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Media Mentions

We've been making rugged bags and gear organizers for overlanders, off-roaders, and adventure travel enthusiasts since 2012 here by the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Because we've been around the block a few times, word about our products gets around.

Blue Ridge Overland Gear has been featured in magazines, websites, blogs, videos, and media outlets - including: Gear Patrol, Outside, OutdoorX4, American Adventurist, Gear Junkie, Blue Ridge Outdoors, Tread Magazine, Expedition Portal, Men's Journal, Bon Appetit and more.

Check out some reviews and articles about our products from around the web:

Our Products Have Been Featured By:

Gear Patrol features Blue Ridge Overland Gear
Blue Ridge Overland Gear featured in Men's Journal
Blue Ridge Overland Gear featured in Gear Junkie
Blue Ridge Overland Gear featured in Outdoor X4
Blue Ridge Overland Gear featured in Tread Magazine
Blue Ridge Overland Gear featured in Expedition Portal
Blue Ridge Overland Gear featured on MSN
Blue Ridge Overland Gear featured on Bon Appetit
Blue Ridge Overland Gear featured in American Rifleman
Blue Ridge Overland Gear featured in Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
Blue Ridge Overland Gear featured on Outside
Blue Ridge Overland Gear featured on Adventure Rigs

2024

Local Cred: Southern Gear | Blue Ridge Outdoors (Jan. 2024)

Best of the Blue Ridge 2024 | Blue Ridge Outdoors (Jan. 2024)

2022

JLU Storage Attic: Install and Review (Video) | Fischer Jeep Adventures (April 2022)

New! Blue Ridge Overland Gear - Triple Run Series | Video Review | FreedomVanGo (Feb. 2022)

2020

The Overland Tool Kit | Independence Overland (August 2020)

Tire & Seat Back Organization Galore | Evergreen Overland (August 2020)

GoTreads Folding Recovery Boards: Gear Review | Trail4Runner.com (Jan. 2020)

2019

OVRLNDX: Ready For War With The Elements | Adventure Rigs / Dub Magazine (Nov. 2019)

Aeropress + Blue Ridge Overland Gear | StatonCarter.com (May 2019)

Long Term Review: Blue Ridge Overland Gear | American Adventurist (May 2019)

Gear Bag: February | Expedition Portal (February 2019)

10 Amazing Outdoor Companies in Virginia | Gearography (January 2019)

Gear Bag: January | Expedition Portal (January 2019)

2018

Overland Expo 2018 Holiday Gift Guide | Overland Expo (Dec. 2018)

Last Minute Holiday Gifts For Your Overlander | Expedition Portal (Dec. 2018)

5 Things on the Holiday Wishlist | Vanish (Dec. 2018)

Gift Guide: Organization | Tread Magazine (Dec. 2018)

Our Favorite Gear at Overland Expo East | Outside Magazine (Nov. 2018)

The Goods: Extreme Road Tripping | Blue Ridge Outdoor Magazine (June 2018)

Our Favorite #Vanlife Gear from Overland Expo West (Tool Bag) | Outside Magazine (May 2018

Product Preview: BROG Tool Bag | American Rifleman (May 2018)

Blue Ridge Overland Gear Overlander Flea Market | Travel Overlander (January 2018)

Blue Ridge Overland Gear: IFAK feature | Tread Magazine (January 2018)

Blue Ridge Overland MOLLE Seatback Panel | Bag Blog (January 2018)

Archives

Blue Ridge Overland Gear: Got-to-Go Bag | Northstar Overland (September 2017)

The OCTK Lite - by Jonathan Hanson | Exploring Overland (June 2017)

Got-to-Go Everyday Carry Kit Bag (and bonus custom bag review) | East Coast Overland Adventures (June 2017)

NEW GEAR: Overland Expo 2017 (Featuring the Air Tool Bag) | ExploringElements.com (May 2017)

Blue Ridge Overland Gear expanding Bedford operations | Work It Lynchburg / News and Advance (December 2016)

OutdoorX4’s Gift Ideas this Holiday Season | Outdoorx4.com (December 2016)

Blue Ridge Overland Gear Tool Bag | LumberJac.com (June 2016)

Best Active Messenger Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards | Carryology.com (March 2016)

Got To Go EDC Kit Bag | HiConsumption.com (March 2016)

Makers: Blue Ridge Overland Gear | The New Artemis (April 2015)

A Review: The BROG Tool Bag | MountainState Overland (March 2015)

Behind the Scenes at Blue Ridge Overland Gear (featuring our original 'thread shed') | Outdoor x4 Magazine

Blue Ridge Overland Gear Molle Seat-Back Panel Review | Firearms Insider (June 2014)

Blue Ridge Overland Gear - GTG Bag | Bag Blog (March 2014)

Interview with Blue Ridge Overland Gear (audio) | The 4x4 Podcast (October 2013)