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Bushcraft Gatherings / Rendezvous

Overland Expo – East⁠⁠‌⁠: October 23–25, 2026 — Oak Ridge Estate⁠⁠‌⁠, 2300 Oak Ridge Rd, Shipman, VA 22971, Arrington, VA, 22971, United States

Overland Expo – East⁠⁠‌⁠: October 23–25, 2026 in Oak Ridge Estate⁠⁠‌⁠, 2300 Oak Ridge Rd, Shipman, VA 22971, Arrington, VA, 22971, United States. Source link and attendance planning details.

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Adventure Races

Beyond Limits Adventure 5k & Fun Run: October 17, 2026 — 3025 School House Road, Tallahassee, FL, US

Beyond Limits Adventure 5k & Fun Run: October 17, 2026 in 3025 School House Road, Tallahassee, FL, US. Source link and attendance planning details.

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Bushcraft Gatherings / Rendezvous

ZR2 Red Rock Rally: October 16–19, 2026 — Moab, UT, United States

ZR2 Red Rock Rally: October 16–19, 2026 in Moab, UT, United States. Source link and attendance planning details.

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Bushcraft Gatherings / Rendezvous

Overland the Red⁠⁠‌⁠: October 15–18, 2026 — Callie’s Lake and Campground⁠⁠‌⁠, 5515 Campton Rd, Stanton, KY, 40380, United States

Overland the Red⁠⁠‌⁠: October 15–18, 2026 in Callie’s Lake and Campground⁠⁠‌⁠, 5515 Campton Rd, Stanton, KY, 40380, United States. Source link and attendance planning details.

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Overlanding / 4x4 Expeditions

James River Roof Top Tent Rally⁠⁠‌⁠: October 15–18, 2026 — James River State Park, VA⁠⁠‌⁠, 104 Green Hill Dr, Gladstone, VA 24553, VA, 24553…

James River Roof Top Tent Rally⁠⁠‌⁠: October 15–18, 2026 in James River State Park, VA⁠⁠‌⁠, 104 Green Hill Dr, Gladstone, VA 24553, VA, 24553, United States. Source link and attendance…

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Bushcraft Gatherings / Rendezvous

Rendezvous in the Ozarks Overland Rally⁠⁠‌⁠: October 15–17, 2026 — Mulberry Mountain Lodging & Events⁠⁠‌⁠, 4117 Mulberry Mountain Loop #9306…

Rendezvous in the Ozarks Overland Rally⁠⁠‌⁠: October 15–17, 2026 in Mulberry Mountain Lodging & Events⁠⁠‌⁠, 4117 Mulberry Mountain Loop #9306, Ozark, AR 72949, AR, 72949, United States. Source link and…

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Adventure Races

West Penn Trail Triathlon: October 10, 2026 — West Penn Trail, Saltsburg, PA, US

West Penn Trail Triathlon: October 10, 2026 in West Penn Trail, Saltsburg, PA, US. Source link and attendance planning details.

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Overlanding / 4x4 Expeditions

Ladies with Rigs Group Camp Out: October 9–11, 2026 — Big Bear, CA, Big Bear City, CA, 92314, United States

Ladies with Rigs Group Camp Out: October 9–11, 2026 in Big Bear, CA, Big Bear City, CA, 92314, United States. Source link and attendance planning details.

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Overlanding / 4x4 Expeditions

Rigs & Trails Overland Rally⁠⁠‌⁠: October 9–11, 2026 — Vandyz Offroad Park⁠⁠‌⁠, 8615 State Hwy CC, Steedman, MO 65077, MO, 65077, United States

Rigs & Trails Overland Rally⁠⁠‌⁠: October 9–11, 2026 in Vandyz Offroad Park⁠⁠‌⁠, 8615 State Hwy CC, Steedman, MO 65077, MO, 65077, United States. Source link and attendance planning details.

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Bushcraft Gatherings / Rendezvous

Adventure Vehicle Roundup Fall⁠⁠‌⁠: October 8–11, 2026 — Kennedy Creek Resort⁠⁠‌⁠, 3001 High Valley Rd, Suches, GA, 30572, United States

Adventure Vehicle Roundup Fall⁠⁠‌⁠: October 8–11, 2026 in Kennedy Creek Resort⁠⁠‌⁠, 3001 High Valley Rd, Suches, GA, 30572, United States. Source link and attendance planning details.

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Bushcraft Gatherings / Rendezvous

Overland South Fall⁠⁠‌⁠: October 8–11, 2026 — Black Pearl Farms⁠⁠‌⁠, 116 Byrd Lake Road, Branchville, SC, 29432, United States

Overland South Fall⁠⁠‌⁠: October 8–11, 2026 in Black Pearl Farms⁠⁠‌⁠, 116 Byrd Lake Road, Branchville, SC, 29432, United States. Source link and attendance planning details.

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Bushcraft & Wilderness

Uwharrie Bigfoot Survival & Outdoor Expo: October 9–11, 2026 — Troy, NC, USA

Uwharrie Bigfoot Survival & Outdoor Expo: October 9–11, 2026 in Troy, NC, USA. Source link and attendance planning details.

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Bushcraft & Wilderness

Survival Craft: October 9–11, 2026 — Pennsylvania, USA

Survival Craft: October 9–11, 2026 in Pennsylvania, USA. Source link and attendance planning details.

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Land Navigation

Land Navigation Level 2 – Mastering Advanced Map and Compass Skills: October 9–11, 2026 — See event listing

Land Navigation Level 2 – Mastering Advanced Map and Compass Skills: October 9–11, 2026 in See event listing. Source link and attendance planning details.

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Preparedness

Homesteaders of America Conference: October 9–11, 2026 — Front Royal, VA, USA

Homesteaders of America Conference: October 9–11, 2026 in Front Royal, VA, USA. Source link and attendance planning details.

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Practical skills. Better prepared.

Latest articles

Overland Expo – East⁠​⁠‌⁠: October 23–25, 2026 — Oak Ridge Estate⁠​⁠‌⁠, 2300 Oak Ridge Rd, Shipman, VA 22971, Arrington, VA, 22971, United States

Beyond Limits Adventure 5k & Fun Run: October 17, 2026 — 3025 School House Road, Tallahassee, FL, US

ZR2 Red Rock Rally: October 16–19, 2026 — Moab, UT, United States

Overland the Red⁠​⁠‌⁠: October 15–18, 2026 — Callie&#8217;s Lake and Campground⁠​⁠‌⁠, 5515 Campton Rd, Stanton, KY, 40380, United States

James River Roof Top Tent Rally⁠​⁠‌⁠: October 15–18, 2026 — James River State Park, VA⁠​⁠‌⁠, 104 Green Hill Dr, Gladstone, VA 24553, VA, 24553…

Rendezvous in the Ozarks Overland Rally⁠​⁠‌⁠: October 15–17, 2026 — Mulberry Mountain Lodging &#038; Events⁠​⁠‌⁠, 4117 Mulberry Mountain Loop #9306…

West Penn Trail Triathlon: October 10, 2026 — West Penn Trail, Saltsburg, PA, US

Ladies with Rigs Group Camp Out: October 9–11, 2026 — Big Bear, CA, Big Bear City, CA, 92314, United States

Rigs & Trails Overland Rally⁠​⁠‌⁠: October 9–11, 2026 — Vandyz Offroad Park⁠​⁠‌⁠, 8615 State Hwy CC, Steedman, MO 65077, MO, 65077, United States

Adventure Vehicle Roundup Fall⁠​⁠‌⁠: October 8–11, 2026 — Kennedy Creek Resort⁠​⁠‌⁠, 3001 High Valley Rd, Suches, GA, 30572, United States

Overland South Fall⁠​⁠‌⁠: October 8–11, 2026 — Black Pearl Farms⁠​⁠‌⁠, 116 Byrd Lake Road, Branchville, SC, 29432, United States

Uwharrie Bigfoot Survival & Outdoor Expo: October 9–11, 2026 — Troy, NC, USA

Survival Craft: October 9–11, 2026 — Pennsylvania, USA

Land Navigation Level 2 – Mastering Advanced Map and Compass Skills: October 9–11, 2026 — See event listing

Homesteaders of America Conference: October 9–11, 2026 — Front Royal, VA, USA

Overland Expo – East⁠⁠‌⁠: October 23–25, 2026 — Oak Ridge Estate⁠⁠‌⁠, 2300 Oak Ridge Rd, Shipman, VA 22971, Arrington, VA, 22971, United States

Overland the Red⁠⁠‌⁠: October 15–18, 2026 — Callie’s Lake and Campground⁠⁠‌⁠, 5515 Campton Rd, Stanton, KY, 40380, United States

James River Roof Top Tent Rally⁠⁠‌⁠: October 15–18, 2026 — James River State Park, VA⁠⁠‌⁠, 104 Green Hill Dr, Gladstone, VA 24553, VA, 24553…

Rendezvous in the Ozarks Overland Rally⁠⁠‌⁠: October 15–17, 2026 — Mulberry Mountain Lodging & Events⁠⁠‌⁠, 4117 Mulberry Mountain Loop #9306…

Rigs & Trails Overland Rally⁠⁠‌⁠: October 9–11, 2026 — Vandyz Offroad Park⁠⁠‌⁠, 8615 State Hwy CC, Steedman, MO 65077, MO, 65077, United States

Adventure Vehicle Roundup Fall⁠⁠‌⁠: October 8–11, 2026 — Kennedy Creek Resort⁠⁠‌⁠, 3001 High Valley Rd, Suches, GA, 30572, United States

Overland South Fall⁠⁠‌⁠: October 8–11, 2026 — Black Pearl Farms⁠⁠‌⁠, 116 Byrd Lake Road, Branchville, SC, 29432, United States