Rick Stowe

1 week ago | overlandexpo.com | Rick Stowe

Overland Expo is next week (wow!), and that means adventurers from all walks of life will be heading to Flagstaff, Arizona — including plenty of families that overland together! Of course, overlanding is a great family activity, and from the full-time travelers to the weekend warriors, we’re always happy to see kids and parents involved in this wonderful community.

1 week ago | overlandexpo.com | Rick Stowe

The small and relatively economical Slate has been making waves in the automotive world since its debut last week. Starting at $27,500 and dropping to $20k with federal EV incentives, this small and decidedly analog pickup may be spartan, but it also holds a few surprises. For starters, the Slate offers an incredible level of customization right out of the gate.

2 weeks ago | overlandexpo.com | Rick Stowe

If you’re looking for a big rooftop tent, and by that, we mean the largest rooftop tent on the market, then the Roofnest Condor 2 XXL Air should catch your eye. This new offering from the rooftop tent experts at Roofnest offers a whopping 51 square feet of space, but this tent is impressive for more reasons than just the cavernous living space it provides. But just how big is 51 square feet of interior space? Well, this tent can sleep four adults plus a couple of pets.

2 weeks ago | overlandexpo.com | Rick Stowe

On every journey, even if it’s just a short overnight, your comfort at night can make or break your trip. A restless night due to a sore back or hours spent shivering in an inadequate sleeping bag may make for a good story, but it’s definitely no fun at the moment. To make sure you’re well-rested and ready for the next leg of your journey, you have to go prepared with the right sleeping pad and sleeping bag. Your environment will most likely dictate your equipment, but so will your rig.

2 weeks ago | overlandexpo.com | Rick Stowe

One of the biggest challenges for any trip seems to be just getting out the door because you can’t decide what to bring overlanding. Making sure you have all of your bases covered in terms of gear can be more than a little nerve-racking. You want to be ready with everything you’ll need in the backcountry, but you also don’t want the packing list to get out of control.