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What to pack on your Overland adventure?
Overland · Cowboy Denny · 06/09/2026 02:16 AM
SLEEP
where are you sleeping?
Overlandish Basecamp Standard - Stowed Dimensions: 59" x 15" x 15" Weight: 70 lbs - purchased but not sure how I'm packing it in the 4Runner with the dog but I'll figure it out — ordered
Rooftop Tent (pro: easy setup, comfortable con: always on vehicle, difficult to remove, extra weight when offroading)
From what I have been reading, alot of people that had roof top tents have moved to ground tents and some of the most popular ground tents are...
Gazelle (summer time since its non-insulated)
Advantage: Very affordable
Advantage: Very popular (probably because very affordable)
Overlandish (4 season tent)
Advantage: camp anytime, anywhere
Advantage: built to last a lifetime
Advantage: popular for serious overlanders
what are you sleeping on? (cot, mattress, ground)
Luno Mattress (pro: custom fit for inside 4runner or can use in tent, can unzip to split into 2 separate mattresses and safe for dogs con: small and for 6’2) - $349
DeepSleep Mattress
Blankets/Pillows/Sleeping Bags
sleeping bag (pro: comfy, built in pillow most of the time con: takes up ALOT of space)
blankets (pro: not restrictive, doesn't take alot of room con: may not keep warm enough, requires separate pillow
Hover Quilt (preferred) - $349 for a solo x 2 (his and hers) $700
Horizon Overland Blanket
Power
Jackery — we have
Portable Fan — we have
Cell Phone chargers — we have
Bathroom
Toilet Paper (wet wipes) —
Garbage Bags — we have
Hand Santizer —
Shovel — we have
Toothbrush/Toothpaste — we have
Body Wipes —
Deodorant — we have
WASTE
Garbage Bags (Tall Kitchen)
Doggie Bags for Dog or for Dude Wipes
Clothing
Sweatshirt — we have
T-shirts — we have
Pants — we have
Shorts — we have
Underwear — we have
Socks — we have
Sleepwear — we have
Raincoat — we have
EAT
what are you going to eat?
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how are you storing the food?
Fridge (12v) - we have one we use to use for RV, just need to find it otherwise an ICECO 37qt is $600
how are you cooking the food? (grill, burner)
camptime Roll-a-Table® With Adjustable Legs ($124)
jetboil - genesis base camp 2 burner ($450) or TrailCook 2.0 - ($199)
how are you drinking coffee?
BruTech ($58)
Fridge - old Norcold Fridge but its big (POSSIBLY use smaller Yeti cooler)
Lifesaver Jerrycan $405 -- FUTURE
Scepter Military Water Jerry Can 5gal — ordered
Jetboil Genesis 2 burner $450 and propone (Meal Ideas)
Silverware
Cups
Food
Drinks
Paper Towels
Dish Wipes (clean dishes without water)
Got Pets?? Pet Food, Water Dish, Leash, Toys
RELAX
do you have somewhere to sit?
Helinox Chair ($249)
Compact Camping Chair ($49)
Cliq chair
Thermacell Rechargeable — ordered
POWER
Jackary Inverter - currently own
Storage
Store each category in a case (zarges, pelican, roam) and will all those boxes fit in the 4runner. Ideally the drawer system would help a ton to include a slide for fridge, slideouts for kitchen counter, etc..
PETS
how are you transporting pet food?
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how are you transporting water for pet?
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don't forget bags to clean up after pet (when in camp)
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Recovery Bag
crawler offroad bag (got too much in it for it to close, may need to look for something else)
tool bag/roll (I need a way to carry some tools and I really like these rolls) - $1300
Customized, heavy-duty nylon tool bag
7 in. Wire Stripper
5 in. Adjustable Wrench
47 oz Ball Peen Dead Blow Hammer
12-3/4 in. Groove Joint Pliers (2-5/8 in. Jaw)
9-pc. Solid Punch Set (1/16 - 3/8 in.)
6-pc Ph/Sl 4 in Screwdriver Set [HH Chrome] (#0-2, 3/16, 1/8, 1/4)
12 in. Angled Tip Handled Pry Bar
17 in. Angled Tip Handled Pry Bar
7 in. Straight Jaw Locking Pliers
6 in. Long Nose Locking Pliers
7 in. Diagonal Cutting Pliers
9-1/2 in. Lineman's Pliers
8 in. Long Nose Pliers
1/2 in. Drive x 18 in. Breaker Bar
3-pc 3/8 in Drive Extension Set (3, 6, 10 in)
10-pc 3/8 in Drive Hex Bit Socket Set (3-10 mm) Rail
12-pc 3/8 in Drive Torx Bit Socket Set (T10-T60) Rail
3/8 in. Drive x 5/8 in. Spark Plug Socket
12-pc 3/8 in Drive Socket Set (8-19 mm) 6p Rail
19-pc 3/8 in Drive Deep Socket Set (6-24 mm) 6p Rail
1/2 in. Drive x17 mm Deep Impact Socket (6-point)
1/2 in. Drive x 19 mm Deep Impact Socket (6-point)
1/2 in. Drive x 21 mm Deep Impact Socket (6-point)
1/2 in. Drive x 22 mm Deep Impact Socket (6-point)
1/2 in. Drive x 24 mm Deep Impact Socket (6-point)
1/2 in. Drive x 35 mm Deep Impact Socket (6-point)
3/8 in. Drive x 4.5 in. Ratchet
1/2 in. Drive x 10.5 in. Ratchet
3/8 in. Drive x 8 in. Flex Ratchet
19-pc. Combination Wrench Set (6-24 mm)
NOTES pulled from multiple channels
Sleep Bag -
clothes, pillows, blankets, extra gloves, hat, mattresses, fan (hest or exped??)
Shelter - Overlandish Ground Tent
Kitchen Bag -
Jetboil, instant coffee, hand sanitizer, seasoning, granola bar, utensils
Fridge
Kitchen box
Extra fuel
Mountain house
Mashed potatoes cups
Plates and bowels
Cutting board
Jetboil 2 burner (uses small propane)
Recovery Bag - tow strap, tree saver, soft shackles, gloves,
First Aid -
Vehicle - in back on molly
Mobile for hiking (found in center console)
Fire Extinguisher - Element
Tool Bag
ESSENTIAL (not food related)
Flat spade Shovel (iron man 4x4 shovel)
Bottle Jack
Tow Strap (extend winch line, tree saver)
Soft Shackle
Hitch receiver
Lighting (rechargeable solar?)
Pass through Rachets (open ended wrench)
iPad mini with OnX Offroad
Battery booster pack
Tire repair kit (Air Compressor, glue tread kits, valve stems) — possibly Colby
35Q fridge (ICECO,
Devos Lightranger
Exped Mattress
Electric Thermocell Mosquito & Catridges
jackery & way to charge (solar panels or plug)
Alu-Cab Awning with lights
Pelican locking cases (pad locks)
zarges cases (roof top)
Lifesaver water purification container
Fast dry clothes (no cotton, no jeans)
MEALS
Green belly (Meal2Go)
Tippen Foods
Mountain House
Aspen Farms
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Somehow, everything needs to fit in the back of the 5th Gen 4Runner and leave some room for the dog in the back.
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