For this month’s Gear Showcase, we wanted to focus on some of the fantastic new equipment hitting the market in Q4. From campers to radios and from gloves to ratchet straps, we’ve curated a list of the latest and greatest just in time for your holiday shopping.
If your shopping list includes adventurer lovers, you’ve come to the right place for the best gifts for overlanders no matter your budget.
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.
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 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.
All James Baroud products are still handcrafted in small batches at their own factory in Porto, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and quality control. The company employs a team of experienced adventurers, including a former Paris-Dakar rally pilot, to rigorously test each product in real-world conditions. This commitment to quality is backed by an industry leading five-year warranty, underscoring their confidence in the durability and reliability of their products.
Vans have increasingly become a core component of overland adventuring. With their growth in popularity has brough both high-end builders and an ever-increasing set of options for the DIY builder. We’ve gathered a group of manufacturers and products that represent some of the best available for this month’s Gear Showcase.
The Overland Expo Foundation raffle is your best chance to walk away with great prizes while supporting an excellent cause.
If you’re looking to dive into van life but want to test the waters first, the newest option from Sandy Vans is for you.