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Overland Build Planner

Answer four questions about how and where you overland. We will map your answers to a prioritized gear list so you spend on what matters first and skip what can wait. No product recommendations here -- just a ranked list of categories based on your situation.

This planner needs JavaScript to score your answers. With JavaScript off, head to our first overland kit guide for a prioritized breakdown by hand.

Step 1. How often do you go out?

A few times a year Monthly Weekly or more

Step 2. How long are your typical trips?

Day trips Overnight to 3 nights 4 nights or longer

Step 3. Do you travel solo or with others?

Solo or mostly solo Usually with other vehicles

Step 4. What terrain do you mainly run?

Graded gravel and forest roads Sand, mud, or rocky two-track Serious technical or remote routes

Your build priority order

Safety gear comes before comfort gear. A satellite communicator and recovery kit belong in your vehicle before a rooftop tent or modular kitchen does. The order above assumes your basic safety gear is covered.

Read the full kit guide Recovery gear picks

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