The Gear To Love For Car Camping And Overlanding In 2024

14.12.2023 - 22:21 / forbes.com

Having spent the majority of the last year behind the wheel of my custom-built Land Cruiser 78, I’ve gone through every type of overlanding gear imaginable. Some I loved. Some didn’t even make it to the next destination.

Here are the pieces of gear I used, relied on, and loved the most, and what I’ll most certainly be taking with me on the road in 2024. And you should be too.

Luno Car, Truck, and Van Mattresses

If you haven’t already built out your vehicle and you’re just getting into car camping and overlanding, Luno is the brand you need to get familiar with now. Their mattresses are designed to fit perfectly in the front cabs of vans (perfect for small children), in the back of truck beds, as well as SUVs. They are well designed, durable, and easy to travel with. In addition to mattresses, Luno also has sleeping platforms for 4Runners, camper van window covers and screens, and storage bags that make pulling up to any campsite as comfortable as it gets.

Garmin Tread – Overland Edition

Coming in 8” and 10” ultrabright touchscreen display options, the Tread – Overland Edition is the best there is for navigating roads online and offline. Use the preloaded topographic and 3D terrain maps and custom curate your adventure for the size and weight of your rig. Find trail ratings, U.S. public land boundaries for national forests, BLM lands, designated wilderness areas, and more. Plus, with built-in inReach technology, travel without worry. Even if you’re offline, inReach’s satellite communication functionality allows two-way text messaging, location sharing, and interactive SOS services, in case of emergency. Tread units easily mount to windshields and use a locking magnet-assisted mount to ensure the IP67 water-resistant and IP6X dust-resistant unit stays where it’s supposed to.

Price: $1,299.99

Rux Essentials Set

With the essentials bundle get your hands on the original Rux 70L, the 25L Rux Bag, and the 3L Rux Pocket. Coming in multiple colorways, from orange to green, tan, and black, these bags are perfect for throwing in your car to use now, or later. The waterproof nylon won’t rub or damage the inside of your vehicle while the handles allow you to easily take it anywhere it needs to go.

Price: $423

RAM X-Grip Phone Mount

When it comes to a phone mount that can handle bumps, bruises, and everything that comes with a long days drive, RAM Mounts are the best in the business. The X-Grip’s suction attaches easily to your windshield and the spring-loaded X-design helps keep your phone where it’s meant to be – in arm’s reach.

Price: $75.99

EcoFlow River 2 Pro Portable Power Station

The River 2 Pro Portable Power Station is light, easy to carry from your car to your campsite to your home, and