Adventure Travel: What do I really need?
Overlanding vs. Off-road Camping: Finding the Right Balance Introduction: What Even is Overlanding? When people hear "overlanding," they often think of massive rigs decked out with light bars, winches, recovery boards, and all the Instagram-ready accessories. But is that really what it's all about? Is it just for show, or is there a real purpose behind all that gear? The truth is, it's a mix of both. We've been off-road camping since around 2017, and over the years, we've learned that not everything the industry tells you is "essential" actually is. We've gone through the cycle of buying all the gear, only to later strip things down to what we truly need. So, let’s break it down: what is actually necessary for overlanding, and what is just overkill? The Gear Trap: Do You Really Need All That? Early on, social media convinced us that we needed every possible piece of equipment—rock sliders, winches, skid plates, massive tires, and an array ...