Overland Gear is All Hype

Rooftop tents. RotopaX. Awnings. Traction boards. Giant tires. How much of the overland industry is selling you expensive gear you absolutely do not need?In this episode of the CAMO Convoy Podcast, Nick and Aaron put popular overland gear, vehicle modifications and entire platforms on trial. Some equipment earns a permanent place in the truck. Some only makes sense in very specific situations. And some of it is expensive Instagram decoration that makes your vehicle worse at actually traveling.We debate:Rooftop tents and awningsRotopaX and fuel storageTraction boardsSnorkelsDECKED drawer systemsOnboard airJetboil style stovesLoud exhaust systemsRegearingOversized tiresJeeps as overland vehiclesDiesel heatersAnd plenty moreNo sponsor-approved answers. No pretending every expensive accessory is essential. Just two experienced overlanders arguing about what works, what does not and what people buy because it looks cool.What piece of overland gear do you think is completely overhyped? Drop it in the comments. We may read your answer on the show.Subscribe for honest overland discussion, vehicle builds, trail stories and questionable financial decisions.#Overlanding #OverlandGear #OffRoad #CampingGear #CAMOConvoyPodcast