Editors’ Choice: Overland Recovery Gear and Accessories
Stuck far from help? What to do? Break out your recovery kit and get moving again. These are the items we bring on every overlanding adventure – just in case.
Stuck far from help? What to do? Break out your recovery kit and get moving again. These are the items we bring on every overlanding adventure – just in case.
Sometimes it’s the little things that can make a good trip great. While we’re strong proponents of keeping your packing list under control, we also like to be prepared, and that includes preparing to be comfortable.
Having the best lighting solutions for your overlanding adventure can make or break your trip. Build quality, lumen output, and affordability are all concerns when picking out overland lighting solutions. We have compiled some of our favorite lights for your overland vehicle and around your campsite.
Few things are as rewarding as overlanding, getting deep into the backcountry, and discovering new landscapes for days and weeks on end.
Traction boards quicker and easier than hooking up a recovery strap or unspooling a winch. A good a set of recovery boards can get you unstuck in a matter or minutes.
At the end of a long day on the trail, it’s tough to beat a nice meal in the wilderness. It’s easy to fall into the trap of carrying a ton of kitchen gear, but with some careful planning, you can take care of prep, cooking, and cleaning up with a relatively simple kit.
When you’re on the trail for days on end, one of the best things you can bring along is a bit of liveable space in the form of an awning. v
When you’re ready to step up from a traditional cooler and ice setup to a fridge freezer, it’s hard to know where to start. So, we compiled a list of great options for overlanders shopping for a fridge freezer for their overlanding rig.
No matter whether you are a ground or rooftop tent fan, these are our favorite tents for overlanding.
Everybody has seen them: off-road jacks. Specifically, everyone has seen Hi-Lift Jacks, the fire-engine red jacks that are bolted to virtually every 4×4 vehicle in America. Although they may be perceived as visual flare more than a trail-recovery tool, they do serve a purpose if used properly.
When you’re hitting the trail on your adventure bike, choosing a set of tires that suits your ride is key. Here are our picks for 2023.
Overland trailers are great options for explorers looking to be ready to roll at a moment’s notice and those that want to set up a base camp and then explore the surrounding area without breaking camp.
It’s a good time to get into adventure motorcycle riding, as the market is flush with great gear, including helmets designed specifically for riders who wander off the pavement.
There’s no one best vehicle for overlanding. Things like payload, fuel economy and power output, size and footprint, drivability, capability and reliability, and affordability are all factors that one should consider when selecting a vehicle for overlanding.
Vehicle-assisted adventure has a different look than it did just a decade ago. Specifically, our reliance on wayfinding electronics, camp lighting, and satellite internet makes it much different than simply loading your rig with a tent, your headlamp, and a cooler of food and heading off into the backcountry for the weekend.
One of the first mods many vehicle owners go for is a new, shiny set of wheels for their rig. But aside from aesthetics, there are a lot of things to think about before you click the “buy now” button.
A cold drink after a day of adventuring can be delightful. Take your overland happy hour to the next level with some top shelf gear to add to your camp bar kit.
Multi-day adventure riding means packing all your gear onto the bike. There’s no need to sacrifice comfort when you pack smart and bring along the essentials.
Overlanding is always about the journey, but let’s be honest – the journey isn’t much fun if you don’t know where you’re going. That’s where a combination of navigation tools like paper maps, GPS and SOS devices, digital apps, and planning tools come in.
A first aid kit is one of those pieces of equipment that you should definitely have but hope you never need. However, if you’re in the backcountry enough or even wrenching on your rig, you’ll inevitably need a band-aid or two.
Insulated coolers are a great alternative to fridges and freezers inside of your overland vehicle. These are some of our favorite overlanding coolers.
Whether you’re out for a weekend cruise or a long-haul adventure, a solid riding jacket is critical for comfort and safety. Here’s a few of our ADV-ready favorites.
Buying overland tires is a confusing and sometimes daunting experience for folks who are new to overland travel or those looking to make a change.
Storage space is at a premium on motorcycles and overland rigs and storage solutions, and how you organize, are critical to a successful overland trip.