Overlanding

Overlanding describes self-reliant adventure travel to remote destinations where the journey is the primary goal.

Overland Vehicle Options

Recommended Overland Equipment

Special Interest Groups and Clubs

• 101 Forward Control Club & Register - Group dedicated to campers based on the Landrover 101 Forward Control military vehicle
• Ambulance Camper Conversions UK - Group dedicated to campers based on converted UK ambulances
• Bedworth Berts 4x4 Club - 4X4 club
• Birmingham Land Rover Group - Land Rover enthusiasts group in Birmingham, UK
• Black Rat Offroad - Sheffields off road club
• Cheshire Land Rover Club - Land Rover Club in Cheshire (what do you want from me!?)
• Chiltern Vale Land Rover Club - Land Rover Club in Chiltern Vale (what do you want from me!?)
• Club 80-90 Syncronauts - UK & established in 2004 from existing club80-90.co.uk forum members with an interest in the Syncro version of Volkswagens T3
• Demountable Camper Group - Group dedicated to demountable camper modules for pick-up trucks
• Disco3Club - Group dedicated to the Landrover Discovery 3
• DIY Expedition Equipment and Ideas - Facebook Group for those looking to build DIY Expedition Equipment and Ideas
• Dollar $hort Outdoor Adventure Club - Off-road adventures, and outdoor social activities in a safe, casual environment
• Dubs of Vanarchy - VW camper enthusiast group
• East Northants Land Rover Club - Land Rover Club that holds Trials and Greenlaning Days
• Expedition Ready 4x4s - Group for owners of expedition ready Land Rover Defenders, or those which are being prepared
• Four Wheel Drive Club, The - All marques Internet based 4x4 club. We are based in the South East of the UK
• Greenlane 4x4 - Group for 4x4 owners who are interested in off-roading, green laning, pay and play
• Inspiring Campers - We are a small group of friends that enjoy campervans and camping and the lifestyle it brings
• Jeep Owners Club - Group for fans of the GM Jeep 4x4 brand
• Land Rover Campers - Group for Land Rover Camping and campers, whether factory, home brew, towing, tent, bivy,
• Land Rover Series 2 Club (DACH) - Group for owners of Land Rover Series 2 vehicles
• Landrover Marshall Ambulance Group - Group for owners of Land Rover military ambulance vehicles
• Landy Town - The Facebook Group for Landy Town residents
• Leafers Overland Facebook Group - Group for owners of leaf sprung Land Rovers
• Lorrylife Campers UK - Group for hgv vehicles been converted to motorhomes. - this is the evolution of #VanLife
• Mazda Bongo Owners Club - Owners Club for fans of the Mazda Bongo
• Mercedes Benz T2 Vario Owners Group - Owners Group for fans of the Mercedes Benz T2 Vario
• Midland Off Road Club - Home of off roading events and competitions in the Midlands area UK
• Mitsubishi Delica Owners Club (MDOCUK) - Owners Club for fans of the Mitsubishi Delica
• Norfolk Overland Explorers - "It's more than just travel … It's Adventure"
• North Wales Land Rover Club - Clwb Land Rover Gogledd Cymru  - Club for Land Rover owners in North Wales
• OAC Overland Adventure Club (Land Rover Club) - A group of enthusiastic friends from all over the UK who enjoy UK and overseas adventure in their Land Rovers.
• OverlandBound (West Europe) - A group run by members of Overland Bound for the benefit of Overland Bound members
• Phoenix Campers - a group of friends who enjoy all aspects of camping
• Project Jay Preservation Group - Dedicated to saving early and rare Land Rover Discoverys
• Ranger Club UK - UK national club and community for Ford Ranger owners
• Robin Hood Overlanders - group of over landing enthusiasts
• Roof Tent Camping UK - Group dedicated to Roof Tent Camping in the UK
• Sprinter 4x4 Appreciation Group - Group for fans of the Mercedes 4x4 Sprinter Van
• UK Overlanders - Forum for overlanders based in the UK, discus overland trips, equipment reviews and share your vehicle builds.
• VW LT Owners (VOLT) - Volkswagen LT Van conversions group on Facebook
• Worcester 4x4 MT - 4x4 owners group in Worcester, West Midlands UK

Suppliers

Outdoor supplies

• 1948 Original Equipment - Classically designed outdoor accessories
• Aussie Clobber - Australian themed clothing and accessories
• Beyond Adventure - Outdoor knives
• Cadac Dometic UK - Portable Gas Barbeques
• Campfire Cooking Company - Outdoor cooking specialist supplies
• DC Camper Sales - Leisure Accessories for all Outdoor Adventures
• EVAQ8 - First Aid Kits, Emergency planning
• Gear & Go - Quality Gear for Overlanding & Camping
• Heinnie Haynes - Outdoor equipment and EDC supplier
• Journeyman Handcraft - Well crafted quality outdoor equipment to last a lifetime
• King’s Elephant, The - Classic Adventure Wear - German Language
• MilitaryMart - Genuine Military surplus gear
• Mobile Solar Chargers - Mobile Solar Chargers, Portable Solar and Power Banks
• Outdoor Adventurer - Outdoor equipment and clothing
• TravelDri Plus - Motorcycle clothing and accessories
• Woodland Bushcraft and Survival - Prepare for your adventures - camping bushcraft supplies and literature

Overland and Vehicle Supplies

• 12 Volt Planet - Electrical Components & Accessories For Campervans, Motorhomes, Boats & Off-Grid
• 4x4 Obsession - Only the finest in adventure gear
• 4x4 Overlander - Overland equipment and Land Rover accessories
• Abrasive Solutions - Supplying quality industrial abrasives & related products to the automotive & engineering industries
• Adventure Bike Shop - The best in luggage, clothing and motorcycle accessories
• APB Trading Ltd. - Landrover and 4×4 Specialist Parts and Accessories
• Bspk Solar - Off Grid Electrical Specialists
• Camper Interiors - Camper Van and Motorhome parts and Accessories
• D R Wood Electronics - Rear view camera systems for cars, motorhomes
• Direct 4x4 - Auto styling accessories and upgrades for SUVs, vans, pickups, 4x4s, MPVs, minivans and off-road vehicles
• Expedition Equipment - Spares and vehicle accessories for a large range of vehicles and manufacturers
• Fourby 4x4 - Aftermarket 4x4 Parts and Accessories, Expedition & Overland Preparation, Outdoor, Camping & Bushcraft Products
• isuzu Hunt Forest Group - Overland vehicle accessories
• Just Kampers - Producers and suppliers of parts and accessories for classic and modern Volkswagens
• Kuranda UK Ltd. - Van Heating, Cooking And Power Specialists
• Landy Bits n Bobs - Anti theft products for the Land Rover vehicles and expedition accessories, gifts and toys.
• Mobile Centre Ltd. - Auto Electrical Products
• Moto Freight - Vehicle freighting
• Mud Stuff - Stuff for Defenders - Parts and accessories
• Off Road Tents - Roof top tent manufacturer (US)
• Overland gear on Etsy - General search for Overland kit on Etsy.com
• Overland Gear UK - UK supplier of Front Runner products
• Pioneer 4x4 - Extreme motorsport brake systems
• Red Moon Overland Equipment - Anti theft products for the Land Rover vehicles and expedition accessories
• Truma Ltd. - Heating and cooling solutions, manoeuvring aids, air conditioning systems and gas supply in recreational vehicles.
• Tuff-Trek Expedition Equipment - Roof Tent Specialists and Overland Accessories
• Walker Components - Vehicle lighting and accessories
• West Coast Off Road - Overland vehicle parts and accessories

Manufacturers

• ADV Roof Tents - UK Roof tent manufacturer
• Aeronaut Outdoor - Lightweight quilts and blankets for Overlanders
• [www.be-ge.co.uk Be Ge] - Replacement vehicle seats
• Campervan Cabinet Company - Camper van interior woodwork
• Camplife Ltd. - Flat pack BBQs
• Defender Defender - Land Rover Trackers
• Dometic - Refridgeration
• Düenenkerl - Manufacturing, vehicle conversion of vans and everyday cars.
• EW3 - Vehicle Windows (Germany)
• Femkes Rooftop Tents - Hardshell roof top tents
• Frontrunner - OEM 4x4 accessories roofracks
• Garmin - GPS navigation Systems and satellite communications
• Glawning - Glamping version of a vehicle awning.
• iKamper - Roof Top Tents
• Iron Dwarf, The - Reenactment cooking and camp gear
• Jennings Seats - Replacement vehicle seats
• K2 Design & Fabrications - Fabrication engineers, Landrover upgraded parts
• Kuiu - Outdoor Clothing manufacturers
• Limitless Equipment - Survival Kits and outdoor equipment
• Mantadeck - UK Roofrack manufacturer
• Nomad Webbing - Heavy Duty off road Recovery Tow Straps and Cargo Control Ratchet Straps, Made in the UK
• Off Grid Power Solutions - Specialists in LiFePO4 batteries & Victron Energy systems
• Overland Protection Systems Ltd. - Vehicle Bumper and sidebars
• Ox Overland - Overland Roof Tents
• Polymath Products - Survival Kits and outdoor equipment
• Premier Furnishings - Bespoke furnishings for campers
• Roofbunk International - Roof Tents
• Tek Tanks Ltd. - Custom designed tanks for water and other liquids
• TentBox - Roof Tents
• TI Systems GmbH - Tire Inflation systems for military style trucks and overlanders

Vehicle Builders and Dealers

• Adventure Trucks - All things adventure truck related
• Arctic Trucks - Extreme 4x4 vehicle conversions
• Atkinson Vos Unimogs - UK Unimog specialists
• Autobahn customs - Bespoke vehicle Interiors
• Bear Tough Ltd. - Storage modules, solar and other conversion systems
• Bearwood Campers - VW Camper Conversions
• Black Paw 4x4 - The Independent Land Rover Restoration Specialist In York
• Camper Escapes - Camper conversion kits for Volkswagen Vans
• Camper Van Company - Hybrid Eco campers and Petrol Campers Vehicle Sales
• Camper Workshop - Camper conversion and products for Self Builders
• Camperhus Conversions - Campervan Conversions specialising in Land Rover
• Concept Overland - Motor vehicle company supplying 4x4s, Campers and overland vehicles
• Crafty Otter Campers - Bespoke camper conversions
• Crossland Expedition Trucks - UK made overland expedition trucks
• CVL Group - Van fitout for commercial use. Electrical systems and panelling
• DC Conversions - VW based camper conversions
• Escapade 4x4 - Roof tents, camping equipment, and portable heaters tailored to your camping experience
• Gekkotruck - Expedition grade overland vehicle conversions
• JK Conversions - Campervan Conversion Parts & Accessories
• Kaktus Vans - Building your dream adventure van
• Life’s Adventure Overland - Adventure vehicle outfitters and bespoke metal fabricators based in rural Devon, UK.
• Lone Wolf Camping Trailers - Group for hgv vehicles been converted to motorhomes. - this is the evolution of #VanLife
• Low Life Products - Pop Top Roofs
• Motorcraft Conversions - Specialists in the manufacture and modification of bespoke overland expedition vehicles
• Mule Vans - Mobile office van conversions (German Language)
• Open Road Adventure Co. - Build your dream 4x4
• PB Customs - 4×4 custom conversion and off road modification workshop
• Pilgrim Caravans - Luxury Rugged Caravan trailers
• RH & IR Cradock - Overland Expedition Vehicles, 4×4 and Overland accessories
• Rolling Homes Camper Ltd. - Campervan Conversions based on the VW Transporter T6.1
• Trayon Campers Europe - Slide-on Camper Modules for Pick-Up Trucks
• Two Suns Co. - Wooden conversion modules - bespoke built van conversion
• Winnebago Backcountry Series - Premium overland camper vans
• Woodstock Campers - Bespoke camper vans and camper sales
• XP Camper Europe Ltd. - Camper modules - Insecure website.

Events and adventures

• 4x4 Zone International Ltd. - Overland, adventure, offroad tours to Eastern Europe.
• Africa Rally - Adventure travel company that allows individuals to see and experience Africa first hand
• Compass Adventures - 4x4 vehicle dependent travel & scenic tours
• Dream Overland (Portugal) - Organised trips for adventurers, professional photographers, families, scientists, clubs,
• Duncan Gough's Travel Books - Discover the Best of Spain and Portugal with Duncan Gough.
• Off Road Adventure Travel - 4×4 Overland Tours Wales Pyrenees Albania Galicia Spain
• Off the Beaten Track 4x4 - family friendly, self driven UK greenlaning days and overland tours to Europe.
• Royal Enfield Himalayan Owners UK - Dedicated to Royal Enfield Himalayan & Scram 411 & 450 motorcycle riders
• Trailmasters - 4 x 4 Adventures and Wild Weekends in Wales, Yorkshire and the Lakes
• Unique Expeditions - Life-changing adventure and unparalleled learning - Medical Training
• Vintage Rides - Adventures on Royal Enfield around the world

Overland Publications

• Assignment Media - Publishers of 4x4 related magazines
• Expedition Portal - Overland News site
• Turas Camping & 4x4 Magazine - Overlanding, Camping and 4x4

Overland Websites and Blogs

• 2 Disability and Beyond - A Girl with a severe disability travelling the world with her Dad in an overland truck
• A&T Adventures - Get out, Explore & Enjoy, life is shorter than you think so LIVE IT.!
• Club 80-90 - Online community of T25 owners and enthusiasts
• Expedition Portal - Overland web magazine and blog
• Gusto Overland - Overland adventure into the sunset and beyond.
• Kulinarna Turystyka Offroadowa - Turkish Overland Adventures
• Land Rover Classic Campers - Site dedicated to anyone with an interest in Classic Land Rover Campers.
• Lizzybus the Land Rover Defender - Lizzybus David and Jayne around the world in a Land Rover Defender
• Shoulder2Shoulder - Facebook page of Cameron Wood, overlander and adventurer
• Team Chaos - Raising much needed funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
• Terrein - German Language Blog about overlanding and 4x4
• Unconventional Campers via Richard Matthews - Richard Matthews - British Adventurer, Explorer and Expedition Leader

Organisations

• CALM - Countryside Access for the Less Mobile
• GLASS - Green Lane Association
• Veterans in Action - The Post traumatic Growth Charity
• Woodland Trust - The UK's largest woodland conservation charity

Training

• All Terrain Services - Professional driver training courses specialising in off road vehicles including 4x4, ATV, quad, UTV, side by side buggy, trailer and winch.
• Chef Campers - Outdoor Cookery School and Blog
• Woodland Survival Crafts - Bushcraft and Survival Skills Specialists

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