Overlanding 101: How to Choose the Best Overland Vehicle for You

In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm talking about the 5 pieces of gear that I no longer use much if at all on Overlanding trips. What stuff didn't make the cut? I'm going to focus on the things I thought I would use more, but don't. Things like my awning, leveling blocks, my Ignik Propane Firepit, a shovel, and water filtration systems. Check out the full episode for all the details and explanation as to why I think those things lost their place in my gear and drop your thoughts below if you're on YouTube. If you're on the podcast, head over to Newbie Overlanders on Facebook (link below) and join the conversation there. Here are links to the things mentioned in the video: Camco leveling blocks: https://amzn.to/3Jt36sC Bunker Industries traction boards: https://amzn.to/3QhVmNU Ignik firepit: https://amzn.to/4b7LD4J REAPR Shovel: https://amzn.to/49PAILR Krazy Beaver Shovel: https://amzn.to/49RBIPy DMOS shovel: https://amzn.to/4debc5R OVS 180 Awning: https://amzn.to/3xZ08JF OVS 270 Awning: https://amzn.to/4d9LwYc Moon shade: https://moonfab.com/pages/experts/jason-fletcher Itehil water filtration: https://amzn.to/3xP7j7v 3 gallon aqua brick: https://amzn.to/49No5kt Camplux Nano: https://amzn.to/3JwUAJ1 Flextail small pump: https://amzn.to/3Uft7jQ A huge thanks to my featured partners: Kenda Tires (my favorite tires):  http://bit.ly/3YSwrlh ICECO Fridges (long lasting fridges for great prices):  https://amzn.to/3TGtcgm OpenRoad (great budget priced winches and roof top tents):  https://openroad4wd.com?aff=47 REDARC (all kinds of trick power management solutions):  https://bit.ly/3rt1ZiB Northology Adventures (Sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!):  https://bit.ly/3iww7Ue Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patches or stickers:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/shop/ For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook:  https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram:  https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok:  https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3b7RNos

In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm talking about what gear I still use on every trip after over 5 years of doing Overlanding trips. What has made the cut and what do I no longer use? In this week's episode, I'm going to focus on the things I love like a built in fridge, a roof top tent, a dual battery set up, suspension and tire upgrades, and lighting upgrades. Check out the full episode for all the details and explanation as to why I think those things are gamechangers and why I'd recommend them for folks diving deeper into Overlanding. Here are links to all the things I mentioned in the video: ICECO APL55 Fridge like mine: https://amzn.to/4aV2XcV Fridge slide for the APL55: https://amzn.to/4d187WF ICECO JP50 (my old fridge that is fantastic and more budget friendly): https://amzn.to/4cXheI1 Slide for JP50: https://amzn.to/449m6G8 Openroad Roof Top Tent: https://openroad4wd.com/collections/roof-top-tent-peakroof-series?aff=47 Naturnest (my previous tent which is slightly more budget friendly): https://amzn.to/4aUvdMW Dual Battery from REDARC: https://bit.ly/3x4KiaA 2022+ Nissan Frontier Lift I run: https://www.alldogsoffroad.com/alldogs-offroad-rckilla-coil-spring-aal-lift-kit-for-2nd-gen-nissan-frontier Kenda Tires I love: http://bit.ly/3YSwrlh Here are a couple of options for ditch lights that I've run- Novsight: https://amzn.to/3W7cLN7 Colight: https://amzn.to/4cXmPy5 A huge thanks to my featured partners: Kenda Tires (my favorite tires):  http://bit.ly/3YSwrlh ICECO Fridges (long lasting fridges for great prices):  https://amzn.to/3TGtcgm OpenRoad (great budget priced winches and roof top tents):  https://openroad4wd.com?aff=47 REDARC (all kinds of trick power management solutions):  https://bit.ly/3rt1ZiB Northology Adventures (Sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!):  https://bit.ly/3iww7Ue Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patches or stickers:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/shop/ For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook:  https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram:  https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok:  https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3b7RNos

In this week's episode, I wanted to talk a bit about how I'm falling down the rabbit hole of "prepping" and also why it works really well with overlanding. If you aren't aware of what prepping is or think it's just about the nuclear apocalypse, there's a lot of positivity that comes from being prepared in the event of getting stuck offroad or while remote and a lot of the gear from overlanding carries over to prepping as well. So, check out the full episode to hear why overlanding and prepping go hand in hand and how I'm repurposing some of my old overlanding gear to get more prepared for something like getting stuck or breaking down while overlanding. A huge thanks to my featured partners: Kenda Tires (my favorite tires):  http://bit.ly/3YSwrlh ICECO Fridges (long lasting fridges for great prices):  https://amzn.to/3TGtcgm OpenRoad (great budget priced winches and roof top tents):  https://openroad4wd.com?aff=47 REDARC (all kinds of trick power management solutions):  https://bit.ly/3rt1ZiB Northology Adventures (Sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!):  https://bit.ly/3iww7Ue Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patches or stickers:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/shop/ For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook:  https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram:  https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok:  https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3b7RNos

We've all seen the YouTube videos of people talking about the 5 things they hate about their Jeep or the 3 things they hate about a piece of gear. So, that gave me the idea to do 3 things I hate and 3 things I love about Overlanding. If you missed last week's episode, feel free to jump back to that to see the 3 things I hate about overlanding. This will be part 2 of 2 in the series, where I'll lay out a few of the things that really make me love overlanding and have kept me interested in the hobby for the last 6 or so years. So, check out the full episode, drop your thoughts below, and make sure to add this podcast to your favorites and leave a 5 star review if you enjoy it! A huge thanks to my featured partners: Kenda Tires (my favorite tires):  http://bit.ly/3YSwrlh ICECO Fridges (long lasting fridges for great prices):  https://amzn.to/3TGtcgm OpenRoad (great budget priced winches and roof top tents):  https://openroad4wd.com?aff=47 REDARC (all kinds of trick power management solutions):  https://bit.ly/3rt1ZiB Northology Adventures (Sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!):  https://bit.ly/3iww7Ue Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patches or stickers:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/shop/ For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook:  https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram:  https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok:  https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3b7RNos

We've all seen the YouTube videos of people talking about the 5 things they hate about their Jeep or the 3 things they hate about a piece of gear. Well, that gave me an idea to talk through 3 things that I hate about the hobby of overlanding. This will be part 1 of a 2 part series (second part, 3 things I love about overlanding drops next Sunday) where I'll lay out some of the downsides to the overlanding hobby and also 3 of the things that keep me coming back for more. So, check out the full episode, hop over to YouTube or my other social media channels (linked below) to leave your thoughts, and then come back next Sunday at 11AM to see the 3 things I love that ensure I'll never stop going out and exploring! A huge thanks to my featured partners: Kenda Tires (my favorite tires):  http://bit.ly/3YSwrlh REDARC (all kinds of trick power management solutions):  https://bit.ly/3rt1ZiB Northology Adventures (Sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!):  https://bit.ly/3iww7Ue Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patches or stickers:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/shop/ For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook:  https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram:  https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok:  https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3b7RNos

In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm going to talk a bit about how people, regardless of their budget for buying rigs or gear, are out of control and actively discouraging people from wanting to join the hobby of overlanding. This isn't an indictment or a scolding, but rather a discussion of how it's happening, some of the ways that we're allowing it to happen, and ultimately, how I think we can come together to fix it. Check out the full episode and hop over to Facebook or Instagram to join the conversation wherever you hang out! A huge thanks to my featured partners: Kenda Tires (my favorite tires):  http://bit.ly/3YSwrlh REDARC (all kinds of trick power management solutions):  https://bit.ly/3rt1ZiB Northology Adventures (Sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!):  https://bit.ly/3iww7Ue Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patches or stickers:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/shop/ For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook:  https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram:  https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok:  https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3b7RNos

In this video/podcast, I'm going to walk you completely through my unpacking, gear shifting, and repacking process. If you're looking for ideas and/or tips for optimizing your gear storage, especially in a drawer system, this episode will have tons of value for you. I'll walk you through what I've carried in my drawers for the last 8 months, what I've learned that could have made my setup better, and what I'm doing going forward. Make sure to subscribe for more overlanding content like this! Here are links to of the products mentioned in this video: Packing Bags: https://amzn.to/4aaI2Cy Vevor fold flat boxes: https://amzn.to/43fzfNm Plano Crate: https://amzn.to/4cescbE Portable Cigar Humidor: https://amzn.to/4ce47BW Leveling Blocks: https://amzn.to/3IziKST Bigfoot bushcraft fire starters: https://amzn.to/3PgEarG Magnesium fire starters: https://amzn.to/4ch7WWO Rechargeable blower: https://amzn.to/3VietdP Sunitact Flashlight: https://amzn.to/48TlEwb LED headlamp: https://amzn.to/3TjhtUI NOCO Battery Jump Starter: https://amzn.to/3Tzphmz Portable toilet: https://amzn.to/3TzPbqk Best Camping Pillow (Luno): https://amzn.to/3wRA5nf Xbull Kinetic rope, gloves, soft shackles: https://amzn.to/43jtUo3 Drawer Flashlights: https://amzn.to/48R1W4h Thors Lightening 4 Tire Air System: https://amzn.to/4agjzvH Easy Can Opener: https://amzn.to/48VqOIn P51 Military Can Opener: https://amzn.to/49OAm9d Jetboil Full Kit: https://amzn.to/49SOi1O Helinox Chair: https://amzn.to/3IzE1vo Helinox Table: https://amzn.to/3wVXlkc RIgid boxes seem unavailable, so here's a similar product: https://amzn.to/43jcCr7 Sorako Ratcheting Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/3vheRyE Sorako Impact Sockets; https://amzn.to/4cgdO2B Mini Breaker Bar: https://amzn.to/3TBK74I Fold Flat Shopping Bins: https://amzn.to/3IBZlk0 Bug Zapper: https://amzn.to/3VaWWEy Coleman Citronella Candle: https://amzn.to/3VncYvf A huge thanks to my featured partners: Kenda Tires (my favorite tires):  http://bit.ly/3YSwrlh REDARC (all kinds of trick power management solutions):  https://bit.ly/3rt1ZiB Northology Adventures (Sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!):  https://bit.ly/3iww7Ue Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patches or stickers:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/shop/ For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook:  https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram:  https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok:  https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3b7RNos

In this week's episode, I'm going to talk a bit about the real costs of Overlanding. It's something I think a lot of people underestimate, but the dollars can add up quickly if you're not careful and aware of falling into some of the common traps with buying Overlanding gear and vehicles. I'll walk you through the importance of deciding what type of trips you're going to take, which vehicle you want to build out, and then how much comfort and convenience you want in your build. I'll give you some real world numbers based on my experience so you can get a better idea of the true cost of Overlanding. Check out the full episode for all the info! A huge thanks to my featured partners: Kenda Tires (my favorite tires):  http://bit.ly/3YSwrlh REDARC (all kinds of trick power management solutions):  https://bit.ly/3rt1ZiB Northology Adventures (Sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!):  https://bit.ly/3iww7Ue Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patches or stickers:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/shop/ For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook:  https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram:  https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok:  https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3b7RNos

In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm going to run you through the basics of solar power and it's uses for overlanding. I see people asking lots of questions in overlanding and camping groups and forums, so while I'm no electrician, I've been using solar for the last 4 or 5 years and I've learned a lot. I was in the same place as a lot of us 5 years ago where solar seemed really intimidating and scary, but once I got into it, it's really pretty straightforward and there are so many valuable uses that it's a powerful tool for your overlanding build. As I mention in the video, here are a couple of helpful links to related articles that may help if you're getting started in solar. Mono vs. Poly: Solar Cells Comparison: https://sunvivalguide.com/amorphous-vs-monocrystalline-vs-polycrystalline-solar-panel/ Solar calculator: https://mowgli-adventures.com/rv-solar-calculator/ And here are some of the solar products I've used over the years that I liked: The first 100W Renogy Solar panel with controller that I ran on my Xterra ($130 and includes panel, controller, and cords): https://amzn.to/42YED7p Odyssey AGM Starter battery (ran this in both my Xterra and again in my Frontier-if you're not in a Nissan truck, verify the battery size for your application): https://amzn.to/3SYXnyP I built a portable power bank on the cheap using this battery (100AH LifePo4): https://amzn.to/3T0a9gC And I put that battery in a pre-made battery box for tons of capacity for around $300 total: https://amzn.to/3Ifwpyj If you have a solar panel, but want a decent budget controller to allow you to hook it up to a battery, this one is great and it's $18: https://amzn.to/3P0oQzh Or, if you want a better MPPT controller, this one is under $70 and has bluetooth connectivity and a phone app: https://amzn.to/3TdyZuK Here's that Allpowers power bank and it comes with a 200 watt flexible panel (I'm going to mount mine to the top of my RTT for about $500 total including the power bank and the solar panel): https://amzn.to/49Tkfqi

🚙 Overlanding 101: How to Choose the Best Overland Vehicle for You 🌍 In this comprehensive guide, I'll break down some essential tips and factors to consider when choosing the perfect overlanding vehicle for your adventures. Whether you're a seasoned overlander or a beginner looking to dive into the world of off-grid exploration, this video is your roadmap to selecting the ultimate overland vehicle for you while saving time and money. 🔍 Key Topics Covered: 🏞️ Starting with what you already own: It's easy to fall into the trap of running out to buy the new hottest vehicle and getting into overlanding can be exciting. However, until you've done it for a while, you may not know exactly what you need, so it can be most cost effective (and it should save you a lot of time trying to rebuild after making a bad decision with your first rig) to start with what you have an learn from that. 🚗 Will it be a dedicated overlanding rig or your daily driver: Your overlanding build will change based on whether you have to haul around friends and family, whether you travel a long distance every day to get to and from work, etc. Taking these factors into consideration will help you select and build the right vehicle for you. 🛠️ Budget: It's easy to look at your budget for a vehicle and then spend that full budget, but it's more helpful to consider how capable the vehicle you're considering is and then factor in modifications you'll need to make and gear you'll need to purchase to include all of that in your total budget. 🌟 Why Watch? Whether you're planning your first overland adventure or looking to upgrade your current vehicle, this video provides a wealth of information to empower your decision-making process. Discover the freedom of overlanding and make sure your vehicle is ready for the challenges that lie ahead! A huge thanks to my featured partners: Kenda Tires (my favorite tires):  http://bit.ly/3YSwrlh REDARC (all kinds of trick power management solutions):  https://bit.ly/3rt1ZiB Northology Adventures (Sign up for their FREE monthly magazine and check out their events!):  https://bit.ly/3iww7Ue Click here to join the Patreon community for exclusive content and access to the Discord channel:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsoverlanding Click here to get a patches or stickers:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/shop/ For a full list of my gear, check out this page for quick reference links:  https://allthingsoverlanding.com/gear/ Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F For more great content and info, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or search for All Things Overlanding on all the major podcast channels! Facebook:  https://bit.ly/34pYsXv Instagram:  https://bit.ly/34pYS01 TikTok:  https://bit.ly/3BWJbzJ YouTube:  https://bit.ly/3cV5ZBb Newbie Overlander Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3b7RNos