Overland Expo East 2023

[chrisgardner73]

I know we're a ways out from Overland Expo East 2023 in Arrington, VA, on October 6th - 8th, but I'm hoping to go this year and would like to meet with other OB members. I think I remember from the discussion last year that most OB members go with standard camping, not forest camping, correct? Was there a set OB area last year?

 

[ZombieCat]

There wasn’t any set camping area for OB members, as you’re just parked in line by event staff as you arrive. If you’d like to camp adjacent to anyone, the best bet is to rally somewhere nearby, arrive together, get thru registration and then proceed to the camping area together. I camped in the big open field, not the wooded area, so I can’t say if either location was better/worse.
However, @Magic Mike and Deb graciously hosted a OB rally one evening at their campsite so we could all meet in person. @Michael joined us via video and it was a fun event. There were some excellent presentations and workshops during the day, along with seeing all the new gear. Go and enjoy!

 

[Magic Mike]

There wasn’t any set camping area for OB members, as you’re just parked in line by event staff as you arrive. If you’d like to camp adjacent to anyone, the best bet is to rally somewhere nearby, arrive together, get thru registration and then proceed to the camping area together. I camped in the big open field, not the wooded area, so I can’t say if either location was better/worse.
However, @Magic Mike and Deb graciously hosted a OB rally one evening at their campsite so we could all meet in person. @Michael joined us via video and it was a fun event. There were some excellent presentations and workshops during the day, along with seeing all the new gear. Go and enjoy!

Thanks ZombieCat. It is a great event and we’ll be there this year as well, looking forward to see you all

 

[chrisgardner73]

There wasn’t any set camping area for OB members, as you’re just parked in line by event staff as you arrive. If you’d like to camp adjacent to anyone, the best bet is to rally somewhere nearby, arrive together, get thru registration and then proceed to the camping area together. I camped in the big open field, not the wooded area, so I can’t say if either location was better/worse.
However, @Magic Mike and Deb graciously hosted a OB rally one evening at their campsite so we could all meet in person. @Michael joined us via video and it was a fun event. There were some excellent presentations and workshops during the day, along with seeing all the new gear. Go and enjoy!

Awesome, thanks! I'm going to grab my tickets this week, and I look forward to meeting some fellow OB members.

 

[AmandaSterling]

Don't forget to share pictures :)

 

[Wellspring]

Skipping East this year, as I am taking a break from Overland Expo., and I also have a schedule conflict. Maybe I might try to attempt to drive out to West and make a cross country trip of it if I have the time next year.

 

[Boucher]

At almost 350 dollars to be crammed into a field doesn't sound fun to me, I will be doing a day pass and then exploring the mountains afterward for free

 

[Geo Explore and Adventure]

Just got my tickets, starting to build out my rig, looking forward to it!

 

[MidOH]

[If ya'll get stuck in mud that ain't more than 4" deep again.........we'll have to peel off your badge.]

 

[Geo Explore and Adventure]

Haha, Love it!

 

[chrisgardner73]

Got my ticket for East! Hope to meet some other OB members!

 

[Duksauce]

Looking into getting tickets and planning this trip today.

 

[Duksauce]

Tickets purchased, see yall there!

 

[rebelwolfinva]

Just going for the day that Friday to get some more ideas for my trailer build along with checking out some nice rigs there.

 

[Raven Over Land]

At almost 350 dollars to be crammed into a field doesn't sound fun to me, I will be doing a day pass and then exploring the mountains afterward for free

I’m staying at one of the state parks if you download recreation.gov it will show you camp sites near the event. I paid like $35 for a spot. The one I’m staying at is 30 mins away.

 

[Raven Over Land]

Got my ticket for East! Hope to meet some other OB members!

I’ll be out there!

 

[bear_den_overland]

I think we are going. If we do look for the silver Tacoma shown below.

 

[chrisgardner73]

I think we are going. If we do look for the silver Tacoma shown below.
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I’ll be in a red Ram Rebel with a (mostly) matching red inTech Flyer Pursue camper.

 

[Kevin108]

I will be visiting. Definitely not staying on site, but we'll probably check things out a couple different days.

 

[TLC-Overland]

Just got my General Admission Weekend Pass With Vehicle Camping for this year. I am planing on leaving Friday from Charlotte, so if anyone from the area is interested in driving together just let me know.