About us
Who runs Rigs and Coffee
We are Jacob and Elissa, full-time overlanders who live and travel in an EarthRoamer. Our background is in photo and video production. We run Rigs and Coffee and cover automotive news, motorsport, overland gear and events.
Our mission
Out on the trail, new adventures go better with a team. Founded in 2018, Rigs and Coffee brings the overland and off-road community together around a shared love of unique machines, off-grid travel and the next trip. We partner with brands whose products, knowledge and service we trust, and we work to deliver real value to our community.
A global community of enthusiasts and professionals dedicated to knowledge and exploration
Community
We love being part of this community. Bringing people together and getting everyone outdoors is what we care about most. We started Rigs and Coffee to give the community a place to share and learn together, built around what people actually want.
We have always loved being involved in the community. We are passionate about bringing people together and getting everyone outdoors to share in the enjoyment. This led us to create Rigs and Coffee with the central idea of meeting the desires of the community and providing a space to share and learn together.
Where we started
Rigs and Coffee began with the belief that the outdoors, community and a shared passion can start a movement. It started as a small group of enthusiasts meeting for coffee. It grew fast, and today we host events, trainings, trips and clean-ups.
Rigs & Coffee was founded on the belief that outdoors, community, and a passion can create a movement. Our goal is to connect the community through connecting people with a shared passion for adventure, exploration, and the off-road industry. Rigs & Coffee started as a small group of enthusiast meeting for coffee. We are now a rapidly growing community that hosts events, trainings, trips, and clean ups.
Where we are today
Today we are a media company helping grow the overland space. We bring people together, share news, products, adventures and builds, and build long-term partnerships across the industry.
How we make stories
Each news post is compiled from at least two sources. Sources are listed at the bottom of every post so you can check the information for yourself. A "What it means for you" section gives our take on what the news means for drivers and travelers.
Contact and corrections
Use our contact page to send a question, story tip or correction. If you spot an error, include the story link, explain what is wrong and share a source we can check. We review correction requests, fix confirmed errors and note significant corrections in the story.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rigs and Coffee?
Rigs and Coffee is a global community of overland and off-road enthusiasts and professionals, founded in 2018. Today it is a media company helping grow the overland space: it brings people together, shares news, products, adventures and builds, and builds long-term partnerships across the industry.
How did it start?
Rigs and Coffee began as a small group of enthusiasts meeting for coffee, built on the belief that the outdoors, community and a shared passion can start a movement. It grew fast, and today the community hosts events, trainings, trips and clean-ups for overland and off-road fans.
What kinds of events are listed?
The events calendar lists four types of events: vehicle meets, overland adventures, offroad races and expos. Each event page shows the date and time, location, cost, organizer and a registration link when one is available, and you can add any event to your own calendar with one click.
How do I find an event near me?
Open the Events page and enter a city, state or zip code, then pick a distance radius from 25 to 1,000 miles. You can also filter by keyword, event type and date range, sort by soonest or nearest, and switch between list, calendar and map views.
How do I submit an event or contact the team?
Use the form on the Contact page to send a message to the Rigs and Coffee team. It is the place to tell us about an event you are hosting, share a tip or story idea, or ask a question, and your message goes straight to the team.
What topics does the news section cover?
The news section has five categories: Automotive News for launches and new models, Motorsport News for racing such as the Dakar Rally and King of the Hammers, Overland Gear for equipment, Rig Builds for vehicle builds, and Trip Reports for trail write-ups and overland trips.