Overlanding
From weekend warriors to the hardcore enthusiast...All are welcome!
What is Overlanding?
Per Wiki: "Overlanding is self-reliant overland travel to remote destinations where the journey is the principal goal. Typically, but not exclusively, it is accomplished with mechanized off-road capable transport (from bicycles to trucks) where the principal form of lodging is camping, often lasting for extended lengths of time (months to years) and spanning international boundaries."
While that does sum it up quite nicely, to us, overlanding also means reconnecting with the outdoors and reconnecting with travel mates, loved ones, and yourself - using your vehicle to help do so, of course!
Don't be intimidated by the extreme rigs you see on ig, FB, or YouTube. Overlanding can be done on any budget and with almost any vehicle. The best thing you need is a sense of adventure!
Popular Vehicle Types (4x4)
Toyota 4Runner
Jeep Wrangler
Toyota Tacoma
Lexus GX
Jeep Gladiator
Chevrolet Colorado
Ford Ranger
...to name a few.
Popular Vehicle Types
(4x4, part-time 4x4, all-wheel drive)
Subaru Crosstrek
Jeep Renegade
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Subaru Forester
Jeep Cherokee
Subaru Outback
...to name a few.
Gear
This will vary per person, vehicles, and trip plans. But here are some items to consider...
Racks/Rack Friendly Accessories
Roof racks, truck racks, truck bed drawers, truck bed covers, awnings
Roof racks, truck racks, truck bed drawers, truck bed covers, awnings
Sleeping gear:
Rooftop tent, ground tents, sleeping bags, etc.
Rooftop tent, ground tents, sleeping bags, etc.
Camp Cooking/Food
Stove, cookware, refrigerator/freezer, cooler, food, etc.
Stove, cookware, refrigerator/freezer, cooler, food, etc.
Recovery Gear
Recovery Boards, winch, snatch straps, tow straps, tree savers, etc.
Recovery Boards, winch, snatch straps, tow straps, tree savers, etc.
Gear Cont.
Storage
Cases, rooftop cargo boxes, hitch mounted cargo boxes
Emergency/First Aid
Fire Extinguisher, first aid kit, weather alerts
Communication/Navigation
CB radio, HAM radio, satellite phone
Water/Fuel
Water containers, fuel containers
Hygiene
Wipes, showers, laundry
Staff Picks
Some of our trail favorites. Some of these items are not for sale by us, but we still think they are great. Click the underlined items below for more details.
Racks/Rack Friendly Accessories
SUV/Crossovers: Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform, Yakima LockNLoad Platform
SUV/Crossovers: Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform, Yakima LockNLoad Platform
Trucks: LEITNER ACS Forged Bed Rack, Yakima OverHaul HD Bed Rack, Retrax XR Bed Cover, DECKED Bed Drawers
Tent/Shade
iKamper Skycamp 2.0, Skycamp mini, ROAM Vagabond, Rhino-Rack Batwing Awning
iKamper Skycamp 2.0, Skycamp mini, ROAM Vagabond, Rhino-Rack Batwing Awning
Camp Cooking/Food
Dometic CFX Fridge/Freezer, ROAM Rugged cooler
Dometic CFX Fridge/Freezer, ROAM Rugged cooler
Fuel/Water
WaterPORT, RotopaX
WaterPORT, RotopaX
Recovery
Maxtrax boards, Badland winch, Haul-Master cable winch puller (come-along)
