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 Expo veteran or a newcomer experiencing all the excitement for the first time.

Things to Do Before You Arrive

First things first. If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, head over here and do that. With your tickets in hand, be sure to download the Overland Expo app from your phone’s app store (links below). The official app gives you access to the event map, event schedule, and an easy way to find the vendors or classes you are looking for. Once you have the app, be sure to select “Overland Expo Mountain West 2025” as the event and let it download the event-specific data.

Once you arrive, the overland world is your oyster. Here are the highlights to get you on your way:

Educational Opportunities

A huge part of our event revolves around education. Classes are open to everyone and run all day long in our education pavilion, and the DIY area. There are a ton of classes ranging from cooking classes to electrical and solar systems, first aid on the road, border crossings, overland marketing, and nearly two hundred other classes.

We have a number of education areas dedicated to overland instruction. Each of these locations have an broad focus or educational theme tying the classes offered there together.

For people newer to the overlanding world or people looking to refresh their skills, be sure to check out the classes in the Overland Essentials Area. There you can get a thorough education on foundational skills like trip planning, map reading and navigation, communications, and what to do if something goes wrong, among many other topics. Highlights include Graham Jackson’s How to Plan Your Overland Trip, a perennial favorite, and Jason Specht’s Route Building 101, along with a host of other great classes from new and returning instructors.

For those looking to deepen their backcountry skills or up their camp cooking game, there will be classes just for you all weekend long at the Backcountry & Culinary Pavilion sponsored by Rugged Luxury Motors. Among the laundry list of great classes offered, check out “Ceviche in the Wild” with Top Chef Alum Chad White and Zach Elseman’s Splint Happens: Improvised First Aid for Overland Travel.

Looking to expand your technical skills up close and personal? Come by the Hands-on Pavilion. We have great classes and demonstrations throughout the event. Here you’ll find classes on trail tire repair, the Overland Radio Hands-On Lab taught by Scott Jensen, several first aid classes by Lee Vernon, as well as some great map and compass classes. That’s just the start of what you can find there all weekend long. Check out the full offerings on the app.

For those seeking adventure inspiration, the Storytelling Pavilion will be the hub of great adventure storytelling all weekend. We have a stunning lineup of people who have traveled the globe and will be sharing the inside stories behind their travels, including the good, the bad, and the ugly of extended travel. You can’t go wrong with any of the presentations planned for the weekend, but you don’t want to miss Patty Upton’s The Epic Voyager of the Sand Ship Discovery. She and her late husband Loren circumnavigated the globe in a 1966 Jeep CJ–5, spanning over 5 years and 56,000 miles, including a Guinness Book of World Records entry for the “First All-Land Crossing of the Darien Gap. You can hear all about their adventures on Saturday at 11:00.

The Women Who Wander programming has been an increasingly popular part of Overland Expo since its start just a few years ago. Come to the Women Who Wander Pavilion sponsored by Chrysler, where a wide variety of women-oriented classes, roundtables, and get togethers will offered throughout the event. Classes range from tips on offroad driving to mastering your offroad vehicle components, to safety and security as a solo female adventurer. Come help kick off the weekend’s adventures on Friday at 9:00 am for the Welcome and Community Conversation for Women Who Wander (or Who Think They Might Like to).

The Learning Lab sponsored by Wanderbox will make its debut at Overland Expo MW this year. The educational space is intended to provide more intensive education for those looking to do a deeper or more advanced dive into a given topic or area. The instructor / attendee ratio is smaller in this teaching area, allowing for open dialogue and complex learning. Topics range from budgeting to solo travel to mounting a conservation-oriented expedition among so many more topics.

For those wanting to go deeper into a topic, the Round Table Pavilion hosts roundtable panels and Q&A sessions with our experts. Topics vary across a broad range from budgeting to travel medicine to bringing your pet along for the adventure. Additionally, there are a number of regional Q&A’s happening all weekend long. If there’s a destination, domestic or abroad you’ve been dreaming about, there’s probably a roundtable for you. Here’s your chance to interact with the people who have done what you want to do.

If you have kids with you, be sure to check out the Kids Adventure Area, where we have kid-centric classes and adventure activities running all weekend long. The Kids’ RC Driving course is a particularly popular option. While the education is oriented toward kids, there is still a lot of great content for parents looking to bone up on their backcountry skills alongside the next generation of overlanders. One important note – parents need to stay with their kids at these classes.

Check out the Overland Expo app for a full schedule of classes.

Vendors

No doubt, the vendor area is one of the most popular parts of Overland Expo. This year, our Mountain West event will have more than 350 vendors there, with those numbers growing every day. Just about anything overland-related you can imagine can be found for sale, but the most enjoyable thing may be just wandering around and discovering new and interesting kit. You’ll find some in-booth demos, giveaways, and demonstrations going on in the vendor area – a further reward for wandering about a bit. The complete list of vendors can be found here.

You’ll find exclusive deals aplenty throughout the area, with some vendors offering their best prices of the year. If there is something particular you are looking for, check out our evolving show specials list to see some of the best deals to be had.

Relax at the Bivvys

Our first bivvy, sponsored by Hankook Tire is the perfect place to take a seat, recharge your phone, and plan your next move. We also have a number of informal, small group classes taking place at the bivvy in the Showcase and DIY Area throughout the weekend.

Get Behind the Wheel at the RAM Ride and Drive

RAM is bringing 1500 and 2500 series pickups to Overland Expo Mountain West, where you can get behind the wheel of a variety of trim packages on a custom off road track designed to showcase these vehicles’ offroad prowess. You’ll have one of RAM’s expert ambassadors along the way giving you tips and tricks to get the most out of these vehicles. Alternately, you can elect to see what these machines can do from the passenger seat as RAM’s experts pilot their pickups through the course demonstrating their features.

Evening Festivities

While you will spend your days attending classes, visiting our amazing vendors, and dreaming about your next overland adventure, we’ve got plenty in store for you in the evening with the hub of activities occurring at the Oasis Bar & Food Court.

Friday night, start off at 5:00 pm with the Happy Hour sponsored by Bowen Customs. Enjoy refreshments, live music, and a chance to get to know thousands of your fellow overlanders at the Oasis Bar & Food Court. Dress up in your best Red, White & Blue; Friday’s Happy Hour theme is Made in the USA!

Following Happy Hour, the world famous Moto Party sponsored by Rider Justice will take place from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The party requires a separate add-on ticket to your admission, but brings a catered dinner, open bar, a raffle with a huge breadth of prizes, and live music by the Pat & O Show. Read more about the party here.

Also taking place from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm is the Toyota Game Night taking place in their booth at C42. Join the folks at Toyota for an evening of fun and games alongside light appetizers and mocktails and raffle prizes.

Saturday evening’s activities start early at Camp Subarau LIVE! where there will be snacks, beer, and wine along with live music at their booth at C13 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

The festivities continue with Saturday’s Happy Hour sponsored by Kaymar back at the Oasis Bar and Food Court at 5:00 pm and going until 7:00 pm. Break out your best outback style; Saturday’s Happy Hour theme is Aussie Night!

Be sure to stick around after it for the Overland Expo Foundation Raffle which kicks off at 7:00 pm. The mountain of raffle prizes grows bigger and bigger every event with some truly impressive gear that just might be going home with you.

Alternately, head over to the Women Who Wander Community Conversations & Networking Event from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at locaton 14 on the map. Grab your complimentary welcome drink, make a plate, and find a seat around the fire with some new friends. There will be a Q&A with Chloe Kuo a.k.a. @chloekuotaco, followed by a Q&A with Kaitlin Pennell, Senior Analyst – Sponsorship Strategy & Production at Toyota. Bring your questions for these special guests. After chatting with Chloe and Kaitlin, we’ll pass around the mic to hear from attendees about various resources and groups that cater to and support women in the overland community and then break out into smaller group discussions. This is definitely a can’t miss part of the evening.

Ready to Join Us?

Now that you know what to expect and what can’t be missed, click the link below to make sure you join in on the fun later this month in Loveland, Colorado.

Overland Expo Mountain West is just around the corner, and if you’re bringing your pint-sized adventure buddies, you don’t want to miss out on the family-friendly program. All weekend long, there are great opportunities for kids to get involved with the fun, plus parents who are curious about taking their kids on the road have a great chance to learn from some seriously well-traveled parents.

For starters, kids don’t want to miss the RC off-road driving course sponsored by the Overland Expo Foundation. They can steer RC cars around a course that includes all the challenges and obstacles you’re likely to find deep in the backcountry. The course is open all Friday 1 PM – 3:50 PM, Saturday 10 AM – noon, Saturday 1 PM – 3:50 PM, and Sunday 10 AM – noon, so be sure to stop by for miniature off-road action.

If you’re considering taking your family on the road long-term, or maybe you’re just curious how parents even manage such a feat, you need to check out Overlanding as a Kid: What We Packed and What We Learned with the Lostetter Family. Overlanding as a kid is way different than it is for adults. You’re stuck in the car, you need to stay entertained, and there’s never enough space for all your stuff. This class is for kids (and parents!) who want real advice from two kids who have been there. We’ll share what we’ve learned about staying busy on long drives, what we wish we packed, and what we totally didn’t need. We’ll also tell stories about the weird, fun, and crazy things we’ve done, like eating guinea pig or jumping off cliffs, because the best part of overlanding is trying new things and getting out of your comfort zone. Come hang out and get inspired to make your own adventures! The Lostetter family is hosting the session in the Kids Adventure Area on Friday at 11 AM and on Saturday at 9 AM. You can learn more about the Lostetters in the Instructor Spotlight linked below.

Wrapping up the weekend, the Leave It Better than You Found It: A Clean Up Scavenger Hunt kicks off on Sunday at 1 PM. Stop by the Overland Expo Foundation Booth to participate in this fun event.

And throughout the weekend, if you’re looking for a spot for the kids to wind down, you can swing by the Kids Adventure Area for Free Time. The Overland Expo team will have art supplies available.

Check out the growing list below for a preview of some of the exclusive discounts and promotions you can expect at Overland Expo Mountain West, August 22-24, 2025 in Loveland, CO. Grab your tickets today to shop these deals all weekend long.

A little background on the Showcase and DIY Area: Folks submit applications to take part in the Showcase and DIY Area. Our team selects applications based off of their vehicle’s attributes, travel history (has it actually been out doing the dang thing??) and the backstory of the vehicle’s owners. Each of the vehicles selected are scheduled for a designated time slot during the weekend’s festivities, in which the owners will give tours of their vehicles. Attendees are welcome to walk through the area at any time during show hours, and can request a vehicle tour from any vehicle owner. It’s a great way to make new friends, share stories and learn!

In anticipation of the event, here’s a sneak peek at a small selection of the vehicles that have traveled from across the globe to meet us in Colorado. Whether you’re daydreaming about your ideal rig, want to get inspired to make some mods on what you’re currently driving or simply want to share some high fives and good vibes, the Showcase and DIY Area is a can’t-miss installation of Overland Expo Mountain West.

The Lostetters: 2010 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 5.7V8 4×4

About The Lostetters:

The Lostetters, otherwise known as Overland For Good, are an adventurous family who just returned from their 18-month journey down the Pan American Highway, traveling through Central and South America. Passionate about overlanding, they document their experiences to inspire others to explore the world on their own terms. Known for their down-to-earth, practical advice, Overland For Good shares insights on everything from vehicle preparation and route planning to budgeting and living on the road. Their mission is to make overlanding accessible to all, offering real-world tips, honest cost breakdowns, and unforgettable travel stories. Follow @OverlandForGood for inspiration, guides, and a glimpse into their life on the road.

About the rig:

We swapped out the factory bed for a Summit Expedition Trucks 90×80″ bed, complete with four storage boxes to keep our gear organized and easily ready. We purchased a used, non-cabover Phoenix Camper. We completely gutted it and built a layout that suits our family’s specific needs. With Arctic Turn windows and a thoughtfully designed interior, we’ve crafted a space that’s cozy, functional, and so far has been able to handle extreme weather conditions even with the pop-up feature. The pop top adds an extra 2 feet providing extra height for bunk beds and windows with lots of air flow. We can even sleep with the top down (Patagonia Protocol – Lillian on the floor Case in bed with us.) in bad weather, maintaining full access for cooking and daily activities. With a bit of prep, we can fit the whole setup into a high cube shipping container. It’s been a great home these past years. 

The Lees: 994 Stewart & Stevenson LMTV M1079 

About the Lees:

Mike and Deb Lee are longtime Overland Expo instructors, and recently sized-up their rig.

About the rig:

Our as yet un-named rig is a 1994 Stewart & Stevenson LMTV M1079. He came with the Van Shop modification which provides a large box (habitat) with 5 big windows. When our rig served, he would have been able to provide a variety of services to our military men and women in the field. Our new home is powered by a 3116 Cat diesel engine, a 7 speed Allison transmission and rolls down the trail on 395/85R20s. The sun and Battle Born provide our house power and we have 100gal of water to keep us out for a long time. We are in the process of making our new rig into a fully self-contained Overlanding home so come on by and check out our progress. 

Edmund Haemmerle: 2024 Tesla Cybertruck 

About Edmund Haemmerle:

Edmund J Haemmerle is a retired fire fighter and founder of NJ Renewable Energy LLC. He’s a big enthusiast of Tesla vehicles, camping, hiking, national parks, and alternative ways to enjoy the outdoors. Wanted to create the first off grid, self sustaining campers in the world. 

About the rig:

The pickup and truck Camper are 18 feet long. I also have a super modified travel trailer that at times we tow together. That total length is approximately 38 feet.  

Ine & Hans Korremans: 2021 MB Sprinter based WOELCKE Runner R6 

About Ine and Hans Korremans:

Ine and Hans are from the Netherlands and are traveling the PanAmerican Highway in a cool rig built in Germany by WOELCKE (MB Sprinter chassis-based). They retired in May 2024, started the PanAm in Halifax / Nova Scotia and have been traveling ever since. These Dutchies like the outdoors with all benefits of hiking, biking and running. The USA is one of their favorite countries thanks to its travel opportunities. Their slogan is Wander – Explore – Wonder. 

About the rig:

Woelcke Autark Runner R6, MB Sprinter 416CDI based, the wheelbase is 5950 mm, interior dimensions are: L ~ 3340 x W ~ 1920 x H ~ 2020 mm; Construction entails 30 mm GRP composite panels, which are fully insulated and free of thermal bridges; Two seats and two beds at 1920 x 700 mm (= 1400 mm); Heating/boiler combination 6 kW (diesel and 230V powered by Truma); Fan-assisted recirculation heating with boiler; Boiler 10 liters integrated into the heating system; Refrigerator 90-liter compressor refrigerator; Fresh water holds roughly 120 liters frost-protected, wastewater capacity is about 80 liters of frost-protected wastewater; Propane gas container holds 14 kg for cooking; Onboard battery 320Ah Lithium energy sources, three 100Wp solar panels + 12V / 50Ah charging booster + 230V supply; Hard glass windows from Outbound; Doors and hatches from Woelcke.

Want to check our more custom rigs and hear amazing overlanding stories? Join us for Overland Expo Mountain West, August 22-24, 2025 at The Ranch in Loveland, Colorado.

Planning Group Trips: How to Herd Kittens Without Losing Your Mind

August 22, 9-10 AM, Backcountry & Culinary Pavilion Sponsored by Rugged Luxury Motors, LLC

Planning a group trip can feel like herding kittens, but with the right approach, it doesn’t have to be chaos. Christian Riesenmy will share key strategies for keeping things organized and enjoyable, from securing early check-ins and setting a comfortable pace to balancing group needs, finances, and flexibility. He’ll cover how breaking into smaller groups on certain days can allow for different interests and energy levels while keeping everyone happy. 

Overlanding as a Kid: What We Packed and What We Learned

August 22, 11 AM – 12 PM, Kids Adventure Area

Overlanding as a kid is way different than it is for adults. You’re stuck in the car, you need to stay entertained, and there’s never enough space for all your stuff. This class is for kids (and parents!) who want real advice from two kids who’ve been there. We’ll share what we’ve learned about staying busy on long drives, what we wish we packed, and what we totally didn’t need. We’ll also tell stories about the weird, fun, and crazy things we’ve done, like eating guinea pig or jumping off cliffs, because the best part of overlanding is trying new things and getting out of your comfort zone. Come hang out and get inspired to make your own adventures!

Medicine in the Wild: Improvised First Aid

August 22, 1-2 PM, Hands-on Pavilion

Being stuck in the wild while injured presents obstacles that, if not addressed, can be deadly. In this intensive hands-on session, we will show you how to create improvised life-saving devices such as tourniquets, splints for broken bones, stretchers for carrying someone out, and other basic fundamental skill sets that would need to be improvised in a worst-case scenario.

Tread Smart: Mastering Tires & Air Pressure for Off-Roading

August 23. 9-10 AM, Overland Essentials Area

Your tires are the only connection between your vehicle and the terrain, making them one of the most critical components of your off-road setup. But how do you choose the right ones? In this class, Charlene Bower breaks down the different styles of off-road tires – mud, all-terrain, and more that are vehicle specific – so you can make an informed decision as a consumer. You’ll learn how to decode every marking on a tire’s sidewall, from load ratings to ply construction, ensuring you select the best fit for your adventures. And, of course, we’ll dive into air pressures – how adjusting them affects traction, comfort, and performance in different environments. This session isn’t just about knowing tires; it’s about mastering them for ultimate success on and off the trail!  

How to Get the Most Out of Overland Expo

August 23, 10-11 AM, Bivvy

Overland Expo is a massive event, and we’ve done our best to ensure that there is something for every member of your family (even if you’re here on your own). We know that attending your first Overland Expo can be overwhelming – hey, it can be just as overwhelming attending your 5th one! – so we’ve designed this session to give you a lay of the land, literally and figuratively. Join Chris Bradley, who has attended EVERY single Overland Expo, for an overview of the venue map, a list of his top picks for classes that are being taught today, the best roundtable discussions to join, and the best way to find the exhibitors you’re keen to visit while you’re at the show. Bring your questions for Chris!

Back to Belize – Adding Conservation and a Mission to Your Overland Trip

August 23, 1-2 PM, The Learning Lab Sponsored by Wanderbox

As a lifelong overlander and expeditioner, Graham Jackson started to realize that the wild places he loved to explore were starting to disappear. Being over-run by visitors, development and industry. As a scientist he thought of ways he could give back to those places yo help preserve them, and in this session he will share ways in which you can also help to preserve the places you love in surprisingly easy ways while adding a mission and a sense of greater purpose to your travels. You don’t have to be a scientist or an educated conservationist to do this, just drawing on your skills as an overlander will put you on a great path if you can understand the simple ways to leverage them. The presentation will be given in the contaxt of an expedition to Belize to complete a failed expedition from years before.

Directing a Driver: Marshaling and Spotting

August 23, 1-2 PM, Women Who Wander Pavilion Sponsored by Chrysler

Clear communication between the driver and spotter is critical for navigating difficult obstacles, but if both parties are not on the same page, it can lead to frustration, arguments, tears, and danger. We will work on clear hand signals, how to communicate, and what to look for. All are welcome, and couples are encouraged to attend together.

Overland Expo Mountain West is quickly approaching — with a little less than a month left to go before the event, it’s time to get hyped about the exhibitors, gear, friends and of course, happy hours and parties that make the event a can’t-miss occasion for the overlanding community.

From local eats to best-selling brews, we’ve got tons of delicious treats and refreshing beverages to sample as you explore the grounds. We are hosting more food trucks than ever before, which will be open during all public event hours — and there will even be some food trucks with extended service hours for those of you joining us to camp.

Get a Taste of Colorado

Don’t just bring your rig to camp at Overland Expo Mountain West — bring your appetite, as well! With over 10 food trucks located around the Oasis Bar and Food Court, there’s plenty to sample and nosh on all weekend long.

• BonFire Catering
• Ni Di Aqui Ni De Alla 
• Espresso on the Move
• Bigs Meats Wagon
• BeCrepeful
• PolarBros
• Maui Wowi
• The Funky Pita
• Cattle Grounds Coffee
• Corn Doggies
• Mountain Berry Bowls

Happy Hour and Parties Galore

If you’re ready for fun after a full day of walking the Overland Expo Mountain West grounds, you’re in for a treat: Every night of the event, there are parties, happy hours, and gathering places to wind down after a long day. Every night of the event will have its own dedicated happy hour from 5-7 PM, hosted by our friends and exhibitors. Make sure to check them all out and spend time connecting and chilling with friends, new and old.

Thursday

Welcome Happy Hour! Sponsored by Overland Expo as our thanks to our sponsors, attendees, and exhibitors who all make this event so much fantastic, come to the first happy hour of the weekend to kick off the festivities, learning, deals, and fun.

Friday

Happy Hour with Bowen Customs. The theme for this happy hour is: Made in the USA. Bring red, white, and blue beads for you and your friends, break out your favorite American-themed shirts, costumes and decorations, and join us in some patriotic fun!

Saturday

Happy Hour with Kaymar. The theme for Saturday’s happy hour is: Aussie Night! Bring a stuffed kangaroo, a crocodile pool floatie, a tub of Vegemite… whatever Australian supplies you have to get the party started! (Pet koalas will need to be on a leash.)

Camping at Overland Expo Mountain West has plenty of perks — including attending exhibitor parties and happy hours. The after-hours parties, bonfires, and gatherings are where our community truly thrives, and where lifelong friends are made. If you’re an avid overlander, then you won’t want to miss out! Here’s what is going down on each day:

THURSDAY, August 21st  

WELCOME HAPPY HOUR – 5PM – 7PM 

• Located in the OASIS BAR & FOOD COURT 

FRIDAY, August 22nd

HAPPY HOUR – 5 PM – 7 PM 

• Sponsored by Bowen Customs
• Located in the OASIS BAR & FOOD COURT 
• Theme – Made in the USA 

MOTO PARTY – 7 PM – 9 PM

• Sponsored by Rider Justice
• Must purchase a ticket to attend
• Dinner provided
• Open bar!
• Live music by Pat & O Show
• Moto Raffle

TOYOTA GAME NIGHT – 7 PM – 9 PM

• In-booth party at Booth # C42
• Light appetizers and fun mocktails
• Raffle prizes for those in attendance
• Game night for all

SATURDAY, August 23rd 

CAMP SUBARU LIVE! – 3 PM – 5 PM

• In-booth party at Booth # C13 
• Live Music  
• Snacks, Beer & Wine 
• Open to all 

HAPPY HOUR – 5 PM – 7 PM 

• Sponsored by Kaymar
• Located in the OASIS BAR & FOOD COURT 
• Theme: Aussie Night

WOMEN WHO WANDER NETWORKING EVENT – 6 PM – 8 PM

• BYO Chair 
• Located in the OASIS BAR & FOOD COURT 
• Sit around the campfire and hear inspirational stories from amazing women in the off-road and overland community
• Enjoy drinks and light snacks 

OVERLAND EXPO FOUNDATION RAFFLE – 7 PM – 9 PM 

• Located in the OASIS BAR & FOOD COURT 
• Supports the Overland Expo Foundation  
• Purchase raffle tickets on the website and on site at the Overland Expo Foundation Booth

This schedule is subject to change and grow, so be sure to keep an eye on the Overland Expo website to stay up to date with the latest happenings, food offerings, and can’t-miss parties. Want in on the after hours fun? Just wait till you hear about fun you can have during the day! Click the link below to learn more about Overland Expo Mountain West and buy your tickets today!

These exhibitors and sponsors help make Overland Expo East the best overland gathering in the region

In just a couple of months, Overland Expo returns to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia for the final event of the year. This is your chance to check out the latest and greatest gear from over 250 exhibitors representing overlanding, adventure travel, and more. Even though early October might have you thinking of autumn colors and cool nights around the campfire, it’s also a great time to get a jump start on holiday shopping, so why not check out the gear in person?

Amongst the exhibitor rows at Overland Expo, you’ll find a wide array of companies representing every niche inside of the overland and adventure travel communities. From fully outfitted adventure vans to a rack that helps you get your mountain bike out to remote trailheads, you’ll find it all. If you’re looking for a new backcountry abode, we’ve got you covered. From ground tents and rooftop tents to fully outfitted off-road camper trailers that will suit any rig. Speaking of rigs, you can check out the latest and greatest accessories to get your suspension, organization, recovery kit, lighting, and more upgraded.

Check out the full exhibitor list HERE and be sure to check back, as we will be adding more leading up to the event.

Photo by John Allen

Photo by John Allen

Photo by John Allen

Photo by John Allen

Photo by John Allen

Among the exhibitors, you’ll find our amazing sponsors that bring special areas of Overland Expo to life. From the happy hours brought to you by Torque Wheels and Toyo Tires to the Camp Subaru Live! party and the Women Who Wander Pavilion sponsored by U-Haul International, you’ll find plenty to do each evening of the event. Be sure to stop by the Overland Essentials Area sponsored by Midland Radio to brush up on the basics, no matter if you’re a beginner or pro overlander. We’re happy to be working with some of the best in the business to make this another great event for the community.

Title Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors

Special Area and Event Sponsors

During and after the event, be on the lookout for coverage and round-ups from our excellent media partners. You can also find their booths, say hello, and pick up a copy of their magazine and sign up for a subscription — if they do that sort of thing.

Media Partners

Whether you’re looking to outfit your rig, buy a whole new unit, see the newest products at the best prices around (many exhibitors have event-specific deals and specials), or just check out some cool gear in between classes and parties, Overland Expo is the place to be and East — taking place from October 3-5, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia — is the last chance of the year to check out the best gear in the outdoor recreation and overlanding spaces. End your season right — Buy your tickets today! Click the link below to learn more and secure your spot.

Overland Expo Mountain West is coming back to Loveland, Colorado, in just eight weeks, and it’s an event that you don’t want to miss. You’ll find hundreds of exhibitors, thousands of great rigs, and countless adventure lovers looking to swap stories, check out great gear, and inspiration for the journey ahead. While there are countless reasons to attend Overland Expo, here are our nine things that you don’t want to miss at Overland Expo Mountain West.

Ram Ride & Drive

Jumping to the other end of the spectrum, be sure that you stop by the RAM Ride & Drive to take a very full-size vehicle around the driving course that mirrors obstacles you’ll find on the trail. Your guide will walk you through the tech and features that help RAM tackle tough terrain. Be on the lookout for more info, including available vehicles, as we get closer to Overland Expo Mountain West.

Women Who Wander

Women Who Wander has quickly become an Overland Expo tradition, and it’s coming back to Loveland, Colorado. Come network and make friends with fellow badass overlanding women on August 23 from 6-8 pm in the Moto Party tent next to the Oasis. This Fireside Chat and Networking event is a great place for female overlanders to meet each other, learn from each other, and share their stories and inspirations. 

Get Your Hands Dirty

Overland Expo offers hundreds of session hours about dozens of topics over the course of the weekend. But if you’re looking to up your technical skills through hands-on practice, then the aptly named Hands-on Pavilion is a must-see part of the weekend. From trail repairs to rigging comms, all weekend long, you’ll get a chance to learn new skills at the Hands-on Pavilion.

350+ Exhibitors representing the best of the best

No matter if you’re shopping for a custom-built expedition rig, a new set of wheels, or the smallest accouterments you need for camp, the exhibitor aisles of Overland Expo Mountain West have it all! Be sure to check out the full list here and get a game plan together, or you can always walk the whole section, never knowing what you’ll find around the corner. Both strategies work for us!

Game Night with Toyota

Game night is always a great time! You’ve got game night at home, game night in camp, and now you can check out Toyota Game Night! Join team Toyota at their booth on Friday, August 22, from 7-9 pm, for games and great times all around. Toyota’s booth events are known for awesome swag, great snacks, and, of course, plenty of awesome rigs, so don’t pass this up.

Don’t miss Camp Subaru LIVE!

All year long, Camp Subaru LIVE! has been hopping, and the same party is coming to Overland Expo Mountain West on Saturday, August 23 from 3-5 pm. Live music, great food, and plenty of good vibes are the theme. What’s not to love? All weekend long, team Subaru is there to answer your questions about their fleet, including the trail-ready and recently refreshed Wilderness packages.

Moto fun with Rider Justice

The Rider Justice Moto Dinner + Party sponsored by is a good time for a great cause! From 7-9 pm on Friday night, you can enjoy the moto party, dinner, and an awesome raffle. Don’t forget to add this special event to your ticket during checkout! You’ll get a catered dinner, evening drinks, live music, and prizes from your favorite motorcycle exhibitors.

Check out awesome Ultimate Builds

Photo by Meg Jacobsen | 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

The 2025 Ultimate Overland Builds have been making the rounds and hitting up trails between events. Don’t miss your chance to check out the GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4X AEV Edition and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE that are kitted out with everything you could need for two modes of long-distance backcountry adventures. The GMC is ready to take a truck-load of folks deep into the wilderness with all of the comforts of home. The Suzuki is designed to travel light and fast over dirt and hardpack so that you never have to ask what’s over the horizon. Both of these builds are standouts amongst the Ultimate Overland Build projects and not to be missed.

Meet the fine folks at Overland Expo Foundation and win some prizes

We might be a bit biased, but we think we’ve saved the best for last. All weekend long, the Overland Expo Foundation will be set up and letting people know about their work that expands trail access, introducing new groups to overlanding, and much more. Be sure to grab some raffle tickets and head to the Overland Expo Foundation Charity Raffle on Saturday at 7 pm, where thousands of dollars in prizes are up for grabs. You never know what kind of awesome overlanding gear will end up on the prize table!

Of course, there’s so much more to Overland Expos than can fit in any post. This year we are showcasing a brand new RC off-road course open to kids of all ages (even those of us who are old enough to have grandkids). You can choose your replica from a variety of popular rigs and pilot it around the course to test your driving skills, albeit on a smaller scale.

Come camp in the mountains of Colorado, make friends, win prizes, pilot an RC rig, and maybe find your dream camper (or dream lighting system, radio, tent, portable stove…) at Overland Expo Mountain West, August 22-24, 2025 in Loveland, Colorado.

Editor’s Note: Please keep in mind that this list is not exhaustive, and what supplies you bring with you is determined by where you are going, how long you will be out, and how many people are traveling with you. Consult this list, and do your research before heading out into the backcountry.

First Aid Kit

There are few items more indispensable in an emergency situation than the first aid kit. We like Uncharted Supply Co.’s new Basecamp – 30L thanks to its rugged design and its ability to provide care for a family of four without taking up a ton of room. At almost $800 it’s pricey, but we’d pay this much for peace of mind. If the Basecamp isn’t your bag, Uncharted has a ton of excellent first aid options.

GPS

Yes you have your cellphone’s maps, but in remote areas where cell signal is spotty at best, you’re going to need a Global Positioning System (GPS). Download maps, access reliable navigation and mark specific points of interest (like campsites) that you’ll want to find your way back to later. If you’re going to invest in a GPS (which we really recommend) our editors swear by Garmin: it’s one of the most trusted names in the space, and has built its reputation on being reliable and trustworthy, two attributes highly valued when purchasing a GPS. The Garmin Tread 2 is a solid choice and has recently been updated to better suit the needs of overlanders.

Emergency Comms

One of the most critical tools in your survival kit is undoubtedly some sort of emergency communication device. When cell service is unavailable, satellite communication devices, radios, or other means of communicating that don’t rely on cell service are crucial for communicating with the outside world, whether that’s to request medical aid, coordinate during incidents and just increase overall safety. Our editors like SPOT, which specializes in satellite communication devices that allow users to track assets, send and receive messages, send GPS position and status, mark waypoints, track their progress on SPOT Mapping and notify search and rescue officials in the event of an emergency.

Water and Food Storage

A good rule of thumb when it comes to overlanding is to bring at least 1-2 gallons of water per person, per day. In an emergency, food and water storage should be able to hold three days’ worth of provisions and hydration for each member of your crew. Hydrapak makes portable, lightweight water storage options that can be stored in your rig for emergencies, brought out for day hikes and explorations, or emptied and stored without taking up too much storage space. The brand’s Car Camp Bundle includes a 10-liter water reservoir, a 2-liter lightweight water reservoir that can be frozen in a pinch, plus a water bottle and splash guard.

Spare Fuel Can

One of the most important aspects of safely exploring the backcountry is having enough spare fuel to get you back to civilization in case of emergency. Fuel should be stored in cans specifically made for the purpose. We like Rotopax for its size range, easy mounting design and durabilty. If you’re interested in other brands, check out our guide to the best fuel cans for overlanding.

Sharp Knife

The use cases for a sharp knife are pretty much endless, but we like having an option like a Benchmade Bugout in our glove compartment for situations like: shelter building; preparing fire supplies; food prep; making prepares; preparing wound care supplies; self defense.

Basic Mechanic Tools

If something happens to your rig and you don’t have the basic tools on board to fix it or mend it temporarily — or don’t have a better-prepared friend traveling with you — you are officially SOL, and you’d better hope you packed those emergency comms and food and water storage. For basic tools, we like the ShopRoll from Adventure Tool Company: it keeps everything contained and organized, has what you need for basic repairs and won’t break the bank.

Headlamp

Bringing a headlamp into the backcountry may seem fairly obvious, but in our experience, this is one piece of gear that is easily forgotten, and makes an outsized impact on how your trip goes. Headlamps can be used for navigating unfamiliar terrain, making your way around camp safely, and for nighttime repairs. They’re worth their weight in gold. We like the Biolite Dash 325 thanks to its simple design, long-lasting battery life and ultra-lightweight feel.

Fire Starting Supplies

One of the benefits of overlanding is the ample storage space most rigs have, unlike backpacking or even traditional camping. Thanks to that extra storage space, you can afford to bring multiple types of fire starters — all with a specific purpose. For nightly campfires, you can opt for something a little bulkier like a literal torch — our top picks are the Bernzomatic Trigger Start Torch and the Snow Peak Folding Torch. For emergencies, we’d recommend keeping something small and storable like the Wolf and Grizzly Fire Starter Set on hand — it won’t take up much room, but it could literally be a lifesaver depending on the conditions you find yourself in.

Winch

A winch won’t just save your ass if you get stuck — it will also help others out, as well. If you’ve come up on someone that’s gotten themselves stuck and didn’t have a winch, you know exactly what we’re talking about. We like Warn for their premium quality and excellent customer service.

Keep yourself and your family safe and have fun doing it with these great products. All these brands will be showcasing at Overland Expo Mountain West, this August 22-24 in Loveland, Colorado. Check out these brands and hundreds more to help you get out there! Click the link below to learn more and buy your tickets now to join us at Mountain West and get in on the fun. In addition to 350+ brands, we also have parties, a raffle, classes, RC courses, and so much more!

Overland Expo is excited to welcome Matt Suess, an early adopter of digital photography, to teach at Overland Expo Mountain West.  

Matt Suess has been a full-time professional photographer since 1990, with the first 17 years of his career being a photojournalist based in New England. He is a digital photography pioneer and began teaching digital photography to photojournalists in the late 90’s, helping bring digital cameras to two different newspapers. 

In 2006 Matt decided to switch careers and moved out West where he has been a fine art landscape, nature, wildlife, travel, adventure, and night sky photographer and educator ever since. 

He leads numerous photo workshops worldwide in addition to teaching photography online. He is a Brand Ambassador and sponsored by a number of photo related companies. 

He has been slowly building out his 4th Gen 4Runner for Overlanding over the last few years and currently lives in Bozeman, Montana. 

Matt will be teaching From Sunset to Stars: Camp-Based Night Photography for Overlanders and On the Road and In the Wild: Photographing Wildlife While Overlanding at Overland Expo Mountain West. To learn more about Matt, check out his website and continue reading below.

Q&A with Matt Suess: 

Tell us about your rig:  

I have a 4th Gen V8 4Runner that I have been slowly building out for overlanding over the last few years. It has an iKamper RTT, The Princeton roof rack by Sherpa with light bar, ditch lights, Drive Reach Overland cell signal booster from WeBoost. Next up is getting the lift kit done. 

All-time favorite campsite: 

Out in White Pocket – a very remote area near Coyotte Buttes in Northern Arizona. To get there it’s miles of 4wd dirt road and areas of deep sand requiring airing down. 

What’s your go-to overlanding meal?  

I like to keep it simple and burgers & dogs you can’t go wrong with. Although a chicken stir-fry is pretty decent on the road too! 

Best silver-lining story? 

The first night on a 5 night photo adventure, I ended up rolling my ankle 4 miles from camp. I had a first aid kit with me at the time and I wrapped my ankle with an ace bandage, using my tripod as a crutch for the 4 mile hike back to our rig. Fortunately the ice in the cooler was still cold and soaked my ankle in it while of course enjoying a few beers. I thought our trip was over after just getting started, but was able to limp my way through the rest of our travels and I created some amazing photographs. Once back home, the doctor said I had a slight fracture in the ankle, but I got those photos and those memories!

What is an area of overland travel that you think you have nailed, and what is an area of overland travel that you feel you could use some improvement in?

I am pretty proficient in travel comfort and safety with the following: battery packs and solar panels, mini refrigerator, RTT with air mattress, mini stove, propane, mini propane fireplace, portable toilet and screen, max tracks, recovery strap, etc. I could definitely use improvement in being proficient in emergency vehicle mechanics. 

Youn won’t want to miss the opportunity to learn from iconic photographer Matt Suess next month at Overland Expo MOUNTAIN WEST, taking place this coming weekend from August 22-24 in Loveland, Colorado. Be sure to bring your camera to put the tips learned in From Sunset to Stars: Camp-Based Night Photography for Overlanders and On the Road and In the Wild: Photographing Wildlife While Overlanding. For more information on Mountain West and to purchase tickets, click the buttons below.

Article written in collaboration with Matt Suess.

Nomad Wheels – 504 Field Wheels

We’ve always appreciated the look of Nomad Wheels’ designs. Their design approach provides a contemporary form that looks at home on a wide variety of vehicles and eras. Their new 504 Field wheels continue this wide appeal with Nomad’s take on a classic steelie that would feel just as at home on a brand new Land Cruiser or on a fifty-year-old 40 series. The decidedly vintage-modern wheels paired with their optional chrome center caps kept catching our eye throughout the event.

The wheels — manufactured using a Formlite process and made of A356-T6 aluminum for a combination of strength and weight savings — are available in both 16″ and 17″ sizes in a variety of bolt patterns. Expect these to be a popular wheel choice in the overland community.

Exploro – Classic Mark 8

It’s no secret that overlanders love knives and there were some great examples to be found throughout the show. The one that stood out to us the most was the Exploro Classic Mark 8. The photos don’t do it justice; this knife is a work of art — one of those things you can’t help but say “wow” when you come across it. It’s a beautiful example of great design, careful material selection, and one that just felt right in the hand.

Designed and produced by Exploro’s Elias Fedorowski, the Classic Mark 8 is a full flat grind, MagnaCut steel blade complimented by a titanium bolster and all titanium hardware. Our favorite Mark 8 had vintage micarta scales but there were a number of other options on display. Check out more examples of Exploro knives on their Instagram page here.

Jumping Jack Trailers – Tent Trailer

The folks at Jumping Jack Trailers have something truly extraordinary in their tent trailer line. Meant to transport ATVs to adventures beyond the reach of four-wheel drive vehicles, the trailers springs to life with spacious pop-up tents that offer seven feet of headroom in a matter of less than a minute. The trailers are offered in a range of sizes to fit between one and four ATVs with the largest offering space for 8 beds inside. The tent shells are made of a heavy duty 13 oz. marine canvas with double stitched seams and reinforced corners. Each tent configuration has seven large windows to offer plenty of cross ventilation and near panoramic views.

Overland Glovebox Guide App

The biggest buzz of the weekend was the release of the new Overland Glovebox Guide app which made its debut at the event. “OGG” is the brainchild of long time Overland Expo instructor and former director of training Graham Jackson, who brings over 30 years of expedition experience to your phone for easy reference when you need it. The app, which is available for both Android an iOS devices, provides a single point of reference for critical vehicle information, trip notes, maintenance tracking, and Graham’s pre-expedition and daily checklists.

Additionally, the app houses a growing collection of technical guides based on Graham and his team’s vast expedition and training experience. This is the app the overland community has long needed and is well worthy of a spot on your home screen.

Midland Radio GXT67

Overland Expo PNW gave us some hands-on time with one of Midland Radio’s new handheld GXT67 GRMS radio. The 5-watt radio expands Midland’s range of repeater capable GRMS radios while providing up to 4 days of battery life in a rugged, IP67 water and dust proof design.

Despite its laundry list of advanced features, including microphone automatic noise cancelling, the radio seemed to be easy to use, especially with its large, well laid out screen. For those looking to customize the interface, Midland offers an optional programming cable. The radio retails for $199.99.

Kairos Seasonings – Rubs and Sauces

If you came anywhere near Kairos‘ booth, chances are that you caught the aroma of meat on the grill and you probably tried one of their tasty sauces. Our favorite was their Chipotle Hot Sauce, but the others were quite popular as well. The sauces, along with their line of rubs, are locally produced in the Pacific Northwest and are the result of the founder’s desire to find sauces and rubs with high quality ingredients devoid of artificial fillers to go with the direct-from-source beef he was sourcing, as well as with the wild game he was hunting.

They advertise their products made of high-quality ingredients to “the outdoor chef, adventurer, and home BBQ connoisseur” obsessed with the details of their craft. That sounds like a lot of us and we were impressed with Kairos’s offerings.

Kakadu USA – Revived Recliner

Kakadu USA showed off their new (to the US) Revived Recliner. Our team was impressed with both the comfort and the quality of the chair. The new recliner’s four adjustable positions provide a wide variety of options for seating around camp. The canvas of the chair is made from 77 recycled plastic bottles and the bamboo armrests continue the eco-friendly construction. The aluminum legs keep the overall weight of the chair low. The Revived Recliner comes with a heavy duty canvas carry bag and will be available soon for $169.00.

Sandy Vans Port/Starboard Rack and Surf Rack

Sandy Vans’s new surf rack caught our eye as a great addition to their line of Sprinter Van products. The rack mounts to their rear door-mounted port or starboard racks and allows you to carry up to three surfboards securely mounted to the back of your van. The rack is made of aircraft-grade aluminum and weighs in at just 40 pounds. When not in use, the rack folds down and protrudes just a few inches from the rack. If you are looking for a way to securely transport your boards, this seems like a great solution from the engineers over at Sandy Vans.

Geotrek Vans – 2025 Bear Peak and Flatiron Van

Geotrek Vans has a growing reputation for building robust, thoughtful van build outs that are ready for adventure from day one. They had their 2025 Bear Peak and Flatiron vehicles on display this weekend. Both models are built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 144 platform. We were impressed with the clean layouts, attractive materials, and thoughtful integration of the systems. Both models share the same materials and layout with the Flatiron adding some additional systems and capacities such as a larger base battery size and air conditioning standard over the less expensive Bear Peak platform. Both offer a wide variety of optional build upgrades to dial in the van to your specific needs.

Want to check out these and other brands selling the latest gear perfect for overlanding? Buy your tickets now for Overland Expo Mountain West, coming up this August 22-24, 2025 in Loveland, Colorado.

Outdoor photographer Chris McCormack continues his Overland Expo Summer Series

Chris McCormack has been one of Overland Expo’s most popular instructors at our East event for several years now, so we were thrilled when he told us he was planning to do a cross-country trip this summer and hit as many Overland Expos as he could. As we head deep into the summer months, Mountain West is nearly upon us and we are excited to continue learning from one of our generation’s greats. Chris is a seasoned travel photographer, motivational speaker and humanitarian who has explored more than 30 countries in the past decade. As a speaker, Chris says his “seminars and presentations are designed to transport audiences into different cultures, encouraging personal growth and a deeper understanding of the world.” You can learn more about Chris, his photography, and the immersive tours he leads around the world at TheChrisMcCormack.net.

Chris has been leading seminars all summer on adventure photography at our Overland Expo events, and we are excited to keep learning from him. His tales of adventures in Iceland, Mongolia and Guatemala are also not to be missed. To learn more about Chris, continue reading below.  

Q&A with Chris McCormack: 

Tell us about your rig:  

2024 Shineray Mustang XY200 – Chinese motorcycle 

You can find “better” or more luxurious motorcycles to buy or rent in Mongolia but believe it or not, it might not be in your best interest. If you’re riding in the Steppe of Mongolia, you won’t find any Jiffy Lubes or Advance Auto Parts! All of the nomads who live in the steppe, have the exact same motorcycle! So, if your motorcycle breaks down, you crash, or need to change a blinker, with the Shinery Mustang, you can ask the nomads for help, and 99/100 times, they will be there for you.  

All-time favorite campsite: 

Mogollon Rim, Coconino National Forest, Payson, AZ, USA 

What’s your go-to overlanding meal?  

When I’m in the USA – chicken quesadillas 

When I was in Mongolia – Goat & Tuna 

Best silver-lining story? 

In 2016, I landed in Myanmar and went to the ATM at the airport to withdraw local currency, the Kyat. I had just lost TWO debit cards in Bali. I was down to only my credit card. But… when I went to the ATM, it asked me for a pin number… What?! I don’t have a pin number for my credit card! I couldn’t withdraw any money! At the time, debit/credit cards weren’t widely accepted yet so I asked the taxi’s for a quick ride into town and once I figured out my finances I’d give them 10x the amount. As if I told the funniest joke, they laughed so hard at me and pointed to my gold chain as payment for a $5 ride.  

With really no other options to get into town, I decided to start walking along the highway. Taxi after taxi would pull over to give me a ride but when I signaled, “No. Money.” with my hands, they sped off. 

The 13^th taxi driver pulled over and asked me for a ride. At this point, I was losing patience from explaining the same thing, the suffocating humidity, and thick exhaust from the shifting trucks driving by me.  

The driver of the 13th taxi spoke English and said, “No problem, get in.” After triple checking and making it 100% clear I had no money to give him, I got in the taxi. 

To make a long story short, while I waited for my debit card to be mailed to Myanmar from New Jersey, we spent the next seven days together. He took me to as he said, “special places every tourist needs to see if visiting Myanmar”. He bought and snacks water for me. He paid for my food at restaurants, we took mini road trips together and I spent time with his family in his village.  

I will always remember his humbleness, generosity, and kindness.  

His name was Aung Zaw OO. He was my guardian angel from Myanmar.  

All because I had lost two debit cards. 

What is an area of overland travel that you think you have nailed? (e.g. are you a proficient mechanic, provisioner, etc.) 

 To some it may seem rudimentary but to others it seems impossible. I think I’m really good at always finding a place to stay. I don’t usually book/schedule accommodations or sites in advance, I’d rather keep my options open and have my travel as flexible as possible. Less deadlines = less pressure. 

What is an area of overland travel that you feel you could use some improvement in? (e.g. would you like to learn more recipes so your diet while traveling is more varied.)  

I definitely need to be better at fixing my own car/motorcycle mechanical problems that pop up every once in a while. Sometimes, I don’t have the proper tools/space to be able to fix everything but I can definitely be better at learning how to fix the rest of the issues. 

Don’t miss your chance to see Chris’s photos, learn more about his adventures, and hear his advice on taking great photos on the road and traveling solo at an Overland Expo this summer. Our next event is Overland Expo MOUNTAIN WEST, taking place this coming weekend from August 22-24 in Loveland, Colorado. For more information and to purchase tickets, click the buttons below.

Article written in collaboration with Chris McCormack 

Ram Ride and Drive

Ram is bringing a fleet of tough, trail-ready rigs to Overland Expo Mountain West in beautiful Loveland, Colorado, August 22-24. This is your chance to get behind the wheel of these legendary platforms and experience firsthand the trail capability that Ram has been known for since the first Power Wagons rolled off the assembly line nearly 80 years ago.

The Ram Ride and Drive at Overland Expo Mountain West will offer consumers the opportunity to experience the technology, interior refinement, and capabilities of the Ram lineup on a course that mirrors obstacles you’re likely to encounter on an overland adventure. Ram is bringing 1500 and 2500 series pickups, including a variety of trim packages. Attendees can choose to ride along or drive, and an expert Ram ambassador will be with them every step of the way. Sign up for the Ride and Drive at the Ram booth all throughout the weekend. This event is open during show hours all weekend long, from 8am-5pm on Friday and Saturday and from 9am-3pm on Sunday.

On the course, logs and other obstacles show just how the advanced engineered suspensions of the Ram truck lineup handle tough terrain. Cresting and descending steep hills not only highlight the excellent visibility offered by the trucks’ cameras but also the importance of throttle control and off-road driving modes. These obstacles also serve as a proving ground for the off-road-focused geometry of these trucks. The off-road course also features moguls, banked sections, rocky terrain, and more, all of which highlight the stability and ride quality of the Ram fleet. Alongside the off-road experience, Ram brand experts will be available to spotlight features of the Ram truck linkup.

Buy your tickets now for Overland Expo Mountain West to check out Ram Ride & Drive this August 22-24, 2025 in Loveland, Colorado. Click the buttons below to learn more and grab your tickets before they sell out!

Bellfab – Desert Tech Land Cruiser

No matter what generation you choose, the venerable Land Cruiser is a great adventure rig. This particular example started out as a stock 1993 70 Series before getting some upgrades to outfit it for around-the-world travel by the owner of Desert Tech. The most obvious is the pop-top camper that has replaced the rear of the truck. This unit provides room for two to sleep up top, and room for two more in the cargo area. Many years and miles later, it’s now owned by a member of the Bellfab team and sees plenty of adventure.

Overland Expo Training-2023 Ram 3500

There’s full-size, and then there’s FULL-SIZE trucks, and this definitely fits into the latter category. This AEV Prospector XL might look familiar, as it’s owned by the Overland Expo Director of Training, Chris Walker. Chris spends a lot of time on the road for work, but he also heads out for adventures as much as possible. This truck was built with dual purposes in mind. On one hand, it’s capable of towing six snowmobiles or ATVs on a 30-foot trailer into remote locations. The camper from Fifty Ten has a custom-built interior from AT Overland, it’s rolling on 40s, and the tray bed offers plenty of utility.

Trail Ready 1987 Porsche 911

This can definitely be filed under something you don’t see every day, even at Overland Expo. This 87 Porsche 911 features a ton of upgrades that push it from classic European sports car into the realm of adventure rigs that spend more time on the dirt than asphalt. Starting from the ground up, it’s outfitted with Toyo AT3 tires, Bilstein coilovers, Wilwood 4-piston brakes, custom bumpers featuring integrated Baja Designs lights, onboard ARB compressor, Scheelman seats, a Switch Pro, and more. For what it lacks in ground clearance, we’d wager it more than makes up for in the amount of fun you can have on a dirt road.

Guild Outfitters – 2025 Toyota Tacoma

The new Tacomas are becoming more and more common, and we’ve already seen some awesome builds on this new platform. This is a great example from the Guild Outfitters booth that’s owned by Kelly of @adventurebuilt. It’s rolling on 37-inch tires and an Ironman Foam Cell Suspension. Up top, an Ironman rooftop tent is paired with a Prinsu Rack. These upgrades, paired with the trail capability and tech of the new Tacoma, make for an awesome rig all around.

Midland Radio – Overland-ready Nissan Patrol Fire Truck

This rig started life as a fire truck, but with its new owner, Rugged Destination Photography, has seen some awesome upgrades: a Front Runner Rack, Baja Design lights, Threat Wheels, a rooftop tent, and a tray and canopy combo from Summit Expedition Trucks. While the original fire truck markings were covered before it was imported, there are plenty of unique details. Without a doubt, this Patrol will turn heads on the trail and in town.

Nomad Wheels – 1993 FJ80

Another Cruiser, another pop-top, but this is a totally different approach than the previously mentioned example. For starters, this FJ80 is leaning hard into the ’90s vibes with some awesome graphics. Specifically, it’s a 5-speed triple locked diesel 80 that’s left-hand drive from France. On the exterior, a snorkel, a rear tire swingout, solar, an aluminum storage case uptop, and, of course, Nomad wheels, make this rig fully outfitted for adventure and ready for the backcountry. It’s also rocking a 15-gallon water tank in the original spare location, a fridge freezer, Scheelman seats, an AluBox interior, and the Campteq Conversion providing a ton of living and sleeping space in a convenient and easy-to-set-up package.

A True Beauty – 1967 Nissan Patrol

We don’t see that many Patrols at Overland Expo, and even when we do, they’re usually imported rigs. However, this 1967 example was from a short run of Patrols sold in the US from 1962 to 1969. As a matter of fact, it was the earliest Nissan-badged vehicles available here. This particular example was a true barn find from Iowa and belonged to a Nissan employee before finding its way into the Nissan Heritage Collection. It has been restored down to every detail and feels like a true time machine. It’s always great to see a piece of 4×4 history in person.  

Supertramp Campers – Ford F250

Ah, the full-size flatbed life. We have to admit that this is tough to beat. A Bowen Customs flatbed plus side boxes provides an absolute ton of storage space. The Supertramp Camper Flagship LT provides 360-degree views, a modern and strong composite interior, and an electric lift system that makes setting up camp a literal push of a button. If you still want to use the F250 for truck stuff, the whole camper can be removed with jacks within minutes. And we’d be remiss not to mention the comfort of traveling in a full-sized rig. Supertramp outdid themselves with this build.

Long Range America – 2000 Land Cruiser 78

Alright, stay with us. Another pop-top style Cruiser, and it’s kind of the middle ground between the Nomad Wheels 80 and the Desert Tech build. The Headspace Camper provides a NYC apartment’s worth of interior space, but when it’s closed, it looks nearly stock. The Long Range America truck hasn’t been built out yet, but we can’t wait to see the interior outfitted. These 70 Series trucks are legendary, and this one has been taken to the next level.

Some of these vehicles will be on site at another Overland Expo this year, along with many other rigs you’ll have to attend an Expo to see for yourself. Buy your tickets for MOUNTAIN WEST or EAST today to be sure to get in on the fun! Click the buttons to learn more and secure your spot!

Our experience at Overland Expo Pacific Northwest (PNW) 2025 was electrifying. More than 16,500 attendees descended on the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center for the fourth year, seeing approximately 500 MORE attendees than in years past. 322 exhibitors set up booths for attendees to shop products, enter sweepstakes, and grab freebies. The energy was high, and the weather was spectacular.

Whether you were there to discover the latest gear, refine your overlanding skills, or simply bask in the camaraderie of like-minded explorers, the 2025 iteration of Overland Expo PNW surely delivered. Let’s break down everything that made this year’s event one for the books.

The heart of Overland Expo starts with our exhibitors and sponsors. Innovative products and cutting-edge gear provided a little something for everyone. From customized off-road rigs to compact camping solutions and solar-powered tech, there was plenty to ignite adventure and truly inspire. But our Pacific Northwest event is so much more than just exploring the latest gadgets and rigs. It’s about building skills and confidence to take your adventures to the next level.

This year’s education and live demonstrations were nothing short of phenomenal. Attendees had the chance to participate in hundreds of hours of sessions including off-road recovery techniques, navigation skills, cooking in the wild, and MUCH more.

A fan-favorite of Overland Expo PNW was the hands-on training offered by the Overland Expo Training Team, and sponsored by ComeUp Winch USA. Our professional training team spent the weekend teaching driving techniques to eager enthusiasts with classroom-style learning and in-vehicle driving on a custom-built course in participant’s own vehicles – because when you get in a jam, it will likely be in your own rig. Plus, participants were taught Tread Lightly! principles and ethics for responsible overlanding, ensuring the ecology we love will stay pristine for this and future generations.

On Thursday, a full day of training included classroom sessions and on-course training in small groups for a more hands-on experience. This included a winch class, tire repair class, and recovery techniques. On Friday, select times throughout the day were available for attendees to purchase trail course-only time slots for a couple laps around the trail course guided by professional instructors. The Ultimate Build Vehicle got time on the course to showcase how capable it is despite its size and weight. Saturday featured a 3-hour custom-curated training session where each attendee received an exclusive 1:1 experience on and off the trail. A noteworthy rig that did almost a full lap on the training course, was a 1998 Mercedes Benz Actros 2040 4×4 with a 2017 One-off Cabin (18’) – Vehicle is 26’ long. It was an impressive sight to see it travel through the course.

Women Who Wander Community Conversations and Networking Event (not just for ladies) lead by female legends in the overlanding community was a huge success with approximately 150 attendees. Azure O’Neil interviewed world traveler, educator, and longtime Overland Expo trainer Sarah Batten about her history with overlanding and her adventures around the world. After the interview, attendees broke out into groups to discuss camping logistics, navigation, safety & security. A bar and massive charcuterie table were available for attendees.

Meanwhile, the Toyota Game Night kicked off with surprise celebrity host, Andy Bell. The booth was PACKED as they served chicken skewer bites and had conversations about who has the most miles, model fan favorites, and answered various questions. Andy made his appearance to kick off game night with a game of bingo followed by a raffle with tons of prizes (2,000 raffle tickets were distributed by Toyota for their raffle).

For those of us who were looking for something a bit calmer, the Overland Expo Film Festival gave the opportunity to sit down and watch some tremendous pieces of art and storytelling created by and about some of the people and landscapes that make overlanding so rewarding. The first film for this event Where the Wild Things Are, by Grace Schuessler, was about the beauty of Oregon’s backcountry wild west and promoted the importance of responsible recreation to protect the adventure for generations to come. The feature film for this event, Latitude 70, by Michelle Francine & Roy Rudnick, took viewers on the fascinating journey of the couple Roy and Michelle, who traveled the world for over three years and four months, traveling 141 thousand kilometers in a total of 51 countries. In this, which was the couple’s second trip around the world by car, the main objective was to reach, by driving, three Latitudes 70°N – one in Alaska, one in Norway, and one in Siberia. In their constant search for great challenges, the couple faces remote regions that few dare to visit, arriving where, literally, the roads end.

While the education really stands out at our Oregon event, we can’t deny a good party when we see one. And there were plenty. Subaru continued their adorable pet adoption, this time partnering with Brightside Animal Shelter. Our very own staff members, Chelsea and Curtis were one of the first to adopt a puppy, but all six dogs found loving homes.

The Overland Expo Foundation charity raffle was full of excited attendees who took home hundreds of prizes donated by our amazing exhibitors, including Nokian Tyres, Gazelle Tents, American Expedition Vehicles, CAMP Eyewear, GOSO Cookware, DECKED, Spyderco knives, Grizzly Knives, TOPS Knives, CIVIVI Knives, InstaPrivy, Overland Glovebox Guide, Gaia, VSSL, DryFoxCo, Rugged Radios, Midland, PACT Outdoors, Ironclad Performance Wear, Lone Peak Overland, LLC, SeaSucker, Tire-Rite Solutions, MORRFlated, and ARB 4×4 Accessories. The raffle gave away over $10,000 in prizes and raised over $20,000 for the Overland Expo Foundation. Over the course of the year, those funds will be used on a variety of projects that protect trail access, introduce new groups to overlanding, and work to clean up heavily impacted areas. Check out last year’s impact, thanks in large part to the fundraising that took place during the raffles.

Across the event, Camp Subaru Live! was a huge hit with food, live music by Nashville artists Cassidy Daniels and Trevor Panarello, wine and beer from pFriem Beer Company, and as always, plenty of fun and good, chill vibes.

Of course, we can’t forget our Happy Hours sponsored by Toyo Tires (Thursday), MAXXIS (Friday), and Pelican Products (Saturday). Every evening, everyone gathered at the Oasis Bar & Food Court. It’s a great time to catch up with friends, enjoy a good drink, and plan for the other evening activities.

Overland Expo is always a busy weekend and buzzing with activity, but at its core, it’s really about the people and relationships within the overlanding community. From brand new exhibitors to those who have never missed an event, and from the curious first-time day pass attendee to the dedicated camper who traveled thousands of miles to be a part of the event, the quality conversations and friendships found at Overland Expo are innumerable. While there’s no way to truly capture this in a short post, some of our friends offered their point of view on what makes Overland Expo special.

“It was awesome! I loved the instruction, and the course was set up beautifully. There was enough challenge, but it wasn’t too daunting for a newby like me. The instructors were great; super positive, really supportive, and where you struggled or had questions, they were right there.”
– Mack, San Francisco (Friday Trail Course Experience Attendee)

“We’ve had a really great time at Overland Expo PNW! We’ve been really impressed by the traffic and the number of people who come by. People are definitely showing up to buy and we’ve moved through a ton of product which has been great. We love being a part of the overlanding community! We believe that we have the right tool for outdoor adventures.”
– Kendra Tobler, Director of Marketing at Benchmade

If you’re feeling the FOMO, don’t worry. We still have two events left this year! Join us in Loveland CO, on August 22-24, and Arrington, VA, on October 3-5. We’ll see you down the road!

Freshly returned from the Pan American Highway, Overland Expo can’t wait to hear Gordon and Megan Mueller’s stories. But mostly, we can’t wait to hang out with their six-year-old Goldendoodle, Gus, while they’re busy presenting “My Dog’s Been to More Countries Than Your Dog: Traveling the Pan Am with Gus” at 3pm on Friday in the Overland Essentials Area Sponsored by Midland Radio Corp. In 2023, the Muellers put all their belongings in storage, quit their jobs, and headed south for a grand adventure. After making it to the tip of Argentina with Gus in tow, they returned home in April, 2025, and are thrilled to share anything they’ve learned along the way in hopes of helping to encourage other travelers get out there. According to the Muellers: “The world is too big and interesting to not explore beyond your own borders.” We have to agree! To learn more about the Muellers, keep reading. 

Tell us about your rig(s):

2019 Dodge Promaster self converted (thanks Youtube) camper van we call Falkor after the friendly luck dragon in Neverending Story.   

All-time favorite campsite?  

Always a tough question but one pops up first. It was in Guatemala called Finca la Escondida. One of those campsites you plan for one night and we stayed for four. No wifi, no one around, lots of hikes nearby, and at 9 p.m. the volcano Fuego would erupt and we could see it glow from our van. And fireflies danced in the night skies. It was magical, peaceful and sticks in your heart.   

What’s your go-to overlanding meal?  

Puttanesca — it’s easy to have a jar of olives, capers (the star of our trip), an onion, some tomatoes, and if we’re lucky some form of parmesan cheese on top of any shape of pasta. Add in wine if you’re feeling sophisticated. 

Best silver-lining story?

We quickly learned what the rainy season means in Panama as we pulled into our campground spot and promptly SANK. Oh that dreaded feeling! We broke out the sandboards for their inaugural use, forward, backward, reposition, try again…. and got ourselves covered in mud. Finally after about an hour of trying, we broke down and asked our neighbors with a Unimog if they could help. The guy said to us, “Yeah I saw you stuck, but thought I’d let you struggle a bit first, I’ll get you out of there right quick.”  Sure enough we were out in a jiffy, and later brought them a bottle of wine as a thank you. We shared it together and formed a friendship that lasted seven more countries, and we saved them a few times too from other potential disasters. Lessons learned, always have beer or wine on hand for a thank you, and in the rainy season park next to a Unimog! 

What is an area of overland travel that you think you have nailed?

Our dog Gus is a 75-pound Goldendoodle who would literally stop traffic and have people asking “¿Que raza es?’ What breed is he?” They had never seen anything that looked like him, so gigante.  When they asked his name we would say Gustavo and it would garner so many laughs, and “Nooo, really that’s not his name! My cousin/father/son is named Gustavo!”   

It took us about four months to realize why his name got such a reaction – in Latin America you don’t name your dog human names, they are like Negra, Blanco, Canela, Brownie, so Gustavo was a star! He made us so many friends, so I think we mastered in Spanish all the questions we’d ever get about him and the small talk of meeting new people and learning about their dogs. It was such a pleasurable way to connect with others. Dogs are the best! 

An area we can use improvement in is continuing to grow in going with the flow and not over-planning! Also, staying longer in places, we always got excited for what was next, it would be good to slow down even more. 

What does your “division of labor” look like while traveling?

We quickly learned that even though we had a blog, we didn’t want to spend any more time on the computer than we had to — and that our trip was for us, not for other people.  We kept up on the blog for six months and just decided that we really didn’t want to do it, so stopped.  And being freed from the shoulds of life feels, well, freeing.   

Gordon was in charge of the mechanics of the van, filling the water, and most importantly mapping and getting us to the places we wanted to go.  He did all the tricky driving in big cities or crazy ass roads.  And we learned not to trust google so his instincts on direction were invaluable. 

Megan was in charge of communications with others in English and Spanish, finding us places (campsites or AirBnBs), loading up good podcasts or books, and meal planning. 

We both shared the grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning as it’s more fun to share! 

Article written in collaboration with Megan and Gordon Mueller. All photos courtesy Megan and Gordon Mueller.

To meet the Muellers and listen to their helpful tips on traveling with a pet — including international overlanding — be sure to come to Overland Expo PNW, just around the corner from June 27-29 in Redmond, Oregon. To learn more purchase tickets, click the button below!

Overland Expo is fun for the whole family, and in just a couple of weeks, you and your crew could be enjoying a great weekend at Overland Expo PNW in Redmond, Oregon. Of course, there will be hundreds of exhibitors with the latest and greatest overland gear, classes and sessions covering every aspect of overland travel, and countless awesome rigs, but we wanted to take a moment to highlight family and kid-centric programming that you can catch during Overland Expo PNW.

The Overland Expo Foundation Kids RC Driving Course is always a big hit, and for good reason. Your travel-sized adventurers can steer remote-control rigs through an offroad course that rivals our Trail Course Experience sponsored by Comeup Winch USA on every level, except for size, of course. The RC Driving Course is open Friday, June 27, 1-4 PM, Saturday, June 28, 9 AM- 12 PM and 1-4 PM, and Sunday, June 29, 10 AM – 12 PM.

Ever imagine packing up your life and driving from Canada to Argentina in a self-built campervan—with young kids and a Mexican dog you didn’t plan on adopting? Buckle up for a wild ride through border crossings, breakdowns, backroads, and breathtaking landscapes as Diana, and Jeremy Bishop share the raw, real, and sometimes ridiculous truth of overlanding the Pan-American Highway as a family. From transmission mounts shearing at 16000ft in Peru to a cockroach infestation in the van while in Colombia. From the multiple roadside rescues to countless unexpected acts of kindness, this session is packed with hard-earned wisdom, laugh-out-loud moments, and the reality of raising kids on the road and crossing borders with a dog. Don’t miss Overlanding Unfiltered: From Canada to Patagonia with 1 Family, 1 Van, and 1000 Surprises with the Bishop family on Friday at 1 PM at the Storytelling Pavilion.

Join Daryl and Cayden Berden, the dynamic father-son duo behind Vancity Adventure, and their adventurous pug, Tosha, for The Vancity Adventure Experience: Turning Dreams into Epic Journeys at 3 PM on Friday at the Story Telling Pavilion. This inspiring seminar will fuel your passion for exploration and creativity. Discover how they’ve built a thriving YouTube channel showcasing overlanding, outdoor exploration, and family bonding. Whether you’re dreaming of launching your own channel, diving into overlanding or creating unforgettable memories with loved ones (and pets), this session will provide insider tips, real-world strategies, and captivating stories to ignite your next epic journey. Adventure awaits—let Vancity Adventure show you the way!

Be sure to swing by the Storytelling Pavilion on Saturday at 10 AM to meet the Lin family and hear their session, 17 Years Overlanding As a Family Across 49 States, 53 Countries, 5 Continents. They never intended for this journey to turn out the way it did, but here they are, and they’ve raised three children to adulthood, all while living on the road. Learn how this journey made the Lins who they are today and why they would do it all again.

On Saturday afternoon at 4 PM ,be sure to swing by the Kids Adventure Area for Top Tips for Overlanding as a Family Roundtable. This is a great opportunity to pick the brains of experienced overlanding families and to learn from those who have lived it.

Last but certainly not least, we’re wrapping up Sunday with Leave it Better Than You Found It: A Clean-Up Scavenger Hunt, taking place on Sunday from 1-3 PM. This is a great chance for your tiny adventurers to learn the importance of taking care of the environment while also enjoying a fun scavenger hunt with the whole family.

So don’t delay, grab your tickets, pack up the rig, load up the family, and we’ll see you at Overland Expo PNW in a couple of weeks!

Check out the list below for a preview of some of the exclusive discounts and promotions you can expect at Overland Expo PNW, June 27-29, 2025 at the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond, OR!

Come camp, relax, shop, party, and learn with us in Oregon this June 27-29 at Overland Expo PNW. Whether you’re looking to outfit your rig, restock on camping gear, or check out the newest products just hitting the market, Overland Expo is the place to see it all in person and snag epic deals. Click the link to learn more and buy your tickets now!

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 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.

Here’s a brief introduction to what we have going on, along with some tips to get you going, whether you’re an Overland Expo veteran or a newcomer experiencing all the excitement for the first time.

Things to Do Before You Arrive

First things first. If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, head over here and do that. With your tickets in hand, be sure to download the Overland Expo app from your phone’s app store (links below). The official app gives you access to the event map, event schedule, and an easy way to find the vendors or classes you are looking for. Once you have the app, be sure to select “Overland Expo PNW 2025” as the event and let it download the event-specific data.

Once you arrive, the overland world is your oyster. Here are the highlights to get you on your way:

Educational Opportunities

A huge part of our event revolves around education. Classes are open to everyone* and run all day long in our education pavilion, and the DIY area. There are a ton of classes ranging from cooking classes to electrical and solar systems, first aid on the road, border crossings, overland marketing, and nearly two hundred other classes.

We have a number of education areas dedicated to overland instruction. Each of these locations have an broad focus or educational theme tying the classes offered there together.

For people newer to the overlanding world or people looking to refresh their skills, be sure to check out the classes in the Overland Essentials Area Sponsored by Midland Radio. There you can get a thorough education on foundational skills like trip planning, map reading and navigation, communications, and what to do if something goes wrong, among many other topics. Highlights include Graham Jackson’s How to Plan Your Overland Trip, a perennial favorite, Lori Perfect’s Baja Mexico: Gulf to Pacific in a Day, and a host of other great classes from new and returning instructors.

For those looking to deepen their backcountry skills or up their camp cooking game, there will be classes just for you all weekend long at the Backcountry & Culinary Pavilion sponsored by Boss Lighting. Among a laundry list of great classes offered, check out “Ceviche in the Wild” with Top Chef Alum Chad White.

Looking to expand your technical skills up close and personal? Come by the Hands-on Pavilion sponsored by Quad Lock. We have great classes and demonstrations throughout the event. Here you’ll find classes on trail tire repair, the Overland Radio Hands-On Lab taught by Scott Jensen, several first aid classes by Overland Expo alum Zach Elsman as well as some great map and compass classes, and that’s just the start of what you can find there all weekend long. Check out the full offerings on the app.

For those seeking adventure inspiration, the Storytelling Pavilion will be the hub of great adventure storytelling all weekend. We have a stunning lineup of people who have traveled the globe and will be sharing the inside stories behind their travels, including the good, the bad, and the ugly of extended travel. You can’t go wrong with any of the presentations planned for the weekend, but you don’t want to miss Patty Upton’s The Epic Voyager of the Sand Ship Discovery. She and her late husband Loren circumnavigated the globe in a 1966 Jeep CJ–5, spanning over 5 years and 56,000 miles, including a Guinness Book of World Records entry for the “First All-Land Crossing of the Darien Gap. You can hear all about their adventures on Saturday at 11:00.

The Women Who Wander programming has been an increasingly popular part of Overland Expo since its start just a few years ago. Come to the Women Who Wander Pavilion where a wide variety of women-oriented classes, roundtables, and get togethers will offered throughout the event. Classes range from tips on offroad driving to mastering your offroad vehicle components, to safety and security as a solo female adventurer. If you are looking for some fun tales from the trails, check out Avis Cook and Cara McClellan’s Rally Stories from the Dirt Q&A on Saturday afternoon.

The Learning Lab will make its debut at Overland Expo PNW this year. The educational space is intended to provide more intensive education for those looking to do a deeper or more advanced dive into a given topic or area. The instructor / attendee ratio is smaller in this teaching area, allowing for open dialogue and complex learning. Topics range from budgeting to solo travel to mounting a conservation-oriented expedition among so many more topics.

For those wanting to go deeper into a topic, the Round Table Pavilion hosts roundtable panels and Q&A sessions with our experts. Topics vary across a broad range from budgeting to travel medicine to bringing your pet along for the adventure. Additionally, there are a number of regional Q&A’s happening all weekend long. If there’s a destination, domestic or abroad you’ve been dreaming about, there’s probably a roundtable for you. Here’s your chance to interact with the people who have done what you want to do.

If you have kids with you, be sure to check out the Kids Adventure Area, where we have kid-centric classes and adventure activities running all weekend long. The Kids’ RC Driving course is a particularly popular option. While the education is oriented toward kids, there is still a lot of great content for parents looking to bone up on their backcountry skills alongside the next generation of overlanders. One important note – parents need to stay with their kids at these classes.

While the Thursday Overland Expo Training Experience sponsored by COMEUP Winch USA is sold out, those attendees looking to get behind their own wheel to test their off-road skills are able to purchase add-on tickets for Friday on the Trail Course Experience. You can read more here, but don’t delay! Trail Course Experience time slots will sell out any day now.

Check out the Overland Expo app for a full schedule of classes.

Vendors

No doubt, the vendor area is one of the most popular parts of Overland Expo. This year, our PNW event has over 300 vendors, and the number is increasing every day. Just about anything overland-related you can imagine can be found for sale, but the most enjoyable thing may be just wandering around and discovering new and interesting kit. You’ll find some in-booth demos, giveaways, and demonstrations going on in the vendor area – a further reward for wandering about a bit. The complete list of vendors can be found here.

You’ll find exclusive deals aplenty throughout the area, with some vendors offering their best prices of the year. If there is something particular you are looking for, check out our evolving show specials list to see some of the best deals to be had.

Relax at the Bivvys

When you’re ready to take a seat, recharge your phone, and plan your next move, but sure to stop by the bivvy sponsored by Hankook Tire or another one of the bivvys placed throughout the event. We also have a number of informal, small group classes taking place the bivvy in the Showcase and DIY Area throughout the weekend.

Evening Festivities

While you will spend your days attending classes, visiting our amazing vendors, and dreaming about your next overland adventure, we’ve got plenty in store for you in the evening with the hub of activities occurring at the Oasis Bar & Food Court.

Thursday night will kick things off with the 5:00 pm Welcome Happy Hour sponsored by Toyo Tires. Come and enjoy a refreshing drink and get to know the Overland Expo community as you get ready for an amazing weekend.

Friday night, start off at 5:00 pm with the Happy Hour sponsored by MAXXIS Tires and head over to the Backcountry and Culinary Skills Pavilion Sponsored by Boss Lighting at 7:00 pm for the Film Festival where you will be treated to an exciting collection of cinema-quality films created by our community.

If movie night isn’t your speed, head over to the Toyota booth where they will be hosting Toyota Game Night from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Alternately, head over to the Women Who Wander Community Conversations & Networking Event from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Women Who Wander Pavilion. Join us for a cheese and charcuterie board, conversation with Sarah Batten and complimentary drinks.

Saturday evening’s festivities get going with that evening’s Happy Hour sponsored by Pelican Products starting at 5:00 pm. Be sure to stick around after it for the Overland Expo Foundation Raffle which kicks off at 7:00 pm. The mountain of raffle prizes grows bigger and bigger every event with some truly impressive gear that just might be going home with you.

After you’ve gotten your fill of raffle prizes, head over to the Subaru of America Camp Subaru Live! booth for their in-booth party from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Ready to Join Us?

Now that you know what to expect and what can’t be missed, click the link below to make sure you join in on the fun later this month in Redmond, Oregon.

Now in its second year, the Storytelling Pavilion is one of the most popular hotspots at every Overland Expo show. This multi-purpose space hosts Content Creator panels and discussions, informational seminars and education areas where attendees can learn, build community and share knowledge. In the Storytelling pavilion, you’ll find everything from clinics on photography and content creation to backcountry cooking classes, safety seminars, and everything in-between. If you’re ready to learn, this is the place for you.

In anticipation of the 2025 Overland Expo PNW, here’s a glimpse at some of the content creators, chefs, explorers and more that will be joining us to teach, inspire, and of course, tell stories. After all, that’s what the Storytelling Pavilion is all about.

A select group of content creators will be camped with their rigs around this space, so if you’re looking to chat with or get an in-person tour of the rig of an overlander you’ve been following for a while, this will be your chance. Here are a handful of the many faces you will see in this area.

Aaron King — @DeepSnap

Aaron King, also known as DeepSnap, is a filmmaker and adventure photographer with a knack for storytelling and a deep appreciation for nature. His social media presence has attracted over a million followers and he was featured in YouTube’s 2020 Super Bowl commercial. Whether he’s capturing moments behind the lens or sipping coffee by the river, Aaron’s approachable style and commitment to his craft resonates with adventurers and creatives alike. 

Check out Aaron’s adventures @deepsnap

Jason Darrah — @PrimalOutdoors

Jason Darrah is an outdoor filmmaker and solo traveler who lives full-time in his custom 4×4 van, “Sasquatch”, alongside his adventurous dog, Ben. Through his YouTube channel Primal Outdoors, Jason shares immersive, honest stories from the road—capturing the rugged beauty of remote landscapes while documenting the real-life challenges and rewards of van-based living. With a focus on self-reliance, minimalist gear, and raw storytelling, his content resonates with viewers seeking a more grounded, authentic connection to the outdoors.

Check out Jasons adventures @PrimalOutdoors 

Matt & Cara McClellan — @OzarkOverlandAdventures 

Cara and Matt McClellan are full time YouTubers with a goal to be living on the road and overlanding full time by fall of 2025. Between now and then, they will be living the best life they can— creating as much content as possible and growing their YouTube subscriber and support base. What started as exploring the beautiful Ozark National Forest on a weekend adventure with just a Jeep and some camping gear has turned into a passion to see and experience as much as possible. As Cara and Matt explore more and more, they want to pass on the adventure to others by inspiring them to get off the pavement and experience these amazing places firsthand. 

Check out Matt and Cara’s adventures @OzarkOverlandAdventures

Rachel Harris – @sunnrayy 

Rachel Harris is an adventure content creator who has documented her lifestyle as a solo female traveler, living and traveling in a truck camper alongside her rescue dog, Fado. Her content emphasizes a deep connection with nature and inspires others to pursue the life they imagine relentlessly. Notably, she has collaborated with prominent brands like Garmin, Sony Alpha, DJI & more, solidifying her influence and expertise in the outdoor and adventure content space. 

Check out Rachel’s adventures @sunnrayy

Chef Chad White – @ChefChadWhite 

A Spokane native, Chad White’s path to culinary prominence began with an unexpected start—cooking in the galleys of the United States Navy following the events of 9/11. It was here, aboard destroyers and nuclear aircraft carriers, that his love for the culinary arts took root, laying a strong foundation for what would become a celebrated career spanning multiple cities and cuisines. With two James Beard Award nominations and an appearance on Top Chef Season 13 under his belt, Chad is firmly established as one of the region’s most celebrated culinary talents. Beyond his professional success, Chad is deeply committed to giving back to his community, raising over $250,000 for local schools, nonprofits, and charities focused on women and children. His philanthropic efforts earned him the Emerging Philanthropist award from United Way in 2022. In March 2024, Chad launched Trail Feast, a culinary project that celebrates his passion for outdoor cooking and adventure. When he’s not in the kitchen, Chad draws inspiration from travel, overland adventures, and quality time spent with his family. A dedicated mentor and community leader, he continues to embody the spirit of grit, innovation, and a deep love for food and connection. 

Check out Chad’s adventures @ChefChadWhite

To learn from these incredible content creators, educators, and artists, be sure to grab your tickets now to Overland Expo PNW, less than two weeks away on June 27-29, 2025. To learn more about all the other incredible trainings, education opportunities, parties, exhibitors, and more, and to purchase tickets to the event, click the buttons below.

One of the founding tenets of Overland Expo is education, and every one of our events offers hundreds of hours of classes and sessions designed to give you the knowledge to adventure safely and confidently. When it’s possible, we love to get attendees behind the wheel, and in just a few short weeks, you could be piloting your overland rig through a custom-built off-road course at Overland Expo PNW.

At Overland Expo PNW, the Trail Course Experience sponsored by ComeUp Winch USA is designed to help you gain the confidence to tackle tough challenges on the trail. While any behind-the-wheel training is great, using your own rig takes your experience a step further. Overland Expo’s expert instructors will help you learn how your vehicle reacts to different types of obstacles so that you’ll know the best course of action the next time you find yourself in a similar situation out on the trail.

The Trail Course Experience sponsored by ComeUp Winch USA will also help participants learn how to best use the features of their particular vehicle. Different makes and models include modes, buttons, and options that can greatly affect how the vehicle performs on the trail. The instructors at the driving course will walk you through how to best use those functions when the going gets tough. No matter if you drive a 4×4 or an all-wheel drive, or if you’re traveling in a van or a lifted truck, this experience will be a huge boost to your off-road skills and confidence.

Photo by John Allen

Photo by John Allen

Photo by John Allen

Photo by John Allen

Photo by John Allen

Speaking of tough trails, when you’re dropping over a ledge or squeezing through a tight spot, a good spotter can be the difference between body damage and continuing on worry-free. That’s why spotting and signals are a big component of the Trail Course Experience sponsored by ComeUp Winch USA. Learning how to effectively communicate with your spotter will definitely come in handy on future adventures.

Last but certainly not least, the Trail Course Experience instructors will cover Tread Lightly principles and ethics with each participant. It’s important that we all know, understand, and implement these principles so that we can protect the areas we explore and do the best we can to ensure they’re available to the next generation of adventurers.

If you’re ready to take your overland driving skills to the next level, don’t delay! Buy your tickets for the Trail Course Experience sponsored by ComeUp Winch USA now, and we’ll see you at Overland Expo PNW in a couple of weeks.

We’ve revamped our education and training programming at PNW — come check it out!

So, what’s new?

Back in the fall, we sent out one of the largest surveys Overland Expo has ever shared, looking for information and guidance from you, our attendees, about what you’re looking for when it comes to off-road vehicle training. It was looking for a lot of information, and so many of you filled it out to give us helpful insight into what you love most about our events an what makes us stand out

We asked. You answered. We listened.

Off-road driving training has long been a highlight of the attendee experience at Overland Expo. As with all elements of our events, we work to keep this component fresh and value-driven and our survey highlighted the importance of this aspect of our events and how beneficial our training programming in general is for our attendees. As a result, we completely revamped our Training program sponsored by ComeUp Winch USA at our Pacific Northwest event to offer three different experiences to meet the goals that survey respondents expressed when it comes to getting trained at Overland Expo: 

Overland Expo Training on Thursday only: Many people expressed a desire not to miss out on the main part of the event during the weekend, so we added a Thursday day-long training program. Attendees of this program receive a full day of training in both hands-on, static and on course / in vehicle settings. They also get to arrive early, camp for an additional day and enjoy a VIP luncheon experience. (Tickets for this training are sold out, but at the time of publishing this post, attendees can still purchase the other two options.) 

Trail Course Experience: We’re excited to bring the core principles of Overland Expo’s premium training program at a lower price to a wider attendee audience with the Trail Course Driving Experience sponsored by ComeUp Winch USA. This option is available to any pass holder on Friday while tickets are available. (More information and tickets HERE.) 

Private Training: For attendees looking to really hone their off-road overlanding and recovery skills, our Overland Expo Trainers will conduct an extremely limited number of private training sessions on Saturday. Participants will get to choose exactly what they want to focus on for a completely custom training experience. (More information and tickets HERE.) 

The Learning Lab 

We strive to ensure that there is something for EVERY attendee at Overland Expo, whether you’re new to overlanding or if you’ve already taken a few laps around the globe. The Learning Lab is filled with more niche subject matter that may not be of interest to every attendee, but we know it will be of interest to a few, and we’re all about quality over quantity when it comes to engaging educational opportunities. You’ll find classes here like Washing and Caring for Down (Adrian Roadman); DIY Tips, Tricks and Hacks (Bevan Walsh); Best Route for Overlanding Across Europe (Dan Lin) and much more! 

Back from Travels Around the World with Tales to Tell: 

Meet our youngest instructors, Cedar and Sage Bishop, and their parents Diana and Jeremy during a presentation about their recent Pan American Highway journey, Overlanding Unfiltered: From Canada to Patagonia with 1 Family, 1 Van, and a 1000 Surprises, at 1pm in the Storytelling Pavilion. Click here to learn more about the Bishop family.

Megan and Gordon Mueller — and their furry co-presenter, Gus — will share essential information for anyone looking to travel the Pan American with their pup during their Friday 3pm session in the Overland Essentials Area sponsored by Midland Radio titled, My Dog’s Been to More Countries Than Your Dog: Traveling the Pan Am with Gus.  

Our UK contingent, Lisa Morris and Jason Spafford will infotain attendees during their Four Wheeled Nomad: 11 Years on the Road, 7 Continents, One Epic Ride by Moto & 4×4! presentation at 4pm on Friday in the Storytelling Pavilion. 

Join The Lin Family on Saturday at 10am in the Storytelling Pavilion for their session, 17 Years Overlanding As a Family Across 49 States, 53 Countries, 5 Continents. 

Later that day, catch round-the-world travelers from ‘Down Under’, Ken and Tony Butler, for their session titled: I.N.D.I.A.: I’ll Never Do It Again! at 2pm in the Storytelling Pavilion. 

For the first time at Overland Expo PNW, we’re featuring the Hands-on Pavilion sponsored by Quad Lock for in-depth intensives on everything from traditional To Hi-Lift or Not (Todd Rodgers) to Splint Happens: Improvised First Aid for Overland Travel (Zach Elseman). This area will also host traditional navigation and knot tying classes.  

But Don’t Worry – We’re Keeping Your Favorite Parts of Our Programming: 

The Overland Essentials Area Sponsored by Midland Radio Corp. will have a full roster of classes and seminars designed for those who are just beginning to get into overlanding. Graham Jackson will teach his quintessential Pre-Drive Checks class on Friday and Sunday; Scott Jensen will teach Radio 101 and 201 level class throughout the weekend, and Connie Rodman will provide invaluable insights into day-to-day living on the road and how to do it better (and more happily).  

Local PNW Top Chef Alum, Chef Chad White, will be demonstrating “Ceviche in the Wild” in the Backcountry & Culinary Pavilion sponsored by Boss Lighting throughout the weekend. Matt McClellan of Ozark Overland Adventures will give us a Gaia GPS Layers Deep Dive on Saturday at 2pm and Ching Fu will give advice about finding legitimate campsites on Friday and Sunday.  

Our Creator Area and Storytelling Pavilion are filled with some of the most talented photographers and videographers in the Overland Community. The Showcase & DIY Area will feature some extremely well-built overland vehicles, with their owners standing by to give rig tours are share the secrets behind their builds. The Roundtable Pavilion will host panel discussion on everything from traveling through Canada and Alaska to how to survive overlanding as a couple. Our Kids Adventure Area will be alive with activity between the Overland Expo Foundation Kids Remote Control Course and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Youth ATV Safety Trailer.  

There is so much more in store for attendees at Overland Expo Pacific Northwest – we can’t wait for you to see it! Check out the full schedule HERE! As always, the schedule will remain available on the website throughout the event and in print on-site in our Overland Expo Pacific Northwest Newspaper. But for the most up-to-date version of the schedule, please view it on our Overland Expo App once we get closer to the event.   

If you haven’t already purchased tickets, be sure to click the button below so you can catch the fun, learn from the pros, and get inspired. See you there! 

Overland Expo can’t wait to welcome the Bishop family: Diana Kinyua, Jeremy Bishop, and their twins Cedar and Sage to Overland Expo Pacific Northwest later this month in Redmond, Oregon! They are a family of adventurers who swapped the comforts of home for a life on the road. Diana is a storyteller and a dentist who likes to trade her drill for a life on the road every so often. Born and raised in Kenya and having lived in Canada and the U.S., she has a deep fascination with different cultures and the connections formed through travel. Jeremy is an adventurer at heart. Born and raised in Minnesota, he set out to explore the world at a young age through guiding. From leading bear-viewing and heli-hiking tours in Alaska to kayaking in the fjords of Norway and multi-day canoe trips in Florida, Jeremy has built a life around adventure, teaching, and the great outdoors. Along the way, he developed a passion for capturing the beauty of the world through his award-winning photography.

Together, they share their love for exploration with their young children — turning every road, river, forest and mountain pass into a hands-on classroom for them. Cedar and Sage were just four years old when their Pan-American journey began. Along the way, they adopted a Mexican street dog Palapa who now joins them on their grand adventures. From spotting flamingos on frozen Bolivian lakes to snacking on street food in Colombia, they’ve embraced a life rich in play, curiosity, and constant change. Through slow travel, they seek not just to see the world, but to live in it deeply, fully, and with open eyes and hope to inspire others to reimagine what life on the road can look like with kids, courage, and a sense of adventure. 

The Bishop family will be presenting “Overlanding Unfiltered: From Canada to Patagonia with 1 Family, 1 Van, and a 1000 Surprises” in the Storytelling Pavilion at 1pm on Friday afternoon. In the meantime, to learn more about the Diana, Jeremy, Cedar and Sage, you can check out their travels on Instagram  @dkinyua and @jeremy_bishop. 

Tell us about your rig(s): 

We traveled in a 2016 Ram Promaster that we self-converted, twice. The first time was in 2017, before we had kids, when we built it out for road trips across Canada. When we found out we were expecting twins, we completely tore out the original interior and redesigned it with our growing family in mind. 

Our pre-kids build included a charming wood-burning stove that kept the van cozy during Canadian winters. Sadly, it became an obvious safety hazard with toddlers, so we had to remove it. The redesigned layout prioritized space and movement. We built a full-length walkway so the kids and our dog could move freely from front to back, instead of having a static bed. 

Our setup includes many home comforts: a small fridge, composting toilet (Nature’s Head), an induction cooktop, a propane burner and a grill. Diana insisted on a large sink, originally intended for kid baths, but they outgrew it quicker than expected! For sleeping, our daughter used a mattress over the swivel front seats, our son slept on the bench seat, and Jeremy and Diana slept on a Murphy bed at the back, which folds away to open up the living space. 

Jeremy built the interior using aluminum extrusion and wood, while I (Diana) handled our electrical system after spending six months studying at the school of  YouTube. We installed 360W of solar panels and a 200Ah lithium-ion battery system. It was a very simple system but it worked the entire time. 

One of the best things about our van was how inconspicuous it looked throughout Latin America. it blended in so well that people often mistook it for public transport. We even gave a few locals rides in remote areas. Its size also meant we could fit it into a shipping container, making it ideal for crossing the Darien Gap and later shipping it back from Uruguay to North America. 

All-time favorite campsite? 

It’s hard to pick just one, so many stunning places come to mind. Overlanding feels like spending the time hopping from one incredible campsite to the next, and we found so many of them. The one thing they have in common though is that they tended to be in remote and grand landscapes. 

One favorite was camping at the base of Popocatépetl in Mexico, near the town of Cholula. We spent a few days parked in a field full of wildflowers watching the volcano smoke throughout the day. 

In the Bolivian altiplano, we stayed beside Laguna Colorada at over 4,000m altitude. The nights were cold and very windy. The lake froze overnight, and in the morning, we watched flamingos stuck with their legs frozen into the ice. As the sun slowly warmed the lake and the ice started to melt, the flamingoes began to free themselves. We sat there watching them and listening to the tapping sounds their feet made on the brittle ice.  

The next night, we camped at Sol de Mañana, a geothermal field at 4,900m. This area is incredible with fumaroles, geysers and bubbling mud pools. During the night, we could feel the ground vibrating and hear the geysers erupting. It was quite an intense and surreal experience to be around such a force of nature. 

In Argentina, near the remote village of Antofalla, we camped by Laguna Verde, a salt flat filled with pools in shades of turquoise, green, and red due to cyanobacteria. The kids loved catching tiny fish in this seemingly inhospitable place. 
 
 Lastly, one of our most scenic campsites was beside the Río Serrano in Chile, just outside Torres del Paine. From our spot on the riverbank, we had a postcard view of the Los Cuernos peaks. 

I could go on and on about the incredible places we camped, but these were very special. 

What’s your go-to overlanding meal? 

With our kitchen set up, we were able to make any meals in the van just like we would at home.  We loved food shopping in Latin America. Being able to go to a butcher only for meat and then the verduleria/ fruteria (vegetable and fruit) market was an experience we absolutely miss. We also made sure we immersed ourselves in the culture to where we would eat the foods like they do, for example, in Mexico, we would buy tortillas from the tortilleria and use that to make tacos. In Argentina, we indulged in the beef and grilled meat for a lot of our meals, buying from the butchers also allowed us to learn about the different cuts of meat and the best way to prepare them. In Chile, we enjoyed the grilling lamb meat and one of our highlights was making ceviche in Peru. Visiting the pescaderia (fish markets) and finding out from the  local vendors what the best fish for ceviche was and then learning how to make it was a fun adventure. 

Best silver-lining story? 

Early in our trip, just outside Pinal de Amoles in Mexico’s Querétaro state, we experienced our first major breakdown. While heading to the Mirador Cuatro Palos, a loud thump from under the van forced us to stop. Our passenger-side CV joint had completely failed. 

We reversed down the gravel road to the main highway, unsure what to do. Locals soon gathered around to help. A kind couple, Felix and Teresa, who lived nearby, offered us a place to park in their compound. 

It took three weeks to get the replacement part shipped from the U.S., but in that time, they treated us like family. The kids helped harvest apples from their trees, and we pitched in however we could—cooking, running errands, and helping with housework. Their generosity was humbling and we formed a lifelong bond and still keep in touch. 

What is an area of overland travel that you think you’ve nailed? 

Through our travels, Jeremy and I became incredibly efficient in how we communicate and make decisions — especially in challenging situations. We faced several major breakdowns, some in extremely remote areas, like the southern edge of the Cordillera Blanca in Peru at 5,000 meters, where a transmission bolt sheared off, or in the Argentine Puna, again above 5,000 meters, where we lost all our transmission fluid and couldn’t drive the van. Over time, we learned how to stay calm and focused on how to get out of the predicaments and we saw the same resilience in our kids. They seemed to sense the seriousness of the moments and would quietly keep themselves busy while we figured things out. Through it all, we developed a deep trust in each other. On the road, with everything constantly changing, we were each other’s anchor. That unwavering trust in one another’s abilities was essential to the success of our journey. 

What’s an area of overland travel where you could improve? 

We’d love to get better at budgeting. While we weren’t big spenders and generally avoided tourist traps or souvenirs, the cost of unplanned breakdowns stretched our finances thin. Major repairs—like a transmission rebuild in Peru and a full engine swap in Bolivia—quickly ate into our funds. 

Next time, we’d set up a dedicated emergency fund separate from our daily travel budget. 

What does your division of labor look like while traveling? 

Jeremy did most of the driving, while I handled route planning and navigation. As a result, I have a mental map of Latin America, while Jeremy sometimes can’t quite remember where we’ve been! 

Jeremy typically handled the groceries and most of the cooking. I managed van tidiness and did the dishes. Parenting was shared equally — though the kids made most of the mess, they also helped clean it up. 

I ran the website and shared family-focused updates on Instagram. Jeremy, a professional photographer, captured the stunning landscapes and shared those on his own account. 

We have so many stories to tell and we also want to inspire others especially with children to go out and travel like we did. We have a book sharing our incredible journey, called Between the Extremes, coming out this fall. We are incredibly proud of sharing our stories as well as Jeremy’s incredible photography through the book. 

Van-Huandoy; Credit Jeremy Bishop

Van breakdown, Peru Cordillera Bianca; Credit Diana Kinyua

Devil’s Desert; Credit Jeremy Bishop

Story written in collaboration with Diana Kinyua & Jeremy Bishop. To learn more about their incredible adventures and how they manage to travel as a family, be sure to buy your tickets now to Overland Expo PNW and catch the Bishop family presentation, “Overlanding Unfiltered: From Canada to Patagonia with 1 Family, 1 Van, and a 1000 Surprises” in the Storytelling Pavilion at 1pm on Friday afternoon. Click the button below to secure your spot today!

The largest overlanding event in the world will be coming to the Colorado in just a few months. Join overlanders from all over the world in Loveland, Colorado to get educated, equipped, and inspired to continue their overlanding adventures. Over the next few weeks, we’ll have more news about the deals you can expect, educational opportunities, the special events happening throughout the weekend, and much more.

In the meantime, we wanted to share the amazing list of sponsors, exhibitors, partners, and visitors already lined up for Overland Expo MW 2025. Among the brands listed here, you’ll notice plenty of familiar faces and some new names bringing innovative products to the overlanding world. You can find the full list of currently confirmed exhibitors below.

Title Sponsors

We’re excited to work with some of the best in the business as our Title Sponsors for Overland Expo Mountain West 2025. Each of our sponsoring companies is helping Overland Expo Mountain West 2025 be one of the largest overland gatherings in the world, with more to offer attendees than ever before.

Supporting Sponsors

Our Supporting Sponsors include some of the biggest names in the overlanding space as well. They make the vehicles and gear we need to explore the world around us.

Be sure to keep an eye on the schedule and the Overland Expo mobile app to stay up-to-date on the special events, demos, and everything else that will be happening over the weekend. The app will be live two weeks before the event.

Special Area & Event Sponsors

Throughout the weekend, you can come by the Oasis Bar and Food Court where you can find a great selection of food and drinks, a great location to enjoy a meal, and in the evenings happy hours each night followed by special event programming including the famous Moto Party sponsored by Rider Justice and Overland Expo Foundation Raffle.

When you need a break during the day, you can relax in one of our three bivvys featuring comfortable camp chairs and a place to recharge your electronics. In particular, come visit the bivvy sponsored by Hankook Tire to get some R&R before getting back to the hustle and bustle of the event.

Education and Inspiration

As always, there will be a wide array of education and training opportunities throughout the event. Check out the app for a full list of classes available.

For people newer to the overlanding world or people looking to refresh their skills, be sure to check out the classes in the Overland Essentials Area, where you can get a thorough education on foundational skills like trip planning, map reading and navigation, communications, and what to do if something goes wrong, among many other topics.

For those looking to deepen their backcountry skills or up their camp cooking game, there will be classes just for you all weekend long at the Backcountry & Culinary Pavilion.

Looking to expand your technical skills up close and personal? Come by the Hands-on Pavilion. We have great classes and demonstrations throughout the event.

For those seeking adventure inspiration, the Storytelling Pavilion will be the hub of great adventure storytelling all weekend. We have a stunning lineup of people who have traveled the globe and will be sharing the inside stories behind their travels, including the good, the bad, and the ugly of extended travel.

The Women Who Wander programming has been an increasingly popular part of Overland Expo since its start just a few years ago. Come to the Women Who Wander Pavilion where a wide variety of women-oriented classes, roundtables, and get togethers will offered throughout the event.

The Learning Lab will make its debut at Overland Expo MW this year. The educational space is intended to provide more intensive education for those looking to do a deeper or more advanced dive into a given topic or area. The instructor / attendee ratio is smaller in this teaching area, allowing for open dialogue and complex learning.

Join our panels of subject experts at the Roundtable Pavilion for a deep dive into a vast breadth of overlanding topics and get your questions answered.

RAM Ride and Drive

Attendees at Overland Expo Mountain West will have the opportunity to drive Ram trucks on an off-road driving course specifically designed to test the trucks’ approach and departure angles, articulation, and ground clearance. With Ram 1500 Rebels and 2500 Power Wagons available, drivers can choose the truck they would like to take for a spin around the track.

Evening Events

While you will spend your days attending classes, visiting our amazing vendors, and dreaming about your next overland adventure, we’ve got plenty in store for you in the evening with the hub of activities occuring at the Oasis Bar & Food Court.

Thursday night will kick things off with the 5:00 pm Welcome Happy Hour. Come and enjoy a refreshing drink and get to know the Overland Expo community as you get ready for an amazing weekend.

Friday night, start off at 5:00 pm with the Happy Hour sponsored by Bowen Customs. For the adventure motorcycle enthusiasts in the crowd, come to the world famous Moto party sponsored by Rider Justice at 7:00. Experience a night of entertainment, great conversation, and an impressive set of raffle prices. Tickets for the Moto Party can be purchased with your ticket to the event, or email info@overlandexpo.com to add on a moto party ticket to your current order.

Saturday evening’s festivities get going with that evening’s Happy Hour sponsored by Kaymar starting at 5:00 pm. Be sure to stick around after it for the Overland Expo Foundation Raffle which kicks off at 7:00 pm. The mountain of raffle prizes grows bigger and bigger every event with some truly impressive gear that just might be going home with you.

Media Partners

We’re also excited to work with a great Media Partners team that will cover Overland Expo Mountain West during and after the event. Be on the lookout for coverage from their respective outlets.

Lastly, get the most out of your weekend by camping on site with fellow overlanders from all over the world. Camping and premium camping spots can be purchased with your event tickets at the link below.

With all these incredible sponsors, exhibitors, classes, and evening events, be sure to get your tickets for Overland Expo Mountain West happening in Loveland, Colorado, August 22-24, 2025, at The Ranch to get in on the fun. See you there!