Overlanding Is Dead... Long Live Overlanding

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The overlanding scene of the past is dead and if you're new to overlanding in 2024 you are going to want to learn how to navigate the much more crowded landscape. The good news is there has been a lot of off-road innovation and 4x4 options are as good as they have ever been... the bad news is the overland market is so hot it has been flooded with newcomers... some of them know what they are doing and some of them you need to know how to protect yourself from.

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[tippysvids]

Im old enough to remember when we just called this camping.

[jeremiahwarren]

Overlanding isnt dead. It was never anything to begin with. . .

[egalva]

I worked at an outdoor store and people would ask “What’s the best bug out bag?”

I’d say “the one you put together yourself”

[dusty]

It just a gimmick to sell off road parts, growing up on a ranch in Arizona, our old Ford 4x4 trucks were pretty stock and went almost anywhere we needed to go, it was 60 miles to the nearest pavement, we just pitched tents and took a Dutch oven with us.

[DaciaProject]

For 99% of any overlanding you can use a stock 4x4 on 30s. No joke!

[marcusdarby]

Another thing people should realize is not the case is you do not need to spend thousands of dollars on your rig to enjoy the hobby and go have fun. A lot of these YouTubers get free stuff from sponsors or major discounts like 50% off or more. So they can do these amazing builds but most people don’t or can’t do that right out the gate!

[CrippleCreekStudios]

I appreciate your wisdom. As a new guy wanting to get in to this, I’ve come to realize I need to seek out guys like yourself that I can build a trust in and then take it slow in building out my setup. Thanks.

[johnspartan]

Im kinda an "accidental" overlander. We go camping often and have a bunch of gear. We love taking road trips out into the middle of nowhere and have done that for years as well. I always liked the FJ Cruiser so this year I finally bought one. I had never really heard of this Overlanding hobby until stumbling on some YouTube videos. I told the wife "Babe, I guess we're overlanders now."

[stevebenfit]

It's really called camping but when you spend a lot of money it becomes Overlanding !!! 🤣🤣

[gmpster]

I don’t agree with not naming companies that are taking advantage of customers with shitty products. If this is how they think of recovery gear, why would I trust them with survival gear. This is not the “moral high ground” you think it is. There’s ZERO shame or negative impact to your character for calling out cheap, unsafe gear makers. Please name them.

[BoiseG]

Any gear used for a fun hobby is going to be ridiculously expensive, doesn’t matter what the hobby is. Problem is we all suck it up and pay for it. I’d wager that the majority of us read Amazon reviews before making a purchase and have opted against certain items due to bad reviews. Don’t be afraid to call out a company for selling junk, word of mouth and sharing your experiences is what weeds out those bad companies. I’m in Boise too, give a shout if you ever need someone to hold the camera!

[HiroProtagonistak]

Matt's Off-road recovery straps kit is a great all in one recovery option. Second hand wildland fire shovel and a Walmart ground tent. My 03 WJ has a roof rack. HF lights and a 9k wench. Some AT tires and a recovery hook.

[Wklambert]

My wife and I talked about this very subject at the last outdoor Expo we went to. Got a novelty shovel because it was 20 bucks. Probably a gimmick, I thought. I didn't "need" it, but thought it'd be cool to have as a backup. Messed w it a little bit, and it's not even a backup, it's it's own thing. I'm not relying on my survival for it, but it's small enough to keep around and see how it survives. But, there was TONS of products out there that I just had to shake my head. Solving non-existant problems. Made in China. "Our Parent Company" etc, etc... The money grab is real. I've pretty much stopped purchasing anything from any company that I can't clearly identify, verifying their history in this segment, and actually pronounce the CEO's name... I'd much rather chat w Shane, from Alaska, who runs XYZ Co that's been in business since 86, and has given back to the community in ways that can't be measured with the almighty dollar... I've changed my opinions, and my wife has too.

[RogerCampillo]

All you have said is true. What I really don’t understand is how people don’t pay attention to these. Honestly, also asking experienced people is important and super useful. I have an off-roader friend that says…man, I’m too poor to buy cheap and unknown stuff…and it’s totally true

[jguild]

Man, that shovel! Talk about reinventing the wheel. When I wanted a quality compact shovel, I went down to my local military surplus store and bought an ET. Kept that thing in my work kit for years. I drive a desk for that company, now, but it’s one of the two tools I’ve continued to keep at work.

[Western-Wild]

Greatly appreciate your comments on this emerging trend/issue in the space. We have a relatively small Youtube channel, yet still receive weekly messages from fly by night companies asking us to rep their gear. It's wild really, and hard to predict the long term ramifications for the industry. In general we would love to see more of an emphasis from journalists, YouTubers and influencers on buying less stuff. Instead they should focus on high quality equipment that actually enhances the outdoor experience.

[blakecornwell]

Bro. Say the name!! You're not helping anyone except yourself by not helping people avoid crappy expensive gear

[stellarpod]

Excellent segment, sir. It's refreshing to see someone actually speaking truth to the manufacturing segment and enlightening the buying public along the way. Keep it up!

As always, thanks much for sharing.

Steve

[alexross]

It's funny looking at the recommended videos that follow this, because so many of them are clickbaity titles about "gear every overlander needs!!".

My setup is a drawer system and sleeping platform in the back of my 4x4. Every single part of my vehicle has been put together be me, at home. I started out simple with two sheets of plywood and some 2x4 to make a raised platform, and over time have replaced, improved, and built upon that system to fill my needs as they arise.

My current/next project is, rather than dumping $1000 on an ecoflow or jackery, I'm building my own battery for a third of the cost.

Too many people get into "overlanding" and start throwing a checkbook at every problem, when it's really just remote car camping.

[Invertmini]

Honestly when I actually got informed on these add ons for your rig and started to understand how over priced everything is I went DIY... AKA Prinsu roof rack or Sherpa for $900-1400 for my 4 Runner, found out what they're made of etc and was honestly sick to my stomach. The Extruded Aluminum for the racks and cross bars can be bought from multiple sights who will cut to your needs etc for $100-200 and a few pieces of Aluminum/Metal for rails and front flair is $100 or less.. so you can build your own for $300 or even less... Thats a major upcharge for something that can be built with some time, homework, and a angle grinder... 😅