The difference between an Overlander and an Offroader

A very important distinction needs to be made between the offroader and the overland traveller; often the two are thought to be the same.

An offroader uses his vehicle, usually highly modified and not his daily driver, for recreational purposes and perhaps the odd holiday where he will venture into the realm of the overlander for a while. His priority is to test the limitations and endurance of both himself and his vehicle either in designated 4x4 areas or on a round trip to an adventure destination where he will rely on the vehicle to take him to remote places over difficult terrain. The offroader has nerves of steel.

The overlander’s objective is adventure travel