14 Overlanding Gear Must-Haves For Your Next Adventure

Late spring is fleeting, and summer rays and long days are on the horizon. This means your next off-road excursion beckons. We've compiled the latest and greatest vehicle, sporting, and overlanding gear that can accompany you on many adventures this summer and be up to the task of enhancing performance on your next odyssey.

Moose Offroad’s Moto and UTV Oil

Living up to the company’s lasting promise of producing the best-performing products available. The new line includes three full synthetic options with various viscosities including 10w40, 10w50 and 15w50, as well as a mineral based 10w40. All new oil offerings are formulated to deliver reliable performance no matter the conditions and meet and exceed JASO MA2 and API SN specifications. $10-$12 | moose-offroad.com

Radius Outfitters Seatback Trash Tube

Waste management, both inside and outside your vehicle, is a constant battle when on the road. Radius Outfitters Seatback Trash Tube is a practical piece of gear that provides a lined tube for all your garbage needs, keeping your vehicle free of unwanted clutter on extended road trips. It easily attaches to the back of the seat via a pair of aluminum hooks and two straps. Comes in both a small and large sizes. $90-$120 | radiusoutfitters.com

X-Bull’s Gen 3.0 Off-Road Recovery Traction Boards

There are few things more disheartening then your vehicle getting stuck, be it via mud, snow or sand. During these moments, X-Bull’s Gen 3.0 Off-Road Recovery Traction Boards are worth their weight in gold, providing traction under your tires to dig you out both literally and figuratively. The set includes four recovery tracks of reinforced nylon with a 10-ton capacity, mounting hardware and a convenient carrying bag. $175 | xbullauto.com

Extreme Outback Products Ultimate Puncture Repair Kit

Extreme Outback Products assembled The Ultimate Puncture Repair Kit to include everything you can think of when dealing with a punctured and deflating tire. Items in the kit include 60 high-quality string inserts (plugs), multiple valve stems, a variety of tubeless and repair patches, smorgasbord of necessary tools, hand cleaner wipes and a host of other invaluable items needed when faced with fixing a damaged tire. $100 | extremeoutback.com

Benchmade’s Station Knife

Benchmade's Station Knives are a classic example of a versatile culinary tool designed to excel from the kitchen to the campground. It utilizes a CPM-154 stainless-steel blade that features Benchmade’s proprietary Select Edge technology, providing users a razor-like edge for wherever their culinary skills are needed. Users can choose between a variety of different handle colors and materials and all come standard with a PIM sheath for safe storage and transportation when on the road. $340-$425 | benchmade.com

Garmin InReach Messenger Plus

Garmin’s new InReach Messenger Plus is changing the game for off-road communication, allowing users to send voice memos and photos along with standard text messages from anywhere in the world. Simply connect the InReach device to your phone via Bluetooth and you have the ability to stay in touch and share your adventures with your loved ones using the Garmin Messenger app. $500 | garmin.com

Meindl Alpine Series Boots

When off the grid, one cannot understate the importance of foot care, making a premium boot an essential piece of gear. Fortunately, Meindl’s new Alpine Series has you covered with three boots to choose from with varying Flex-Use ratings, providing comfort and support from casual day hikes to multi-day mountaineering excursions. The Alpine series feature Meindl’s exclusive Air Revolution technology, a Gore-Tex liner, Air-Active insole and Vibram outsole. Guaranteed these will be one of the most comfortable pairs of boots you own. $300-$390 | meindlusa.com

Rossi Poly Tuffy Survival Firearm

For small game hunting, campground plinking or those “just-in-case” personal protection scenarios, Rossi’s Poly Tuffy Survival is an ideal firearm for overland travel. It’s a break-action, single-shot firearm featuring a unique design that allows shooters to fire both .410 shotshells and .45 Colt rounds depending on personal preference and the intended game. Thanks to its compact size (30.90 in. overall length) and lightweight design, it stores easily and allows for quick access when needed. $357 | rossiusa.com

Bushnell R3 and R5 Series Optics

The R3 and R5-Series of optics from Bushnell feature new binoculars, rangefinders and riflescopes, all of which offer excellent optical performance. The new R3 line includes binoculars in 8x42 and 10x42 configurations, as well as a new rangefinder designed to range objects out to 1,200 yards. The R5 line includes three binoculars (8x42, 10x42 and 12x50), riflescopes with glass-etched illuminated reticles, side focus and target-style turrets and the R5 rangefinder which accurately ranges targets out to 2,000 yards. $95-$200 (R3 series) | $210-$250 (R5 series) | bushnell.com

Turtlebox Ranger

Turtlebox’s new Ranger portable speaker features a compact design for on-the-go adventures, providing music lovers 100% drop-, crush- and dust-proof protection, as well as an IP-67 waterproof rating (submersible up to three feet for 30 minutes). For lack of a better term, it is nearly indestructible. It also features an all-day battery, magnetic side mount, Bluetooth connectivity and the ability to sync with multiple Ranger speakers. $400 | turtleboxaudio.com

Kuiu’s new Waypoint Roller 3000

The ideal carry-on for the traveling adventurer. The Waypoint Roller 3000 features dual main compartments and a front lid panel pocket for optimized organization while its molded polycarbonate bottom, paired with its 420-denier nylon lid, provide rugged durability wherever your expeditions take you. The interior is also fully padded providing an extra layer of protection for your gear during transit. $300 | kuiu.com

Dometic GO Compact Camp Table

The GO Compact Camp Table from Dometic is both functional and eye appealing. The durable bamboo tabletop measures 26 x 40 inches, comfortably fittting four adults for campside dinners. Plus, the folding, collapsible aluminum legs can be adjusted to three different heights, making it the perfect “kid’s” table when your little ones join in the off-road adventures. Dometic also sells a handy carrying case separate at a reasonable price point, simplifying storage and travel. $200 | dometic.com

Devos Outdoors Lightranger 800 Mini

Devos Outdoors new Lightranger 800 Mini is a compact solution for lighting once the sun goes down. Standing on a compact tripod, the 800-lumen lantern head can be extended to 54 inches, lighting up 360 degrees of your surroundings. Even better, it weighs only 20 ounces and collapses down to 16.5 inches tall. It fully charges in four hours and will run for three hours on full power. $100 | devosoutdoors.com

Canyon Pro 85 Quart Cooler

The versatile Pro 85 Quart Cooler from Canyon Coolers provides ample space for multi-day excursions, massive slabs of fish, a field-dressed deer or several cases of your favorite beverages—adult or otherwise—and ice for sundowners. The cooler is rotomolded from Class V kayak polymer filled with plenty of eco-friendly injected foam insulation. Noteworthy features include front and side drain plugs, Zero Clearance hinge and, most importantly, leading-class ice retention. $400 | canyoncoolers.com

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