overland expo west 2024

Tripod torches have become common among battery camping lights, but a new startup has a more literal (and terrifying) interpretation. Its Tripod Torch is a freestanding flame-spewer that delivers a big, open flame meant to spread heat more evenly.

World Travel Vehicles out of Durango, Colorado offered one of Overland Expo 2024's most impressive all-terrain campers, based on the popular Toyota Tacoma. The TrekTwo aims to be an agile explorer that carries along an efficient micro-retreat.

Overland Expo's focus may be largely on earth-exploring giants and heavy-duty gear, but the show does also highlight some smaller gadgets. One of our favorite finds was the Fire Flute, a tiny, 50-gram fire starter with watertight cache and whistle.

Germany's Unicat has been building some of Earth's largest, most capable expedition vehicles for decades. For its latest rig, it's cozying up to the American market, turning the Ram 5500 into the Brilliant B63X all-terrain motorhome.

Utah startup Boundry's modular bike rack system stretches between the bed rails like a chase rack and holds up to five mountain bikes inside the closed tailgate. It also works with motorbikes and opens bed space for other gear.

Debuted at Overland Expo this weekend, the Bedrock XT2 sees two top-tier European builders work together on an all-new expedition RV for the US. Arctic Trucks prepares the specialized 6-wheel Ford chassis, while Krug crafts the ultra-premium interior.

Roboteos has developed an RV rooftop solar charging system that automatically deploys and tracks the sun all day. Called the Heliotrope 1.0, it's designed to pull in every last photon, giving van lifers the most charge without any extra effort.