Overlanding
Overlanding describes self-reliant adventure travel to remote destinations where the journey is the primary goal.
Recommended Overland Equipment
Suppliers
Outdoor supplies
- 1948 Original Equipment - Classically designed outdoor accessories - UK Site
- Aussie Clobber - Australian themed clothing and accessories - UK Site
- Basecamp Food - Dehydrated meals and MREs for adventures - US Site
- Beyond Adventure - Outdoor knives - UK Site
- Cadac Dometic UK - Portable Gas Barbeques - UK Site
- Campfire Cooking Company - Outdoor cooking specialist supplies - UK Site
- DC Camper Sales - Leisure Accessories for all Outdoor Adventures - UK Site
- Desert Overland Supply - Tents and outdoor equipment - US Site
- EVAQ8 - First Aid Kits, Emergency planning - UK Site
- Gear & Go - Quality Gear for Overlanding & Camping - UK Site
- Go Outdoors - Large outdoor retailer - UK Site
- Heinnie Haynes - Outdoor equipment and EDC supplier - UK Site
- Hit the Trail - Outdoor equipment and clothing retailer - UK Site
- Journeyman Handcraft - Well crafted quality outdoor equipment to last a lifetime - UK Site
- King’s Elephant, The - Classic Adventure Wear - German Language - UK Site
- Military 1st - Outdoor clothing, accessories and military surplus - UK Site
- MilitaryMart - Genuine Military surplus gear - UK Site
- Mobile Solar Chargers - Mobile Solar Chargers, Portable Solar and Power Banks - UK Site
- Montane - Outdoor gear - UK Site
- Outdoor Adventurer - Outdoor equipment and clothing - UK Site
- Overland Supply & Outdoors - Outdoor suppliers, fishing, overlanding, camping, preparedness - US Site
- Tiso - Outdoor equipment and clothing - UK Site
- TravelDri Plus - Motorcycle clothing and accessories - UK Site
- Woodland Bushcraft and Survival - Prepare for your adventures - camping bushcraft supplies and literature - UK Site
Overland and Vehicle Supplies
- 12 Volt Planet - Electrical Components & Accessories For Campervans, Motorhomes, Boats & Off-Grid - UK Site
- 4x4 Obsession - Only the finest in adventure gear - UK Site
- 4x4 Overlander - Overland equipment and Land Rover accessories - UK Site
- Abrasive Solutions - Supplying quality industrial abrasives & related products to the automotive & engineering industries - UK Site
- Adventure Bike Shop - The best in luggage, clothing and motorcycle accessories - UK Site
- APB Trading Ltd. - Landrover and 4×4 Specialist Parts and Accessories - UK Site
- Apex Overland - Overland and Off-road adventure parts supply company. - US Site
- ARB USA - Air Lockers and other specialist Overland / 4x4 parts - US Site
- Auto Electrics Supplies - Suppliers of auto electrical components and accessories for modern and classic vehicles - UK Site
- AV Overland Supply - Tents, Suspension, Brakes, Lighting, Recovery Gear & More. - US Site
- Black Overland - Overland Vehicle Outfitters - South African Site
- Bridge Overland - - US Site
- Bspk Solar - Off Grid Electrical Specialists - UK Site
- Buzz Special Vehicles - Off road spares and accesstories - Specialists in Jeep and Suzuki Jimny - UK Site
- Camp Art.ID - Overland Supplies - US Site
- Camper Interiors - Camper Van and Motorhome parts and Accessories - UK Site
- Campervan Culture - Campervan and overland parts - UK Site
- CB Adventures - Overland accessories and vehicle products - US Site
- D R Wood Electronics - Rear view camera systems for cars, motorhomes - UK Site
- Dark Side Developments - Specialists in VAG, BMW, MINI & Porsche Diesels! We offer Bespoke Tuning Products, Custom ECU Mapping, Diagnostics, Servicing and Repairs - UK Site
- Direct 4x4 - Auto styling accessories and upgrades for SUVs, vans, pickups, 4x4s, MPVs, minivans and off-road vehicles - UK Site
- Eezy Supplies - Accessories and Clothing - US Site
- Equip1 - Overland vehicle prep supplies - Huge range of products - US Site
- Evergreen Offroad - Overland accessorries and parts - UK Site
- Expedition Equipment - Spares and vehicle accessories for a large range of vehicles and manufacturers - UK Site
- Expedition Ranch - Competitions to win (Give-aways) overland kit and vehicles - US Site
- Expedition Superstore - Overland parts and accessories - US Site
- Fourby 4x4 - Aftermarket 4x4 Parts and Accessories, Expedition & Overland Preparation, Outdoor, Camping & Bushcraft Products - UK Site
- Go Play Dirty - Outdoor, Camping and Overland Gear - UK Site
- GP Factor - Overland accessories and spares specialising in Ineos and Jeep - US Site
- Grizzly Overland (CA) - Canadian Suppliers of Bush Roof Tents - Canadian Site
- GTF Overland - Overland and Outdoor products and Accessories - US Site
- Hawkes Outdoors - Overland Supplies, Roof tents etc. - UK Site
- Ibex Overland - Supply a range of equipment to make your camping trip a little more civilised - UK Site
- Inverter Supply Company - Renewable energy systems - US Site
- isuzu Hunt Forest Group - Overland vehicle accessories - UK Site
- iWildland - Roof tents camping lights and outdoor equipment - US Site
- Just Kampers - Producers and suppliers of parts and accessories for classic and modern Volkswagens - UK Site
- Kaiser Willys - Jeep parts and accessories - US Site
- Kuranda UK Ltd. - Van Heating, Cooking And Power Specialists - UK Site
- Landy Bits n Bobs - Anti theft products for the Land Rover vehicles and expedition accessories, gifts and toys. - UK Site
- Las Vegas Overlanding - Vehicle upgrade products - US Site
- Lex Tech Overland - Parts and service specific to your Toyota or Lexus off-road needs - US Site
- LVB Overland - Supplys and fits a wide range of products and accessories for pick-up trucks and popular 4×4’s - US Site
- Mobile Centre Ltd. - Auto Electrical Products - UK Site
- Moto Freight - Vehicle freighting - UK Site
- Mud Stuff - Stuff for Defenders - Parts and accessories - UK Site
- Nene Overland - Shop - Land Rover accessories - UK Site
- NJ Aluminium Linings - Aluminium load bed linings - UK Site
- Nomadic Supply - Products for your wilderness adventures, camper vans, overland vehicles, boats, and tiny homes - US Site
- Off Road Alliance - Off-Road Parts & Accessories - US Site
- Off Road Tents - Roof top tent manufacturer (US) - UK Site
- Okie Overland - Roof tents, awnings and other overland vehicle accessories - US Site
- Overland 4x4 - Overland vehicle parts and accessories supplier - Kenyan Site
- Overland 4x4 Team - Suspension and other vehicle preparation products - Thailand Site
- Overland Addict - Roof tents, awnings and other overland vehicle accessories - US Site
- Overland Depot - Overland vehicle parts and accessories supplier - US Site
- Overland Equipment - Overland vehicle parts and accessories supplier - US Site
- Overland GCC - Overland vehicle accessory and parts supplier - Dubai Site
- Overland gear on Etsy - General search for Overland kit on Etsy.com - UK Site
- Overland Gear UK - UK supplier of Front Runner products - UK Site
- Overland Outfitters - Overland vehicle accessory and parts supplier - US Site
- Overland Pros - Roof tents, awnings and other vehicle accessories - US Site
- Overland Supply - Roof tents and Awnigs - Canadian Site
- Overland Vehicle Systems - Roof tents, awnings and other vehicle accessories - US Site
- Pioneer 4x4 - Extreme motorsport brake systems - UK Site
- PJ 4x4 - Overland accessories and spares - French language - Canada Site
- Premium Oveland - Roof Tents, Refridgeration and other Overland accessories - US Site
- Pro My GES 4x4 - Off Road and outdoor products - Spain Site
- Rebel Offroad - Off-road vehicle preparation products - US Site
- Red Moon Overland Equipment - Anti theft products for the Land Rover vehicles and expedition accessories - UK Site
- Rigid Industries - Vehicle auxillery lighting systems - US Site
- Rough Road Equipment (RRE) Global - Vehicle conversion parts - US Site
- Rugged Bound - Importers and distributors of Big Country 4x4 products from South Africa. - US Site
- Stegs 4x4 - Diesel tuning parts for Land Rover and Cummings - UK Site
- Storm Overland - Overland parts and accessories - UK Site
- Thunderbolt Adventure Supply Company - - US Site
- Truma Ltd. - Heating and cooling solutions, manoeuvring aids, air conditioning systems and gas supply in recreational vehicles. - UK Site
- Tuff Stuff Overland - Overland supplier - US Site
- Tuff-Trek Expedition Equipment - Roof Tent Specialists and Overland Accessories - UK Site
- Tuff-Trek Expedition Equipment - Overland supplier - US Site
- Walker Components - Vehicle lighting and accessories - UK Site
- West Coast Off Road - Overland vehicle parts and accessories - UK Site
- Wheel I Ams - Overland Land Rover and Van accessories and parts - UK Site
- Wholesale Van Accessories - Van parts and accessories - UK Site
Manufacturers
- 813 Fabrication - Off-Road Parts & Accessories - Australian Site
- ADV Roof Tents - UK Roof tent manufacturer - UK Site
- Adventure Tool Company - Tool rolls and other rugged fabric based products - US Site
- Aeronaut Outdoor - Lightweight quilts and blankets for Overlanders - UK Site
- Alu-Cab - Roof Tents - US Site
- Autohome - Roof top tents - US Site
- Baja Designs - Specialist off road lighting systems - US Site
- [www.be-ge.co.uk Be Ge] - Replacement vehicle seats - UK Site
- Blue Ridge Overland Gear - Tool and gear organisers - US Site
- Campervan Cabinet Company - Camper van interior woodwork - UK Site
- Camplife Ltd. - Flat pack BBQs - UK Site
- Chrema Co - OEM Roof tent Manufacturer - Chinese Site
- Defender Defender - Land Rover Trackers - UK Site
- Dickson Marine - Diesel Heaters for Marine and Overland vehicles - US Site
- Direct Water Filters - Water filtration and RO systems - UK Site
- Dometic - Refridgeration - UK Site
- Düenenkerl - Manufacturing, vehicle conversion of vans and everyday cars. - UK Site
- EarthRoamer - Overland vehicle manufacturers - US Site
- Eezi-Awn - Awnings and Roof Tents - US Site
- Euro Heater - Diesel Fueled Heaters in a portable case for Military, SAR and Overland - Norwegen Site
- EW3 - Vehicle Windows (Germany) - UK Site
- Expion 360 - Off grid power and solar systems - US Site
- Femkes Rooftop Tents - Hardshell roof top tents - UK Site
- Frontrunner - OEM 4x4 accessories roofracks - UK Site
- Garmin - GPS navigation Systems and satellite communications - UK Site
- Glawning - Glamping version of a vehicle awning. - UK Site
- Helikon Tex - Rugged outdoor and military style clothing - UK Site
- iKamper - Roof Top Tents - UK Site
- INEOS Vehicles - 4x4 vehicles - US Site
- Iron Dwarf, The - Reenactment cooking and camp gear - UK Site
- Ironman 4x4 - 4X4 accessories designed in Australia and distributed throughout the world. - Australian Site
- Jeep Vehicles - GM Jeep in the UK - UK Site
- Jeep Vehicles - Vehicle manufacturer - US Site
- Jennings Seats - Replacement vehicle seats - UK Site
- K2 Design & Fabrications - Fabrication engineers, Landrover upgraded parts - UK Site
- Kuiu - Outdoor Clothing manufacturers - UK Site
- Limitless Equipment - Survival Kits and outdoor equipment - UK Site
- Magnaflow - Exhaust systems - US Site
- Mantadeck - UK Roofrack manufacturer - UK Site
- Nomad Webbing - Heavy Duty off road Recovery Tow Straps and Cargo Control Ratchet Straps, Made in the UK - UK Site
- Off Grid Power Solutions - Specialists in LiFePO4 batteries & Victron Energy systems - UK Site
- Overland Protection Systems Ltd. - Vehicle Bumper and sidebars - UK Site
- Overland We Tour - Overland equipment manufacturer - Chinese Site
- Ox Overland - Overland Roof Tents - UK Site
- Polymath Products - Survival Kits and outdoor equipment - UK Site
- Premier Furnishings - Bespoke furnishings for campers - UK Site
- RCI Metalworks - Vehicle plysical protection products - US Site
- Roofbunk International - Roof Tents - UK Site
- Sun Flare Solar - Solar power systems - US Site
- Swift Group - Caravans and Motorhome manufacturer - UK Site
- Tek Tanks Ltd. - Custom designed tanks for water and other liquids - UK Site
- TEM Overland - Windows and Hatches - US Site
- TentBox - Roof Tents - UK Site
- TI Systems GmbH - Tire Inflation systems for military style trucks and overlanders - UK Site
- Visit Outdoor - Parent company of many outdoor brands - US Site
- Warn Industries - Winches and Hoists for off road vehicles - US Site
- Wrappon USA - Compact waterless toilets - US Site
- Zero Breeze - Portable off grid air conditioing systems - US Site
Vehicle Builders and Dealers
- Adventure Trucks - All things adventure truck related - UK Site
- AEV Conversions - Vehicle Conversions and specialist Parts - US Site
- Arctic Trucks - Extreme 4x4 vehicle conversions - UK Site
- Atkinson Vos Unimogs - UK Unimog specialists - UK Site
- Autobahn customs - Bespoke vehicle Interiors - German Site
- Bear Tough Ltd. - Storage modules, solar and other conversion systems - UK Site
- Bearwood Campers - VW Camper Conversions - UK Site
- Black Paw 4x4 - The Independent Land Rover Restoration Specialist In York - UK Site
- Camper Escapes - Camper conversion kits for Volkswagen Vans - UK Site
- Camper Van Company - Hybrid Eco campers and Petrol Campers Vehicle Sales - UK Site
- Camper Workshop - Camper conversion and products for Self Builders - UK Site
- Camperhus Conversions - Campervan Conversions specialising in Land Rover - UK Site
- Coach Menry - Motor homes and trailer campers - US Site
- Concept Overland - Motor vehicle company supplying 4x4s, Campers and overland vehicles - UK Site
- Crafty Otter Campers - Bespoke camper conversions - UK Site
- Crossland Expedition Trucks - UK made overland expedition trucks - UK Site
- CVL Group - Van fitout for commercial use. Electrical systems and panelling - UK Site
- DC Conversions - VW based camper conversions - UK Site
- DNA 4x4 - Custom 4x4 builds and supplies - UK Site
- Escapade 4x4 - Roof tents, camping equipment, and portable heaters tailored to your camping experience - UK Site
- Four Wheel Campers - Offers customizable pop-up campers designed to fit in your truck's bed, - US Site
- Gekkotruck - Expedition grade overland vehicle conversions - UK Site
- Go Fast Campers - Campers that will turn your truck into the ultimate adventure machine - US Site
- JK Conversions - Campervan Conversion Parts & Accessories - UK Site
- Kaktus Vans - Building your dream adventure van - UK Site
- King Star - Slide-in truck bed campers - US Site
- Life’s Adventure Overland - Adventure vehicle outfitters and bespoke metal fabricators based in rural Devon, UK. - UK Site
- Lone Wolf Camping Trailers - Off-road trailer tents - UK Site
- Low Life Products - Pop Top Roofs - UK Site
- Main Line Overland - Vehicle preparation, parts and accessories - US Site
- Mammoth Overland - Aerospace grade camping trailers - US Site
- Mission Overland - Overland trailers - US Site
- Motorcraft Conversions - Specialists in the manufacture and modification of bespoke overland expedition vehicles - UK Site
- Mule Vans - Mobile office van conversions (German Language) - German Site
- Open Road Adventure Co. - Build your dream 4x4 - UK Site
- Overland Monkey - Overland traveler and truck builder - UK Site
- Overland Services - Land Rover, Toyota and other Four Wheel Drive vehicle Servicing, Repairing, Modifications and Overland Prep - UK Site
- Overlandex - Camper conversions for flat bed trucks - Canada Site
- Patriot Campers - Off road trailer campers - US Site
- PB Customs - 4×4 custom conversion and off road modification workshop - UK Site
- Pilgrim Caravans - Luxury Rugged Caravan trailers - UK Site
- RH & IR Cradock - Overland Expedition Vehicles, 4×4 and Overland accessories - UK Site
- Rolling Homes Camper Ltd. - Campervan Conversions based on the VW Transporter T6.1 - UK Site
- Scout Campers - Pickup truck campers - US Site
- Storyteller Overland - Overland Vans and Truck - US Site
- Tinker Company - - US Site
- Trayon Campers Europe - Slide-on Camper Modules for Pick-Up Trucks - UK Site
- Two Suns Co. - Wooden conversion modules - bespoke built van conversion - UK Site
- Winnebago Backcountry Series - Premium overland camper vans - UK Site
- Woodstock Campers - Bespoke camper vans and camper sales - UK Site
- XP Camper Europe Ltd. - Camper modules - Insecure website. - UK Site
Events and adventures
- 4x4 Zone International Ltd. - Overland, adventure, offroad tours to Eastern Europe. - UK Site
- Add to Event - Adventure finder site - UK Site
- Adventure Overland Show - The UK show for overland adventurers held at Straford Upon Avon - UK Site
- Africa Rally - Adventure travel company that allows individuals to see and experience Africa first hand - South African Site
- Antartic Logistics - Antartic Adventures - US Site
- Compass Adventures - 4x4 vehicle dependent travel & scenic tours - UK Site
- Dream Overland (Portugal) - Organised trips for adventurers, professional photographers, families, scientists, clubs, - UK Site
- Duncan Gough's Travel Books - Discover the Best of Spain and Portugal with Duncan Gough. - UK Site
- Explore UK - Small groups adventure holidays - UK Site
- Landy Campers - Landrover and roof tent hire based in Essex, UK - UK Site
- Norway Overland - - Norwegen Site
- Oasis Overland - Explore some of the most awe-inspiring places on earth. Trips available from 1 week through to 40 weeks - UK Site
- Off Road Adventure Travel - 4×4 Overland Tours Wales Pyrenees Albania Galicia Spain - UK Site
- Off the Beaten Track 4x4 - family friendly, self driven UK greenlaning days and overland tours to Europe. - UK Site
- Overland Adventure Rallies - Organised adventure rallies - US Site
- Overland Expo - The event series Adventure Travel Enthusiasts - US Site
- Overland Travel - Expedition travel and vehicle hire - Netherlands Site
- Royal Enfield Himalayan Owners UK - Dedicated to Royal Enfield Himalayan & Scram 411 & 450 motorcycle riders - UK Site
- Trailmasters - 4 x 4 Adventures and Wild Weekends in Wales, Yorkshire and the Lakes - UK Site
- Trans-Euro Trail - Motorbike tours accross europe - US Site
- Unique Expeditions - Life-changing adventure and unparalleled learning - Medical Training - UK Site
- Vintage Rides - Adventures on Royal Enfield around the world - UK Site
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
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