![]() This has become even more apparent with the OEMs getting into the game, with Toyota adding a TRD Off Road trim level to the Rav4 and Subaru adding a Wilderness trim level to the Outback. Recently, there’s been a big push to turn crossovers like the Toyota Rav4 or Subaru Outback into overland rigs. On top of that, the Ibex has a static load rating of 1,200 pounds, a dynamic load rating of 600 pounds, and an off-road dynamic rating of 300 pounds, so you can carry what you need. So, if you’re looking for a way to mount bikes to the side of your rig, and bolt on Maxtrax, jerry cans, shovels, or a hi-lift jack, Kuat has you covered. It comes in full or half-height versions, has telescoping load bars on top, and can be outfitted with molle panels and loads of other goodies, as seen above. The Ibex is an aluminum truck bed rack that’s incredibly versatile thanks to tons of built-in t-channels and available accessories. I’m a big fan of Kuat’s bike racks, like the Piston Pro X, so I was pumped to see them take an even bigger step into the overlanding and truck world with the release of the Ibex truck bed rack. It’s a smart solution for anyone who wants more protection from the elements than a wedge-style camper, yet wants to retain use of their truck bed and doesn’t need all the bells and whistles of a slide-in. My favorite feature is the rear door, which is large enough to ride an ATV or dirt bike through, or lets you easily store mountain bikes and other pricey gear inside. The Aterra Topper is minimal by design, and comes with a bed platform, two fold up tables on the walls, wire chases, and a 185-watt solar panel on top that can be plugged into a power pack, like a Goal Zero. Rather than creating a slide-in version of it, AT wisely chose to have the Aterra Topper simply sit on top of, and bolt to, the bed rails, which leaves the customer with full use of their truck bed. You can think of it as the weekend-warrior version of the company’s fully-featured, flatbed Aterra Flatbed XL Camper. The Aterra joins AT’s lineup of three fantastic toppers, including the Summit, Atlas, and Habitat, and is one of the first toppers on the market to blend the idea of a full, hard-sided camper and a pop-up topper that rests on the truck’s bed rails. Longtime overland upfitter and camper manufacturer AT Overland launched their Aterra Topper at the event. ![]() It might stretch the definition of an accessory, but we had to include at least one camper on this list. AT Overland Aterra Topper (from $20,500) (Photo: Bryan Rogala) ![]() Here are some of my favorites from the 2023 show. There’s an endless supply display to help folks outfit their own rigs, get unstuck, and stay on the road longer. But one of my favorite things to do at the show is wander the booths and check out all of the accessories. There are always plenty of tricked-out vehicles and new off-road campers to drool over, plus seminars and classes to learn about everything from off-road driving skills to how to plan a global adventure. Each year, tens of thousands of people gather in Flagstaff, Arizona, for Overland Expo West, the overlanding industry’s top trade show and a wonderland for adventure rig inspiration.
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