10 Essentials for the Novice Overlander

Packing and organizing for an overland adventure can be a daunting task. In this video, long-time Overland Expo instructor Dean Shirley goes over the 10 Essentials he recommends for any overland adventure.

This is a systematic list that will help you make heads or tails of what you need, at minimum, for your next trip. You can watch the full video on YouTube by clicking the image below.

1. Training

2. Safety & First Aid

3. Communication

4. Navigation

5. Recovery

6. Tire Pressure Management

7. Tires & Suspension

8. Food & Water

9. Shelter

10. Fuel


Dean Shirley

Dean brings a lifetime of outdoor enthusiasm and over two decades of off-road experience with him to share with you. His goal is to present that information in an easy to digest manner. Other videos by Dean can be found on the East Coast Overland Adventures YouTube channel. He also has a blog with over 150 articles on it at www.eastcoastoverlandadventures.com and hosts a semi-weekly podcast called Echoes of Adventure which can be found on all major podcast platforms.

Latest Stories

Industry Spotlight: HIPCAMP x OVERLAND EXPO

Industry Spotlight: HIPCAMP x OVERLAND EXPO

Hipcamp is the #1 app for finding and booking campsites, from national parks to off-grid spots found nowhere else. Hipcamp…
Leitner Designs Brings Its ACS ROOF Platform to Subaru Wilderness Models

Leitner Designs Brings Its ACS ROOF Platform to Subaru Wilderness Models

Leitner Designs released a new version of the ACS ROOF Platform Rack for the Subaru Outback Wilderness and Forester Wilderness.
Inside Overland: The Vision, People, and Craftsmanship Behind Field Van

Inside Overland: The Vision, People, and Craftsmanship Behind Field Van

The first Inside Overland, a new video series, kicks off with the very first Overland Expo title sponsor, Field Van.