Rick Stowe

Associate Editor at The Compass (Overland Expo)

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Jeep Debuts ARTT Concept at Overland Expo West

1 month ago | overlandexpo.com | Rick Stowe

A couple of months ago, we reported on an interesting patent filed by Jeep that showed a rooftop tent integrated into a JLU hardtop, and now those simple line drawings have made their debut! Last weekend at Overland Expo West, Jeep Performance Parts debuted the Awning and Rooftop Tent, aka ARTT, concept that was developed in partnership with Dometic.
Transglobal Car Expedition Completes 57k+ Journey Overland Expo

1 month ago | overlandexpo.com | Rick Stowe

For over a year, we’ve been keeping an eye on the epic journey of the Transglobal Car Expedition. After a 16-month, 57,530-mile journey, the team has returned to New York City, where they started their journey back in January of 2024. In the 16 months since then, the team has crossed 42 countries, endured temperatures down to -50 degrees Celsius, and crossed both the Arctic and Antarctic ice shelves.
Get the Whole Family Adventure-Ready at Overland Expo West

1 month 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.
Slate Debuts Decidedly Small and Analog EV Truck

1 month 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.
Roofnest Debuts the Largest Hardshell Rooftop Tent

1 month 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.
Camp Sleeping Gear 2022 Overland Expo

2 months 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.
What to Bring Overlanding — Overland Expo®

2 months 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.
Review: Zarges Cases

2 months ago | overlandexpo.com | Rick Stowe

For me, camping has always been a family event, and I hope to pass that tradition on to my son. While plenty of gear gets upgraded or wears out with expected use, when possible I try to outfit us with equipment that will last for years, if not decades. One piece of our kit that I consider truly a heirloom is our Zarges storage cases. The design is timeless; they’re built to take all kinds of abuse, and they just get better with age.
New 2026 Subaru Outback

2 months ago | overlandexpo.com | Rick Stowe

Hot on the heels of the updated Forester, the new 2026 Subaru Outback just debuted and this is much more than a light refresh, with a bold redesign and updated tech throughout. While there is plenty of new in this Subie, the Outback is still focused on utility and adventure all wrapped up in a wagon-shaped package, but some might argue that it’s starting to lean into SUV territory.
The Redesigned Subaru Outback Gets a Major Redesign

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Rick Stowe

2 days agoApr 18, 2025 2:32 PM EDT There was a clear winner at this year's New York Auto Show As it reaches its 125th year, the New York International Auto Show maintains its status as the nation’s oldest automotive exhibition. As a media event that drives news, it’s still a casualty of automakers’ waning …