It might seem like a hassle if you’re darting between the dirt and the highway multiple times in a trip, but airing down your tires is essential in overlanding. That’s because airing down expands your tire’s contact patch with the ground, giving it more traction. And traction is essential off road.
Since the invention of overlanding, auxiliary lighting and energy have been paramount. After all, you can’t be truly self-sufficient in the backcountry for very long without either. And the market for these segments has changed dramatically in recent years. Heck, Just a decade ago, most of the products on this list didn’t exist. If they did exist, they weren’t half as powerful or robust as the products we enjoy today.
There is no need to choose between a traditional camper and an off-road trailer. The SniperX by Off Road RV is a lightweight, ultra-capable, hybrid trailer sporting a shower, sink and stove, and a queen size bed. We take the SniperX on an overland trip around Southern New Mexico chasing the New Mexico Backcountry Discovery Route.
The best place to scope out interesting rigs is in the Showcase & DIY Area, where a curated selection of unique vehicles is on display. The owners of these vehicles have agreed to camp in this space for the weekend and host “home tours” for any and all interested attendees.
Check out some fun ways to involve your kids in the world of family friendly overlanding at Overland Expo SoCal, taking place this weekend in Costa Mesa, California.
There are few things overlanders are more passionate about than their vehicles and gearing them up