Hayley Helms

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Journalist at Freelance

Journalist at The Compass (Overland Expo)

Articles

Eat, Drink and Party At Overland Expo West 2025

2 days ago | overlandexpo.com | Hayley Helms

Eating, drinking and being merry are easy to do at Overland Expo West. With plentiful options to choose from, including over twenty unique food trucks, special events across the event and even in-booth parties, you’ll be sure to find fun wherever you roam. This year, Overland Expo West will have four areas to eat, drink and explore: the Oasis Sponsored by XPLOR, the Ramada, the West Lot and the Quad.
Ford Announces an Incredibly Overland-Ready Ranger Super Duty, but... Overland Expo

1 week ago | overlandexpo.com | Rick Stowe |Chris Bradley |Hayley Helms

The new Ford Ranger Super Duty is here, and by “here,” I mean the other side of the world, and by the other side of the world, I’m specifically referring to Australia. And even though the nearest dealership that will be carrying the 2026 Ranger Super Duty is 9,000 miles away from most of our readers, we can still get excited about this awesome midsize truck that boasts some incredible stats and looks purpose-built for overlanding right off the lot.
Ford Expands Bronco Offroading Experience Offerings With 6 New Trails

3 weeks ago | overlandexpo.com | Hayley Helms

Founded back in 2021, at the Bronco Off-Roadeo experience center in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, the Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo Series provided owners with a complimentary course on off-roading, complete with hands-on instruction, guided courses, trail guides and basecamp facilities. After a few years of the program’s existence, the experience has become so popular that in 2024 Ford decided it was time to launch an upgraded, overlanding-based version: Bronco Off-Road Adventures.
AT Overland Debuts the Epic ATERRA Slide-In

3 weeks ago | overlandexpo.com | Rick Stowe |Hayley Helms

AT Overland has been cranking out innovative backcountry camper solutions for overlanders for decades now. Their classic Habitat topper provides cavernous space in a small package, and the Summit and Atlas expanded on this design and construction. In 2021, AT Overland debuted the ATERRA XL. This flat-bed compatible camper was a departure from their normal products, but their expertise in designing dependable overland campers was still evident.
The Best Gear We Saw At Overland Expo SoCal

4 weeks ago | overlandexpo.com | Hayley Helms

Sure, it’s fun to geek out on all the epic rigs that roll up to Overland Expo events, but what about the rad gear that equips them? Lucky for you, our team walked the recent Overland Expo SoCal show and catalogued all the coolest and best gear that caught our eyes. If you’re getting ready to upgrade your ride and want the latest and greatest, read on to check out all the best gear displayed at this month’s show.
The Best Gear We Saw At Overland Expo SoCal

4 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Hayley Helms

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The Best Rigs of Overland Expo SoCal 2025

4 weeks ago | overlandexpo.com | Hayley Helms |Rick Stowe

With Overland Expo SoCal’s massive turnout, both from exhibitors and attendees alike, our editors spent a good deal of time and consideration picking what we’ve deemed the best rigs of Overland Expo SoCal 2025. With over 19,000 attendees, hundreds of exhibitors, and dozens of classes, demonstrations, and all the best and brightest overlanding gear available, making the call was tough — but we did it.
Day in the Life of an Overland Expo Camper

1 month ago | overlandexpo.com | Rick Stowe |Hayley Helms

There’s nothing like waking up to just enough of a chill that you’re tempted to stay in that warm and snug place, but Overland Expo is not the place to snooze. Thankfully, as an Expo camper, I’m already close to the action. With a full day ahead of me, I unzip my sleeping bag, hop out of my tent, get a quick cup of coffee going, and start packing my swag bag with the daily essentials.
Review: Jase Medical Emergency Antibiotics Kit

1 month ago | overlandexpo.com | Rick Stowe |Hayley Helms

No matter if you’re heading out for a weekend in the local National Forest or a months-long international journey, you should be prepared. You need adequate and appropriate emergency equipment, recovery gear, and a first aid kit to ensure you’re prepared for a wide range of scenarios. However, if you’re traveling far from civilization, a basic first aid kit might not meet your long-term medical needs. That’s where Jase Medical comes in.
Overland Expo SoCal Recap: Huge Crowds, Over 300 Exhibitors, and the Latest Overlanding Gear

1 month ago | overlandexpo.com | Hayley Helms |Rick Stowe

The inaugural Overland Expo SoCal, which took place this past weekend, was a can’t-miss event for the overlanding community of Southern California and beyond. With over 19,000 attendees checking out more than 300 exhibitor booths, there was a lot to take in at the sprawling Orange County event. Here’s our recap of the weekend’s events.