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The Best Gifts for Overlanders 2025
If your shopping list includes adventurer lovers, you’ve come to...
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The Best Gifts for Overlanders 2025

If your shopping list includes adventurer lovers, you’ve come to the right place for the best gifts for overlanders no matter your budget.

Gear Showcase: Winter Gear

Winter is coming…so it’s time to stock up on gear and supplies for your frosty adventures. Here’s ten picks to get you warm, well-fed, and equipped for brumal overlanding.

Industry Spotlight

Industry Spotlight: Outpost Vans

In the heart of Southern California’s adventure capital, San Diego based Outpost Vans has carved out a reputation as one of the most innovative and trusted names in the custom camper van industry. Founded in 2018 with a mission to bridge the gap between rugged overland capability and refined interior design, Outpost Vans has become synonymous with craftsmanship, functionality, and freedom on four wheels. 

Industry Spotlight: RiG’d Supply

RiG’d started in a Southern California apartment with a simple idea: build a better hitch-mounted spare-tire carrier that could haul a full-size spare, carry bikes, and mount essentials like a camp table, fuel, and recovery gear. Founder and CEO Luke Wronski recalls calling a friend to gut-check the concept. “I have this idea,” he said. “There are options out there, but nothing does everything I want.” The reply became a spark: “This is America. If you can do something better, do it.” So Luke, alongside co-founders Jason Denney and Ryan Richey did just that.

scanstrut

Industry Spotlight: Scanstrut

Scanstrut is an international leader in the design and manufacture of outdoor and marine equipment. They offer over 300 products that enhance commercial, navigation, and personal electronics in outdoor settings. Their products include mounts, charging solutions, air and waterproof cable seals, waterproof wireless phone chargers, Satcom solutions for superyachts, and tablet mounts for RVs. Their Ventura line of inlets and outlets is the first series of compact, durable external utility sockets for overlanders, vanlifers, and RV explorers.

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Industry Spotlight: Outpost Vans

In the heart of Southern California’s adventure capital, San Diego based Outpost Vans has carved out a reputation as one of the most innovative and trusted names in the custom camper van industry. Founded in 2018 with a mission to bridge the gap between rugged overland capability and refined interior design, Outpost Vans has become synonymous with craftsmanship, functionality, and freedom on four wheels. 

The Best Gifts for Overlanders 2025

If your shopping list includes adventurer lovers, you’ve come to the right place for the best gifts for overlanders no matter your budget.