Overland Mountain West Expo isn’t just a gathering of off-road enthusiasts. It’s a celebration of adventure, innovation, and the gear that makes every journey possible, and this year’s lineup at The Ranch in Loveland, Colorado, is no exception.
If you’re eager to explore the latest in overlanding technology, accessories, and vehicles, this expo remains the ultimate playground. From rugged trailers to portable power solutions, the brands featured this year are shaping the way we all experience the outdoors, and missing them would mean missing out on the chance to elevate your next expedition.
This year’s lineup showcases some of the most trusted names in the industry, along with a few newcomers bringing serious innovation to the overlanding world. Whether you’re looking for cutting-edge gear that makes off-grid living comfortable or accessories designed to tackle the toughest trails, these companies have built a reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation. You can expect hands-on demonstrations, firsthand advice, and a chance to connect directly with the experts behind the products you love, too.
So, which brands should you prioritize seeing at this year’s expo? I’ve compiled a list of my favorites, representing not only products you’ll want to check out but also stories of craftsmanship and dedication to helping us explore the world with confidence. Let’s get to it.
Table of Contents
- 4XSolar
- Iron Peak Campers
- Propex
- Freedom Campers
- TRUKD
- Velit
- Arkto Campers
- Dry Brew
- HEST
- Lost Road Campers
- Devos Outdoor
- ZeroBreeze
4XSolar
If your rig still relies on a tangle of cables and a single roof-mounted panel for power, stop by 4XSolar at Booth E413 before you leave the show. This veteran-owned retailer, founded in Tucson, Arizona, has built its business around one idea: overlanders need power solutions that actually fit the vehicle they drive, not a one-size-fits-all panel bolted to the roof.
Two products deserve your attention this year. First is the Apex Starlink Mini Roof Mount, built by Seaview specifically for rugged, moving vehicles. Machined from marine-grade aluminum with a three-part polyurethane prime and powder coat finish, it’s one of the smallest mounts in its class, standing just two inches tall to keep your rig’s profile clean. Quick-release knobs or optional security bolts hold the Starlink Mini firmly in place on the trail, and a waterproof cable pass-through keeps your connection protected through mud, snow, and washboard roads. An optional hail guard cover adds impact and UV protection without any measurable hit to signal performance.
Second, check out 4XSolar’s flexible solar panel lineup. Unlike rigid panels that demand a roof rack and eat into your vehicle’s silhouette, these CIGS thin-film panels bend to fit curved surfaces such as van roofs, teardrop trailer tops, and aluminum utility boxes. They’re available from 100 to 200 watts, weigh as little as 8.44 pounds at 200 watts, and mount with either adhesive backing or pre-punched grommet holes for a bolt-through install. Because they use CIGS cell technology rather than standard crystalline cells, they also outperform rigid panels in partial shade and dappled light, which matters more than most overlanders realize once they’re parked under a tree canopy.
Beyond these two products, 4XSolar carries a full range of overlanding and off-roading gear, including recovery equipment, lighting, and vehicle storage solutions, so budget extra time at the booth if you’re outfitting a build from the ground up. As a proud Tread Lightly! small business member, the company also backs trail restoration and public-land stewardship efforts, which is worth knowing if that kind of thing factors into where you spend your money.
Iron Peak Campers
Iron Peak Campers earned a spot on last year’s list for its XTR Series off-road trailers, but this year the Minnesota-based builder is bringing something different to Overland Mountain West: the Apex Series of slide-in truck campers. Find the full lineup at Booth D17.
The Apex Series is built for people who want a rugged, American-made truck camper without the compromises that usually come with off-road capability. Every model uses full composite panel construction with R12 insulation in the floor, walls, and roof, eliminating the metal studs and thermal breaks that plague traditional builds. That matters more than it sounds like it should: no wood, no thermal bridging, and no cold spots means the Apex holds its temperature whether you’re parked in a Minnesota winter or a desert summer.
The lineup now spans three sizes. The Apex 6.0 is the entry point, built for small to mid-size trucks at a base weight of just 650 pounds, with a 5-foot and 6-foot bed option starting at $19,625. Step up to the Apex 6.5, and you’ll find a more finished package with a 130-liter 12V fridge/freezer, induction cooktop, and a full Victron electrical system built around a 460Ah Epoch lithium battery. At the top of the range, the Apex 8.0 fits both short and long full-size truck beds, with a dry finished weight of 1,780 pounds, 78 inches of interior headroom, and standard features including a 320-watt rooftop solar panel, 3,000-watt Victron inverter, and a queen memory foam mattress, starting at $52,610.
Every Apex model ships with manual Rieco Titan jacks, a steel mesh screen door, and IPC tinted windows with built-in screens and blackout blinds. If you’re the kind of overlander who wants to swap between a truck bed setup and a trailer depending on the trip, or you simply want a camper that isn’t going to develop soft spots and mold five years in, the Apex Series is worth the walk across the show floor.
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Propex
Staying warm at camp usually means choosing between a bulky diesel heater, a smelly single-burner setup, or just toughing it out. Propex is solving that at Booth C425 with the PS2000 Portable Suitcase Heater, a self-contained propane heater that goes wherever the cold does.
The PS2000 packs 6,500 BTUs of clean, dry heat into a rugged, Pelican-brand case, and setup is about as simple as it gets: hook up a one-pound or larger propane tank, plug in a 12V power source, and you’ve got thermostatically-controlled heat in minutes. Because the combustion flues stay separate from the air inside your tent, cab, or blind, you get dry heat rather than the condensation-soaked air that non-ducted portable heaters tend to leave behind. It’s also dependable from sea level to more than 10,000 feet with no adjustment needed, which matters if your trips take you from desert basecamp to mountain pass in the same week.
Propex built the PS2000 to flex around however you camp. Power it from the optional rechargeable 12V battery pack or a 12V adapter off your rig. Fuel it with a refillable one-pound canister or a full-size tank using the POL adapter. Mount it with the MOLLE panel bracket or just set it on the ground, and route the ducting through a universal tent flange or vehicle-specific window flanges built for platforms like the Hiker Trailer and VW Vanagon Westfalia. The powder-coated combustion cover and heavy-duty case are built to take the bumps that come with being tossed in and out of a truck bed all season.
Every PS2000 ships with the heater suitcase, digital thermostat, heavy-duty outlet and return ducting, LPG regulator with a quick-connect hose, and a quick start guide. Whether you’re heating a rooftop tent, an ice fishing shack, a hunting blind, or a jobsite trailer, this is one heater that doesn’t ask you to commit to a single use case. Stop by the booth to see how it packs down and feel the heat output for yourself.
Freedom Campers
Freedom Camper turned heads at last year’s expo, and the Lamar, Missouri-built camper is back for 2026, now with a fourth size added to the lineup. Find the full range at Booth C431.
For anyone who missed it last year, the Freedom Camper is an ultra-insulated, lightweight truck bed and trailer-mounted camper built by American craftsmen at a price point most competitors can’t touch. It’s built to give overlanders four-season comfort without the cost of a camper that rivals the price of the truck hauling it.
The lineup now includes the 48″ x 79″ for midsize trucks like the Tacoma, Ranger, and Gladiator, the 58″ x 79″, the 58″ x 89″ (still the most popular size, fitting most full-size truck beds), and the new 72″ x 89″ model built for flatbed trucks wider than 72.5 inches. Weights range from 175 pounds on the smallest model up to 270 pounds for the flatbed version, and every camper ships with a complete truck mounting kit at no extra charge, including turnbuckles, mounting plates, and hardware.
The proprietary insulation is still the standout feature. It keeps interior temperatures livable whether you’re waking up to frost in the Rockies or riding out a summer storm in the desert, all without the bulky cabinetry or unnecessary gadgets that add weight and cost to other campers. Freedom Campers now backs every unit with a 3-year limited warranty, and the roof includes two raised composite mounting areas if you want to add a rack, awning, or solar panel.
Whether you’re brand new to overlanding or upgrading from a bare truck bed, the Freedom Camper remains one of the smartest entry points into four-season camping on the market. Stop by the booth to see the new flatbed size in person.
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TRUKD
If your truck bed still looks the same way it did the day you bought it, TRUKD wants to change that. Find the Pittsburgh-built rack systems at Booth F125.
TRUKD was founded by a team of engineers and outdoor enthusiasts who wanted a bed rack that actually adapts as their needs change, rather than locking owners into a single configuration. The result is a fully modular system built from premium 304 stainless steel and 5052 aluminum, engineered in Pittsburgh and manufactured entirely in the USA.
The T-Series lineup covers a range of heights, from the compact 6.5-inch rack up to the 24.5-inch version, which is tall enough to clear a full-size truck cap or soft topper like a Softopper or Flated inflatable. Every rack in the T-Series is interchangeable, so you can run a tall driver’s side and a shorter passenger side, add a third crossbar, or swap accessory panels without replacing the whole system. For owners who need the most capability, the newer A-Series is built from aerospace-grade aluminum and stainless steel, with serious load capacity for rooftop tents and heavy gear.
Beyond the racks themselves, TRUKD offers a full ecosystem of accessory panels, gear mounts, tent brackets, and bed lighting, all designed to work together rather than as one-off add-ons. Every rack is backed by a lifetime warranty, ships free in the lower 48, and works with most factory utility rails, though a few exceptions exist for trucks like the Ram 1500 with RamBoxes and the Rivian R1T.
What sets TRUKD apart from other rack builders on the show floor is the philosophy behind the modularity. Switching from a Tacoma to an F-150 doesn’t mean buying a new rack; it means reconfiguring the one you already own. If you’ve outgrown a rigid, one-size setup, this is the booth to visit.
Velit
Anyone who has tried to sleep in a hot rig knows that climate control can make or break a trip. Velit is bringing its lineup of 12V, 24V, and 48V DC-powered rooftop air conditioners and diesel heaters to Booth F423, and it’s worth a stop if temperature swings have ever chased you out of your rig early.
The flagship Velit 2000R is a DC-powered rooftop air conditioner that skips the inverter entirely. Because it runs directly on 12V, 24V, or 48V battery power, it avoids the roughly 10 percent energy loss that comes from converting DC to AC, which translates directly into longer runtime off-grid. The twin-cylinder rotor compressor draws as low as 20 amps at 12V, and the unit fits a standard 14-inch by 14-inch rooftop cutout with only seven inches of clearance, making it a straightforward swap for anyone replacing an existing rooftop fan or older AC unit. It’s TÜV certified and uses eco-friendly R32 refrigerant, and it’s rated for vehicles up to 20 feet.
Velit also produces a gasoline and diesel air heater line rated at 14,000 BTU and 4,000 watts, engineered for reliable performance at high elevation and cold-weather starts, a detail that matters if you’re chasing snow in the Rockies rather than avoiding it. The company backs its AC units with a one-year warranty and its heaters with two years, and it maintains fully stocked US parts inventory with daily phone support, a detail worth noting if you’ve ever been burned by an overseas manufacturer with no domestic service network.
Whether you’re outfitting a van, trailer, or truck camper, Velit’s booth is a good stop for anyone weighing DC-powered cooling against a traditional inverter-fed AC setup.
Arkto Campers
Trust me, if you’re serious about overland travel, Arkto Campers is a must-see at this year’s expo. Find the Canadian builder at Booth D200, where they’re showing off two off-road-capable, comfort-packed trailers: the flagship G12 and the newer C10.
Let’s start with what matters to overlanders most: capability. Both trailers ride on a galvanized steel chassis, laser-cut and hot-dip galvanized in-house rather than powder coated, which delivers long-term corrosion protection that holds up better against years of trail use and harsh Canadian winters. The G12, Arkto’s flagship, comes in at a dry weight of 3,600 pounds with a GVWR of 4,600 pounds and recommends a tow vehicle rated for at least 5,000 pounds. It sleeps four plus one and starts at $76,000 CAD. The C10 is the lighter-duty option, built for smaller tow vehicles at a dry weight of 2,750 pounds, sleeping two, and starting at $68,000 CAD with a recommended 3,500-pound tow rating.
Most trailers eventually show signs of water damage or structural fatigue, but Arkto has taken a no-compromises approach here. The all-composite body uses structural sandwich panels reinforced with an aluminum exoskeleton trim rather than wood framing, so there’s nothing inside the walls to rot, warp, or absorb moisture. Even the interior cabinetry is laser-cut, powder-coated aluminum.
The functional outdoor kitchen remains one of the standout features across both models. Expect a dedicated pantry, a smart U-shaped layout, a sink with hot and cold water, a two-burner stove, and a dual-zone fridge and freezer, all purpose-built by people who understand that a good meal matters just as much as a good campsite at the end of a long trail day.
Arkto sells directly to both Canadian and US customers, and there’s no Canadian sales tax on a purchase from a US resident, though import tariffs and your home state’s taxes still apply. If you’re weighing hardcore trail capability against real comfort for extended trips, this is one of the booths that will stick with you after the show.
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Dry Brew
Not every must-see brand at Overland Mountain West is a rig or a piece of hardware. Dry Brew, at Booth A6, is bringing something genuinely different to camp: coffee you chew instead of brew.
Dry Brew’s coffee bites contain the same three ingredients as a standard cup of coffee: real coffee with natural caffeine, a non-dairy creamer, and a zero-calorie sweetener to offset the bitterness. Each bite delivers between 65 and 100 milligrams of caffeine, roughly in line with a cup of drip coffee, without needing water, a stove, or a French press. For anyone who has ever tried to make coffee before sunrise at a trailhead in freezing temps, the appeal is obvious.
The lineup includes Original, Salted Caramel, and Double Shot flavors, along with variety packs that include a decaf option for evening use. Dry Brew has picked up coverage from GearJunkie, Forbes, and MarketWatch for the novelty and convenience angle, and the format has found a following among overlanders, hikers, and anyone who needs a fast caffeine fix without dishes to clean afterward.
It’s a small booth compared to the trailers and rigs elsewhere on the show floor, but it solves a real problem: how to get your morning coffee fix when you’re breaking camp before the sun’s up and don’t want to fuss with a percolator. Grab a sampler pack and see what you think.
HEST
There’s one goal that often gets overlooked when overlanding: a truly restful night’s sleep in the wild. At this year’s Overland Mountain West, HEST is bringing its lineup of sleep solutions to Booth D313, showing how thoughtful design can transform your outdoor rest.
HEST isn’t just another outdoor mattress company. The team set out to solve one of the most common problems in camping: waking up stiff, sore, and unrested. While gear, trucks, and tents often get the spotlight, quality sleep is the foundation of any adventure, and HEST built its entire product line around that idea, whether you’re sleeping in a rooftop tent, a truck bed, or a backcountry hammock.
The flagship HEST Foamy combines dual-layer memory foam with an R-value of 8.8, giving campers the support, cushioning, and insulation needed for mountain nights, desert camps, or cold-weather trips. The integrated compression harness doubles as a welcome mat when unrolled, and side clips let two mattresses join seamlessly for couples or families sharing a rooftop tent or truck bed. HEST has also expanded its lineup with custom-fit Foamy mattresses for the Rivian R1S and R2, plus a dedicated line of camp furniture, dog beds, and cooling bedding for warmer climates.
Beyond the Foamy, HEST’s Camp Pillow offers adjustable loft and a supportive memory foam blend inside a rugged PU-coated cover, and the company backs everything with a 100-day money-back guarantee, a rarity in the camping gear world. Reviewers from Clever Hiker, Gear Junkie, and Field & Stream have all singled out the Foamy line as some of the most comfortable camping mattresses they’ve tested.
If you’re outfitting a new rooftop tent, upgrading your truck bed setup, or just tired of waking up sore after a night outdoors, stop by the HEST booth to see, feel, and test the difference firsthand.
Lost Road Campers
Lost Road Campers is bringing its Luna trailer to this year’s expo at Booth E330, and it’s built the kind of chassis that overlanders who actually leave pavement will appreciate.
The Luna’s frame starts with 2-inch by 3-inch by 1/8-inch and 2-inch by 1-inch by 0.09-inch steel rectangular tube construction, cut on a CNC tube laser and MIG welded by structurally certified welders before being powder coated in a durable black texture polymer finish. A Lock N Roll articulating hitch is fully welded to the chassis for stability over rough terrain, and two half-inch grade 50 recovery tabs pass through the rear bumper, welded directly to the main rails, alongside a standard 2-inch receiver for hitch accessories. The HD 3500 Timbren axle-less suspension is available with up to 4 inches of lift, and the Luna rides on 275/70-17 all-terrain tires with oversized electric drum brakes and rock sliders welded straight to the frame.
Inside, the Luna sleeps on a queen mattress with easy access to the water tank and pump underneath for maintenance. ProSlat wall panels let owners customize the interior layout, and the standard electrical package includes LED puck lighting, a 12V ceiling fan, multiple USB and USB-C charging ports, and a 100 amp-hour Renogy Pro self-heated lithium battery, with inverter and upgraded battery options available. A carbon monoxide and propane gas detector plus a fire extinguisher come standard, a detail worth noting for anyone shopping trailers on safety features alone.
The Luna starts at $38,000 with the Standard Adventure Package, which includes a Fogotti water heater, 100 amp battery with a 200-watt solar panel, a slide-out kitchen storage area, a cooler slide sized for an ICECO fridge, and oversized tires with a spare. If you want more headroom and a full queen sleeping area, the Pack Out Camper upgrade adds $6,000 to the build.
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Devos Outdoor
When the sun goes down at camp, the difference between a good lantern and a great one becomes obvious fast. Devos Outdoor is showcasing its LightRanger lineup at Booth F213, and the app-controlled LightRanger 2000 is worth a close look.
The LightRanger 2000 is a telescoping area light that adjusts from 3 to 10 feet high and illuminates up to an 80-foot diameter, enough to cover a full campsite, a work area, or an emergency setup with clean, overhead light that beats the harsh glare of a typical lantern or flashlight. What sets it apart is the Bluetooth app control: you can adjust brightness, switch between white, amber, and red light modes, and choose how many of the unit’s four panels are active, all from your phone without getting up from your camp chair.
The white mode runs at 5000K for setup, cooking, and general visibility, while the amber mode drops to a warmer 1800K glow better suited for relaxing after dark. The red mode, at 850K, preserves night vision and reduces disturbance to neighboring campsites, making it a genuinely Dark Sky-friendly option, a detail that matters more every year as more public land and campgrounds adopt low-impact lighting expectations. The 67Wh rechargeable battery runs about 4 hours on high with all panels active, up to 42 hours on low with a single panel, and recharges to 60 percent in 90 minutes with the included 30W USB-C charger. It also doubles as emergency power for your phone or other USB-C devices.
Devos backs the LightRanger 2000 with a 2-year warranty, and the broader lineup ranges from the compact 500-lumen model up to the 15,000-lumen Pro for larger group setups. If your current camp lighting is a single-mode lantern that’s either on or off, this booth is worth the stop.
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ZeroBreeze
Sleeping through a hot night in a rooftop tent or truck bed is one of overlanding’s most underrated challenges, and ZeroBreeze is bringing the Mark 3 portable air conditioner to Booth F128 to tackle it head-on.
At just 22 pounds, ZeroBreeze bills the Mark 3 as the smallest, lightest 5,280 BTU portable AC on the market, and the numbers back that up. Where a comparable 50-pound-class battery AC combined with fuel or a generator setup can mean lugging close to 86 pounds of gear to camp, the Mark 3 with a single battery totals about 36 pounds and sets up in under a minute with no drilling or permanent installation. It cools 20 degrees Fahrenheit in five minutes and holds a thermostat setting between 61 and 88 degrees, with seven working modes including Rocket, Cool, Sleep, Fan, Dry, Care, and Heating.
The detachable 1022Wh battery is where the Mark 3 gets genuinely interesting for overlanders. It charges from 12 to 60V DC, meaning it works with a wall outlet, solar panels, or a 12V cigarette port, and multiple batteries can be chained together for extended runtime, with the next battery in the chain automatically taking over as the first depletes. In Sleep Mode, a single battery runs 5 to 7 hours, while two batteries stretch that to 10 to 14 hours, enough to get most overlanders through a hot night without running the truck or a separate generator.
An active drain system handles condensation automatically, and the unit ships with dual-hose venting hardware along with optional window kits for popular van platforms like the Sprinter, ProMaster, and Transit, plus a dedicated tent venting kit for rooftop and ground tent setups. If summer heat has ever cut a trip short, this is one of the more practical booths to visit this year.
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