We love getting out on the trail with our crew. After all these years, even though our setups and builds are ever evolving, it gets to a point where one knows what direction they want to go, and what they need to do to dial in their vehicles and camp outfitting. One thing we need to remember is that not everyone is at that point and every day there are new folks joining the adventure travel and remote touring activities.
When hosting events, we field a lot of questions. It warms my heart to know that someone has chosen one of our outings to dive into their first overland or off-road adventure. The single most-asked question goes a little like this- “This will be my first overland event/ adventure/outing, what gear or mods do I need?” The answer is to keep it simple. Start with what you have and see what works and what does not. Experiment and find out what you would like to improve or have work better, and what you can leave at home next time. Do not go into this thinking that you have to build a rig or get outfitted for bear to have a good time and dip your toes in the water of overlanding. Be patient, make do and learn as you go. This will prevent making costly mistakes, because what works for some may not be the best route for you.
If you are new to all of this, take a look at the list below, it is not comprehensive but will give you a good foundation to work off of. Ground tents and Coleman stoves are welcome anywhere, you do not need anything fancy to have a great trip. Let us know if we forgot to list anything important, or head over to the Northology Adventures Community group on Facebook to add to the list or to the conversation. Happy trails!
