Overlanding, off-road touring, four-wheeling—whatever you call it, traveling America’s back roads, the real back roads, the ones that aren’t paved and are rarely maintained, is an almost guaranteed adventure. Overlanding will take you out there, whether it’s Arizona’s famed Senator Highway, remote beaches in Mexico’s Baja peninsula, or rolling across the Australian outback.
However you define it, you’re going to need more than an awesome rig. That’s why we put together this guide to all the overlanding gear you need to make sure you and your vehicle make it back safely. Get what you need and load up your old Jeep, Land Cruiser, tricked-out Tacoma, or full on Unimog and get out there.
We bring you this expertise as two enthusiasts of backroad travel. Scott lives in an RV full-time and is a former Jeep owner, while Martin is a weekend warrior who’s on his second 80 series Land Cruiser. Don’t see anything you like? Be sure to check out our other buying guides, including our Best Sleeping Bags, Best Camp Stoves, and Best Tents roundups.
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