Overlanding 101: Storage and Organization for Your Overlanding Setup

When planning an overlanding trip, one of the most crucial aspects is organizing and storing the gear you’ll need. Over time, your gear collection grows from a simple stove and pot to a variety of complex tools, supplies, and recovery equipment. How you store, secure, and access this gear will make a significant impact on your journey and adventure. In this guide, we’ll explore the key considerations for organizing your overlanding setup, highlight some essential overland storage solutions, and share tips to ensure you’re always prepared for the adventure ahead.

Key Considerations for Overlanding Storage

Before diving into specific overland storage solutions, it’s important to think about the types of gear you’ll be carrying and how often you’ll need to access them. Here’s what to consider:

• Essential Items: What gear do you need on every trip? Items like recovery gear, cooking equipment, and sleeping gear should be stored in a way that makes them easily accessible.

• Quick Access: Some items need to be accessible quickly, such as recovery equipment or tools. These should be stored where they can be reached in a hurry. There are solutions available to make your gear easily and quickly accessible.

• Less Frequent Use: Items like extra food or backup supplies can be stored in less accessible spots since they aren’t needed as urgently. Pack away less frequently used items to optimize your space during travel.

Storage Solutions for Overlanding Gear

At Expedition Superstore, we explored a variety of storage solutions that cater to different types of overlanding gear. Let’s dive into some of the options available for both beginners and seasoned overlanders.

1. Recovery Gear Storage: 23Zero 102L Overland Gear Box

A robust and reliable overland storage solution for recovery gear is the 23Zero 102L Overland Gear Box. This box is waterproof, lockable, and comes with mounting options for your vehicle, whether it’s the bed or the roof rack. It’s designed to hold essential recovery gear, including:

• Maxtrax (2 boards): These traction boards are critical for getting unstuck when off-roading.

• Snatch Strap, De Shackles, Snatch Block, Tree Saver Rope: These tools are essential for safely pulling your vehicle out of difficult situations.

• Winch Cable Arrestor, Shovel, Gloves: These items provide additional safety and functionality.

The 102L Overland Gear Box ensures that your recovery gear is neatly organized, secure, and accessible when needed, without taking up unnecessary space.

2. Kitchen Gear Storage: 23Zero Kitchen and Utensil Hanger and Utility Hanger

Feeding yourself is a priority when overlanding, so a well-organized kitchen setup is essential. The 23Zero Kitchen and Utensil Holder is an excellent overland storage solution for your cooking gear. You can store:

• Plates, bowls, mugs, wine glasses: Everything you need for a proper meal.

• Utility Hanger: A compact way to store utensils, knives, spatulas, and other cooking tools.

These hangers ensure that everything stays in one place, preventing rattling and keeping your gear organized. The utility hanger adds further storage for essential cooking items like gas bottles, fire starters, knives, and cleaning supplies, all contained neatly in one package and can be rolled up for storage and transit.

3. Sleeping Gear Storage: Rooftop Tents

When it comes to overlanding, where you sleep is just as important as how you store your gear. A rooftop tent not only provides shelter but can also serve as storage for your bedding and pillows. Some hard-shell rooftop tents, like the 23Zero Rooftop Tent, have storage space at the back where you can keep your sleeping bags and pillows neatly packed away.

Rooftop tents can also accommodate additional gear like solar panels, Maxtrax, or even a bicycle on the roof bars, maximizing your vehicle’s carrying capacity. This dual-purpose setup makes your overlanding experience much more convenient and allows you to explore more once you arrive at your destination.

Tips for Efficient Overlanding Storage

• Create a Checklist: For important items like recovery gear, it can be helpful to create a checklist that you attach to your storage boxes. Check off each item to ensure you haven’t forgotten anything essential before heading out. This will help you quickly and easily identify the contents of the storage box and get you out on the trail sooner!

• Maximize Space: Consider utilizing storage boxes with built-in mounting systems, like the 23Zero 102L Storage Box, to free up space in your vehicle while keeping gear secure and accessible. Store even more with additional Molle Panel inserts designed to mount gear to the inner lid of the gear box.

• Organize by Frequency of Use: Store frequently used items in easily accessible locations, while less essential gear can go into harder-to-reach storage spots.

• Use Multipurpose Gear: Choose items that serve multiple functions. For example, a rooftop tent not only gives you a place to sleep but also offers storage for bedding and other essentials.

Conclusion: The Importance of Organization in Overlanding

The key takeaway is that proper planning can make or break your overlanding experience. By selecting the right storage solutions, like the 23Zero 102L Overland Gear Box for recovery gear and the 23Zero Kitchen and Utensil Hanger for cooking supplies, you’ll ensure your gear is secure, organized, and easily accessible. Remember to use checklists, maximize your vehicle’s space, and keep your storage system flexible to suit your needs. A little organization goes a long way in ensuring a successful and enjoyable overlanding adventure.

Whether you’re a seasoned overlander or just starting out, the right storage solutions will help you make the most of your trips and ensure you’re always prepared for whatever the journey brings. Now it’s time to get out and explore!

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