Stay up to date with all the news across the Overlanding and 4x4 offroad vehicle space. OVR will curate news related to Outdoor, Vehicle, Recreation, and Overlanding. From new transportation technologies to interesting gear, to outdoor activities, to vehicle-based travel, we hope you’ll find it enjoyable and informative!
Vital Lyfe Access Brings Portable Desalination to the Backcountry
A new portable filtration system from Vital Lyfe promises on-demand clean water from virtually any source — including seawater — for under $750.
Save $50 on REDARC's Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller This Fall
REDARC is taking $50 off its compact, proportional Tow-Pro Liberty trailer brake controller this fall — a timely deal for overlanders heading into camping season.
Method Race Wheels Launches the 710-HD Bead Grip Wheel
Method Race Wheels’ new 710-HD Bead Grip combines patented bead-locking technology, race-derived engineering and heavy-duty load ratings up to 4,500 pounds for drivers who refuse to compromise on the trail.
Dometic Launches the All-New Slimline 3 Roof Rack System
Dometic has unveiled the Slimline 3, the most advanced roof rack the company has ever produced — and the first product in its new Front Runner Series. Lighter and lower-profile than its predecessor, it’s engineered for adventurers who refuse to compromise.
Midland MXT295 PRO Brings Bluetooth Freedom to GMRS Communication
Midland’s new MXT295 PRO MicroMobile radio is the brand’s boldest communication upgrade yet — featuring the first-ever wireless Bluetooth-enabled microphone in its lineup, IP67 durability, and built-in intercom capability for $299.99.
Ride1Up Portola 02 Folds In Serious Utility Upgrades
Ride1Up has overhauled its popular folding utility eBike with a new frame, dual-sensor pedal assist, and two battery configurations designed to handle more of what the trail — and the road — demands.
California’s New Tire Rules: What Off-Road Owners Need to Know
California has approved the nation’s first minimum efficiency standards for replacement tires. Early reports called it a ban on aftermarket tires — the truth is more complicated, and more nuanced, than that.
PinDrop Travel Trailers Marks Eight Years of American-Made Excellence
Award-winning PinDrop Travel Trailers invites owners, fans, and the curious to its 8-Year Anniversary Celebration and Open House in Historic Miami, Arizona, on October 10, 2026 — factory tours, live music, and a pop-up movie night included.
AEV FX370 Package Brings 37-Inch Capability to Ford Super Duty
AEV’s new FX370 Package transforms the Ford Super Duty into a fully engineered 37-inch platform — no piecemeal builds, no fitment guesswork, just one complete and capable truck.
Dragonfly Energy Acquires Dakota Lithium to Expand Battery Portfolio
Dragonfly Energy has acquired Dakota Lithium, bringing a second established battery brand into its portfolio and expanding the range of lithium power options available to overlanders, RV owners, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Backcountry Table Festival Unites Outdoor Cooking and Adventure Community
A new three-day festival coming to Whitewater Mountain Resort this September promises campfire meals, hands-on workshops, and a community built around cooking and adventure in the Kootenays.
Fox Bravo Overland Needs Your Vote to Win Defender Award
Texas-based veteran nonprofit Fox Bravo Overland has been named a finalist in the 2026 Defender Service Awards. They’re in the running for a Defender 130 and $30,000 — but winning requires your daily vote through August 14.
C6 Outdoor’s Rev Tent Gen 2 Is a Smarter Sleep Outside
C6 Outdoor has unveiled the second generation of its Rev Tent — a smarter, more versatile camping shelter built around one founding belief: a real mattress changes everything.
RAYS Marks 30 Years of the Iconic VOLK RACING TE37
RAYS is marking three decades of one of the most respected forged wheels in the aftermarket with limited 30th Anniversary editions of the VOLK RACING TE37 — and they’re worth a close look.
The Vashon Ranger Grand Teton Takes Overlanding Airborne
When the road runs out and the best country still sits miles ahead, Vashon Aircraft’s new Ranger Grand Teton keeps going — straight over the ridge.
RAYS Launches Official Pet Collar and Apparel Collection
The legendary Japanese wheel manufacturer has expanded its merchandise lineup with its first-ever pet accessories, letting four-legged companions rep the RAYS brand at car meets, camp, or on the evening walk.
WD-40 and King of the Hill Team Up for Limited-Edition Can
Two American icons collide as WD-40 Brand teams up with Disney Entertainment to release a limited-edition King of the Hill can, available exclusively at The Home Depot from now through August 31.
Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Reveals Its Class of 2026
The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame has named its Class of 2026, honoring eight individuals selected from 47 nominations by a panel of industry professionals. The inductees will be celebrated at a gala in Las Vegas on November 1.
Forged4x4 Is Giving Away a Widebody Portal Axle Tundra & Can-Am Maverick R Max XRS
Forged4x4 is giving away its most aggressive build yet — a supercharged, portal axle TRD Pro Tundra with a widebody kit, a Can-Am Maverick R Max XRS, and $50,000 in cash. Here’s what’s in the build and how to get in.
BILSTEIN Introduces Factory-Direct Shock Service and Tuning Program
BILSTEIN’s new in-house service program puts factory-trained technicians and custom tuning within reach of off-road and motorsports enthusiasts — with turnaround times as fast as five business days.
AEV Debuts Splash Guards for 2023+ Colorado and Canyon
AEV has released application-specific splash guards for the 2023+ Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, offering targeted lower-body protection with a clean, factory-quality appearance for both stock and AEV-upgraded trucks.
Leitner Designs Launches ACS ROOF Rack for LC 250 and GX 550
Leitner Designs has released the ACS ROOF platform rack for the Toyota Land Cruiser 250 and Lexus GX 550 — featuring the widest load bars available, infinitely adjustable positioning, and fasteners engineered for maximum strength. At $1,950, it’s built to match the vehicles it mounts to.
RAYS Nitrile-Coated Rubber Work Gloves for Shop Use
RAYS is bringing its motorsports brand into the garage with a new pair of nitrile-coated rubber work gloves designed for everyday shop tasks and wheel installation.
GCI Outdoor Launches Limited-Edition Americana Comfort Pro Rocker
GCI Outdoor marks America’s semiquincentennial with a limited-edition Americana print version of its popular Comfort Pro Rocker — a patriotic twist on one of the brand’s best-loved folding chairs, arriving just in time for summer.
Feral Feast Unites Wild Food, Conservation, and Outdoor Culture
A new Montana event is bringing chefs, hunters, conservationists, and food lovers together to celebrate wild food and the landscapes that make it possible.
Polaris Fully Endows National Forest OHV Recreation Fund
Polaris and the National Forest Foundation have announced seven 2026 grant recipients — and a landmark milestone: the $5 million Polaris Fund for Outdoor Recreation is now fully endowed, locking in long-term support for OHV trails, stewardship, and responsible riding across America’s National Forests.
Rugged GMR5 Series Brings Race-Proven Power to GMRS Handhelds
Rugged Radios has launched the GMR5 Series — maximum-power GMRS handhelds built on the same platform as its top-selling R1 radio and proven in some of the toughest off-road environments on earth.
Gazelle Tents Brings Quick-Deploy DNA to Privacy Shower Tent
Gazelle Tents has expanded beyond its popular hub tent lineup with a new Privacy Shower Tent that brings the brand’s signature quick-deploy design to camp hygiene — and it includes a thoughtful feature that most competitors have long overlooked.
Hults Bruk Refreshes Its Century-Old Yankee Pattern Axe
The 327-year-old Swedish forge is updating one of its most enduring designs with five new hand-forged axes and hatchets built for the pack, truck and camp — priced from $129 to $169.
Tune Outdoor Launches Modular Interior Systems for Truck Campers
Denver-based Tune Outdoor expands its pop-up truck camper lineup with a new line of lightweight, fully modular interior systems. Built from powder-coated aluminum and rot-proof Richlite, the customizable configurations integrate seamlessly with Tune’s M1 and M1L platforms, allowing overlanders to tailor their setup for any adventure without sacrificing durability or performance.
SIKRE Launches Rugged American-Made Roof Boxes on Kickstarter
Utah-based SIKRE debuts two American-made roof storage boxes engineered to outlast traditional options. The Kickstarter campaign offers the REIKA 17 and RAMR 11 models with reinforced polymer construction, double-lock security, and modular L-Track interiors at early-bird pricing.