Overlanding, off-road touring, Four-wheel drive vehicles, whatever you call them, travel the back roads of America, Genuine Driving on unpaved, largely unmaintained back roads is a guaranteed adventure. Whether it’s the famous Senator Highway in Arizona, the remote beaches of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula or crossing the Australian Outback, Overlanding can take you to a variety of places.
However you define it, you’re going to need more than great gear, which is why we’ve created this guide with all the overlanding gear you’ll need to get you and your vehicle back safely. Grab what you need, load up your old Jeep, Land Cruiser, converted Tacoma or full-on Unimog, and hit the road.
We bring you this expertise as two backcountry travel enthusiasts. Scott lives full-time in an RV and once owned a Jeep, while Martin is a weekend warrior on his second 80 Series Landcruiser. Don’t see what you like? Check out our other buying guides, including roundups of the best sleeping bags, the best camping stoves and the best tents.
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