Trip and Gear Essentials for Overland Newbies

As the channel grows, I get more DMs, email, and comments from some of the newcomers to the overland space on gear, rigs, and trips. Here are some tips I put together for those who are wanting to start going on longer trips.

A week to 2 weeks (or more) on the road presents different challenges than just the typical weekend out. Let's dive into some gear and tips I recommend for those kinds of trips, and why.

And fellas, a lot of these upgrades will be approved by your spouse. I do put a lot of effort into making my wife comfortable. Women have different needs and don't want to live like savages for weeks at a time, so build your truck accordingly!

Holy affiliate links Batman. Its quite a list! Reference videos are below as well!
Products
IceCo APL20 Fridge: (12% Off Link): https://bit.ly/3tM6RVS
MSR Reactor (Various pot sizes available) : https://amzn.to/3SSsLzf / https://bit.ly/3z8QFhE
Jetboil: https://amzn.to/4bX7bSI
Jetboil Knock off "FireMaple" gas boiler: https://amzn.to/3TfbuBr
Joule Electric Kettle: https://amzn.to/3SYCQKQ

Hard Korr Lighting: Relaunching In US soon, will include links when they are back.
DFG Fridge Slide: https://www.dfgoffroad.com/16-fridge-...

Blue Ridge Overland Cook Bag: https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com...
Emergency/Backup Foods:
Green belly: https://www.greenbelly.co/?aff=177
Tippin Foods: https://bit.ly/3H7gUrw
I made a whole Amazon list for other options: https://amzn.to/49ufPq9
.Dometic Faucet : https://amzn.to/3Gp8yLK

Awning. I use Alucab, I am sure there are other great options, but buy a strong one!
Make sure to choose the correct side for your application! :
https://ok4wd.com/270-shadow-awning-lhs/

Cargo Storage:
Pelican Case: https://amzn.to/3wG4lRQ
Pelican Mounts : https://amzn.to/3ThazAP
Zarges Cases ( Size I have is the 40568)
Zarges Mounts: https://bit.ly/49MM4AG
Zarges Case Lock Upgrade: https://bit.ly/3SZTKZs
SUPER secure mounts for bedside/roofrack/anywhere. (will be using these on the new build) Any case sizes: https://themountingcompany.com/

Water Filters:
HydroBlu: https://amzn.to/3SWgiuf
LifeSaver Jerry Can: https://amzn.to/49T4kZa / https://bit.ly/3sUMXHz
DIY Easy and cheap gravity water filter: https://amzn.to/49R1MLf and https://amzn.to/42Yxq7k

Showers
Kakadu:
Geyser 12v Heated: https://amzn.to/3cqIMeF
Geyser Non heated (use cold or use Jetboil): https://amzn.to/3cup55B
Or the Lifesaver filter can works, but it unheated.

Clothes: I buy my stuff usually at Backcountry or as mentioned, it can be found other places for budget friendly options.
BackCountry: https://bit.ly/43uYY44
Channel T-Shirts and Merch: https://www.independenceoverland.com/...

Portable Toilet Options
Cleanwaste (as shown): https://amzn.to/4bU24Tm
Bags: https://amzn.to/49yaiPo (these can sometimes be found cheaper at your local REI)
Cassette toilet (no personal experience): https://amzn.to/48HCVss

Off Grid Power
Redarc 25 amp charger: https://amzn.to/3QYBhwR
REDARC 40 Amp charger (faster): https://amzn.to/3ZKvDQ0
Wiring kit (expensive but takes the guess work out of it for beginners. Trust me paying a shop to do it is way more expensive than this is!): https://www.redarcelectronics.com/us/...
Lithium Battery for the Redarc system: https://amzn.to/49MQvfv
Bluetti Power Stations: https://bit.ly/3uTzmRZ
Zerobreeze Elechive Power Station: https://bit.ly/3zFqW0m
EcoFlow Power Station: https://amzn.to/3M0S4LN

Tent Stuff
Alucab: https://ok4wd.com
Hest Mattresses (OVERLAND50 for 50 bucks off!) https://bit.ly/3BXPTFo
Hest Comforter: https://bit.ly/46E0nGi
Silent Zipper Pulls: https://amzn.to/3If9AKO

Referenced Videos
PNW Trip:    • Oregon Coast Camping: Exploring The S...  
Awning light video:    • Lights For Overlanding | Hard Korr Du...  
Kakadu review :    • BAD A$$ Camp Shower! : Kakadu Shower  
Geyser review:    • Geyser Reviewed: Is THIS the Best Hot...  
Dometic Faucet review:    • Easy Running Water For Every Overland...  
New year new gear video:    • New Overland Camping Gear For 2023 | ...  
Redarc installs:    • Is Upgrading To Lithium Worth The Cos...   /    • Watch This BEFORE You Wire Your Dual ...  
Power stations compared:    • Comparing Power Stations For Overland...  
Baja Trip Movie:    • Overlanding to Mexico Movie: The Epic...  

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00:00 Introduction
01:22 A Quality Fridge
03:42 The Quick Kitchen
06:10 Jetboil/Kettle
09:06 Emergency/Backup Meals
10:01 Awnings Over Tents
13:04 Mosquito Free Camp
14:33 Off Grid Power
15:21 Locking Cargo
17:12 Water Purification
19:54 Showers
24:29 Clothing (Yes, clothing)
27:54 The Portable Pooper
29:51 Tent Temptations (Save Longer)
33:43 The Comforts Of Home
38:21 Final Thoughts