outdoor spaces.   ORBA is also joining us as a sponsor of Overland Expo We

Ready to be a part of the premier overlanding event series, but don’t know where to start? We have a few tips for first time exhibitors or anyone who wants a refresh on how to show up. Tip 1 — Know why you’re here (and measure it)  Before you design a booth or order swag, decide the single highest-priority goal for this Overland Expo show: build brand awareness, find new customers, launch a product, generate direct sales, etc. Give that goal a measurable KPI (e.g., X qualified leads, Y p

Graeme and Luisa Bell are long-term overland travelers, authors, and field-tested storytellers who have spent more than a decade living and traveling full-time on the road with their children, Keelan and Jessica, and their dogs, Chewy (a South African Yorkie rescue) and Daisy (a Mexican street dog rescue). The Bell family have circumnavigated South America, traveled from Argentina to Alaska, crossed the United States multiple times, and driven from Europe to their native South Africa via the wes

Dometic is taking a different approach to experiential marketing this spring, launching a Los Angeles-based campaign that gives consumers direct access to the outdoors with no planning required. Starting today, April 14, the outdoor tech company will offer a limited number of fully equipped off-road vehicles for free 36-hour getaways, positioning the initiative as a frictionless way for city dwellers to step away from daily routines and into nature. The program centers around a small

Dometic is taking a different approach to experiential marketing this spring, launching a Los Angeles-based campaign that gives consumers direct access to the outdoors with no planning required. Starting today, April 14, the outdoor tech company will offer a limited number of fully equipped off-road vehicles for free 36-hour getaways, positioning the initiative as a frictionless way for city dwellers to step away from daily routines and into nature. The program centers around a small

The latest rooftop tent from Thule, dubbed the Widesky, provides more than just a good night’s rest. Beyond the great living space, it’s relatively lightweight and a great match for almost any overland rig. While it isn’t the first tent we’ve seen with a sofa, it does put a spin on this awesome addition to your backcountry abode. Photo by Thule Photo by Thule Photo by Thule Photo by Thule The Widesky is a pop-up style rooftop tent featuring two struts, a slope r

The Off-Road Business Association is an advocacy organization that represents motorized off-road businesses. ORBA’s member businesses represent the full spectrum of entities that support the overlanding, powersports, racing, four-wheel drive, and motorcycle disciplines of off-roading, including OEM and aftermarket manufacturers, retail and e-commerce businesses, installer shops, local and national clubs, professional and grassroots racing organizations, trade shows, and industry professional org

In a couple of short months, Overland Expo PNW returns to beautiful Redmond, Oregon. The Pacific Northwest is home to countless miles of awesome overland routes that provide excellent opportunities for exploration and camping, no matter what kind of vehicle you choose for your overland journey. At Overland Expo PNW, you can check out the latest and greatest gear from 300+ vendors, learn from world-class instructors, and, of course, check out the cool rigs all across the event all weekend long. I

So…it turns out I have a bit of a problem with collecting travel and adventure-oriented bags. By last count, I had 37 of them, comprising duffels, totes, roller bags, suit carriers, laptop slings, laptop backpacks, camera bags, hiking bags, backpacking bags, and travel backpacks. They take up a ton of space, I’ve spent a king’s ransom on them over the years, and it is quite inconvenient to juggle gear between bags when I need to go somewhere. As an antidote, I did what any rational person would

It should come as no surprise to anyone who has attended an Overland Expo that the overlanding community is a tight-knit group with friendships that span years, miles, and social media. Recently, at Overland Expo SoCal, we caught up with Nolen Yapp. Nolen has been a part of our team; he’s currently working with the passionate Land Rover experts at Classic Overland, and before all of that, he was no stranger to overland trips far and wide. Read on to learn more about his story. OE: Thanks

It should come as no surprise to anyone who has attended an Overland Expo that the overlanding community is a tight-knit group with friendships that span years, miles, and social media. Recently, at Overland Expo SoCal, we caught up with Nolen Yapp. Nolen has been a part of our team; he’s currently working with the passionate Land Rover experts at Classic Overland, and before all of that, he was no stranger to overland trips far and wide. Read on to learn more about his story. OE: Thanks

If you’re overlanding and adventuring with a canine companion, you don’t want to miss the latest addition to Overland Expo West. Dogs and Donuts happening at Overland Expo West, May 17th, 10 am -12 pm. It’s a great chance to ensure that you’re better prepared to address dog emergencies. This session is led by Dr. Stacey Thomas, a frequent exhibitor and instructor at Overland Expo events, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her back at Overland Expo West this year. Dogs and Donuts at

It doesn’t get the attention the more exciting aspects of overlanding do, but a good night’s sleep is often the difference between a great trip and a frustrating one. Thankfully, it’s never been easier to equip yourself and your family for deep sleep on the road. For this month’s gear showcase we’ve put together a list of products from mattresses to truck toppers to full builds that promise to bring the zzzz’s. Kimbo Campers — Kimbo 8 Founded in 2016 by invent

Overland Expo West is just over 40 days away, and it’s shaping up to be another amazing weekend with world-class exhibitors, hundreds of hours of instruction, and thousands of great rigs. One part of the weekend that should be on your “can’t miss” list is the creator area. Here you’ll find an amazing group of content creators who truly walk the walk. Not only can you check out their adventure rigs, but over the weekend, you’ll have a chance to learn from their expertise as you prepare to record

Bozeman, Montana to Cape Town, South Africa. 25,000 miles connecting three continents over the course of four months. An entire spectrum of cultures, geography and geopolitics. That’s what we willingly took on for XOVERLAND’s newest series, Milestones: Global Expedition. This series captures the entire journey, from the easternmost reaches of North America to the northern extremes of Europe, and all the way down to Africa’s southern edge. It’s the longest and most demanding expedition we’ve don

If you’re new to overlanding, the language alone can feel like its own trail to navigate. Words like rigs, kits, recovery, and trails get tossed around casually in camp conversations and on social media, but they each represent an important piece of the bigger picture. At its core, overlanding is about self-reliant travel and exploration by vehicle, where the journey matters just as much as the destination. Along the way, you will hear enthusiasts talk about their rig, the vehicle they have

The Overland Expo Sourcebook is your guide to get inspired and outfitted, no matter where your overland journey takes you. Each year, tens of thousands of attendees take the Sourcebook home, and it serves as a comprehensive directory of vendors for every overlanding modification and accessory you could ever dream of. Plus, each year, a selection of stories, how-tos, and featured products provides inspiration for your next trip or build. Now, you can check out the 2026 Overland Expo Sourcebook on

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Nissan is gearing up to roll out what might be its most dialed midsize truck yet, the Premcar-built Navara PRO-4X Warrior. And yeah, as you probably already figured, it’s not coming to the U.S. Which somehow makes it even more appealing. Unveiled alongside the all-new D27 Navara, this Warrior concept is less about flashy show truck vibes and more about what overlanders actually care about. Real upgrades. Real usability. The kind of stuff you’d spec out yourself if you were building a rig

Nissan is gearing up to roll out what might be its most dialed midsize truck yet, the Premcar-built Navara PRO-4X Warrior. And yeah, as you probably already figured, it’s not coming to the U.S. Which somehow makes it even more appealing. Unveiled alongside the all-new D27 Navara, this Warrior concept is less about flashy show truck vibes and more about what overlanders actually care about. Real upgrades. Real usability. The kind of stuff you’d spec out yourself if you were building a rig

Imagine waking up to the crisp, pine-scented air of the high desert. You unzip your rooftop tent, brew a fresh cup of coffee on your tailgate, and step directly into the epicenter of the global overlanding community. This is not just another weekend getaway. This is the immersive, round-the-clock experience of camping at Overland Expo West 2026. For adventure travel enthusiasts, securing a camping pass takes the Overland Expo West experience to the next level—immersing you fully in t