/r/overlanding

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Welcome to r/Overlanding

Dedicated to the spirit of adventure — Get out there!

 


Rules:

Rule 1 - Be Kind, Be Respectful

Remember the human behind the screen. Focus on sharing your passion for adventuring outdoors positively and respectfully. Toxicity, harassment, or hate in any form isn't tolerated.

 

Rule 2 - Focus on Adventuring Outdoors

This community focuses on the spirit of adventure regardless of how you label it—overlanding, boondocking, dispersed camping, off-roading, or something else.

Discussions should revolve around overlanding, including the vehicles, mods, tools, and creature comforts that support it.

 

Rule 3 - Utilize Available Resources

Before posting, please utilize existing resources (e.g., searching this subreddit and Reddit as a whole, Google, etc.) to find answers to your questions.

Before posting, consider if another subreddit may be a better place to find answers. This point is especially true for vehicle comparisons and vehicle-specific mod, kit, and gear questions—check specific brand and vehicle subreddits.

Common questions with easily findable answers may be redirected.

 

Rule 4 - Show Your Work

When seeking assistance, share what you've already tried or researched. This helps the community provide targeted advice and ensures posts contribute new insights and solutions.

Posts showcasing websites and social media (YT, IG, FB, X, etc.) must include a description of the linked content and its relevance to our subreddit. Essentially, give readers the elevator pitch for why they should visit the link. Posts that include social links without an accompanying description are removed.

 

Rule 5 - Responsible Self-Promotion

Self-promotion must be balanced with organic engagement. Read more about Rule 5 in the wiki (coming soon).

 

Rule 6 - Be Clear, Be Relevant

  • Ensure content is unique, accurate, and formatted for easy reading.
  • Post only high-resolution pictures and videos.
  • Stay on topic in posts and comments, and avoid threadjacking.
  • No NSFW content.
  • No misleading titles, unverified claims, duplicate content, or other low-quality issues.

 

Rule 7 - No Spam, No Selling

Spam and direct sales are prohibited. This includes selling or advertising vehicles, dealership inventory, parts, or accessories. URL shorteners and affiliate links are not allowed in posts or comments; always use the original URL.

However, exceptions are made for:

  • Community-organized sales events, such as group buys approved by moderators
  • Use of official URL shorteners by the originating company (e.g., amzn.com for Amazon)

 

Rule 8 - No Politics or Political Content

Keep discussions free of political topics, references to political figures, or content that could be seen as politically charged.

 

Rule 9 - English-Only Content

All posts and comments must be in English to ensure clear communication and accessibility for our community members.

 

Rule 10 - Moderator Discretion Applies

We acknowledge that not every situation fits neatly within these guidelines.

Moderators reserve the right to make rule exceptions based on the content's unique value, relevance, or potential impact on the community. This flexibility ensures our subreddit remains dynamic and responsive to its members' interests and the evolving nature of overlanding.

We appreciate your understanding that moderation is not always black and white.

 


/r/overlanding

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Where to find accessories for 1994 double cab hilux

0 Comments
2025/02/02
00:55 UTC

0

Recovery gear

Disclaimer I’m not overlanding or doing serious off roading I’m just interested in being able to help friends and family that get stuck. I have a 06 tundra so nothing crazy but I’d like to get some shackles and recovery straps to help pull them out when necessary. What kind of wll should I be looking for? I want to be as safe about this as possible. I’ve seen that depending on what you’re stuck in will change how much the wll should be. From south Louisiana so mostly super wet yards and mud would be the main things they would be stuck in. TIA

5 Comments
2025/02/01
20:19 UTC

37

One bed off, box going on. OSHA and neighbours approved 👍🏻

Taking the service body off to make room for the reefer/overlander body.

2 Comments
2025/02/01
17:59 UTC

0

SmartCap table alternative

I’m looking for alternatives to the SmartCap stainless table mount. I want to mount a table up and out of the way but damn that thing is pricey! I know someone makes a plastic folding table mount that is universal but I can’t find it. Can someone help me out?

3 Comments
2025/02/01
17:48 UTC

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Valpro Jerry Can Spout

Hoping someone can help, attached image is from a Wranglerstar video. I am wanting to find the exact flexible spout he is using. I believe I found it on the Valpro website but doesn’t seem to provide a way to purchase.

All of the ones close to it on Amazon have horrible reviews and eBay, I’m just not sure it’s legit or some sort of TikTok shop like find.

Wondering if anyone knows a site or something to purchase.

Thanks

9 Comments
2025/02/01
16:22 UTC

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Need help finding a mount that locks for my molle panel

I have a shovel and axe that I’m wanting to mount to my car but having a hard time finding a mount that has a locking mechanism. Does anything like this exist?

3 Comments
2025/02/01
15:36 UTC

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Off-road towing

What are people’s go-to strategies for getting towed out of the boonies if you don’t know anyone with a rig they can help you? I assume calling local tow companies is a waste of time because of their rigs are so big and because of the liability of rough roads but has anyone had luck with that?

21 Comments
2025/02/01
15:02 UTC

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Flinders Ranges Australia

We're currently doing an East-West crossing of Australia (with some detours along the way).

We're travelling in a 300 Series Land Cruiser set up as a tourer towing a Jayco 24ft Off-road caravan.

One of the places I've long wanted to visit is the Flinders Ranges (think Outback/rugged mountainous area).

We spent just under two weeks travelling on 90% dirt roads and tracks through the area. I'm not a great photographer, but you literally can't take a bad shot at sunset around here.

We were there in the peak of summer so things were dry and dusty, but that just made it a different kind of beautiful.

We've also made some videos of the trip (Part 1, Part 2)

https://preview.redd.it/n8u8bepc5jge1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5bcfba67976a00aad2d8e41a05819c604d595bab

Rock formations in the Flinders

The Cruiser

1 Comment
2025/02/01
13:35 UTC

4

Thoughts on traction boards vs traction mats?

Hey, I'm wondering what you all feel about traction mats (example: https://www.amazon.com/Goodyear-GY3029-Traction-MATS-30X8-5/dp/B0CFDBQ3R6) vs. your typical traction boards. The mats fold up small and take up less space in a vehicle. Are they as good or better than a board?

My off-roading adventures usually aren't too gnarly, but I'm often alone and being able to get myself unstuck is super important.

22 Comments
2025/02/01
03:43 UTC

0

28 Half Days & A Dream

Hey All - I'm looking for some feedback on a few key pieces of my plan:

I WFH and am planning a large Road Trip across the country to primarily explore via overlanding and backpacking with my 1yr old puppy. I have 14 days of PTO I'm eligible to split into half-days as I see fit.

The intent of this trip is multifaceted: I'd like to push the limits of my new '23 DCLB Taco, as well as explore some of the most famous & remote parks for me in the contiguous US. Trying to hit Glacier & Hot Springs in the same swing.

For more context, I'm aware this is a large trip, a few years ago, I drove out to Yosemite, down to Death Valley and back to Washington DC in two weeks, so I have a feeling I'm relatively aware of what I'm getting into.

The feedback I'd like to gather is in several parts:

  1. Trip Planning Software - Are there better/more intuitive tools than Furkot or GMaps/Sheets to plan a road trip with advanced parameters?
  2. Time in Parks - Are there Parks or regions that I'm blindly undervaluing in this? I'd say the three non-negotiables are starting in SC at Memorial Day, seeing Glacier, and hitting TR NP, VNP & IR NP on the way back. More negotiable, I'd like to hit OKC, but not as much of a requirement as the others.
  3. Extending the trip at the expense of WFH for full days in campsites? I'm sure I'm going to run into issues that I can't plan out and staying on the road for longer makes me worry I won't be able to get parts in the time I need due to other parameters: timed entry passes, etc.
  4. I'd like to build up my truck over the next few months with mods that cost too much, but what products would I seriously need to consider lead time on if I don't start procuring soon?

Thanks to anyone that actually spent time reading this, and thank you to anyone else who felt encouraged to give some feedback!

My Small Munsterlander & my Truck!

The Road Trip in question

19 Comments
2025/02/01
02:55 UTC

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Side table/shelf

I'm building a Chevy Express Extended 3500 and I'm looking for something like the Trax-Table as shown below. This is from an Australian company built for a troopy. I don't need to carry the Trax, I'm looking more to use as a self/table on the side of the van. Does anyone know anyone that makes something like this in the USA?

https://preview.redd.it/i8n7piwudfge1.jpg?width=1306&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=068abf911953d09c85b10d7a0df9e293a24b9cf9

3 Comments
2025/02/01
00:53 UTC

2

Confused

I’m a newbie and about to sell my wrangler and buy a gladiator. I’ve had some great suggestions like GFC, Alu, and overland Atlas. I was ready to buy the gladiator/setup when I thought all gladiators had nearly a 1,700 lb payload capacity. What I’ve found is it depends on the yr/trim/installed equipment and many only seem to have a 1,100-1,200 payload capacity.

So, my question for all of you is how do you make the math work and have a small buffer with such a low payload capacity?

GFC Pro V2 - 275 lbs Family of 4 - 465 lbs All other items - 300 lbs? (Based on AI guess)

  • AI approximation for 3 days *
  • Total 1,040

Because I’ve never done it I don’t even know if AI was close on the all other weight. Am I over thinking this or missing something? It seems there’s not even a good source for gladiator payload capacity and that you have to subtract the GVWR and curb weight (which I can’t find).

Thanks for the insight

48 Comments
2025/01/31
22:42 UTC

73

looking for something like this, but kitted for overland

I posted on here a while ago in search of a manufacture of "chopped" ambulance overlanders. This is the closest thing I've seen to it, since seeing a fleet of them driving north out of Moab a while back. Someone manufactures and overland off of a very similar platform. I don't think they were dually, but I could have been mistake. The ones I saw were also blacked out and kitted more for off road use. There is a small badge on the box that said "North Star" on this particular vehicle, but I couldn't find anything with a quick google. Any ideas??

42 Comments
2025/01/31
19:55 UTC

1

Beach camping starts back soon

What all do you carry when beach camping? We have added the gazalle screenroom for when the bug gets bad at night or early morning but its also a great campsite placeholder while we explore the beach. Was wondering what everybody else brings?

4 Comments
2025/01/31
18:38 UTC

3

Living in a Roof Top Tent for 30 Days — Review

0 Comments
2025/01/31
04:44 UTC

0

Asking for the impossible.... Best car for overland and city commute.

Hey all, I am looking for a new car! I'm a big outdoors person and would love to be able to make it a little further off the beaten path. I go on lots of ski trips, car camping and road trips to visit family.

My conundrum is that I also happen to live in Los Angeles and have a 20 mile commute (each way) to my job, leaving most of my driving in dense stop and go city traffic. (Each way taking ~1 hour).

I have been in a deep struggle to find any modern vehicle that will let me camp, light offroad and commute in city traffic... looking for advice!

Requirements:
-Budget: 60k
-Year: EDIT: ~2020 ~2023 or newer
-Good mpg in the city for commuting, dont really care about highway mpg (plug in hybrids welcome)
-Not fully eletric (I own one now, charging SUCKS)
-More than willing mod a little to get it more offroady if required
-Carplay & non tinny screen (or the ability to install one)

FWIW: I love the Land Crusers, Tacomas, 4 Runners, Seqoia (I'm a Toyota hoe), I just hate their mpg..

68 Comments
2025/01/31
04:04 UTC

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looking for a small off roading pop up or tear drop that rooms 4 adults

I have been searching for a camper to buy. I am used to tent camping, but wanted something sturdy for our road tripping adventures. My kids and I like to go to national parks and find dispersed camping. I had been looking at pop ups, but am concerned that maybe they arent rugged enough for some of the gravel/dirt roads that you sometimes have to travel down to get to the sites. Can anyone provide me with any input? What I'm looking for is something small that can fit 4 people, preferably adults and can handle mild offroading. I don't necessarily need an indoor kitchen, but a fridge and sink would be nice, but even the sink, I guess wouldn't really be necessary. Any advice would be helpful, I'm entirely new to this.

11 Comments
2025/01/30
22:16 UTC

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Anker Power Station + 12v 200ah Battery

Hello everyone, I currently own an Anker Solix C1000 power station and would like to extend the battery capacity by hooking up a Vatrer 12v 200ah battery to it. I know that I can use the solar input to connect the two, but I would like to use a converter to increase the input from 12v to 48v. Does anyone have any recommendations for a converter or have any advice?

I would like to hit the maximum 600w of solar input, but am not sure how to proceed. The power station accepts inputs 10A from 11-32v and 12.5A from 32-60v. Would something like this step up converter work? If so, how would I set it up? Thanks in advance!

5 Comments
2025/01/30
20:37 UTC

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Does anyone have a preferred RV lender for their rig?

I am doing research into RV lenders for my overloading rig and am wondering if anyone has had any good experiences with their RV lender? Or any that I should stay away from? Thanks!

17 Comments
2025/01/30
20:31 UTC

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Made my own Kinetic Recovery Ropes.

I got way too invested into this haha. But it was a fun little project. I'm really pleased with how they turned out (aside from my attempt at a red coating turning neon pink).

150 Comments
2025/01/30
19:43 UTC

3

Rack lighting / camp

Anyone have a good recommendation of lights I can mount on my rack that have wiring for 2 separate light colors? Able to point down or made already pointing down but depending on which power switch I hit will change its color from either white to amber and so on. Looking to be able to turn on amber at the camp sight so I don’t have a blinding white but able to use blinding white if I need it.

8 Comments
2025/01/30
19:30 UTC

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Weboost mounting bracket

I recently saw a truck with an otr antenna mounted on the bed cab rail with a bracket that hinged down, so one could lock it in an upright position or lay it down for travel or something like going through a carwash. It was in a costco parking lot and I waited a while for the person to come out so I could ask where they got it but had to leave, I messaged weboost but they said they didn't sell anything like that.

Any ideas where to find one?

15 Comments
2025/01/30
16:36 UTC

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Ironman Strut Disassembly

Has anyone ever taken Ironman coilovers apart? What I mean is compressing the spring and removing the strut mount. I'm looking to do this to replace their stock atrut mount studs with longer ones because the stock are abismally short. I spoke to Ironman and was told not to take them apart because supposedly the nut on top breaks (?) and some other weird stuff. I've taken factory shocks apart before without any issues, and as far as I can tell the Ironman struts don't look any different.

Car: Subaru Crosstrek

13 Comments
2025/01/30
16:29 UTC

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