Overlanding · 4×4 · Camping
Practical know-how for life off the pavement.
Guides on 12V power, gear, vehicles and camp food for people who build and travel in their own rigs.
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Overland Build Order: What to Upgrade First (and What Can Wait)
The order you build an overland vehicle matters as much as the parts. Here’s a ten-step build order that puts safety and the basics…
Latest guides
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LiFePO4 Power Systems Explained: Calculating Your Daily Off-Grid Battery Needs
Reliable electricity is the backbone of modern overlanding. Whether you run a portable 12V fridge, power LED camp lights, or charge laptop…
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Front Runner Expander Chair: Specs, Pros and Cons for Overlanders
Front Runner’s Expander Chair folds flat to about the size of a laptop bag. Here are the specs, the trade-offs and who…
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Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus vs Mini 3: What’s New and Is It Worth It for Overlanders?
Garmin’s inReach Mini 3 Plus adds a colour touchscreen, voice messages, photos and a siren. Here’s how it compares with the Mini…
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Lithium (LiFePO4) vs AGM Batteries for Overlanding: Capacity, Weight and Cost Compared
LiFePO4 or AGM for your auxiliary battery? We compare usable capacity, weight, lifespan, charging and cold-weather limits to help you choose.
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HitchFire Camp Kitchen: A Freestanding Overland Kitchen with Running Water
HitchFire’s first freestanding camp kitchen packs two 10,000 BTU burners, running water and a prep area into one box. Here’s what you…
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Overland Vehicle Weight Distribution: GVWR, Payload and Where to Pack Heavy Gear
Weight is the quiet killer of overland builds. Here’s how GVWR, axle ratings and payload work, and where to put heavy gear…
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Digital Detox Camping: How to Unplug on Your Next Trip Without Cutting Off Safety
A digital detox camping trip doesn’t mean ditching every device. Here’s how to separate safety tech from distractions, set rules before you…
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10 Easy Camping Meals for Overlanders: Breakfast to Dessert
Ten easy camping meals for overland trips, from breakfast burritos to banana boats, with a practical tip for each and how to…
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Camping Essentials Checklist: Must-Have Gear for Camping and Overland Trips
A practical camping essentials checklist covering shelter, kitchen, light, clothing and safety, plus the extra gear you need when you’re travelling by…
Power & electrics
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12V Power for Overlanding: The Complete Guide to Building an Auxiliary System
How to plan a 12V auxiliary power system for overlanding: working out daily use, choosing a battery, charging from the…
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REDARC REDWorks Power Panels Explained: Scout, Nomad and Pioneer Compared
REDARC’s REDWorks panels put a DC-DC charger, solar and battery monitoring on one pre-wired plate. Here’s how the Scout25, Nomad50…
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LiFePO4 Power Systems Explained: Calculating Your Daily Off-Grid Battery Needs
Reliable electricity is the backbone of modern overlanding. Whether you run a portable 12V fridge, power LED camp lights, or…
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How big should your house battery be?
Add your fridge, lights and heater. The calculator sizes your battery, solar and DC-DC charger.
- Lithium & AGM
- Solar break-even
- DC-DC charger size