Expedition Overland began out of desperation. Throughout the years, many of you have asked us, "How did Expedition Overland start?" We're glad you asked! XO's founder, Clay, had traveled to Uganda for a volunteer film project in January of 2010, and upon return, he learned that six months of planned film work was canceled due to [...]

Do you ever feel the need to step up your photography game, but don’t know where to start? From smartphones to professional-level cameras, there are many options available, it just depends on what you would like to achieve with your camera!  It is said that the best travel camera is the one you have with [...]

At Expedition Overland, we’ve been building galleys and camp kitchens for more than 10 years. But that’s not where our journey started. In fact, Clay used his very first camp stove at the age of 13, a Swiss Sigg Multi-Fuel Stove, which he still uses today. Since then we’ve used many different stoves and tested [...]

In a recent post, we outlined how to maximize efficiencies in your overland build with large storage and organization solutions. If you missed Overlanding Storage Solutions: The Big Stuff, be sure to check it out HERE. This week we’re moving into the nitty gritty of small storage and organization solutions. This includes storage boxes and [...]

Have you ever haphazardly thrown items into the back of your vehicle after use, vowing that you’ll deal with it later? Have you ever experienced an explosion of stuff such as snacks, jackets or other goods inside your vehicle? So have we. Over time, we’ve learned a thing or two about good vehicle organization and [...]

GEAR AND GADGETS LARGE AND SMALL The holiday season is here and we’ve got you covered! We’ve pulled together our favorite overlanding and outdoor items so you'll have plenty of gift ideas for the adventurers on your list. ENJOY and Happy Holidays! Holiday Deals From Overlander.com [...]

As winter rolls in to the Northern Hemisphere, colder temperatures shouldn’t dissuade you from adventuring in the great outdoors! With the proper clothing, equipment and precautions, winter camping can be a fun endeavor. Helping to break up long winters, winter camping is also a great way to get your adventure on in the off-season. Grab [...]

One of the core beliefs of the overlanding community is the importance of treading lightly or leaving a place better off than you found it. At Expedition Overland, we believe that the Tread Lightly principles are a huge part of the key foundations of overlanding. In anticipation of our Alaska/Yukon season we were very fortunate [...]

Overlanding and off-road trailers are gaining popularity, and for good reason. A great trailer can offer excellent storage solutions and additional freedom. Like anything, towing a trailer has its pros and cons. Whether or not a trailer will work for you will depend on your setup, trip goals and priorities.  At Expedition Overland we choose [...]

The ability to communicate effectively is an essential component of any overland trip or trail run. Overlanding communications devices are helpful for both relaying messages between vehicles but are also crucial in an emergency situation. At Expedition Overland, we believe in multi-layered communication systems, including carrying more than one device, such as cell phones, radios, [...]