Overlanding Gear That's Actually Worth the Money

Here are some of the Overlanding/Camping Gear items that are actually worth the money.

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[gtous]

For years, when the kids were young, we used a 12V Koolatron cooler. One that has a control panel with a temperature gauge on the top. It’s not a fridge and it’s no longer made, but I still have it and it works fairly good. After buying the Jeep, I’m kinda on a budget. It’s what I’m planning on using and perfect for a solo camper like me.

[ericschmidt]

A 12v compressor dual zone fridge is invaluable. The money and headache savings on ice and all it's challenges is worth it alone.

[derekheuring]

I am a blank slate. I just recently retired and my wife and I want to really enjoy our Golden years getting out into the backwoods. I have very little gear currently and keep looking at videos such as this to get ideas on what we need. Here's our plan: buy a Power Wagon and an off grid couples travel trailer. I picked up a lightly used 2022 Power wagon in May and started in kitting it out with some recovery gear so we're good in that department. We've settled on a new Rockwood GeoPro travel trailer which comes with one 100 amp/hour lithium battery and one 200 watt solar panel. I know that won't be enough power so I also purchased a new Jackery Explorer 1000 v.2 and two more 200 watt solar panels. As someone mentioned below Thermacell mosquito repellents work well so we bought three of those. It's the rest of the stuff that I need to pick up is why I watch videos such as this.

[Oilbleak]

I resisted getting a fridge for the longest time and would just say that a good cooler was all I needed. But even a good cooler (like Yeti, RTIC, or Pelican) needs new ice a couple of times on a week+ long trip and I finally got fed up with thinking "we need to run into town for more ice). Now that I have a fridge, I can't imagine going on a trip without it. No more buying ice and no more soggy food.

[DanielleMcCann]

Thank you so much Matt for this information. Very helpful

[Invertmini]

Ill always remember when I was a young kid when my mom would say "Pack up the car were going camping".. Never had much just the basics and we always had the most fun. Ive got alot of camping gear nowadays but you really dont need much to enjoy the good ol outdoors.. All that matters is you're out there and enjoying it. All this gear is just add ons and are quality of life upgrades when camping.

[nomadynofficial]

For bugs, I'd highly recommend several ThermaCell's for in camp. They work fantastic in calm conditions.

[valstarkgraf]

Things I might add are a decent backpacking stove, a CGear sand free mat, and an overlanding shower awning.

I live in California, land of burn bans, but often certain types of backpacking stoves are okay. Additionally, if I want to stop quickly at a rest area or don't want to pull out my full stove for breakfast, I can heat water for oatmeal and tea quickly in the morning while breaking camp and just be good to go, or make a quick hot drink on my way somewhere to carry me until dinner.

CGear sand free mats are amazing. I got a beach mat some years ago and just bought a 6'×6' one for the front of my new ground tent. They are engineered that dirt and sand can fall through but not come back up the other way. If you have a ground tent or an overlanding trailer or teardrop or an overlanding shower awning, these can be amazing for preventing dirt and sand getting into your tent. You can also get them in different sizes and create a front porch space for your camp rig as well.

One thing I've come to love is my overlanding shower awning. Any surf lot, any hiking trail head I can wash up. Instant changing room, instant privacy tent to use as an outhouse with my bucket toilet. If you spend a lot of time at the beach or lake or getting disgusting mountain biking or hiking, totally worth it.

[HoustonBrownPhotography]

I know overlanding is not really about more than just one night at camp before moving on, but the Joolca Hottap Nomad kit is definitely on my top 5 purchases if not #1. I have this along with the shower tent and no one goes to bed without a shower. Yes, I get poked fun at until they take a shower, then they cook me every meal. :)

[OffGrid]

Great video! Definitely some ways to make camp more comfortable and enjoyable.

However, sleep systems! Fridge, portable power, and sleep systems are the game changers worth actually investing in first on a build.

Sleep systems will allow you to stay warm/cool and comfortable. Nothing worse than getting a crappy night sleep, or wet etc. This needs to be discussed more in gear videos on a lot of channels. Sleep pads, bags and some type of shelter (doesnt have to be rtt or anything "premium").

Anyway as always great video. Offers a lot of insight for people looking to make outtings more enjoyable

[appalachhaun_adventures]

We end up having to take an extra tote that closes and seals very well to put our trash in that and keep that inside the gladiator overnight, due to bears in our TN/NC mountains.

[hughwolfe]

Really cool items that will add so much to the outdoors experience…
Thank you for sharing

[gretchen_jku]

What’s works awesome for me is the Goal Zero lantern. It charges via USB and it has a hand crank on top in case you can’t charge it. It also has any emergency red flashing light if needed. And a USB port to charge a phone. Dimmable and single or double sided light. Thank you for all the great content. 👍🏻

[CraigG]

Really love my 65qt SetPower fridge - plenty of space for 1.5 week trip for wife & I. Also got to try the Wave2 a;c unit on the same trip - had to turn temp up, then off since it got our suv (where we sleep) so cool.

[explore_off_road]

I gotta say that the fridges are definately a game changer. .. I myself dig the Renogy equipment. Recommended by an electrician at work, so I gave it a go and really like it.

[Eveloffroad]

The fridge has been amazing to have on our off road adventures. Since we trailer the jeep during the trip the vl45pro is usually in the back seat of the truck and on trails in the jeep. Game changer all around. And the devos is well worth the money. After the patreon run with you guys I bought one. Super nice for around camp or working on stuff in the garage.

[WIRT]

My must-haves are my fridge (Iceco JP40), an Ecoflow River Plus (750Wh), Gazelle T-4 tent, InReach Mini, and soon to include the Devos 1200. The only rechargeable electronics I have are my InReach and my cellphone. I will probably upgrade to a dual-zone Iceco next year since I like ice cream and we have a lot of vacuum sealed frozen food that would make meal prep much easier for longer trips. What I'd *REALLY* like to see you do is a comprehensive review of camp chairs. Brutally honest pros-and-cons, prices, etc. So far my go-to is the GCI Freestyle Rocker, but it takes up a lot of space in the Jeep. I'd love to get a very high quality, comfortable fully collapsible chair that can handle a 275 pound adult.

[mattweimer]

This vids 100%, between my Iceco, wave2, and I bought some USB led lights that I run off of a Ecoflow delta...totally changed the experience!

[TerryManitoba]

I am liking the Light Ranger idea & how great they would be @ camp for light high up & fooling the bugs - That's gold Son GOLD...

[donmontalvo]

Great to see you guys set up with proper LiFePO4 power. I'm outgrowing my 37L fridge, so looking into the ICECO offerings. Keep the great videos coming!