What is Overlanding?
The definition of overlanding depends on your approach, interests, equipment and sense of adventure
Welcome to Overlanding
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OVERLANDING 101
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Overlanding Basics
You can start overlanding with nothing but a reliable vehicle, some basic off-roading and camping gear, a few essential skills, and a penchant for adventure. Our basic overlanding guides will help you prepare, offering tips on where to go overlanding, what gear you’ll need to get started, the best vehicles and some basic know how.
Overlanding for Beginners – Basic Gear, Knowledge and Skills
Guide to getting started overlanding, including choosing a vehicle, gear you’ll need and basic skills and trip planning.
Overlanding Gear Guide
One of the first steps to begin overlanding successfully is putting together a set of essential overlanding gear. Our guides cover equipment specific to camping, first aid and other emergencies, and vehicle maintenance, function, and recovery.
Essential Off-Road Equipment Guide
Guide to the basic gear needed for off-road adventure, including recovery gear, navigation and emergency equipment.
Essential Overlanding Gear Guide 2021
Guide to overlanding gear, including equipment specific to camping, first aid and other emergencies, and vehicle maintenance, function, and recovery.
Overlanding Vehicle Guide: How to Choose the Best Vehicle for Your Adventures
Guide to choosing the best overlanding vehicle for your circumstances and budget.
Overlanding Skills
Overland travel is by definition self-reliant travel. There are a range of skills that may be necessary or come in handy, including camping and cooking, off-road driving and recovery, navigation, first aid, automotive repair — campfire songs.
Basic Off-Road Driving Techniques
Learning basic off-road driving skills is an important step for anyone getting into off-roading and overlanding.
How to Use a Winch for Off-Road Recovery
Guide to the basics of off-roading winches: how they work, how to use them safely, and various situations where they can come in handy.
How to Use a Hi-Lift Jack for Off-Roading and Overlanding
Guide to how to use a Hi-Lift Jack, an essential piece of off-road and overland recovery gear, for vehicle recovery