Overlanding Packing List

Shelter

• —Rooftop tent or ground tent
• —Vehicle awning
• —Ground sheet or camp mat
• —Extra tarp

Sleep

• —Sleeping bag (rated to expected low)×2
• —Sleeping pad or camp cot×2
• —Pillow×2
• —Camp blanket

Cooking & Food

• —Camp stove (2-burner)
• —Propane canisters×3
• —Cookware set
• —Cast iron skillet
• —Camp coffee maker
• —12V compressor refrigerator or high-quality cooler
• —Cutting board and camp knife
• —Utensil set and plates
• —Collapsible dish basin
• —Dish soap and sponge
• —Paper towels×2
• —Spice kit and cooking oil

Clothing

• —Base layer tops×2
• —Insulating layer (fleece or down)
• —Waterproof shell jacket
• —Work pants and hiking pants×2
• —Work gloves (leather or synthetic)
• —Hiking boots
• —Camp shoes or sandals
• —Wool or synthetic socks×4
• —Sun hat
• —Warm beanie

Vehicle & Recovery

• —Hi-Lift or farm jack
• —Recovery boards (e.g. MAXTRAX)
• —Kinetic recovery strap
• —D-ring shackles×2
• —12V portable air compressor
• —Tire repair kit (plugs, CO2)
• —Full-size spare tire
• —Jump pack or jumper cables
• —Folding shovel
• —Pruning saw or small chainsaw
• —Vehicle tool kit
• —Spare engine fluids and fuses

Navigation

• —GPS unit with downloaded offline maps
• —Paper MVUM or topo maps for area
• —Baseplate compass
• —Satellite communicator (inReach or SPOT)
• —CB radio or GMRS handheld radios×2

Safety & First Aid

• —Comprehensive first aid kit
• —Sunscreen SPF 30+
• —Insect repellent
• —Fire extinguisher (vehicle-rated)
• —Emergency flares or road triangles×3
• —Multi-tool
• —Axe or hatchet
• —Emergency whistle

General

• —Jerry cans for extra fuel×2
• —Water jerry cans or tank×2
• —Portable water filter
• —Dual-battery system or portable power station
• —Foldable solar panel
• —Camp lighting kit (string lights + lantern)
• —Headlamp×2
• —Duct tape
• —Zip ties (assorted)
• —Rope (50 ft)
• —Trash bags×5