Overlanding Guides & Gear Reviews
In-depth reviews and how-to guides for overlanders.
Guides that go deeper on the decisions our free calculators surface: when to actually regear, what tire pressure each surface really wants, how much a built rig weighs, sizing a dual-battery system around real fridge draw, and choosing between a kinetic rope and a snatch strap. Every article ties back to the calculator that runs the numbers for your build, and the math here matches the math in the tools.
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Roof Load Ratings: Why Your RTT Is Fine Parked, Not Fine at Speed
Your roof has two load ratings: a driving limit, often 100-165 lbs, and a parked limit several times higher. An occupied rooftop tent at camp is fine. The drive there is where the math bites.
Drivetrain
Best Gear Ratio for 33s, 35s, and 37s by Vehicle
Trail
What Tire Pressure for Sand, Rock, and Mud
Weight
How Much Does an Overlanding Build Weigh? 3 Example Builds
Electrical
Dual-Battery Sizing: Duty Cycle Done Right
Recovery
Kinetic Rope vs Snatch Strap: Which Recovery Gear to Carry
Tires
33s vs 35s: The Real Cost of Going Bigger
Towing